British Columbia

WMU 7-10Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

5 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 7-10

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

14 species

Elk

6 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Possession: 1
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Elk

6 Point BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Bucks

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 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)

4 Point Bucks

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksYouth only

Sept 10 2026 - Sept 30 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

Spike-Fork Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 5 2026

Possession: 1
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Moose

Spike-Fork BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 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

Either SexYouth only

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 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

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

16 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
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Coyote

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: NBL
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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Aug 1 2026 - June 30 2027

Possession: NBL
Open

Wolf

Aug 1 2027 - June 30 2028

Possession: NBL
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Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - May 31 2027

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Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - May 31 2028

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Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2027 - June 30 2027

Possession: 2
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Black Bear

Apr 1 2028 - June 30 2028

Possession: 2
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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 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Possession: 1
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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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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

22 species

Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

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 2026 - May 31 2027

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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 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Ducks

Sept 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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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sept 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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Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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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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Columbian Ground Squirrel

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

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 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Coots, Common Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 7-10?

WMU 7-10 in British Columbia currently has 5 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Wolf
  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Snowshoe Hare
  • Columbian Ground Squirrel

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.