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 7-33?

WMU 7-33 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Coyote, Wolf, Black Bear, River Otter, Snowshoe Hare and 3 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 7-33?

WMU 7-33 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 7-33?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 7-33. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 7 33 British Columbia — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

11 species

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

Bulls

Oct 25 2026 - Oct 26 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

Bulls

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 11 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Nov 30 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

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

3 Point Bulls

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless

Sep 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

22 species

Cougar

Sep 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2

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Coyote

Sep 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: NBL

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Coyote

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL

Open

Coyote

(Below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3

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Wolf

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

No Closed Season

Possession: 3

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Wolf

(Below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Possession: 2

Open

Lynx

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Possession: 1

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Wolverine

Oct 15 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Possession: 1

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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

23 species

Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

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 15 2027

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Ducks

Sep 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

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Raven

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: 5

Open

Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Fisher

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Geese: Snow & Ross’S

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Geese: White-Fronted

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6

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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - May 31 2026

Open

Coots, Common Snipe

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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)

Moose

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Elk

Elk

Predators

Cougar

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Lynx

Lynx

Wolverine

Wolverine

Fox

Small Game

Raccoon

River Otter

River Otter

Weasel

Squirrel

Mink

Ducks

Snowshoe Hare

Snowshoe Hare

Beaver

Beaver

Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Raven

Skunk

Fisher

Marten

Geese: Snow & Ross’S

Geese: White-Fronted

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Muskrat

Muskrat

Coots, Common Snipe

What Can I Hunt in WMU 7-33?

Predators

Small Game

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