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 4-21?

WMU 4-21 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Wolf, Black Bear, Columbian Ground Squirrel. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 4-21?

WMU 4-21 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 4-21?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 4-21. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 4 21 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

13 species

Elk

6 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 10 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksYouth only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

Spike-Fork Bulls

Oct 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

Spike-Fork BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 14 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless

Oct 21 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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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

BucksYouth only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexBow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 2

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Predators

21 species

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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Cougar

Sep 10 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Coyote

Sep 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: NBL

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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Sept 10 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Sept 10 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

(Below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Black Bear

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Aug 1 2026 - Aug 31 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Lynx

Nov 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Small Game

30 species

Geese: White-Fronted

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Raccoon

Sep 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: NBL

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Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2024 - Apr 30 2025

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily

Closed

Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily

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Doves: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ptarmigan

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Coots, Common Snipe

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Skunk

Aug 1 2024 - Apr 30 2025

Daily Limit: NBL

Closed

Skunk

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: NBL

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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2024 - Apr 30 2025

Closed

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Columbian Ground Squirrel

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2024 - Apr 30 2025

Closed

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Ducks

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Turkey

Bearded

Apr 15 2025 - May 25 2025

Daily Limit: 1Possession: 2

Closed

Turkey

Bearded

Apr 15 2027 - May 25 2027

Daily Limit: 1Possession: 2

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Turkey

Any Turkey

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 2

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Turkey

BeardedBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 2

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2024 - Apr 30 2025

Closed

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

Big Game

Elk

Elk

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Moose

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Predators

Bobcat

Bobcat

Cougar

Coyote

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Lynx

Lynx

Fox

Small Game

Geese: White-Fronted

Mink

Raccoon

Raccoon

Snowshoe Hare

Snowshoe Hare

Doves: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Ptarmigan

Coots, Common Snipe

Skunk

Skunk

Skunk

River Otter

River Otter

Squirrel

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Weasel

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Columbian Ground Squirrel

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Beaver

Beaver

Marten

Ducks

Turkey

Turkey

Turkey

Turkey

Muskrat

Muskrat

What Can I Hunt in WMU 4-21?

Predators

Small Game

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