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 2-8?

WMU 2-8 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Snowshoe Hare. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 2-8?

WMU 2-8 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 2-8?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 2-8. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 2-8?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 2-8 with a valid British Columbia licence. Hunting is permitted on Crown land without permission or fees for transitory use. There are currently 1 open season in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 2 8 British Columbia — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

2 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Possession: 2

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Predators

14 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2

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Cougar

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 2

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Cougar

Apr 1 2028 - June 15 2028

Possession: 2

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Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Coyote

Sept 10 2026 - June 15 2027

Possession: NBL

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Coyote

Sept 10 2027 - June 15 2028

Possession: NBL

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Coyote

Trapping

Sept 10 2026 - June 15 2027

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Coyote

Trapping

Sept 10 2027 - June 15 2028

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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

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 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

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Small Game

30 species

Raccoon

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: NBL

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Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Mink

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Sept 5 2026 - Sept 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Oct 10 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Dec 19 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Feb 10 2027 - Mar 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Grouse Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Grouse Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Bow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10 daily

Open

Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Daily Limit: 10 daily

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Ducks

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Ptarmigan

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ptarmigan

Bow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 5 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Feb 20 2027 - Mar 10 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

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: NBL

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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Pheasant

Cocks

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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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 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Coots, Common Snipe

Oct 10 2026 - Jan 24 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 2-8

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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

Band-Tailed Pigeons

Skunk

Skunk

Pheasant

Beaver

Beaver

Marten

Muskrat

Geese: White-Fronted

Coots, Common Snipe

What Can I Hunt in WMU 2-8?

Small Game

Related Information

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