British Columbia

WMU 6-13Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

8 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 6-13

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

4 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

June 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 15 (15)
Open

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Antlerless

Sept 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 15 (15)
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Elk

Bulls

Sept 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 1
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Elk

BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 14 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

9 species

Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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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

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 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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Small Game

27 species

Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Raccoon

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

Raccoon

Trapping

Jan 1 2027 - Dec 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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Squirrel

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

Squirrel

Trapping

Jan 1 2027 - Dec 31 2027

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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 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: 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

Beaver

Trapping

Jan 1 2027 - Dec 31 2027

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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: 5Possession: 15
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Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Bow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Muskrat

Trapping

Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Open

Muskrat

Trapping

Jan 1 2027 - Dec 31 2027

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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: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 6-13?

WMU 6-13 in British Columbia currently has 8 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Predators

  • Wolf

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Squirrel
  • Snowshoe Hare
  • Beaver
  • Muskrat

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.