British Columbia

WMU 7-53
Hunting Regulations

28 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

3 species

MOOSE

Bulls

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Possession: 1
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MOOSE

Bulls

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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ELK

6 Point Bulls

Sep 5 2026 - Sep 15 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

22 species

COUGAR

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 2
Open

COYOTE

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: NBL
Open

COYOTE

No Closed Season

Possession: NBL
Open

COYOTE

(below 1100m)Trapping

No Closed Season

Open

COYOTE

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

WOLF

Aug 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 3
Open

WOLF

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3
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WOLF

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3
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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
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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2
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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 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

FOX

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

Small Game

23 species

RACCOON

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

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

Oct 15 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

PTARMIGAN

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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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SKUNK

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

FISHER

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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MARTEN

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 15 2026

Open

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

What Can I Hunt in WMU 7-53?

WMU 7-53 in British Columbia currently has 28 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • COUGAR
  • COYOTE
  • WOLF
  • BLACK BEAR
  • WOLVERINE
  • FOX

Small Game

  • RACCOON
  • RIVER OTTER
  • WEASEL
  • SQUIRREL
  • SNOWSHOE HARE
  • +5 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.