British Columbia

WMU 8-23Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

3 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 8-23

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 20 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)

4 Point Bucks

Sept 10 2026 - Sept 30 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

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 10 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

BucksYouth only

Sept 1 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

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Bucks

Sept 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

BucksYouth only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 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

BucksBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexBow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 2 (1)
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Predators

15 species

Cougar

Nov 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
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Bobcat

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Coyote

Sept 1 2026 - June 30 2027

Possession: NBL
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Coyote

Sept 1 2027 - June 30 2028

Possession: NBL
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Coyote

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Wolf

Apr 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Possession: 3
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Wolf

Apr 1 2028 - June 15 2028

Possession: 3
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Wolf

Sept 10 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 3
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Wolf

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Black Bear

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 2
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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

Aug 1 2026 - Aug 31 2026

Possession: 2
Open

Lynx And Bobcat

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1 (of each)
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Lynx

Trapping

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Small Game

31 species

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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Chukar Partridge

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Mink

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
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Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2027 - Apr 30 2028

Daily Limit: 10Possession: daily
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Geese: White Fronted

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Sept 20 2026 - Nov 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Dec 20 2026 - Jan 5 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Feb 21 2027 - Mar 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 9
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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Sept 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Youth only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Bow only

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Coots, Common Snipe

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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Skunk

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Dove: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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River Otter

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Apr 15 2027

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River Otter

Trapping

Nov 1 2027 - Apr 15 2028

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Weasel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Marten

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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Pheasant

Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Ducks

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Skunk, Raccoon

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

Turkey

Bearded

Apr 15 2027 - May 15 2027

Daily Limit: 1
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Turkey

Bearded

Apr 15 2028 - May 15 2028

Daily Limit: 1
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Turkey

Any Turkey

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Daily Limit: 1
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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 8-23?

WMU 8-23 in British Columbia currently has 3 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Snowshoe Hare
  • Skunk, Raccoon

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.