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 2-10?

WMU 2-10 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: COUGAR, FOX, COYOTE, RACCOON, RIVER OTTER and 6 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 2-10?

WMU 2-10 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 2-10?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 2-10. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 2 10 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

2 species

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2

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MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

BucksBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Predators

14 species

COUGAR

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 2

Open

COUGAR

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2

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COUGAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2

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FOX

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

COYOTE

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: NBL

Open

COYOTE

Sept 10 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: NBL

Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Sept 10 2025 - June 15 2026

Open

BOBCAT

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Possession: 1

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BOBCAT

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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BLACK BEAR

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2

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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2

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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2

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BLACK BEAR

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Small Game

29 species

RACCOON

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

RACCOON

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

WEASEL

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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SQUIRREL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 15 2026

Open

MINK

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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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 2026 - Mar 10 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Open

GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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SNOWSHOE HARE

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 daily

Open

SNOWSHOE HARE

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 daily

Open

DUCKS

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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PTARMIGAN

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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PTARMIGAN

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 6 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

Feb 20 2026 - Mar 10 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

SKUNK

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

BAND-TAILED PIGEONS

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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MARTEN

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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MUSKRAT

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

Big Game

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

Predators

COUGAR

COUGAR

COUGAR

FOX

COYOTE

COYOTE

COYOTE

COYOTE

BOBCAT

BOBCAT

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

Small Game

RACCOON

RACCOON

RIVER OTTER

RIVER OTTER

WEASEL

SQUIRREL

MINK

GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

SNOWSHOE HARE

SNOWSHOE HARE

DUCKS

PTARMIGAN

PTARMIGAN

GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

BEAVER

BEAVER

SKUNK

SKUNK

BAND-TAILED PIGEONS

MARTEN

MUSKRAT

GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

What Can I Hunt in WMU 2-10?

Predators

Small Game

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