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 5-3?

WMU 5-3 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: COUGAR, COYOTE, WOLF, BLACK BEAR, FOX and 8 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 5-3?

WMU 5-3 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 5-3?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 5-3. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 5 3 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

11 species

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Sep 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

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

BucksBow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 10 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 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

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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Predators

17 species

COUGAR

Sep 10 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

COUGAR

Sept 10 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

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 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: NBL

Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

WOLF

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL

Open

WOLF

Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

BLACK BEAR

Sep 1 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

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - May 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

BLACK BEAR

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - May 15 2026

Possession: 2

Open

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 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

Small Game

29 species

CHUKAR PARTRIDGE

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 20 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

Sep 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 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

GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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PTARMIGAN

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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RAVEN

Mar 1 2026 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5

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RAVEN

Mar 1 2026 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5

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RAVEN

Apr 1 2026 - May 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5

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RAVEN

Apr 1 2026 - May 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5

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SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

SHARP-TAILED GROUSE

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 10

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COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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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 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

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 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 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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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

Big Game

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

WHITE-TAILED DEER

WHITE-TAILED DEER

WHITE-TAILED DEER

WHITE-TAILED DEER

WHITE-TAILED DEER

Predators

COUGAR

COUGAR

BOBCAT

BOBCAT

COYOTE

COYOTE

WOLF

WOLF

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

BLACK BEAR

LYNX

LYNX

WOLVERINE

FOX

Small Game

CHUKAR PARTRIDGE

GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

MINK

RACCOON

RACCOON

SNOWSHOE HARE

SNOWSHOE HARE

GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING

PTARMIGAN

RAVEN

RAVEN

RAVEN

RAVEN

SKUNK

SHARP-TAILED GROUSE

COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

RIVER OTTER

RIVER OTTER

SQUIRREL

GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

WEASEL

COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL

GROUSE: SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

BEAVER

BEAVER

MARTEN

DUCKS

MUSKRAT

MUSKRAT

What Can I Hunt in WMU 5-3?

Predators

Small Game

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