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 6-26?

WMU 6-26 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Mountain Goat, Moose, Thinhorn Mountain Sheep, Wolf, Black Bear and 2 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 6-26?

WMU 6-26 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 6-26?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 6-26. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 6-26?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 6-26 with a valid British Columbia licence. Hunting is permitted on Crown land without permission or fees for transitory use. There are currently 8 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 6 26 British Columbia — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

4 species

Mountain Goat

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1

Open

Caribou

5 Point Bulls

Closed

Possession: 1

Closed

Moose

Bulls

Aug 23 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

Open

Thinhorn Mountain Sheep

Full Curl Thinhorn Rams

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1

Open

Predators

16 species

Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Wolverine

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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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

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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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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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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Small Game

25 species

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: 10Possession: 30

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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Fisher

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 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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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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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 6-26

Big Game

Mountain Goat

Caribou

Moose

Thinhorn Mountain Sheep

Predators

Fox

Wolverine

Wolverine

Coyote

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Lynx

Lynx

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Small Game

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

Fisher

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

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

Marten

Geese: White-Fronted

Geese: White-Fronted

Coots, Common Snipe

Coots, Common Snipe

What Can I Hunt in WMU 6-26?

Big Game

Predators

Small Game

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