British Columbia

WMU 4-5
Hunting Regulations

27 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

15 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)

Either Sex

Jan 5 2027 - Jan 31 2027

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

Either Sex

Jan 5 2027 - Jan 31 2027

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

Sept 10 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: 1
Open

COYOTE

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

WOLF

Sep 1 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

WOLF

Sep 1 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

WOLF

Sept 1 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

WOLF

Sept 1 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

WOLF

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

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
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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2
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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

Dec 1 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 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

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

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

RACCOON

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

SNOWSHOE HARE

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
Open

SNOWSHOE HARE

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
Open

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 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

SKUNK

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

SQUIRREL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 15 2026

Open

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 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

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 2026 - May 25 2026

Daily Limit: 1
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TURKEY

Bearded

Apr 15 2026 - May 25 2026

Daily Limit: 1
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TURKEY

Any turkey

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2
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TURKEY

BeardedBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2
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MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Data last updated: January 8, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 4-5?

WMU 4-5 in British Columbia currently has 27 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • COUGAR
  • COYOTE
  • WOLF
  • BLACK BEAR
  • FOX

Small Game

  • RACCOON
  • SNOWSHOE HARE
  • SKUNK
  • RIVER OTTER
  • SQUIRREL
  • +3 more

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.