British Columbia

WMU 6-16
Hunting Regulations

22 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

1 species

MOUNTAIN GOAT

Aug 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

16 species

FOX

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

WOLVERINE

Sept 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: 1
Open

WOLVERINE

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

COYOTE

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 10
Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

WOLF

Aug 1 2025 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3
Open

WOLF

Aug 1 2025 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3
Open

WOLF

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

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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BLACK BEAR

Aug 15 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 - Jun 30 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Trapping

Sep 15 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2
Open

BLACK BEAR

Trapping

Sept 15 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Small Game

24 species

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

WEASEL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

SQUIRREL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 30 2026

Open

MINK

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 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

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 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 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
Open

SNOWSHOE HARE

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
Open

PTARMIGAN

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 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 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

MARTEN

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

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

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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GROUSE: SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 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

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 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: January 8, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 6-16?

WMU 6-16 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

  • FOX
  • WOLVERINE
  • COYOTE
  • WOLF
  • BLACK BEAR

Small Game

  • RIVER OTTER
  • WEASEL
  • SQUIRREL
  • MINK
  • SNOWSHOE HARE
  • +4 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.