British Columbia

WMU 1-3Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

6 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 1-3

94% of British Columbia is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — Hunting is permitted on Crown land without permission or fees for transitory use. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Crown Land(huntable)
Parks & Protected Areas(huntable)
No Shooting / Discharge Restricted(restricted)

Big Game

3 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 2
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Fallow Deer

Either Sex

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL
Open

Predators

12 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2
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Cougar

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2
Closed

Cougar

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2
Closed

Black Bear

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Bow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 2
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Wolf

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3
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Wolf

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3
Closed

Wolf

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 3
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Wolf

Trapping

Sept 10 2026 - Jun 30 2027

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Wolf

Trapping

Sept 10 2027 - Jun 30 2028

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Small Game

23 species

Coots, Common Snipe

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: 10
Open

Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Opossum

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

California Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Pheasant

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Ducks

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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River Otter

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Band-Tailed Pigeons

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Skunk

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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Turkey

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Geese: White-Fronted

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5 eachPossession: 15 each
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Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Bow only

Aug 20 2026 - Aug 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5 eachPossession: 15 each
Open

Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 1-3?

WMU 1-3 in British Columbia currently has 6 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Fallow Deer

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Opossum
  • Skunk
  • Turkey
  • Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.