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 8-5?

WMU 8-5 in British Columbia currently has open seasons for: Black Bear, Snowshoe Hare, Skunk, Raccoon. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 8-5?

WMU 8-5 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 8-5?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 8-5. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 8-5?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 8-5 with a valid British Columbia licence. Hunting is permitted on Crown land without permission or fees for transitory use. There are currently 3 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 8 5 British Columbia — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

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

28 species

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

Open

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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Squirrel

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 15 2027

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2027 - Apr 30 2028

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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 8-5

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Big Game

Elk

Elk

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Predators

Cougar

Bobcat

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Lynx And Bobcat

Lynx

Small Game

Chukar Partridge

Mink

Raccoon

Snowshoe Hare

Snowshoe Hare

Geese: White Fronted

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Coots, Common Snipe

Skunk

Dove: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

River Otter

River Otter

Squirrel

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Quail

Weasel

Marten

Pheasant

Ducks

Skunk, Raccoon

Muskrat

Muskrat

What Can I Hunt in WMU 8-5?

Predators

Small Game

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