British Columbia

WMU 7-43Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

9 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 7-43

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

11 species

White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

White-Tailed Deer

BucksYouth only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

White-Tailed Deer

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Mountain Goat

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Moose

Bulls

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Elk

3 Point Bulls (Eastern Part)

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Elk

Antlerless (Eastern Part)

Sept 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks (Western Part)

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

4 Point Bucks (Eastern Part)

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Thinhorn Mountain Sheep

Full Curl Thinhorn Rams

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Elk

6 Point Bulls (Western Part)

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Predators

23 species

Cougar

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2
Check dates

Coyote

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: NBL
Check dates

Coyote

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL
Open

Coyote

(Below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Check dates

Wolf

Aug 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3
Open

Wolf

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 3
Check dates

Wolf

Apr 1 2028 - June 15 2028

Possession: 3
Check dates

Wolf

No Closed Season

Possession: 3
Open

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - May 31 2027

Check dates

Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - May 31 2028

Check dates

Wolf

(Below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Black Bear

Apr 1 2027 - June 30 2027

Possession: 2
Check dates

Black Bear

Apr 1 2028 - June 30 2028

Possession: 2
Check dates

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Possession: 2
Check dates

Black Bear

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

Possession: 2
Check dates

Lynx

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Possession: 1
Check dates

Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Check dates

Lynx

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Check dates

Wolverine

Oct 15 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Possession: 1
Check dates

Wolverine

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Check dates

Fox

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Check dates

Small Game

23 species

Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Check dates

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Check dates

River Otter

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Check dates

Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Check dates

Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 30 2027

Check dates

Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Check dates

Ducks

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

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
Check dates

Ptarmigan

Aug 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Dusky (Blue) Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Check dates

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Check dates

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

Check dates

Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Check dates

Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Check dates

Fisher

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

Check dates

Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Check dates

Geese: Snow & Ross’S

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Check dates

Geese: White-Fronted

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Check dates

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Check dates

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - May 31 2027

Check dates

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 1 2027 - May 31 2028

Check dates

Coots, Common Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
Check dates

Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 7-43?

WMU 7-43 in British Columbia currently has 9 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Thinhorn Mountain Sheep

Predators

  • Coyote
  • Wolf
  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Snowshoe Hare
  • Ptarmigan

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

British Columbia Hunting SeasonsAll British Columbia WMUsPostal Code Lookup
HuntScout Mobile App

See WMU 7-43 boundaries in the app

Regulations, season dates, and WMU boundaries for WMU 7-43 in British Columbia — offline in HuntScout.

Download for iPhoneDownload for Android

Free download — unlock private parcels, offline topo & GMU/WMU boundaries

View WMU 7-43 on a Map

Explore on our web dashboard or get the best experience with offline maps and crown land navigation on mobile.

Download on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play
Try Web Dashboard

See WMU 7-43 boundaries in the app

iOS AppAndroid

Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.