What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

A Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) is a geographic area used by provincial governments to manage wildlife populations and regulate hunting. Each WMU has specific rules for hunting seasons, bag limits, and permitted species.

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Enter your Canadian postal code in our WMU Lookup tool to instantly find your Wildlife Management Unit. You can also browse WMUs by province.

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Hunting regulations vary by WMU because wildlife populations, habitats, and conservation needs differ across regions. Provincial wildlife agencies set specific rules for each WMU to ensure sustainable hunting.

What can I hunt in WMU 1-4?

WMU 1-4 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Fallow Deer, Cougar, Black Bear, Wolf, Raccoon and 5 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 1-4?

WMU 1-4 in British Columbia has specific regulations for big game, predators, small game, and waterfowl. Each species has designated season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Always verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 1-4?

Yes, deer hunting is currently open in WMU 1-4. Check the detailed regulations above for specific season dates, antler restrictions, and bag limits.

WMU 1 4 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

8 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

AntlerlessBow, Firearms using Shot

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

AntlerlessYouth only

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

AntlerlessYouth bow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

AntlerlessBow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

AntlerlessYouth bow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Fallow Deer

Either Sex

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL

Open

Predators

12 species

Cougar

Sep 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2

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Cougar

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Cougar

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Bow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Wolf

Sep 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3

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Wolf

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 30 2026

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Sept 10 2025 - Jun 30 2026

Open

Small Game

29 species

Coots, Common Snipe

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 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 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Sep 6 2026 - Sep 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 23 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Dec 20 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Feb 10 2025 - Mar 10 2025

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Closed

Geese: Canada And Cackling

(Ex-Dinsdale Property)

Oct 11 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

(Ex-Dinsdale Property)

Dec 20 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

(Ex-Dinsdale Property)

Feb 15 2025 - Mar 10 2025

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Closed

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 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Band-Tailed Pigeons

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Skunk

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Turkey

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

Geese: White-Fronted

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Sep 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

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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

Big Game

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Fallow Deer

Predators

Cougar

Cougar

Cougar

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Small Game

Coots, Common Snipe

Raccoon

Raccoon

Opossum

California Quail

Mink

Pheasant

Ducks

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

River Otter

Squirrel

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Band-Tailed Pigeons

Skunk

Beaver

Beaver

Marten

Muskrat

Muskrat

Turkey

Geese: White-Fronted

Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

What Can I Hunt in WMU 1-4?

Big Game

Predators

Small Game

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