British Columbia

WMU 5-9
Hunting Regulations

22 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

4 species

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

Bucks

Sep 10 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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MOUNTAIN GOAT

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

19 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

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3
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WOLF

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3
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WOLF

Aug 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 3
Open

WOLF

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

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

26 species

RACCOON

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

RACCOON

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

WEASEL

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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SQUIRREL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 15 2026

Open

MINK

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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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: SNOW and ROSS’S

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

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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MARTEN

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 5-9?

WMU 5-9 in British Columbia currently has 22 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
  • RIVER OTTER
  • SQUIRREL
  • SNOWSHOE HARE
  • BEAVER
  • +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.