British Columbia

WMU 3-46Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

7 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 3-46

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

8 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Sept 20 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sept 20 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless

Oct 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 2
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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexYouth only

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2
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White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Dec 11 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 2
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Moose

Spike-Fork Bulls

Sept 20 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Predators

10 species

Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Bobcat

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Black Bear

Sept 20 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2027 - June 30 2027

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Apr 1 2028 - June 30 2028

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Possession: 2
Open

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

Possession: 2
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Small Game

13 species

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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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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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Sept 20 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5 eachPossession: 15 each
Open

Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 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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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 3-46?

WMU 3-46 in British Columbia currently has 7 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)
  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Moose

Predators

  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce
  • Raccoon

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.