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 6-1?

WMU 6-1 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Wolf, Black Bear, Snowshoe Hare, Ptarmigan. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 6-1?

WMU 6-1 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 6-1?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 6-1. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 6-1?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 6-1 with a valid British Columbia licence. Hunting is permitted on Crown land without permission or fees for transitory use. There are currently 5 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 6 1 British Columbia — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

14 species

Elk

6 Point Bulls

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 19 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 15 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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Moose

Bulls

Oct 20 2026 - Oct 22 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

BullsBow only

Nov 16 2026 - Nov 20 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 10 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

BucksYouth only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexYouth only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 20 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

Either SexBow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

19 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Possession: 1

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Cougar

Sept 10 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Possession: 1

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Coyote

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 10

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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Aug 1 2026 - June 15 2027

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Aug 1 2027 - June 15 2028

Possession: 3

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Wolf

(Tweedsmuir Park)

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3

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Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Apr 1 2028 - Jun 30 2028

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - May 31 2027

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Trapping

Sept 15 2027 - May 31 2028

Possession: 2

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Lynx

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Possession: 1

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Wolverine

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Small Game

27 species

Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 30 2027

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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Ducks

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Ducks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily

Open

Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily

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Ptarmigan

Aug 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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

Bow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

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Geese: White-Fronted

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: White-Fronted

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Coots, Common Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Coots, Common Snipe

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 6-1

Big Game

Elk

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Moose

Moose

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Predators

Cougar

Cougar

Coyote

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Lynx

Lynx

Wolverine

Wolverine

Fox

Small Game

Raccoon

River Otter

River Otter

Weasel

Squirrel

Mink

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Ducks

Ducks

Snowshoe Hare

Snowshoe Hare

Ptarmigan

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Beaver

Beaver

Skunk

Marten

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

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

Muskrat

Muskrat

Geese: White-Fronted

Geese: White-Fronted

Coots, Common Snipe

Coots, Common Snipe

What Can I Hunt in WMU 6-1?

Predators

Small Game

Related Information

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