British Columbia

WMU 5-12Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

5 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 5-12

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

11 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 10 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Nov 21 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless

Oct 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexYouth only

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

BucksYouth only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

17 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Possession: 2
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Cougar

Sept 10 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Possession: 2
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Bobcat

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Bobcat

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Coyote

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: NBL
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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL
Open

Wolf

Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Black Bear

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2
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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 15 2026 - May 15 2027

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - May 15 2028

Possession: 2
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Lynx

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Possession: 1
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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Small Game

29 species

Geese: White-Fronted

Sept 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Sept 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Ptarmigan

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Raven

Mar 1 2027 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5
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Raven

Mar 1 2028 - Mar 31 2028

Daily Limit: 5
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Raven

Apr 1 2027 - May 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5
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Raven

Apr 1 2028 - May 31 2028

Daily Limit: 5
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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10
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Coots, Common Snipe

Sept 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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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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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sept 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Columbian Ground Squirrel

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Youth Only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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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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Ducks

Sept 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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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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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 5-12?

WMU 5-12 in British Columbia currently has 5 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Wolf

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Snowshoe Hare
  • Columbian Ground Squirrel

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.