British Columbia

WMU 8-17
Hunting Regulations

4 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Predators

4 species

Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Bobcat

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Small Game

10 species

Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Apr 15 2026

Open

River Otter

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Apr 15 2026

Open

Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 8-17?

WMU 8-17 in British Columbia currently has 4 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Small Game

  • Muskrat
  • River Otter

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.