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 6-12?

WMU 6-12 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Wolf, Black Bear, Raccoon, River Otter, Squirrel and 3 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 6-12?

WMU 6-12 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 6-12?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 6-12. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 6 12 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

2 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Jun 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 15 (15)

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Antlerless

Sep 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 15 (15)

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Predators

9 species

Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Aug 1 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Aug 1 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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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

Small Game

23 species

Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL

Open

Raccoon

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Squirrel

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Dec 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Ducks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Ducks

Dec 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

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

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Dec 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Beaver

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

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

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Muskrat

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

Geese: White-Fronted

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: White-Fronted

Dec 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Coots, Common Snipe

Dec 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each

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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

Big Game

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Predators

Fox

Wolverine

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Lynx

Black Bear

Black Bear

Small Game

Raccoon

Raccoon

River Otter

River Otter

Squirrel

Mink

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Ducks

Ducks

Snowshoe Hare

Snowshoe Hare

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Beaver

Skunk

Marten

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

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

Muskrat

Geese: White-Fronted

Geese: White-Fronted

Coots, Common Snipe

What Can I Hunt in WMU 6-12?

Predators

Small Game

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