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2020 – 2022

HUNTING
& TRAPPING
REGULATIONS SYNOPSIS
Effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022

2 Y E A R S Y N O P SIS
K E E P T H I S G U I D E U N T I L 2022
FOR IN-SEASON REGULATION CHANGES VISIT
WWW.G OV.B C.C A / H U NTI NG
HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS SYNOPSIS
2020-2022

Table of Contents
BEFORE YOUR HUNT ARTICLES & FORMS Con’t
Regulation Changes for 2020-2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Horncurl Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wild Sheep and Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notice to Black Bear Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
BC Fish and Wildlife Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Handling Game Meat Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 REGION 1
Open Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 International Humane Trapping Standards . . . . . . . . . . 91 Vancouver
Aboriginal Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Island
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGIONS
Limited Entry Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Region 1 Vancouver Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Licence Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Region 2 Lower Mainland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Waterfowler Heritage Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Region 3 Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Non-Resident Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 REGION 2
Region 4 Kootenay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Licence Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lower
Region 5 Cariboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Mainland
Federal Firearms Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Region 6 Skeena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DURING YOUR HUNT Region 7A Omineca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Site and Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Region 7B Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
No Hunting or Shooting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Region 8 Okanagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
What is “Wildlife”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 REGION 3
TRAPPING REGULATIONS
Illegal Guiding and Illegal Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Thompson
BC Fur Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
It’s Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hunting Methods and Provincial Bag Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Regulations & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
AFTER YOUR HUNT Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment . . . . . . . . . 92
Royalty Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Other Restrictions & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Possession and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Compulsory Inspection & Reporting (Trapping) . . . . . . 92 REGION 4
Export from the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Licence & Registration Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Kootenay
Compulsory Inspection & Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fur Royalty Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
C.I.T.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Trapper Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Taxidermy, Tanning & Meatcutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Important Notice About Fishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Submitting Your Hunter Sample Questionnaire . . . . . . . 23 Certified Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ARTICLES & FORMS Trapping Methods & It’s Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 REGION 5
Provincial Trapping Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cariboo
Minister’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Measure A Tine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CENTRE GLOSS
Hunter Notice: Accidental Illegal Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Deer Identification Guide
Deer Bag Limits - Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hunting and Trapping Ethics
Wildlife Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2018 Mountain Caribou Update
Online Services for Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bear Identification Guide REGION 6
Important Notice for Mountain Goat Hunters . . . . . . . 25 How to Extract an Incisor Tooth Skeena
Report All Poachers/Polluters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 B.C. WILDLIFE APPS
Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife . . . . . . . . . 24 BC Moose Tracker
Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BC Wildlife Federation Conservation
Leadshot Ban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Report Invasives BC REGION 7
Omineca &
Peace
For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a Ministry Regional Fish and Wildlife Office, Wildlife and Habitat Branch
HQ Victoria, or the Conservation Officer Service using the numbers listed on the regional maps of each region. Service BC can provide
toll free access to provincial government telephone numbers. Simply call Service BC and request a transfer to the number you wish to call:
• Service BC
from Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-660-2421
REGION 8
from Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-387-6121
Okanagan
elsewhere in B.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-663-7867
• Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-952-RAPP (7277)
Minister’s Message
Welcome to the 2020-2022 hunting and wildlife stewardship.
trapping season! The issues facing wildlife and habitat in this province are complex
The diversity of wildlife in British Columbia and can only be resolved through reconciliation with Indigenous
is one of our province’s greatest treasures Peoples and ongoing collaboration with industry, stakeholders, and
and provides significant social, economic, the public. By working together on shared priorities we will achieve
environmental and cultural benefits. For many better outcomes for wildlife.
British Columbians, the simple existence of Public trust in wildlife management is multi-faceted and includes
wildlife is a fundamental value. expectations that wildlife will be managed sustainably and
It was for these reasons that we initiated the responsibly. Hunting, as a component of wildlife management,
Together for Wildlife strategy in 2018. Over must be conducted in a manner that is humane, safe, and fair
the last two years, we have worked with Indigenous people, rural in order to preserve public acceptance and social licence. The
communities, academic institutions and with a wide range of Province, in collaboration with hunting interest groups, has enacted
industry, conservation, hunter, trapper, guide, recreation and tourism various hunting practice regulations, which can be reviewed in the
stakeholder organizations to build this strategy. This work is setting “Regulation Change” box below, to ensure B.C. remains a North
us on a path to improve wildlife and habitat stewardship in B.C. American leader in the principles of fair chase hunting.
The strategy commits to sufficient funding, effective legislation, clear My sincere thanks to all the hunters, trappers, organizations and
objectives, and meaningful on-the-ground work to ensure wildlife
and their habitats thrive, are resilient, and support and enrich the government staff for your continuing contributions and stewardship
of wildlife resources.
lives of all British Columbians.
Sincerely,
In 2019, B.C. became the first province in Canada to enshrine the
human rights of Indigenous peoples in law. Ensuring that Indigenous
peoples are part of the policy-making and decision-making
processes that affect them, their families and their territories is Doug Donaldson
how we will create more certainty and opportunity for Indigenous Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural
peoples, B.C. businesses, communities and families everywhere. Development
That is why consultation and collaboration with Indigenous
peoples have been and will continue to be critical for successful

PROVINCE WIDE REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2020-2022


• Year-round prohibitions on hunting Zone
B
• with precision guided firearms (firearms with electronically controlled firing Peace
mechanisms),
• using or sharing, for the purpose of hunting, information on the location of Skeena Zone
A
wildlife that is obtained by means of an aircraft, Omineca Fort
St. John
• big game with any weapon other than a rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader or bow
Smithers
• with the aid of a wireless trail camera from August 1 to December 10, Prince George

• Prohibition on the use or possession of infrared optics while on a hunting expe-


dition. Cariboo
• Prohibition on operating electric bicycles in areas where motor vehicles are Williams Lake
prohibited or restricted. Thompson
• Requirement for Compulsory Reporting for harvested feral pigs. Lower
Kamloops
Kootenay
Vancouver Mainland
Island Okanagan Cranbrook

New information or regulation changes are Nanaimo


Surrey Penticton Nelson

highlighted as green, bold text


YOU and THE LAW:
The British Columbia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis is intended for general information purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between this
synopsis and the Regulations, the Regulations are the final authority. Regulations are subject to change from time to time, and it is the responsibility of an individual
to be informed of the current Regulations.
Published for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
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Sarah Bellows, Photographer

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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
Accompany - means to remain in the of age usually less than 1.5 meters at shoulder Elk - Three Points or Greater Bull -
company of the other person, able to see the height weighing 135-180 kg. means any bull having at least three tines on
other person without the aid of any device other one antler.
than ordinary corrective lenses and able to com- Calves are much
6 point
municate by unamplified voice with that person. smaller and antler Elk
3 point
show a distinctly
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) - means a "stubby" face. Not
antler

wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle propelled all moose in the


by motorized power, and capable of travel on accompaniment of
or off a highway, including motorcycles but not a larger moose are
including a snowmobile or motor vehicle that necessarily calves. Be
is licensed for highway travel under the Motor sure of your target.
Vehicle Act. Antler tines must be at least 2.5 cm in length
Antlered Animal - means a member of Cancelled Species Licence - means a
the deer family over one year of age bearing Species Licence that has been cancelled as indi- Existing road or trail - means a) a road or
visible bony antlers. cated on the licence. trail with a paved surface, b) a cross-country or
Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler which downhill ski route marked in a ski area by the
Antlerless Animal - means a member of the
bears at least 5 tines (points), including the tip owner of the ski area, c) a road used for logging
deer family bearing no visible antlers.The small
of the main beam above the rear point. If rear or mining, d) a road or trail used for access to
skin or hair covered protuberances of male
point is missing, the first rear-facing point will fences, power lines, wind generators or commu-
fawns and calves do not constitute antlers.
be used as the rear point. nication towers, or e) a trail on which there is
Bait - means anything, including meat, cereals, no vegetation except on a strip that, if present,
cultivated crops, restrained animal or any Caribou can be straddled by a 4-wheel vehicle.
manufactured product or material, that may
Feral pig - means a pig of the genus Sus that
attract wildlife and includes plastic or other
is not in captivity or is not otherwise under a
imitation foods, but does not include a decoy Rear
Point
person’s control.
as described under these regulations.
Firearm - includes a device that propels a
B.C. Resident - means a person who is a Rear
Point projectile by means of an explosion, com-
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of
pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle,
Canada, and whose only or primary residence Compound Crossbow - means a shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or spring
is in British Columbia and who has been crossbow on which the bow string runs gun but does not include a bow.
physically present in B.C. for the greater through pulleys.
portion of each of 6 calendar months out of Furbearing Animal - means a fox, beaver,
Cougar Kitten - means any cougar with
the 12 calendar months immediately before black bear, marten, fisher, lynx, bobcat, mink,
spots or any cougar under one year of age.
doing a thing under the Wildlife Act, or if not muskrat, river otter, raccoon, striped and
Crossbow - means a bow fixed across a spotted skunk, northern flying squirrel, red and
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of stock with a groove for the arrow or bolt and
Canada, but whose only or primary residence Douglas’ squirrel, ermine, weasel, wolverine,
a mechanism for holding and releasing the wolf or coyote.
is in British Columbia, and has been physically string. (NOTE: The use of crossbows is per-
present in B.C. for the greater portion of each Game Bird - means any grouse, partridge,
mitted during special bow only seasons.)
of the 12 calendar months immediately before quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory game bird,
Decoy - means any material or manufactured or wild turkey.
doing a thing under the Wildlife Act.
product that simulates the appearance or has
Bearded Turkey - means a turkey with a Game - includes all big game, small game,
the form of wildlife.
tuft of hair-like feathers on the chest that grow game birds and furbearing animals.
Deer Family - moose, caribou, deer and elk.
larger with age. Handgun – is a firearm that is designed,
Drone - means an aerial vehicle that (a) is altered or intended to be aimed and fired by
Big Game - means any mountain sheep,
not occupied or operated by a person within the action of one hand or that has a barrel
mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose, deer,
the vehicle, (b) is operated by (i) remote less than 305 mm (12 in.) in length.
black bear, cougar, wolf, bobcat, lynx, wolverine
control, (ii) pre-programmed software, (iii)
or other animal designated by regulation. Hunt & Hunting - includes shooting at,
onboard computer autonomy or artificial
Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to be attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, fol-
intelligence, or (iv) any combination of (i) to
shot from a crossbow or catapult. lowing after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying
(iii) and is capable of attracting, searching for,
Bow - means a longbow or crossbow. in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any
chasing, pursuing, following after or on the trail
of those things, whether or not the wildlife
Brow Tine - means the first tine projecting of, stalking, spotting or monitoring wildlife.
is then or subsequently wounded, killed or
forward or upward in the lower 1/3 of the Edible Portions - with respect to big game, captured:
antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer. excluding wolf, lynx, bobcat and wolverine,
(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or
Buck or Bull - with reference to deer, means the edible portions of the neck, ribs,
moose or elk means one bearing visible bony four quarters and the loins of the animal and (b) while in possession of a firearm or other
antlers, but does not include a calf; with refer- with respect to game birds, means the edible weapon.
ence to caribou means a male bearing visible portions of both breasts of the bird. Infrared Optics - means an optical device
bony antlers, but does not include a calf. Electric Bicycle - a wheeled device (a) on with the capacity to detect infrared
Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less which a person may ride, (b) with pedals radiation.
than twelve (12) months of age. or hand cranks that allow it to be pro- Licence Year - Hunting and Guide Licences
Cow Moose - a female moose recognizable pelled with human power, and (c) with an - means the period from April 1 to March 31
by having no antlers and being 1.8 meters at electric motor. of the following year.Trapping and Fur Trading
shoulder height weighing 340-420 kg. Elk - Six Points or Greater Bull - means Licences - means the period from July 1 to
Calf Moose - a moose less than 12 months any bull having at least six tines on one antler. June 30 of the following year.

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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
Loaded Firearm - means any firearm con-
Spike - Fork Bull Moose Full Curl Bighorn
taining live ammunition in either the breech or annulus annulus
the magazine. A clip containing live ammuni-
tion, when attached to the firearm, is consid-
ered as the magazine. Muzzle loaders - see
page 17. LEGAL ILLEGAL
Migratory Game Birds - for which there Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and the
may be an open season in B.C. and for which lowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn

a Canadian Migratory Game Bird hunting


permit is required are: waterfowl (ducks 3/4 Curl Bighorn
and geese, including Brant); American Coot; through
back
annulus annulus
Common Snipe; Band-tailed Pigeon and of eye

Mourning Dove. through


Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull 10 Point Bull Tripalm Bull back of eye
Minimum of a total of ten Minimum of a total of three
moose having no more than two tines on one points (including brow points on one brow palm. LEGAL ILLEGAL
antler. (Includes tines on main antler and brow palm) on one antler.
palms.) Does not include a calf. See diagram.
Moose - 10 Point Bull - means a bull moose Full Curl Thinhorn/
Mature Bighorn
having at least one antler with a minimum of annulus annulus
ten points (tines), including the tines on the
brow palm. (See diagram and tine definition.)
Note: Hunters must refer to the definition of a tine. The
Moose - Tripalm Bull - means a bull rounded protuberances at the top of the main
moose having at least one antler with a brow palm on some moose may not constitute a point.
LEGAL ILLEGAL
palm bearing three or more points (tines).The
brow palm is separated from the main palm Motor Vehicle - means a device in, on or least one horn tip extends upward beyond
by the deepest antler bay.The deepest bay is by which a person or thing is being or may be a straight line drawn through the lowest
the bay whose vertex (deepest location) is the transported or drawn, and which is designed to hindmost portion of the horn base and the
shortest distance from the antler base, when be self propelled, and includes an ATV or snow- lowermost edge of the eye socket.
measured along the surface of the antler. See mobile, but does not include a device designed Mountain Sheep - 3/4 Curl Bighorn Ram
to be moved by human, animal or wind power; - means any male bighorn mountain sheep,
diagram.
a device designed to be used exclusively on the head of which, when viewed squarely from
Tripalm stationary rails or stationary tracks; or a boat the side, has at least one horn tip extending
Bull propelled by motorized power. beyond a straight line drawn through the back
Mountain Goat Kid - means a mountain of the eye opening and at right angles to a line
Main
Moose drawn between the centre of the nostril and
Palm
goat with horns less than 10 cm in length.
the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base.
Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Bighorn If the skull and horns are presented for exami-
Antler
Ram - means any male bighorn mountain nation, when viewed squarely from the side
Brow Base Vertex
of the
sheep, the head of which, when viewed with both horns in alignment, at least one horn
Palm
deepest squarely from the side, has at least one horn tip extends beyond a straight line through the
bay
tip extending upwards beyond a straight line back edge of the eye socket and at right angles
at least 3 points on brow palm
drawn through the centre of the nostril and to a line drawn through the lowest hindmost
the lowest hindmost portion of the horn portion of the horn base and the lowermost
Motorcycle - means a motor vehicle that base. If the skull and horns are presented edge of the eye socket.
runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or for examination, when viewed squarely from
seat for the driver to sit astride. the side with both horns in alignment, at

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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
Mountain Sheep - Mature Bighorn Ram - means a licence issued to a non-resident or (a) the breadth of the tine is measured (if
– means any bighorn ram mountain sheep a non-resident alien who has not successfully extending from a palmation of an antler, then
whose horn tip, when viewed squarely from completed examinations, approved by the in the plane of the palm) at a location at least
the side at right angles to the sagittal plane of director, about conservation, outdoor recre- 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the tip of the tine, and
the skull, extends dorsally beyond the nose ation and safety. (b) the length of the tine is measured from its
bridge plane Non-resident/alien Unrestricted tip end, following the midline of the profile of
Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Thinhorn Licence - means a licence issued to a non- the tine, and following the natural curvature
Ram - means any thinhorn ram mountain resident or a non-resident alien who has suc- of the tine, to the midpoint of the straight line
sheep that has attained the age of 8 years as cessfully completed examinations, approved along which the breadth is measured. (See
evidenced by true horn annuli as determined by the director, about conservation, outdoor How to Measure a Tine diagram below)
by the regional manager or his designate, or recreation and safety. Traffic or Trafficking - means to buy, sell,
whose horn tip, when viewed squarely from Non-Toxic Shot - means shotgun pellets trade or distribute for gain or consideration or
the side at right angles to the sagittal plane of consisting of, by weight, not more than one to offer to do so.
the skull, extends dorsally beyond the nose percent lead. Upland Game Bird - includes the gallina-
bridge plane. Do not use yearly horn growth No Shooting Area - means a designated ceous birds, such as wild turkey, grouse, par-
annuli to determine the age of a ram in the area in which the discharge of firearms is tridge, ptarmigan, pheasant, and quail.
field, because “false” annuli may be present. prohibited. Vehicle - means a wheeled or tracked device
Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points or Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or yacht in, on or by which a person or thing is or may
Greater Buck - means any buck having at least powered by electric, gasoline, oil, steam or be transported or drawn on a highway.
four tines, excluding the brow tine, on one antler. other mechanical means, but does not include Wildlife - means raptors, threatened species,
MULE (Black-tailed) DEER a boat powered manually nor a boat with an endangered species, game and other species of
4 Point antler outboard motor provided the motor is tilted vertebrates prescribed as wildlife by regulation.
or otherwise disengaged so as not to be ready Wireless Camera - means a camera that
for immediate use. obtains an image by means of a remote
Raptor - means birds of the order or infrared sensor and that is capable of
Falconiformes (falcons), Accipitriformes sending an image remotely to an elec-
(vultures, eagles, and hawks), or Strigiformes tronic device.
(owls) and includes the eggs of these birds.
No Hunting Area - means a designated area Shot means a cartridge manufactured so
in which hunting (see definition) is prohibited. that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical BC Moose Tracker App
Non-Resident - means a person who is not a projectiles. Play an important role in moose
B.C. resident but who is a Canadian citizen or Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, coyote, conservation and management
skunk, snowshoe hare and game birds. with the BC Moose Tracker app.
a permanent resident of Canada, or a person The app allows hunters to upload information
who is not a B.C. resident but whose only Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed about the moose they encounter directly to
or primary residence is in Canada and has primarily for travel on snow or ice, having one a province-wide database, helping wildlife staff
resided in Canada for the 12 month period or more steering skis, self propelled and using monitor moose populations and respond to
emerging issues.
immediately before making an application one or more endless belts or tracks driven in The BC Moose Tracker app was developed with
under the Wildlife Act or doing another thing contact with the ground. support from the Habitat Conservation Trust
relevant to the operation of the Wildlife Act. Tine or "Point" - means a branch of an Foundation and the BC Wildlife Federation.
For more information and to download the BC
Non-Resident Alien - means a person who antler which is longer than its breadth and is Moose Tracker on iTunes, please visit:
is neither a B.C. resident nor a non-resident. at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length, and for the gov.bc.ca/wildlifehealth/moosetracker
Non-resident/alien Restricted Licence purpose of determining the length of a tine

How to
NOT A TINE
Measure a Tine
TINE NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
2.5 cm
2.5 cm
To enter, hunt over or trap
in cultivated land, posted
2.5 cm

A B land
m

or private property
2.5 c

without the owner’s per-


mission is
committing an offence.
A B
It is the responsibility of the
hunter or trapper to be aware
A of the status of the land they
hunt and to get permission
PALMATED NON-PALMATED from the land owner before
On larger tines, the measurements can be accessing private land.
taken at any point at least 2.5 cm from the tip.
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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
HUNTER EDUCATION (required for purchasing all hunting licences only. To renew your B.C. resident credential,
4Since 1974, the Conservation and Outdoor except initiation, youth, restricted non-resident/ access the BC Hunting Online service at www.
Recreation Education (CORE) course has ensured alien and special area) to obtain a FWID. Proof of gov.bc.ca/hunting. Please contact FrontCounter
that hunters meet standards of knowledge and hunter safety training include a Conservation and BC at 1-877-855-3222 if you cannot update your
skill for safe and ethical hunting. The BC Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) certifi- B.C. resident credential using the online service.
Federation (BCWF) has accepted the responsibility cate, a document issued by another territory or
province of Canada, or a government of an inter- ELECTRONIC LICENCES, PERMIT
for program delivery and record keeping. CORE TO ACCOMPANY AND LEH
graduates who are not a BCWF or affiliated club national jurisdiction evidencing successful comple-
tion of a hunter safety training course. AUTHORIZATION
member can apply for a BCWF membership at 4You are not required to carry a paper copy of your
half-price within the first year of receiving their 4When a B.C. resident who is 10 years of age or resident, non-resident or non-resident alien hunting
CORE Certificate, including the Outdoor Edge older completes CORE, they are eligible to hold a licence, initiation licence, youth licence, upland game
magazine and liability insurance. basic hunting licence, have a bag limit of their own, bird licence, Fraser Valley and Gulf Islands special area
4Although not compulsory, classroom instruc- and enter the limited entry hunting draw. licences, LEH authorization, or permit to accompany
tion in CORE is recommended and may be 4Hunters may only have and use one FWID. while hunting, or carry a copy of your guide outfit-
obtained through courses in adult education, 4Please be sure that the contact information ter licence while guiding. These permits, licences and
community colleges, rod and gun clubs or course on your FWID is accurate. You can update authorizations are fully electronic.
advertisements. The written examination is based your FWID profile information online or by 4You must carry all your species licences while
on: Outdoor Ethics, Firearm Handling, Hunting calling FrontCounter BC at 1-877-855-3222. hunting, both cancelled and uncancelled. If you
Regulations, Animal and Bird Identification, 4FWID holders must update their fish and buy your species licence online, it will be mailed to
Outdoor Survival, First Aid and Safety, and Hunter wildlife profile when they change residency or you subject to Canada Post delivery times. If you buy
Heritage, Conservation and Wildlife Management their legal name in-person at a Service BC or your species licences in-person, you will obtain them
chapters found in the CORE manual. There is a FrontCounter BC office or through BC Hunting immediately.
fee for each of the practical firearms handling and Online. Please note: FWID holders must provide 4LEH authorizations are available on your Fish and
written examinations. There is also a graduate documentation proving a legal name change. Wildlife profile and will not be mailed to you.
fee of $30.00 payable to BCWF at the time of 4In some cases, you may qualify for a residency
program completion. 4If you win a shared limited entry hunting authoriza-
exemption. This applies to any hunter who is: tion, you are required to carry the Harvest Report
4The course requires about 21 hours of self- * Currently serving full-time in the Canadian section of your authorization at all times while hunting.
study and firearm handling practice. Information on military and who has made his or her permanent You must complete the Harvest Report and com-
how to obtain the CORE manual and a list of cer- residence in B.C. for 30 consecutive days prior municate the harvest to all hunters in your group
tified CORE examiners is available from BCWF at to applying for B.C. resident hunting credentials. immediately upon a kill.
1-888-881-2293 or www.bcwf.bc.ca Appropriate military identification and posting 4Conservation Officers can access your FWID
4For a recognized North American Bowhunter documentation is required, OR profile in the field using their mobile application.
Education Program contact the BC Archery * A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Please note that you are legally required to
Association at www.archeryassociation.bc.ca Canada, who attended a recognized educational produce your FWID number and photo ID upon
institution outside of B.C. and can provide a cer- request of an officer.
BC FISH AND WILDLIFE ID (FWID) tificate, diploma, degree or a letter from a school
4The FWID is an electronic profile with a user’s confirming completion of program, OR OPEN SEASONS
personal information, credentials, licences, permits, 4There is NO OPEN SEASON FOR ANY
applications and limited entry hunting (LEH) * Under 18 years of age, has resided with a parent WILDLIFE – except as indicated in this synopsis. It is
authorizations. In April 2016 the FWID replaced or guardian in another province and returns to unlawful to hunt at any time during the year except
the Hunter Number. B.C. to reside with another parent or guardian within the open season, or by authority of a permit
who is a resident. issued under the Wildlife Act.
4All hunters (residents, non-residents and non-
resident aliens) must obtain a FWID to access HUNTERS REQUIRED TO PROVE 4To define open seasons the province is divided
hunting programs and services in British Columbia. B.C. RESIDENCY into Management Units (MU’s). Hunting seasons
Hunters with a Hunter Number were assigned 4The province requires hunters to prove B.C. are shown in regional schedules on the following
a FWID. Hunters without a Hunter Number are residency every three years. This is to help ensure pages. All season dates are inclusive.
required to produce documentation that proves that only eligible hunters access hunting licences, 4Where an open season does not apply to the
residency, identity, and hunter safety training permits and authorizations available to residents entire MU a reference is given to maps describing

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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
the applicable regulation. who is defined as an Indian under the Indian Act sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/
4Hunting season dates may change in season. (Canada). limited-entry-hunting/leh-zone-maps.
Check www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for updates. Indians who are residents of British Columbia are 4For information regarding LEH please contact (250)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS not required to obtain any type of hunting licence 356-5142 or go to www.gov.bc.ca/hunting.
under the Wildlife Act. Indians who are residents
IMPORTANT: For the 2021-22 hunting season, of B.C. and are exercising an aboriginal right to LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHD) may be There are three types of hunting licences available
hunt for sustenance purposes within a traditionally to B.C. Residents:
replaced with a new youth hunter permitting used area are required to comply with hunting
system as part of the Government of Canada’s ini- regulations related to public health and public 1) Resident Hunting Licence
tiative to modernize federal migratory bird regula- safety. 4Hunting licences are available to resident
tions. These new regulations may come into effect In situations where conservation of a particular hunters 10 years of age or older who hold a valid
for the 2021-22 hunting season, but have not been species is of concern and compliance with hunting FWID with resident and hunting credentials (see
finalized at the time of this publication. For more regulations is required by Indians belonging to a BC Fish and Wildlife ID section).
information on the status of this project and for First Nation group, there will be prior consultation 4A hunting licence, in combination with the
updated federal migratory bird hunting regulations, with the affected First Nation in accordance with appropriate species licence (if required), provides a
check www.canada.ca. As well, check www.gov. Ministry policy and procedures. These restrictions hunter with a personal bag limit. A youth hunting
bc.ca/hunting for updates to the 2021-22 migra- may include the requirement for Limited Entry licence does not provide a personal bag limit.
tory bird season dates before your hunt. Hunting (LEH) authorizations. Prior to undertaking 4You will be asked to produce your FWID
Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHDs) for the any hunting activity, individuals should inquire with number and photo ID when purchasing a hunting
hunting of ducks and geese occur province wide. their appropriate First Nation officials or with the licence in person.
Only youth hunters at least 10 years of age and Ministry regional office with respect to any specific 2) Youth Hunting Licence
less than 18 years of age who have met all pro- requirements that may apply to them.
4Youth 10 years of age or older and under 18
vincial requirements are permitted to hunt, and Indians who are residents of B.C. and wish to years of age, who have a FWID may obtain a
they must be accompanied by a licensed hunter hunt outside their traditionally used areas must Hunting Licence OR a Youth Licence.
that meets the prescribed requirements to super- do so in accordance with the Hunting Regulations.
vise youth hunters (see page 8 - supervision for This includes making application for an LEH 4A Youth Hunting Licence can only be issued
youth hunters). The supervising hunter can guide authorization via the LEH draw. If an individual to a parent or guardian on behalf of his/her child
and advise the young hunter but is not permitted is in doubt regarding a traditional hunting area or ward who is 10 years of age or older and
to hunt. See individual regions for season dates. or practice, they should be in contact with the under the age of 18. Hunter safety training is not
Federal regulations have been amended to exempt appropriate First Nations officials and the regional required to obtain a Youth Hunting Licence. The
youth hunters from having to purchase the federal Wildlife Program staff to discuss specific situations. parent or guardian is required to have a FWID to
Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit when partic- All LEH applicants must have a FWID to enter hold the Youth Hunting Licence.
ipating in WHDs. Provincial regulations have been the draw, including persons registered under the 4A youth hunter, whether or not they have
amended to exempt youth hunters from having Indian Act (Canada). completed a hunter safety training program or are
to purchase the provincial hunting licence or the hunting under a hunting or youth licence, must
Métis Hunters be accompanied and under the close personal
junior hunting licence when participating in WHDs. A reminder that all Métis individuals intending to
In addition, youth at least 10 years of age and less supervision of an adult who carries the proper
hunt are required, under the Wildlife Act, to hold a licences and meets the prescribed qualifications to
than 18 years of age are exempt from the require- valid hunting licence and comply with all hunting
ment to complete hunter safety training (CORE) be a supervising hunter.
prior to participating in WHDs. Youth who wish regulations. 4A youth hunting licence does not provide a
to hunt ducks and geese outside of designated LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING personal bag limit.
WHDs or who wish to hunt for any other species 4Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons are open 4Non-resident qualifications for a Youth Hunting
of game, must purchase the appropriate licence. only to hunters who have drawn an LEH authoriza- Licence are the same with the exception that
tion for the applicable licence year. they may not hunt for wildlife for which an LEH
ABORIGINAL HUNTING 4A resident hunting licence and species licences are authorization is required.
The first priority of the Ministry of Forests, required in addition to an LEH authorization. 4Non-resident youth wanting to hunt big
Lands, Natural Resource Operations and game must be accompanied by a guide outfitter,
Rural Development is to ensure the long-term 4Hunters should refer to the LEH Synopsis pub-
conservation of wildlife populations and their lished each spring for specific LEH maps, or view LEH assistant guide outfitter or a holder of a permit
habitats. The Ministry also recognizes that First maps online at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ to accompany.
Nations may have established aboriginal rights to
harvest wildlife for food, social and ceremonial
purposes in their traditional areas, and that treaty
First Nations have treaty rights in relation to
harvesting wildlife. Such uses of wildlife must be
sustainable, and harvesting methods must not
jeopardize safety or the use and enjoyment of
property. Any hunting of wildlife species for sale
or barter, in whole or in part, is not legal, except
as authorized by regulation or where there is a
demonstrated aboriginal or treaty right to do so.
Under the Wildlife Act “Indian” means a person

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3) Initiation Hunting Licence A parent or legal guardian must apply for the when hunting in Haida Gwaii. Up to 3 regular
4An Initiation Hunting Licence is a once in a hunting or youth licence on behalf of the youth mule deer licences can be used in Haida Gwaii,
lifetime annual licence that can only be issued and sign the written undertaking that the parent but they will count toward the regional and
to a person who is a B.C. resident, is 18 years or guardian will not allow the child or ward provincial bag limits. (For example, if a mule deer
of age or older, and has not held a B.C. hunting to hunt or carry firearms unless the youth is licence is used in MU 6-12 or 6-13, a hunter will
licence in the past (with the exception of a accompanied by and under the close personal be prevented from pursuing deer elsewhere in
youth or junior licence). supervision of a hunter who meets the pre- the Skeena Region, and it will count towards the
4Hunter safety training is not required to scribed qualifications to supervise. 3-deer provincial bag limit).
obtain an Initiation Licence.
4If hunting under an Initiation Licence, you
BUYING LICENCES MIGRATORY BIRDS
4Licences are available online at www.gov. 4When hunting migratory game birds, you
must be accompanied by a supervising hunter bc.ca/hunting and at Service BC, FrontCounter must carry with you a valid Canadian Migratory
at all times during your hunting activity.You must BC and participating commercial outlets and Game Bird hunting permit in addition to any
also have your supervising hunter, before starting sporting goods stores (resident only). If you required provincial hunting licence. Migratory
to hunt on each day of hunting, sign a form that buy your species licence online, it will be Game Bird Hunting Permit is a federal govern-
acknowledges the conditions of supervising your mailed to you and it is subject to Canada ment permit. It’s available for purchase online, or
hunting activity. Forms are available at www.gov. Post delivery times. If you have not received through some Canada Post Offices or indepen-
bc.ca/hunting. your licences in the mail, you may qualify for a dent vendors.
Hunter Safety Training for Youth and replacement free of charge if between 15 to 30 4The Bird Banding Laboratory in Maryland
Initiation Hunters: business days from the purchase date you report collates all North American bird banding
the loss to FrontCounter BC or Service BC. records. If you find a banded migratory bird,
4 Youth and Initiation hunters do not need to
complete a hunter safety training program but must 4A parent or legal guardian must apply for please report it on their website at www.
be accompanied and under the close personal the hunting or youth licence on behalf of the pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl.
supervision of an adult who carries the proper youth and sign the written undertaking that the
licences and meets the prescribed qualifications.
parent or guardian will not allow the child or KEEPING YOUR LICENCES
ward to hunt or carry firearms unless the youth & RECORDS
Bag Limits and Supervision for Youth is accompanied by and under the close personal 4Hunters should keep all documents under
and Initiation Hunting Licences: supervision of a hunter who meets the pre- which an animal was taken until the animal
scribed qualifications to supervise. has been consumed. In the case of a mounted
4Wildlife taken under a Youth or Initiation
Hunting Licence is included in the bag limit 4Hunters with permanent physical disabilities trophy or a tanned hide, the species licence and
of the supervising licensed adult. No species who are unable, because of their disability, to exit Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet should be
licences may be purchased with a Youth or a vehicle to discharge a firearm, or are unable kept in a safe place indefinitely. If a person wishes
Initiation Hunting Licence. However, during an to walk 100m while carrying a firearm, may to transfer the trophy to someone else or
LEH hunting season, a resident licensed youth apply for a disabled hunting permit. Information requires an export permit to move it out of the
hunter may accompany and hunt with an adult and the permit application process are available province, the original documentation makes the
holding a valid limited entry hunting authoriza- through the FrontCounterBC website at www. transfer or the issuance of a permit much easier.
tion and a valid species licence. frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca. NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS
Hunters under the age of 18, and hunters DEER LICENCES 4Non-residents of British Columbia must
hunting under the authority of an Initiation 4A person must not possess more than 15 of follow all hunting regulations. All non-resident
Hunting Licence, must be accompanied and any current year deer licences. The combination hunters are required to have a Fish and Wildlife
under the close personal supervision while of deer licences may include a maximum of 3 ID (FWID) to obtain hunting licences.
hunting by a person who meets the following mule deer and 3 white-tailed deer licences. 4Non-resident and non-resident alien hunters
prescribed qualifications: 4There are special Haida Gwaii deer licen must hold an unrestricted hunting licence to
4Hold a FWID with active residency and which allow hunters to exceed the 2 deer bag hunt small game unaccompanied by a guide
hunting credentials. limit for the Skeena Region and the 3 deer outfitter, assistant guide outfitter or a holder of
4 If supervising an Initiation Licensed Hunter, be provincial bag limit up to a maximum of 15 deer a permit to accompany non-residents or non-
a resident and hold a basic hunting licence
(unless exempt).
4Have held a hunting licence (or be exempted
from holding a licence), other than an
Initiation Hunting Licence, in British Columbia,
or a licence to hunt in another jurisdiction,
in not fewer than 3 of any of the licence
years preceding the current licence year. This
qualification does not apply to the supervising
hunter if a guide outfitter also accompanies
the holder of an Initiation Hunting Licence.
4If an Indian residing in B.C., has received
training in hunting and previously hunted
lawfully without supervision.
4Not be prohibited from carrying or possess-
ing a firearm in any jurisdiction.
4Not accompany or supervise more than
two Youth Licensed Hunters, two Initiation
Licensed Hunters, or one Youth and one
Initiation Licensed Hunter at one time (Note:
youth who hold a Basic Hunting Licence do
not count towards the maximum number
that may be accompanied.)
No one under the age of 10 may hunt. A
person who causes or allows a person under
the age of 10 to hunt commits an offence.
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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
resident aliens. To obtain an unrestricted non- hunter and the guide. If the guide outfitter or 4The B.C. resident applicant is eligible to buy
resident/non-resident alien hunting licence, you assistant guide submits the Guide Outfitter licences on behalf of the non-resident named on
must show proof of successful completion of Report using the BC Hunting online service, the permit.
hunter safety training. a copy of the report is posted to the 4Non-residents must have a valid issued permit
4You can prove successful completion of non-residents FWID profile, satisfying the to accompany associated to their Fish and
hunter safety training when registering for your requirement to obtain a completed Guide Wildlife profile to be able to buy species licences
FWID and applying for your hunting credential. Outfitter Report. for themselves. Otherwise, a guide outfitter
You have the option to upload a copy of your Big Game Accompanied Hunts licence number will be required.
hunter safety training certificate using B.C. 4A non-resident hunter may be accompanied 4The permit holder (B.C. resident) must
Hunting Online or take your documentation by a resident of B.C., who holds a permit to complete a permit to accompany report
to a Service BC or FrontCounter BC office. If accompany non-residents or non-resident aliens from their Fish and Wildlife profile using the
your hunter safety training document is in to hunt big game. Only one permit to accom- BC Hunting online service, or by reporting to
a language other than English or French, it pany will be issued to a person in a licence year. FrontCounter BC within 10 days after the hunt
is your responsibility to submit the original 4A non-resident who is not a resident of authorized by the permit is concluded (whether
document along with a notarized translated Canada and is not a Canadian citizen, may also or not the hunt took place).
version of the document. be eligible under the permit to accompany 4If there is a harvest; the permit holder must
4If you do not obtain a hunting credential, you providing they qualify under one of the required make royalty payments within 30 days after the
will only be eligible to apply for a restricted non- relationship categories (i.e., if accompanied by hunt authorized by the permit is concluded. (see
resident/non-resident alien hunting licence and a father, brother, son, uncle, nephew, grandson, Royalty Fees section page 20).
you must be accompanied by a guide outfitter, grandfather, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, 4Royalty payments can be made from your
assistant guide outfitter or a holder of a permit granddaughter, grandmother, spouse, father-in-law, Fish and Wildlife profile using the BC Hunting
to accompany non-residents or non-resident mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, broth- online service, or at any FrontCounter BC or
aliens when hunting. er-in-law or sister-in-law, but excludes cousins). Service BC office.
4The fee for a restricted and unrestricted 4The B.C. resident applying for this permit 4For additional information, please contact
licence is the same. Fees vary depending on your must be a Canadian citizen or permanent FrontCounter BC at 1-877-855-3222.
residency status. resident of Canada, 19 years of age or older,
4Non-resident and non-resident alien hunters who has held a BC hunting licence and a big
Small Game
are required to be accompanied by a guide game species licence for 3 of the 5 years pre- 4Non-residents can hunt small game unac-
outfitter, assistant guide outfitter or a holder ceding application (or 2 of the 5 years preced- companied if hunting under a non-resident or
of a permit to accompany at all times when ing application if the applicant has completed non-resident alien unrestricted licence. Otherwise,
hunting big game, regardless of the type of CORE). they must be accompanied by a guide outfitter, an
licence (restricted or unrestricted) they have. assistant guide outfitter or a holder of a permit to
4Permits to Accompany may not be available accompany non-residents or non-resident aliens at
Big Game Guided Hunts for all species and areas (for example, thinhorn all times during the hunting activity for small game
4When purchasing big game species licences, sheep). You can review the regional hunting and hold a non-resident or non-resident alien
non-residents must provide the guide outfitter’s restrictions online at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/
content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing- restricted licence.
licence number. On completion of the hunt,
non-residents must obtain a completed Guide hunting/hunting/permit-to-accompany.
Outfitter Report from their guide. Failure to do Applications can be submitted online at www.
so constitutes an offence on the part of the gov.bc.ca/hunting or at a FrontCounter BC
office.

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Hunting Licence Fees Species Licence Fees Replacement Species


The following fees apply province-wide. Species licences are required for the hunting Licences
Additional licence requirements are indicated of the following animals and are required in
under certain regional schedules. All licences addition to the basic hunting licences. Hunters You must replace your lost, stolen or destroyed
issued under the Wildlife Act are non-transfer- are required to carry all species licences species licence, both cancelled and uncancelled,
able and non-refundable. obtained or held for the current year, includ- if you plan to continue hunting during the
ing both cancelled and uncancelled, while current licence year.
Fees include HCTF surcharge, but not G.S.T.
hunting. To obtain a replacement, contact FrontCounter
B.C. resident to hunt all game $32.00Hs BC or Service BC. You will need to declare
Fees include HCTF surcharge, but not G.S.T. the harvest details from the original cancelled
B.C. resident who is 65 years of age or over B.C. Non-B.C. licence.
to hunt all game $7.00H BIG GAME RESIDENT Resident
Replacement Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Non-resident (Brestricted / Bunrestricted) to Bison $70.00 $700.00
hunt all game $75.00H Black Bear $20.00 $180.00
It is unlawful to use another person’s licence
Bobcat Q $8.00 $40.00 or to loan or transfer any licence under any
Non-resident alien (Brestricted / Bunrestricted) Caribou Q $20.00 $230.00 circumstance.
to hunt all game $180.00H Licence Cancellation
Cougar Q $30.00 $230.00
Fraser Valley Special Area $10.00H Deer $15.00 $125.00 It is unlawful to be in possession of a big game animal
(See Region 2) (mule (black-tailed) and without a properly cancelled species licence or otherwise
white-tailed ) by licence, permit, or as provided by regulation. Any
Gulf Islands Special Area. All islands in MU person who kills any big game species must immediately
1-1 (except Vancouver Island) and Denman Elk $25.00 $250.00
after the kill and before handling the big game killed,
and Hornby Islands in MU 1-6 $2.00 Lynx Q $8.00 $40.00 cancel the appropriate species licence in accordance with
Initiation Hunting Licence - allows a person 18 years Moose $25.00 $250.00 the instructions on that licence.
or older who has never previously held a hunting Mountain Goat Q $40.00 $350.00
licence in B.C. to try hunting without having success- Mountain Sheep Q $60.00 $620.00 Licence Fees: What Are They Used For?
fully completed hunter safety training $19.00H When you purchase a BC hunting or
No Species
trapping licence, where does the money
Youth hunting licence - the youth must be 10 Wolf licence $50.00 go? At the time of writing, a basic BC
required resident hunting licence will set you back
years of age or older & under age 18 $7.00Hs
Wolverine Q $8.00 $40.00 $32: $25 of this is the fee portion that
Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting SMALL GAME goes to general government revenue,
Permit $17.00s No Species No Species
and the remaining $7 is a conservation
surcharge that is directed to the Habitat
Haida Gwaii Deer (resident) $10.00H Small Game licence licence Conservation Trust Foundation. The
required required H exact ratio between fee and conservation
Haida Gwaii Deer (non-resident) $25.00H No Species surcharge varies for other hunting and
Upland Game Birds licence $50.00 trapping licences types, averaging
H Includes surcharge for the Habitat 80% fee to 20% surcharge. Total licence
required
Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF). sales fluctuate annually, the average
s A youth hunting ducks or geese during Q Species licences for these species are not surcharge revenue from these licence
Waterfowler Heritage Days do not valid until 2 days after the date of issue. products is around $2.5 million per year.
require a hunting licence, junior hunting
licence or Canada Migratory Game H Except for upland game birds. Surcharges and the Habitat
Bird Hunting Permit. The Written Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Undertaking, signed by a parent or HCTF is a non-profit, charitable foundation
that uses the surcharges collected on
guardian, is still required. You can find the All hunting and species licences hunting, angling, trapping and guide
form at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting. expire March 31 of each year outfitting licences to fund conservation
B See definitions (page 5). projects across BC. Surcharges from
hunting, trapping and guide outfitting
licences pay for wildlife and stewardship
projects, as well as education programs.
Money is also used to secure important
wildlife habitat through HCTF’s acquisition
granting program. In 2018-19, HCTF
approved 90 wildlife and stewardship
projects, ranging from ungulate habitat
enhancement to programs designed to
get kids outdoors and connected with
nature in their communities.
Where Can I Find Out More?
BC hunters, anglers, trappers and guide
outfitters make a huge contribution
to conservation through their licence
purchase and through countless hours
volunteering on projects that HCTF funds.
To find out more about HCTF fish and
wildlife conservation initiatives or how
to apply for funding to start your own
conservation project, visit www.hctf.ca

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SITE AND ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
National Parks either side of the centre line of any park road or prohibited in some Conservation Lands.
4Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks. highway except as authorized by a park officer, 4Before hunting in a Conservation Land, please
All firearms transported in National Parks unless otherwise stated in this synopsis for a contact your regional office.
must be dismantled, carried in a closed case specific road. A park road is a road in a park or
recreation area that is designated and developed Municipal Restrictions
or wrapped and tied securely as not to
expose any part of the firearm. for licensed motor vehicles. 4Most municipalities have bylaws restricting
4Firearms are also not permitted outside of 4Hunters are encouraged to remove gut and controlling the use of weapons, firearms
a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a National Park piles from near hiking trails or known areas of and bows within their boundaries. Municipal
unless they are being moved into, or out of, a recreational use or, if that is not possible, to bylaws are NOT included in this synopsis.
person’s premises, or with a permit issued by advise park staff of kill locations. Consult municipal clerks for details.
the park superintendent. 4Most municipalities have local bylaws restrict-
Recreation Sites and Trails ing and controlling wildlife attractants and illegal
Regional District Parks 4Provincial Recreation Orders prohibiting dumping so hunters are reminded to dispose of
4The discharge of firearms and bows is motorized use. carcasses and animal parts responsibly. Carcasses
prohibited in most regional district parks. • Visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ are considered wildlife attractants and can attract
Regional district bylaws are NOT included in content/sports-culture/recreation/ large predators. Do not dispose of them
this synopsis. Contact the Regional District for camping-hiking/sites-trails/legislative- within municipal boundaries or in areas fre-
further information. authority/recreation-orders for more quented by the public.
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms is information and a list of provincial Indian Reserves
prohibited within 100 metres of all Regional Recreation Orders.
4Indian Reserves are private land. Permission
District Parks in Regions 1 and 2. 4As defined in the Forest Recreation Regulation: must be obtained from the local Indian business
• Unless authorized by a recreation officer; office in order to hunt on or across these lands.
National Wildlife Areas and Migratory it is unlawful to trap or discharge a
Bird Sanctuaries firearm, bow or crossbow on or into: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CABINS
4Hunting is prohibited in National Wildlife oThe developed portion of a Recreation 4While in the field you may encounter
Areas and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries unless Site or Interpretive Forest. cabins. These belong to someone engaged in a
a special federal permit is granted or notices o The “developed portion”, refers to that legitimate business such as trapping or guiding.
to the contrary are posted. Blue signs depict- area that extends 100m in all directions They are private and are not to be entered,
ing a loon mark the boundaries. Contact from a structure, day use area, camping damaged or disturbed
Canadian Wildlife Service in Delta for more area, trail staging area or similar area.
information (604) 350-1950. o Any portion of a Recreation Trail
where a prohibition has been posted.
BC Parks
• It is unlawful to dispose of game residue
Individuals visiting BC Parks, either a Park, in the developed portion of a recre-
Conservancy, Recreation Area or Protected ation site.
Area should be aware that the Park Act and Visit www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca. for more
its regulations apply, as do the hunting regula- information on Recreation Sites and Trails.
tions in this synopsis. Visit www.bcparks.ca
for more information on activities allowed or Ecological Reserves
prohibited in specific parks. 4Hunting, trapping and angling are pro-
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms, or hibited in Ecological Reserves in B.C. The
bows is prohibited in many BC Parks. Before discharge of a firearm, or bow is prohibited.
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify that A complete list of Ecological Reserves, maps
hunting is permitted. For more information on and legal descriptions is available at www.
BC Parks that are open to hunting please visit bcparks.ca/eco_reserve.
www.gov.bc.ca/hunting. Hunting in BC Parks
Conservation Lands
is only permitted during a lawful open season.
For additional information on permitted activi- 4B.C. has different types of Conservation
ties in BC Parks, please visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/ Lands, including Wildlife Management Areas,
bcparks/explore/fishreg.html#hunting. Crown Reserves, and lands acquired for fish and
4When a BC Park is closed to hunting or wildlife management; sometimes in cooperation
there is no open season for any species, both with other agencies (e.g., Ducks Unlimited, The
the possession and discharge of a firearm or Nature Trust of BC).
bow are prohibited except when authorized 4Hunting, the discharge of firearms or bows,
by a park officer. Possession is only allowed motor vehicles, and access are restricted or
when such weapons are carried within a
vehicle or when authorized by a park officer.
4The use of horses and motor vehicles
(including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs
and other self-propelled vehicles or cycles)
is generally prohibited in BC Parks except
where specifically authorized. All motor
vehicles on park roads must be licensed. Use
of aircraft to arrive at or depart from some
parks is restricted.
4It is prohibited to hunt or discharge a firearm
or bow in a BC Park within 400 metres of
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SITE and ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
arrangements with landowners to exclude cultivated land or on Crown land which is
other hunters and may post No Hunting subject to a grazing lease while the land is
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS or No Trespassing signs. occupied by livestock, without the consent
4Several laws govern access: of the owner, lessee or occupant of the
2. Forest and Range Practices Act
1. Trespass Act land.
It is illegal for individuals to cause envi- 4There are 7 types of motor vehicle
The provincial Trespass Act limits public
ronmental damage. Irresponsible off-road
access to enclosed private or leased land. restrictions under the Wildlife Act, all types
vehicle use can disturb soil and destroy
Private or leased property is considered can be seasonal or year-round.
plants, risk watershed and water source
enclosed if any one of the following
quality, threaten or kill wildlife, introduce 1. Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: Prohibits
conditions are met:
invasive plants and reduce forage. the use or operation of a motor vehicle,
• there are clearly visible signs Environmental damage includes any change including an electric bicycle.
prohibiting trespassing posted at each to soil that adversely alters an ecosystem. 2. Motor Vehicle Hunting Closed Area:
ordinary access point; or Individuals found to have caused environ- Prohibits the use of operation of a
• the property is surrounded by a lawful mental damage may be fined $575. More motor vehicle, including an electric
fence; or serious cases of damage could lead to bicycle, for the purpose of hunting
• the property is surrounded by a penalties of up to $100,000 and/or a year 3. ATV/Snowmobile Closed Area: Prohibits
natural boundary such as a riverbank in jail. the use or operation of an ATV, electric
or a 4 1/2 foot hedge. bicycle or snowmobile.
In some areas local clubs may have While travelling on a Forest Service Road,
operators of ATVs are required to hold a 4. ATV/Snowmobile Hunting Closed Area:
valid driver’s licence and carry a minimum Prohibits the use or operation of an ATV,
of $200,000 third-party liability insurance. electric bicycle, or snowmobile for the
purpose of hunting.
3. Off Road Vehicle Act 5. ATV Hunting Closed Area: Prohibits the
The Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Act applies use or operation of an ATV or electric
to ORVs on Crown land and prescribed bicycle for the purpose of hunting.
private land. ORVs include ATVs, 6. Snowmobile Hunting Closed Area:
motorcycles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides Prohibits the use or operation of a
and on-highway vehicles (under 4,536 kg). snowmobile for the purpose of hunting.
Mandatory registration applies to ORVs. 7. Snowmobile Closed Area: Prohibits the
The plate or sticker must be clearly use or operation of snowmobiles.
displayed on the front, back or left side of See definitions section for vehicle types.
the ORV.
Mandatory safety laws apply to all ORVs;
this includes helmets for ride-astride
ORVs and seatbelts (if installed). People
under 16 must be supervised by an adult
at least 19 years.
For more information about the ORV
Act, visit the ministry’s website at www2.
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-
resource-use/land-use/crown-land and
the BC Laws website: www.bclaws.ca/.
Call the Natural Resource Violations
Hotline at 1-844-NRO-TIPS (1-844-676-
8477) if you witness a contravention.
4. Wildlife Act
4A person is not permitted to hunt on

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NO HUNTING and NO SHOOTING AREA
Federal Firearms Legislation Hwy 118 No Shooting Area 400 METRE NO HUNTING OR
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited SHOOTING AREAS
4A BC hunting licence does not give
authority to carry a firearm. within 400 metres on either side of the 4Hunting and the discharge of firearms is
road allowance of Hwy 118 (Topley Landing prohibited within 400 metres (1/4 mile)
4For information on the Canadian Firearm of the road allowance of the following
Licence contact Canadian Firearm Centre at Road) between the intersection of Hwy 118
and Hwy 16 at Topley Landing and Granisle highways:
1-800-731-4000 or visit the website at
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/. in the Skeena region. Highways in all Provincial Parks - see
400 METRE SINGLE PROJECTILE page 11 for information on prohibition for
No Shooting or Hunting Areas (FIREARM) PROHIBITED AREAS hunting and the discharge of firearms/bows
4It is unlawful to hunt or discharge a 4Several major or heavily populated routes in BC Parks.
firearm within 100 metres of a church, in the province have an additional 400 Hwy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between
school building, school yard, playground, metres area bordering the road allowance Hope and Manning Park, Manning Park and
regional district park, dwelling house, or in which the discharge of a firearm using a Princeton.
farm or ranch building that is occupied by single projectile is prohibited. The discharge
persons or domestic animals. An owner of a shotgun using shot only is permitted. Hwy 97C (Okanagan Connector, Phase
or occupier of land, or an employee of an 4The discharge of a firearm using a single III) between its junction with Hwy 97 near
owner or occupier are exempted near a projectile is prohibited within 400 metres Peachland and its junction with Hwy 5 near
dwelling house or farm or ranch building (1/4 mile) on either side of the road allow- Aspen Grove.
that is occupied by persons or domestic ance of following portions of the highways Hwy 99 (Sea to Sky Highway) between
animals, for the purposes of slaughtering and roads in British Columbia listed below: northern boundary of the District of
livestock. Squamish to the southern boundary of
Hwy 5 (Coquihalla Highway) between the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
No Shooting Areas Hope and the junction of Hwys 1 and 5 at
Kamloops; Callaghan Road between the north-
4It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a west corner of the Resort Municipality
Hwy 6 between Bench Cr. and Banting Cr.;
No Shooting Area (see Definitions section). Hwy 16 between the boundary of the City of Whistler to the gate at the Whistler
No Shooting Areas are open to the use of of Prince Rupert and the British Columbia - Olympic Park.
bows (including crossbows) unless specifi- Alberta interprovincial boundary;
cally restricted (see regional sections). Hwy 27 from the junction with Route 16
HIGHWAY NO SHOOTING OR (Yellowhead) west of Vanderhoof to Fort St.
HUNTING AREAS James;
4It is unlawful to discharge a firearm across Hwy 29 between the intersection of Hwy
or to discharge a firearm or hunt within the 29 with Hwy 97 in the vicinity of the Village
road allowances of all numbered highways of Chetwynd and the intersection of Hwy
and any two lane or greater public road 29 with Hwy 97 in the vicinity of Charlie
in B.C. that is maintained by the Ministry Lake, Peace River Land District;
of Transportation and Infrastructure (or Hwy 35 between Francois and Burns Lake;
their contractors), the federal government Hwy 37 between the intersection of Hwy
or another province or territory. The road 37 with Hwy 16 and the boundary of the
allowance extends: District of Kitimat;
(a) 15 metres on either side of the middle Hwy 37 between the Skeena River Bridge at
of a road with less than three lanes, or Kitwanga Post Office, Cassiar Land District,
(b) 15 metres from the edge of the paved and the intersection with the Yukon border;
surface of a highway with three lanes Hwy 37A between the intersection of said
or more, or highway and Hwy 37 at Meziadin Junction
(c) to the boundary of private or culti- and the boundary of the District of Stewart
vated land, whichever comes first. at Bitter Creek;
4These restrictions address safety concerns Hwy 39 from the junction with Hwy 97
north of Mcleod Lake to its intercept with
that have been expressed by many residents the municipal boundaries of the City of
living in previously unrestricted rural areas. Mackenzie;
Use common sense and if in doubt, don’t Hwy 97 those portions of the Cariboo
shoot! Highway from Cottonwood River to Prince
NOTE: Other closures that may be more George, the John Hart Highway from Prince
restrictive on some highways or roads George to Dawson Creek, and the Alaska
are listed below or under the Regional Highway from Dawson Creek to Lower Post;
Schedules. Hwy 113 between Terrace and Kincolith
Hwy 99 No Shooting Area (Gingolx).
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited Canyon Drive (Road 520) between
within 400 metres west of the road allow- Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett
ance and 1 km east of the road allowance Dam;
of Hwy 99 between the northern boundary Twelve Mile Road (Road 190) between
of the District Municipality of West Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek.
Vancouver and the Southern Boundary of
the District Municipality of Squamish.

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DURING YOUR HUNT

WHAT IS “WILDLIFE”? under regional sections in the synopsis. This 6. To traffic in dead wildlife or a part of
4All native species of animals in the province, will ensure that biologists acquire accurate wildlife except when the wildlife was
data on mortality rates. If you kill a marked lawfully killed in B.C. during an open season
excluding invertebrates and fish as well as
animal, please contact your local Ministry under the Wildlife Act or lawfully brought
several non-native species, have been desig- into B.C., or when trafficking in cast antlers
nated as wildlife, giving them full protection office with the number on the ear tag or
collar because the meat may not be safe to or when the wildlife or part of wildlife has
under provisions of the Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, been processed into a product that no
Chapter 488. These species may not be hunted, eat if immobilization drugs were used. Ear
tags and collars must be returned to the longer resembles the original wildlife or
killed, captured, kept as pets or used for com- part.
mercial purposes unless specifically allowed by Ministry office.
7. To dump, discard or dispose of litter.
regulation or by authority of a permit. ILLEGAL GUIDING 8. To shoot, hunt or capture any hawk, falcon,
4Schedule B and C wildlife are known to 4The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: "a owl or eagle except under permit.
destroy property and/or are detrimental to person who for compensation or reward 9. To deface any notice posted under author-
native wildlife. These species have fewer restric- received or promised, accompanies and ity of the Wildlife Act.
tions regulating their hunting, killing or capturing. assists another person to hunt wildlife". 10. To damage or interfere with a lawfully set
Any capture or killing of these species must still 4It is unlawful to act as, or offer to act as, a trap.
abide by provincial laws regarding the humane 11. To hunt a female mountain goat accompa-
guide for fish or game for compensation or
treatment of animals. nying a kid or a female mountain goat in a
reward unless licensed to do so. group with one or more kids.
4Schedule B lists animals that may be captured 4A person must possess a valid British 12. To hunt a Black Bear less than 2 years old
or killed on private land only for the specific Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or or any bear in its company.
purpose of protecting property; no hunting Assistant Guide Authorization in order 13. To hunt the white or blue (Glacier) colour
license or open season is required. On Crown to legally guide hunters. The government phases of the Black Bear.
land a person must abide by the open seasons 14. To hunt a cougar kitten (any cougar with
licences guides to ensure that their activities
for Schedule B species (see Regional Schedules spots or under 1 yr of age) or any cougar
can be closely monitored and regulated.
for open seasons). Schedule B species include accompanying it.
coast mole, snowshoe hare, lemmings, bushy- 4MoE intends to increase its enforcement 15. To hunt a lynx or bobcat accompanied by
tailed woodrat, deer mice, porcupine, northern efforts to stop illegal guiding. A person who one or more lynx or bobcat
pocket gopher, yellow-bellied marmot, wood- guides without the proper authorization 16. To kill or wound wildlife by accident or
chuck, Columbian ground squirrel, striped skunk, commits an offence. A person who uses the to protect life or property and fail to
raccoon, and spotted skunk. services of an illegal guide may, as a party to promptly report the killing to an Officer.
4For all Schedule C species there are no the offence, be charged and convicted of the 17. To kill wildlife while in the process of com-
closed seasons or bag limits. Furthermore, same offence. mitting offences against any statute includ-
there are no requirements to remove edible ing, but not limited to, the
ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING Wildlife Act. Examples would be wildlife
portions or report the killing to an officer. 4The definition of “transporter” in the Wildlife
Schedule C birds may be hunted using elec- taken while trespassing on private property
Act Commercial Activities Regulation is: a or on mine property in violation of the
tronic calls. person who, for money or other compensation, Mine Safety Code.
4You do not need a hunting licence to transports a hunter to, from or between loca- 18. To intentionally feed or attempt to feed
capture, hunt or kill the following Schedule C tions so that the hunter can hunt but does not dangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolf
wildlife: American bullfrog, green frog, snapping include a person who operates a scheduled and bear), except when lawfully engaged in
turtles, North American opossum, eastern cot- commercial flight or a chartered aircraft unless hunting or trapping where baiting is autho-
tontail, European rabbit, nutria, gray squirrels, the person also provides ground transporta- rized (cougar, coyote and wolf only).
fox squirrels, house sparrow, European starling, tion, accommodation or other ground services 19. To hunt bears by placing bait or by using a
and rock dove (domestic pigeon). to the hunter. dead animal or using part of it as bait.
4You do need a hunting licence to hunt the 4A person must not act as a transporter 20. To shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or a
following Schedule C wildlife UNLESS you are boat propelled by a motor.
unless the person holds a transport licence or
hunting them on your property or they are 21. To hunt migratory birds from a power
a guide outfitter licence issued under section boat, unless the boat is beached, resting at
damaging your property: Northwestern Crow, 15 of the Wildlife Act.
American Crow, black-billed magpie, brown- anchor or fastened within or tied immedi-
headed cowbird. PENALTIES ately along side a fixed hunting blind.
4We will be tough with violators of our con- 22. To use a power boat, aircraft, or motor
4Feral Pigs (see definition section): a hunting vehicle or other mechanical device to herd
licence is required to hunt feral pigs on Crown servation laws and invaluable wildlife resource!
or harass wildlife.
land. It is an offence to possess or transport IT’S UNLAWFUL 23. To hunt, take, wound or kill big game while
a live feral pig with the exception of a person 1. To make a false statement to an Officer, it is swimming unless it has been previously
who was the owner of the feral pig, or an Conservation Officer, or Constable. wounded.
agent of the owner, for the purpose of recap- 2. To capture, possess or keep in captivity any 24. To hunt big game with any weapon
ture and returning it to captivity or control. live wildlife without a permit. other than a rifle, shotgun, muzzle-
4All other hunting related regulations apply, 3. To possess or wantonly take, injure or loader or bow (includes longbow or
for example, prohibited hours for hunting, destroy a bird, egg, or the nest of a bird crossbow).
motor vehicle restrictions/prohibitions, no except those designated by regulations, (i.e., 25. To discharge, carry or have in possession
hunting areas, no shooting areas, prohibition on crows, house sparrows, cowbirds, magpies, a firearm containing live ammunition in
trafficking in wildlife meat, etc. rock doves or European starlings or their its breech or in its magazine attached to
4If a person injures wildlife listed in Schedule egg or nest). the firearm, in or on a railway car, motor
B or C, the person must kill that wildlife. 4. To buy or sell migratory birds (or their vehicle, sleigh, aircraft, bicycle or other con-
eggs or nests). veyance.
EAR TAGS AND COLLARS 5. To traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat or 26. To carry a cocked crossbow in or on a
4Please DO NOT AVOID hunting animals offer to do so except as authorized by vehicle, or to discharge a bow from a
with ear tags or collars, unless specified permit. vehicle of any kind.
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DURING YOUR HUNT
27. To use a wireless camera for the taking or killing of any wildlife. to another person who complies with the
purposes of hunting from Aug. 1 to 39. To use recorded or electronic calls to hunt requirement.
Dec. 10. wildlife except Wolf, Coyote, Cougar, Lynx 43. To interfere with or obstruct a person
28. To hunt or transport hunters or wildlife by or bobcat or any bird listed in Schedule C licensed or permitted to hunt, guide or trap
a helicopter. (see “What is Wildlife?” Section). while that person is lawfully so engaged.
29. To use a helicopter while on a hunting 40. To use live birds as decoys or recorded 44. To hunt wildlife with a handgun.
expedition. bird calls to hunt game birds. 45. To hunt game while accompanied by, or with
30. To hunt wildlife from an aircraft or within 6 41. To hunt migratory game birds within the use or aid of, domestic goats or sheep
hours of being airborne in an aircraft other 400 m of any place where bait has been province-wide and camelids in Regions 6, 7A,
than a regularly scheduled commercial deposited unless that place has been free and 7B (excluding Haida Gwaii), including as
aircraft. of bait for at least 7 days. pack animals.
31. To hunt using information on the 42. To kill wildlife (with the exception of a fur 46. To possess and or traffic in bear galls, includ-
location of wildlife that is obtained by bearing animal other than a Black Bear) ing any part or derivative of the gall bladder
means of an aircraft. and fail to remove from the carcass the (or bile), and male bear genitalia (hunters
32. To share or assist in sharing, informa- edible portions (see definitions section) to are not committing an offense if they
tion on the location of wildlife that the person’s normal dwelling place or to remove the gall bladder from the carcass
is obtained by means of an aircraft, a meat cutter or the owner or operator and leave the gall bladder at the kill site, or,
and shared for the purpose of hunting of a cold storage plant. A person who if they move the bear from the kill site and
wildlife. kills wildlife is exempted from the require- they, within 48 hours, dispose of the gut
33. To operate, possess or use informa- ment to remove the edible portions if pile including the gall bladder).
tion that a drone obtains during, or that person transfers possession of the 47. To traffic in bear paws separated from the
less than 6 hours before the start of a wildlife to a recipient who complies with carcass or hide, although possession of bear
hunting or trapping expedition. the requirement. Edible portions do not paws under lawful authority of a licence
34. To hunt game, except migratory game include meat that has been damaged and or permit is allowed for personal and cer-
birds (see #31), from one hour after made inedible by the method of taking. emonial use.
sunset to one hour before sunrise. To find Of a furbearing animal other than a Black 48. To use any part or derivative of a deer, elk,
out the time of sunrise and sunset, consult Bear, the hide must be removed to the moose or caribou, sourced from outside of
a local newspaper or the following website: person’s normal dwelling place or to a B.C., for the purpose of hunting or trapping.
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/sunrise/ meat cutter, the owner or operator of 49. To hunt without carrying all species
index.html. The responsibility remains a cold storage plant or to a taxidermist, licences, including cancelled species
with the hunter to make the determination tanner or a fur trader. A person who kills licences, issued during the licence year.
of sunrise and sunset in the field based on a furbearing animal is exempted from the
existing terrain and circumstances. requirement to remove the hide if that
35. To hunt migratory game birds from 1/2 person transfers possession of the wildlife
hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before
sunrise.
36. To hunt wildlife by the use of, or with the
aid of, a light or illuminating device
37. To use or possess infared optics on a
hunting expedition.
38. To use poison for the hunting, trapping,

HUNTER NOTICE Accidental Illegal Harvest


What should you do if you harvest an whether or not a mistake is made, but how he/she that animal to prevent spoilage, leave the
animal in error? deals with that mistake. carcass at the scene and go to a location
All self reported unlawful kills will be investigated where a call to the RAPP number can be
Mistakes happen. Either through poor judgement, made.
inexperience or at times through a series of and the appropriate action will be assessed by the
unavoidable circumstances, each year animals are officer. l If you are in a remote location and telephone
mistakenly killed. Many are self reported but many contact is not possible, field dress that
What should you do? animal to prevent spoilage, care for the
more are left in the bush to rot. The Conservation
Officer Service (COS) wants to encourage those Immediately cancel your species licence and carcass until you enter a location where
who make such a mistake to come forward. In mark in ink on the species licence page that your a phone call to the RAPP number can be
circumstances where such animals are recovered intention is to self report. made.
by the COS the meat will be distributed and l If you have telephone service, call the
utilized by those in need. RAPP number and seek direction from a
Hunters who self report such kills will be viewed Conservation Officer. RAPP 1- 877-952-7277
in a different light than those who intentionally kill l If you are within close proximity of a phone
an illegal animal or fail to report the matter. The but it will require some traveling, field dress
COS believes that the true test of a hunter is not

15
Legal Hunting Methods and Provincial Bag Limits
Firearms
Rifles Shotguns
Provincial Bag
Archery Limits (applies to all

Centrefire
Note: Some hunts and areas have

Rimfire
specific restrictions. See region's licenced hunters)
section for descriptions

BIG GAME
Bison No Yes7 No Bow E 1
Black Bear6 No Yes Yes1 Bow A, C, D 2*
Bobcat Yes Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 5*
Caribou No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Cougar No Yes Yes 1
Bow A, C, D 2*
Deer No Yes Yes 1
Bow B, C, D 3*(see Deer Licences section)
Elk No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Lynx Yes Yes Yes 1
Bow B, C, D 1
Moose No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Mountain Goat No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Mountain Sheep No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Wolf No Yes Yes 1
Bow A, C, D 3*
Wolverine Yes Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 1
SMALL GAME
Upland Game Birds Yes Bow B, C, D Turkey . . . . . Region 4* and 8*
Yes2 Yes3 Upland Game Birds - see next page
Other Small Game Yes Snowshoe hare . . . . . . . 10/day
Yes Yes Bow B, C, D
(includes Coyote) 1
for Coyote Raccoon, Skunk, Coyote . . . NBL*
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Ducks . . . . . . . . see next page*
Migratory Game Birds No No Yes4, 5 Bow D Geese . . . . . . . see next page*
*See regions' sections for regional bag limit. Regional bag limits apply to all licenced hunters.
NOTES ARCHERY
1 shotgun must have a bore size of 20 gauge or larger Bow A (Crossbow)(does not include compound crossbow) - Must have a
and use shells of shot size No. 1 Buck or larger. pull of no less than 68 kg (150 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less
2 grouse, ptarmigan or turkey only. than 16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a
3 grouse or ptarmigan only. broadhead of at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
4 possession or use of shot other than non-toxic shot is Bow B (Crossbow) (does not include compound crossbow)- Must have
prohibited, except for pigeons or doves. See page 17. pull of no less than 55 kg (120 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less
5 shotgun must not be loaded with single projectile or than 16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a
be larger than 10 gauge; must not use more than 1 broadhead of at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
shotgun while hunting migratory game birds, unless Bow C (Compound Crossbow) - Must have pull of no less than 45 kg
each shotgun in excess of one is disassembled or (100 lbs) at a peak weight or bolt weighing no less than 16.2 g (250
unloaded and encased. grains). For big game, must have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2
cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a Bow D (Longbow, Recurve, Compound) - Must have pull of no less
dead animal or part of it as bait than 18 kg (40 lbs) within the archer’s draw length. For big game, must
7 ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest
a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules point.
(2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m. Bow E (Bison only) - For bison, the bow (does not include compound
8 A person may snare snowshoe hare during the crossbow) must have a pull no less than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) within the
open season if they have a hunting licence and archer’s draw length, an arrow greater than 26 g (400 grains) in weight,
completed the trapper education course. The and a broadhead greater than 8.1 g in weight and 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at its
snare must be non-braided, no heavier than 20 widest point.
gauge, and without a locking device.

16
Legal Hunting Methods Provincial Bag & Possession Limits
Check regional sections for open seasons, additional 4It is unlawful to continue to hunt game species on a day in which the
restrictions and regional bag limits. daily bag limit of that species has been taken, or, on the day or subse-
Firearms quent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit for that species of game
4It is unlawful to hunt with a firearm that has an electronically con-
has been taken.
trolled firing mechanism.
4It is unlawful to use a firearm that is designed, altered or intended to be aimed 4In the regional schedules, NBL means No Bag Limit (no maximum number of
and fired by the action of one hand or that has a barrel less than 305 mm in length. a species or type of wildlife that a person may take or kill)
4It is unlawful to hunt or trap with a rifle using a full metal jacketed non-expand- 4An entry such as "2(1)" used for ungulates means the season bag limit is two
ing bullet, or a tracer, incendiary, or explosive bullet. animals of that species, one of which may be antlerless. An entry such as "10(20)"
4It is unlawful to hunt or trap with a shotgun using a tracer or incendiary shot shell. for game birds means the daily bag limit is 10 and the possession limit is 20.
4It is unlawful to hunt or trap with a set gun or with a pump, repeating or auto 4The table on the previous page indicates the maximum number of
loading shotgun unless the magazine contains a plug that is incapable of holding
more than 2 cartridges. Where the use of a shotgun is allowed for hunting or animals which a hunter may take in the province in one licence year (April
trapping big game, an unplugged shotgun holding more than 2 cartridges and firing 1 to March 31). Exceptions to the provincial bag limits may apply to some
single projectiles only (slugs) may be used. species in some regions. Provincial bag limits may be achieved by hunting in
4A muzzle loader containing powder and shot in the barrel but unprimed (i.e.,, one or more regions provided the regional bag limits are not exceeded.
no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap in the nipple of a percussion lock) 4The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restricted species:
is not considered a loaded firearm under the Criminal Code (Canada).
Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback.
Retrieval
4No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making all reasonable 4The daily bag limit for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4, Goldeneyes is 2
effort to locate, dispatch, retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit. and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections.
4It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal with the 4The daily bag limit for Canada and Cackling geese in aggregate is 10.
assistance of a power boat provided no person in the power boat is in possession 4The daily bag limit for White-fronted Goose is 5.
of a loaded firearm.
Falconry 4The daily bag limit for Snow and Ross’s geese in aggregate is 5 except for MUs
4Falconers, with a valid possession permit, may hunt small game with the use or 2-4 and 2-5 where 15 Snow Geese may be taken.
aid of raptors throughout the Province during the regular open season or during 4The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times (including
bow only seasons subject to the applicable bag limits as indicated in the regional while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is three times the daily
schedules, as long as they have acquired the necessary hunting licence(s). limit. For ducks, not more than twelve may be Northern Pintails or Canvasbacks.
Dogs Not more than six may be Goldeneyes or Harlequin.
4The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, but dogs must be on
a leash when used to hunt deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep, mountain goat and 4The possession limit for all upland game birds while hunting or return-
caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used to hunt small game, lynx, bobcat, black ing from hunting is three times the daily limit except for Sharp-tailed Grouse
bear or cougar. Any person may train dogs by allowing them, under supervision, (Regions 3, 5 & 7B) and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possession limit is
to pursue game birds from Aug 1-Apr 30. two times the daily limit.
4It is unlawful to cause or allow dogs to pursue furbearers under the authority
of a trapping licence.

Deer Bag Limits - Explained


One of the most common questions that wildlife staff receive is about hunters with the flexibility to harvest any combination of white-tailed or
deer bag limits and deer species licences. On the surface it seems mule (black-tailed) deer up to a maximum of 3.
confusing, with provincial bag limits vs. regional bag limits, buck limits vs. 2) Regional bag limits are implemented to limit the number of a species
antlerless bag limits, aggregate bag limits, individual bag limits for species, or sex of deer that may be harvested per hunter per year in response to
and species licences for mule (black-tailed) and white-tailed deer. Once local conditions. If a hunter harvests the maximum number of a species
the system is broken down into its parts it is straight forward. or sex of deer within a region, they can no longer hunt deer within that
There are two classes of bag limits, Provincial and Regional, neither of region. They can, however, continue to hunt and harvest deer in other
these bag limits can be exceeded. regions until they reach the provincial bag limit of 3.
1) The Provincial bag limit for deer is 3 (not including Haida Gwaii). The following table outlines the provincial and regional bag limits for deer.
Hunters may not harvest more than 3 deer in one licence year, but only Deer bag limits on Haida Gwaii are not covered in this article, as they
1 may be a mule (black-tailed) deer buck from Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, are a unique case.
7A, 7B and 8 combined. Hunters
may harvest 3 white-tailed deer Mule (Black-tailed) Deer White-tailed Deer Combined All Deer
(if they purchase 3 white-tailed Region Regional Provincial
Bucks Antlerless Total Bucks Antlerless Total Bag Limit Bag
deer licenses), or 3 mule (black- Limit
tailed) deer (if they purchase 3 1 2 2 3 0 0 0 3
mule (black-tailed) deer licenses), *2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2
or a combination of white-tailed 3 1 1 2 2 2 3
and mule (black-tailed) deer (1+2 4 0 1 1 1 2 2
or 2+1) providing they do not 5 1 2 1 1 1 3 3
exceed the provincial limit of 3 **6 1 1 2 1 1 2 3
and not more than 1 mule 7a 1 1 1 1 2 3
(black-tailed) deer buck from 7b 1 1 1 1 2 2
Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7A, 7B and 8 1 1 1 1 2 3
8 combined. The reason hunters Hunters cannot harvest deer in excess of the sex, species, regional, or provincial bag limits
may purchase more than 3 deer
licenses in total is to provide * Some exceptions apply ** Table does not include deer bag limit for Haida Gwaii/QCI

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WILDLIFE HEALTH
WILDLIFE HEALTH
Wildlife health is closely linked to environmental, domestic animal and human health. Assessment of wildlife health benefits everyone. Your observations
about how wild animals appear and behave can provide information on B.C. wildlife population health and their sustainability. Videos, photos and written/
verbal descriptions may be valuable. For more information on/contacts for wildlife health see: www.gov.bc.ca/wildlifehealth or the Canadian Wildlife Health
Cooperative website at: www.cwhc-rcsf.ca.

HUMAN HEALTH
For threats to human health, (e.g., West Nile virus, parasites and Lyme’s disease), pick up a copy of Diseases You Can Get from Wildlife from a government
office or visit: www.gov.bc.ca/wildlifehealth. For more information on specific diseases see: BC Centre for Disease Control website: www.bccdc.ca/health-
info. Note information on the recently recognized parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis.

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE STOP CHRONIC


Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal brain disease found in species of the deer family (cervids). WASTING DISEASE
Animals can test positive but not appear sick since signs take months to develop after infection.
In advanced stages of the disease weight loss, behaviour changes, drooling, poor coordination and
Do Not Import
trembling may be seen. If you observe a cervid with these signs please report them and their location
Intact Deer Carcasses
to the Conservation Officer Service through the RAPP Line (1-877-952-7277) or to the B.C.Wildlife Keep B.C. Wildlife Healthy
Health Program at cait.nelson@gov.bc.ca.
CWD has not been found in B.C. but continues to spread in all jurisdictions where it is present. The
disease is present, mostly in deer, in Alberta and northwestern Montana.The B.C. CWD Program was created in 2000 and focuses on preventing the entry of
CWD into B.C.. Hunters can help by not using products that contain deer urine. All body fluids of CWD positive animals can contain CWD prions that can
contaminate the environment. If you hunt deer, elk or moose in jurisdictions with CWD, please follow regulations and do not return with intact carcasses.
Infected tissues can also contaminate the environment and bring CWD to B.C.. Debone or process carcasses and leave high risk tissues (brain, spinal cord,
lymph nodes and organs) behind.
Surveillance for CWD is critical for early detection and limiting negative impacts of this disease on cervid populations. If you hunt deer, elk or moose, please
submit the head for sampling. Submission of harvested deer heads for CWD testing is mandatory in the highest risk areas of B.C.. Learn about how to submit
heads and more about the BC CWD Program at: www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdisease or scan the QR code:

BIRD HEALTH
Reports of sick and dead wild birds are of interest to several government agencies and bird enthusiasts. If you find a dead wild bird – please participate in
our BC Interagency Wild Bird Mortality Program. What to report: 3 or more dead birds in the same geographic location or individual birds of the following
species; species at risk, water-associated birds or raptors. For more information see: www.gov.bc.ca/wildlifehealth or call 1-866-431-BIRD (2473).

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ONLINE SERVICES FOR HUNTERS
The Province has introduced a new online service for hunters. The BC Hunting online service is designed to improve the
overall efficiency of hunter services.You can use the online service to obtain your Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) and creden-
tials, apply for Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), hunting licences, a permit to accompany non-residents or non-resident aliens to
hunt big game, guide outfitter licences, track the status of your LEH application(s) and view your LEH authorization.

You can access the BC Hunting online service at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting.You will need a Basic or Personal BCeID to sign on.

Don’t want to use the online service:


We’re happy to accommodate you. Just drop into any Service BC or FrontCounter BC location or call the FrontCounter BC
Contact Centre at 1-877-855-3222. If you are a resident hunter who already holds a FWID, you can apply for hunting licences
and LEH at participating licence vendors.

Your Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID):


Your FWID is a permanent number linked to your personal online profile, and will be your passport to hunting services. The
FWID replaces the older BC Hunter Number card. There is no cost to get your FWID.

Already have a Hunter Number:


We have already created your Fish and Wildlife profile and assigned you a new FWID with your credentials.Your new FWID
will be your old Hunter Number with three extra digits.
You can obtain your FWID by logging onto BC Hunting and entering your Hunter Number, Last Name, and Date of Birth.
You can also visit any Service BC, FrontCounter BC, or participating vendor, or call the FrontCounter BC Contact Centre at
1-877-855-3222.

Don’t have a Hunter Number or FWID:


You’ll need to register for your FWID and credentials.You can register for your FWID online or in person at any Service BC
or FrontCounter BC location.

NOTE: It can take up to three business days to process your credentials application.

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AFTER YOUR HUNT
ROYALTY FEES Please refer to the section below for the of species and sex on the carcass will not
4It is unlawful to offer for sale the pelt or new requirements while transporting spoil or in any way contaminate the meat.
skin from a furbearing animal taken under a harvested wildlife from the kill location Transporting Wildlife
hunting licence in a prescribed open season to a meatcutter, owner or operator of a
cold storage plant, or the hunters normal All persons who possess, transport or ship
unless a royalty on the pelt or skin has been wildlife meat or parts of wildlife within the
paid to the Province. dwelling place. A person must, while
returning from hunting, keep the antlers Province of British Columbia must have
4If the hunter sells the pelt of a furbear- with them the species licence under which
ing animal to a licensed Fur Trader, they are or horns of wildlife killed during an antler/
horn restricted season (e.g., 6 pt, full curl, the animal was taken by that person, or, if
exempt from paying the royalty. the animal was taken by another person, a
4Every holder of a valid hunting licence spike-fork, etc.) and the species licence
under which the wildlife was killed, together Record of Receipt of the wildlife (see
who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is page 24) showing:
exempt from paying the prescribed royalty and available for inspection by an officer.
(1) For caribou, elk or moose, the animal’s 4the date and place of receipt,
fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See
tail or another readily identifiable part of 4the name and address of the person
current Trapping Regulations for royalty fees.
the hide not less than 6 cm2, AND: who killed the animal, or from whom it was
Payment of a royalty fee is required only
acquired,
upon the initial sale of the pelt. Furbearing (i) If the animal is male, a testicle or
animals may only be hunted where an open 4the name and address of the person to
part of the penis,
hunting season is declared. whom the wildlife parts are to be delivered,
(ii) If the animal is female, a portion of
4The permit holder who accompanies the udder or teats. 4the Fish and Wildlife ID or permit
a non-resident and/or non-resident alien number of the person who killed the animal,
(see Definitions section) under a Permit to (2) For deer, the unskinned tail, AND: 4the species licence number under which
Accompany must submit royalty fees, within (i) If the animal is male, a testicle or the animal was taken, and
30 days after the hunt has ended, for each part of the penis, 4the species and sex of the animal taken.
animal taken by the non-resident and/or (ii) If the animal is female, a portion of Anyone having wildlife butchered and
non-resident alien. See website for list of the udder and teats. packaged should obtain from the butcher a
royalty fees www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca. receipt which indicates:
(3) For bison, mountain goat or mountain
4A guide outfitter is exempt from having sheep: 4the Fish and Wildlife ID, the species
to pay royalty fees (Section 69 of the licence number, and the species, and sex of
Wildlife Act) in relation to animals taken by (i) If the animal is male, a testicle or
part of the penis. the animal taken.
a resident hunter guided by or on behalf of
the guide outfitter. (ii) If the animal is female, a portion of DISPOSAL OF CARCASSES OR
4Royalty fee payments may be submitted the udder or teats. WILDLIFE PARTS
by mail or courier with cheque (payable 4Carcasses or part of a carcass of an
4The above sections (1) - (3) do not apply
to the Minister of Finance), money order animal or fish are included in the Wildlife
if a person possesses a portion of a carcass Act definition of an attractant. Other than
or credit card to any FrontCounter BC or hide which they did not kill, provided that:
location. Locations available at www.front- for the purpose of hunting in accordance
counterbc.gov.bc.ca. 1) they possess the portion of carcass or with the provisions of the Wildlife Act and
hide for the purpose of transporting it regulations, it is prohibited to provide, leave,
POSSESSION & TRANSPORTATION to their residence, a meatcutter, a cold or place an attractant in, on or about any
storage plant or a Compulsory Inspector, land or premises where there are or where
Game Birds
AND there are likely to be people in a manner in
4Anyone who possesses or transports 2) they have a Record of Receipt as which the attractant could attract danger-
a game bird must leave attached to the described in the Transporting Wildlife ous wildlife to the land or premises and be
carcass one feathered wing. section (page 24), AND accessible to dangerous wildlife. A person
Big Game 3) the person who killed the wildlife that commits an offence under this provision
4It is unlawful to possess or transport a big possesses a portion of the carcass is liable, on a first conviction, to a fine up to
game animal that was killed unintentionally or hide with the parts attached as $50,000 and/or a term of imprisonment not
by accident or collision, or was illegally killed. described in sections (1) - (3) on this exceeding 6 months.
4It is prohibited to possess the head, page. Game Check
hide, hoof, spinal column, internal organ or Removing Evidence of Sex & Species
4All hunters, with or without game, when
mammary gland of any animal of the family Evidence of species and sex may be removed encountering temporary checking stations
Cervidae (deer, elk, moose) that was killed from the carcass or the hide of game: operated by an officer, are required by law
outside British Columbia. Possession of an 4after it arrives at a person’s normal to stop and report. Their compliance with
out-of-province Cervidae hide that has been dwelling place and is butchered and stored wildlife and firearms laws will be determined.
treated in a manner that removes all tissue, there for consumption on the premises,
or antlers or parts of skulls that have had all 4after it is taken to a meat cutter or the EXPORT FROM THE PROVINCE
tissues removed is permitted. owner or operator of a cold storage plant, 4It is unlawful to export wildlife from B.C.
4Anyone who possesses or transports the or unless you have a valid export permit or are
carcass or part of the carcass of the follow- 4after it has been inspected by a qualified exempted from holding an export permit
ing animals must leave naturally attached Compulsory Inspector. 4An export permit is required if the
to the carcass or one part of the carcass in NOTE: It is not an offence to possess bear animal is exported more than 1 year after
the person’s possession the following listed genitalia attached to the hide or carcass, the date of kill.
parts: and, after it is no longer needed on a bear 4An export permit is required if the
NOTE: To improve enforceability and simplify carcass as evidence of sex, the genitalia may hunter does not accompany their animal
regulations, the option to use antlers to be removed from the hide at the above while exporting it from the Province, regard-
prove sex and species while transporting locations if immediately destroyed and less of the date of kill.
harvested wildlife is no longer available. disposed of at that location. Leaving evidence
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AFTER YOUR HUNT
COMPULSORY INSPECTION and REPORTING
Compulsory Inspection and Compulsory submitted to a regional compulsory inspection For mountain goat:
Reporting are a requirement for specific centre: • the horns and for males, a testicle or part of
game species under the Wildlife Act Hunting • mountain goat • mountain sheep the penis; for females, a portion of the teats or
Regulations. These species are submitted for the • caribou mammary gland.
purposes of data collection and enforcement. The • cougar in any MU, see below for extra For black bear, lynx, cougar, and bobcat:
Compulsory Inspection process includes taking requirements in Regions 4 and 6
measurements and/or parts of the animals for • the skull and the hide bearing:
• elk in Regions 1 and 2, and MUs 4-8, 4-9,
scientific analysis and provides wildlife managers 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37 and 4-38, • for males, a testicle or part of the penis, or
with valuable information about the sex, age and 6-4, 6-8, and 6-9 • for females, a portion of the teats or
condition of animals being harvested. Compulsory • moose in Regions 3 (spike-fork bull mammary gland.
Inspections in concert with other data collection under the GOS only), 4 and 8 and MUs For caribou:
methods enable managers to set more specific 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-14, MUs 6-1 to • the incisor (front) tooth, the antlers, and for a
hunting regulations. Without adequate informa- 6-11, 6-15, 6-17 to 6-30, 7-51 to 7-53 caribou without at least one main beam mea-
tion, the risk of over harvests would increase, • black bear in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 suring over 60 cm (24 inches) in length, the
thereby requiring managers to set more conser- • lynx and bobcat in Region 4 hide with evidence of sex attached.
vative harvest levels in order to protect animal For elk and moose:
1. Mountain goat and mountain sheep must be
populations.
submitted to a compulsory inspector within • an incisor (front) tooth, and
Compulsory Inspections for hunter harvest are 30 days and before December 5 of the year • for males, the antlers attached to a portion of
provided in some regional offices and some are of the kill, whichever occurs first. the upper skull, or
provided through independent, qualified inspec- 2. Persons who gain the written approval from • for females, the upper portion of the skull or a

tors throughout the province. a Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Technician or portion of the teats or mammary gland.
All Compulsory Inspectors have completed a Official prior to hunting can submit such COMPULSORY REPORTING
training course and have been appointed under animals for inspection within 30 days after the
the Environment Management Act by the Chief last day of the hunt. A person who takes or kills the following species
Conservation Officer. in any Management Unit:
3. Persons who use the service of a licensed
guide for the purpose of hunting a caribou, or • lynx in regions 3, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, or 8
The Compulsory Inspector locations are listed on
an elk in Region 2, must submit such animals • wolverine (excluding region 4)
the regional maps of each region. Appointments
for inspection within 30 days after the last • bobcat (excluding region 4)
must be arranged by the hunter for all com-
pulsory inspections. For Compulsory Inspection day of the hunt of the continuous season in • wolf in regions 1 and 2
Centres, see Regional Sections’ front page maps. which the animal was taken. • elk in MU 6-12 and 6-13
4. Persons who use the services of a licensed • feral pig anywhere in B.C.
For more information, please contact the appro- must, within 30 days after the date of the kill,
priate Ministry Regional Office or the Ministry guide for the purpose of hunting a mountain
goat, or mountain sheep must submit such report in person or by mail to the Wildlife and
website www.gov.bc.ca/hunting. Habitat Branch:
Information required for Compulsory animals for inspection within 30 days after the
last day of the continuous season in which 1. the place and date of the kill,
Reporting and Inspection may include,
the animal was taken, and by December 5 of 2. the number of days hunted before the animal
but is not limited to:
the year of the kill, whichever occurs first. was killed, and
1. the hunter’s or taker’s name, address, 3. the sex of the animal.
telephone number, and FWID, 5. Persons who take a cougar in Region 4
must submit the animal for inspection to a In addition to the above, a person should also
2. the location and date of the kill, provide their name, address, telephone number
3. the species and sex of the animal taken or compulsory inspector in Region 4 within 4
days of the kill. and FWID.
killed, and
6. Persons who take a cougar in Region 6 Compulsory Reporting forms are available online
4. the licences and LEH authorizations which
must submit the animal for inspection to a at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting. There are three
authorized the taking or killing.
compulsory inspector in Region 6 within 4 options to provide wildlife staff with the required
COMPULSORY INSPECTION days of the kill. information. The report can be:
Compulsory Inspectors will not complete the 7. Persons who take a black bear in MUs 1) Mailed or submitted in person to any regional
compulsory inspection unless ALL information 6-12 and 6-13 must submit the animal office. Hunters also have the option to report to
and parts are submitted and able to be collected. for inspection within 10 days of the kill any regional office by phone.
Hunters are requested to submit and before exporting from the province, 2) Mailed to:
unfrozen wildlife parts. Hunters are not in whichever occurs first.
legal possession of the wildlife unless they comply Compulsory Reporting
with compulsory inspection requirements. PARTS REQUIRED PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Gov
Hunters must provide the cancelled species For mountain sheep (i.e., Dall’s, Stone’s, Victoria BC V8W 9M4
licence (paper copy only) and, if applicable, the California or Rocky Mountain): 3) Scanned and emailed to FishandWildlife@
LEH authorization (electronic or paper copy), • the portion of the skull including the nasal gov.bc.ca insert “Compulsory Reporting” in the
prior to the inspection being performed. bones, the entire eye-socket, the horns and the subject line of the email.
Except as noted, all compulsory inspected associated connective bone Please note that tooth samples are not
species must be submitted to a compulsory structure, required for Compulsory Reporting.
inspector for the purpose of taking measure- • the horns for inser-
ments or parts of the animal required for tion of a numbered Note: A person authorized to trap is exempt
management (e.g., tooth) within 30 days of aluminum plug by an officer, from the requirements noted above with respect
the kill (see note regarding trapping exemption and to furbearing animals taken by trapping. See page
below). 92.
• for thinhorn sheep (i.e., Dalls’ and Stone’s) an
The following species of game must be incisor tooth.
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AFTER YOUR HUNT
4An export permit is not required if the or meatcutter has any doubt or questions 4The regulations state that the following
hunter accompanies their big game within about how to proceed under any circum- information must be recorded:
1 year of the kill AND provides the stances which are not covered in the fore- (a) the total number of wildlife or parts of
cancelled species licence and (where going, he or she should contact the Wildlife them of each species acquired,
Compulsory Inspection is required) the and Habitat Branch or a Ministry regional (b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or
Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet. office as soon as possible. parts of them,
4An export permit is not required if the 4Hunters possessing a moose, mountain (c) the name and address of the person
export of the animal originates in a jurisdic- goat, mountain sheep or caribou harvested from whom wildlife or parts of them
tion outside of B.C., is only transported in ReB.C., who must drive through the were acquired, and
through B.C. to its final destination outside Yukon and back into B.C. in order to submit (d) the legal authority that the person
of B.C. and the export documentation from the animal for compulsory inspection, are claims to have to possess the wildlife or
the originating jurisdiction accompanies the exempt from obtaining an export permit for parts of them.
animal. this purpose. For example, the serial number, date and
4In the case of an animal covered under C.I.T.E.S. type of licence under which the wildlife or
the Convention on International Trade in 4The "Convention on the International part of it was taken.
Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora Trade of Endangered Species" (C.I.T.E.S.) 4In addition to the above, a meatcut-
(C.I.T.E.S.), a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit may requires that a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit be ter or an operator of a cold storage plant,
be required (see C.I.T.E.S. section for list of obtained for the export out of Canada of all must immediately upon receiving wildlife
animals requiring C.I.T.E.S. Export Permits). bears, cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolf, sea otter, or or wildlife parts, record what was received,
U.S. residents, please refer to C.IT.E.S. section river otter or parts of these animals. Such whether directly or through an agent,
for additional information on Black Bear permits leaving Canada directly from B.C. describing:
exports. may be obtained by applying to www.front- (a) the species and sex of the wildlife or
4Hunters planning to hunt in MUs counterbc.gov.bc.ca. For assistance with wildlife parts, and
7-19 or 7-20 and accessing B.C. by way your application contact FrontCounter at (b) the Management Unit from which the
of the Alberta border should contact 1-877-855-3222. For all other CITES listed wildlife or wildlife parts were taken.
FrontCounter BC (see page 24) to obtain species contact CITES Canada directly at 4In order to fulfill these requirements,
export permits for Compulsory Inspection www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate- when the hunter takes the parts of the
species prior to starting their hunt. change/services/convention-international- animal to the business concerned, he or she
4When a big game animal has been trade-endangered-species/permits/ must have the following documentation with
processed by a taxidermist, a tanner or application-forms.html. them:
meatcutter, it may be exported with an 4A person who is ordinarily a resident 1. His or her hunting and species licences
export permit to the hunter who lives in of the United States may export a Black with the appropriately cancelled species
another province or in another country. Bear hunted by the person, if it is in a fresh, licence.
4British Columbia is part of a North frozen or salted condition and the person is 2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if
American system of recording wild sheep exporting only the hide, the hide with paws required in order to hunt the animal.
identification and hence all sheep horns and claws attached, the skull, or the meat 3. Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet,
harvested in the province must be inspected excluding any organs, without obtaining a which confirms that the animal has
by a qualified Compulsory Inspector and a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit. been inspected by a Wildlife Act officer,
numbered plug inserted in one of the horns. where such an inspection is required.
TAXIDERMISTS, TANNERS, 4. His or her trapping licence, if the animal
4Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner MEATCUTTERS, FUR TRADERS AND was taken under that authority.
COLD STORAGE PLANT OPERATORS 5. The valid permit that allows possession
4Many hunters wish to have trophies of the animal if a permit is required in
mounted for display in their homes, or to exceptional circumstances.
have the hides tanned for leather and other 4Presentation of this documentation helps
articles, while an even larger number use to protect the recipient, i.e., the taxidermist,
the services of a professional meatcutter tanner or meatcutter, from prosecution for
or cold storage plant operator. These busi- illegal possession; it is required by law, and
nesses are required under the Wildlife Act a "paper trail" exists should an investigation
and regulations to keep records of their be required. In addition, some taxidermists,
transactions. as agents for their clients, present the neces-

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AFTER YOUR HUNT
sary parts of game animals for compulsory hunters by telephone. The manager’s choices are then limited to
inspection by a Wildlife Act officer, when 4Periodic game checks, compulsory inspec- restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing
the hunter is unable to do so personally. In tion, and compulsory reporting all provide season lengths, or applying Limited Entry
such cases it is mandatory that the hunter valuable information for wildlife managers Hunting.
provide the taxidermist with all the informa- across the province. From this information, 4It has been noticed that survey infor-
tion required for the inspection, including managers can determine who is hunting, mation submitted for upland game birds
the location of the kill. If such information where they are hunting, and other impor- often contains errors misidentifying the
cannot be produced by an agent, then the tant wildlife information. MU location or species. Upland game bird
animal may be seized by a conservation 4This information enables managers to hunters are asked to take care recording
officer or constable until all the documenta- set specific hunting regulations on a year to their harvest to help improve the quality of
tion is provided. Difficulties in such situations year basis, reducing heavy harvests in some data received.
occur often enough that hunters should areas and extending the season in others, to
take special care to ensure that all informa- 4For more information on the Harvest
ensure harvest sustainability and balance the Questionnaire, please visit the Frequently
tion is available to an inspecting officer. needs of the animal population against the Asked Questions at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/
NEW REPORTING desires of the public. harvestquestionnaire/faq.html.
REQUIREMENTS FOR 4Without adequate information, managers 4Good information makes for good game
TAXIDERMISTS AND TANNERS must set conservative harvest levels to anagement and good hunting!
Effective April 1, 2018 a taxidermist or ensure that an overharvest does not occur.
tanner who receives a grizzly bear or
grizzly bear parts for processing MUST
report to government within 10 days of
receipt by recording details in a special
online grizzly bear registry. For instruc-
tions, please see the Quick Reference
Guide titled “How to Submit a Grizzly
Bear Registry Report” on the Wildlife
and Habitat Branch website at www2.
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/
recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/
about-bc-hunting-online/quick-refer-
ence-guides.
The requirement to record and report
grizzly does not require reporting to
government of all grizzly parts that
are part of an existing inventory held
prior to April 1, 2018. It applies only
to all grizzly bear or parts of grizzly
bear received on or after April 1, 2018
whether directly or through an agent.
A taxidermist or tanner may also visit
a FrontCounter BC office in person to
access the online registry to report the
parts they have received. Do not take
the parts to the FrontCounter BC office.
SUBMITTING YOUR HUNTER
SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE
4The single largest source of hunter
activity and game harvest informa-
tion is the annual Hunter Sample
Questionnaire. Every January, a large
portion of the B.C. residents who have
purchased a hunting licence in the
previous year are sent a questionnaire
referring to the species for which a par-
ticular licence was purchased. Hunters
who have purchased several species
licences may receive questionnaires
for more than one species and are
asked to respond. Replies from those
who did not hunt that season, or who
were unsuccessful, are just as valuable
to wildlife managers as the information
from hunters who did have success-
ful hunts. In addition to the standard
questionnaire procedure, the Wildlife
and Habitat Branch will contact some
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Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife
Date: Place of Receipt:
Species: Species Sex:
Name, Address and phone of person who killed the animal:


Fish and Wildlife Identification Number of person who killed the animal:
Species Licence Number under which the animal was taken:
Name and Address of the person to whom the wildlife parts are be delivered:

Signature of hunter: Witness:

For wildlife or parts of wildlife destined for taxidermists, tanners, meatcutters, fur traders and cold storage plant operators the following information is required.
Date of kill:
Fish and Wildlife Identification Number: Compulsory Inspection Number (if applicable):

In addition to the above, a meatcutter or an operator of a cold storage plant, must immediately upon receiving wildlife or wildlife parts, record what was received, whether directly
or through an agent, describing:
Species: Species Sex:
Management Unit in which the species was harvested:

WILDLIFE PERMITS & COMMERCIAL LICENCES


FrontCounter BC processes fish, wildlife, and park use permit applications through their 30 regional offices. FrontCounter BC office
locations and contact information can be found on the FrontCounter BC website at www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca by clicking on
the ‘where’ button. Clients can also contact the FrontCounter BC Contact Center with enquiries at 1-877-855-3222.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNTERS
Minimizing the female (nanny) harvest within a group of goats
of mountain goats is an important that does not contain
conservation action. Previously, the Ministry kids, would still be legal
of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource to harvest. For a more
Operations and Rural Development has detailed rationale for this
addressed concerns with the harvest of regulation, see our website
females through voluntary compliance www.env.gov.bc.ca/
among hunters to select a male mountain fw/wildlife/manage-
goat (billy). While the proportion of ment-issues/docs/
females in the harvest has decreased, there MtnGoatfemales.pdf.
continues to be concerns over the high For more information on
harvest of female mountain goats in some how to distinguish between
areas. In order to address this concern, a a billy and a nanny visit
regulation was implemented in 2010 that https://m.youtube.com/
states watch?v=J8gUaMx8G7I,
(Reproduced with permission from the Department of Environment,
“It is unlawful to hunt a female after watching the video Government of Yukon)
mountain goat accompanying a kid test yourself on mountain
or a female mountain goat in a group goat sex identification information on managing mountain goats
that contains one or more kids.” at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index. in B.C., and is available for downloading
This regulation does not protect all cfm?adfg=quiz.overview&quiz_id=3. at www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/
female mountain goats as a solitary female The “Management Plan for the Mountain recovery/management_plans/MtGoat_
mountain goat, or a female mountain goat Goat in British Columbia” contains detailed MP_Final_28May2010.pdf

NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
A person must, while returning from hunting, keep the antlers or horns of
wildlife killed during an antler/horn restricted season (e.g., 4 pt, 6 pt, full curl,
spike-fork, etc.) and the species licence under which the wildlife was killed,
together and available for inspection by an officer.

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Report All Poachers and
Polluters (RAPP)
Dial Toll Free, 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP), or Report Violators
Online at: http://gov.bc.ca/RAPPHotline
Helping the Conservation Officer Service Stop, Solve and
Prevent Environmental Crimes
Available 24/7, How Can I Help?
leave a secure tip to report:
1. Never confront a suspect.
Violations of Fisheries, Wildlife
or Environmental Protection Laws. 2. Record: suspect/vehicle
information, type of violation,
Wildlife-human conflicts location, date and time.
where public safety is at risk.
3. Report as soon as possible.

For violations related to tidal recreational fisheries and


in-river salmon fisheries, contact Fisheries and Oceans
Canada (DFO) at 1-800-465-4336

The BC Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $2000 for information leading to the charges of
persons who have: violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife, or the environment; or
damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND
Check website

REGION 1 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

Compulsory Inspection Centres


REPORT ALL POACHERS/ R
Qualified Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service
5-8 (RAPP) 5-6

er

REGION 1
POLLUTERS

ilko
at the locations listed below. Please see the Ministry

Riv

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Rivers
Please see Notice Inlet
on website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or contact the regional
mell

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Mach office for more information.
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details Owikeno

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L TatlayokoVictoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Haida Gwaii
CI Locations:
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5-7 5-5 Regional Office, Nanaimo: . . . . . . (250) 751-7220

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Ministry

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Conservation Officer Service District Offices

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CHILKO

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Taseko
Pack L Please call 1-877-952-7277 LAKE
for recorded information or to

o
Lakes

thk
ma
Seymour make an appointment at any of 5-4the following Field Offices:
1-14

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Inlet
QU Campbell River, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni,
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Port McNeill, Queen opCharlotte City, and Victoria
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Inlet
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To Island raven general
Nimpkish
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Chem Island
Cowichan a
GRIZZLY BEARS ON Ucluelet us
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VANCOUVER ISLAND BARKLEY SOUND Bamfield Duncan
Saltspring
Island
Cow
R ichan R
There have been a number of Grizzly Bear Nitinat
1-4
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1-3
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sightings on northern Vancouver Island in


recent years.Appropriate safety precautions San Juan R 1-2 1-1
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should be taken and hunters are reminded that Port Renfrew a


Jor d

there is no open season for Grizzly Bears in


M
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JU Jordan River Sooke


B.C. Please report any sightings of a Grizzly AN VICTORIA
Bear on Vancouver Island (which would be DE
brown in colour compared to the uniformly FUC
black colour of Black Bears on Vancouver For information on Wildlife A
STRAIT
Island) to the Nanaimo Regional office, (250) Permits and Commercial Licences,
751-7220, or the 24 hour call center line at please see page 24.
1-877-952-7277. For more information
on bear safety visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/
content/environment/plants-animals-ecosys- Hunting regulations for Mule (black-tailed) deer and Fallow deer
tems/wildlife/human-wildlife-conflict/staying- are very different. Please ensure that you are informed and able to
safe-around-wildlife/bears/bear-smart distinguish between the two species when hunting.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS the regulations carefully. There is no open the possession of any firearm (Canada
season for antlerless deer in areas where Wildlife Act) is prohibited in this area.
Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-
rifles are permitted in Region 1 except For further details contact the Canadian
tailed) deer is three, of which only two
by way of LEH in a portion of MU 1-15 Wildlife Service office in Delta (604-350-
may be antlerless from Special Areas
and for youth hunters in MU's 1-1, 1-2, 1950) Pacific Wildlife Research Centre.
Only and only 2 may be bucks.
Grouse: The daily bag limit for blue 1-4, 1-5, and1-6. Please refer to special 4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
(sooty) and ruffed grouse is 5 each. See seasons in special shotgun or bow only within 25 metres on either side of the
page 17 for additional information on bag portions of MU's 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-15: midline of Westcan Terminals Road east
limits. see Maps A13, A15, A16, A22, A23 and of Indian Reserve #9 and 25 metres
REGION 1

Map A35. seaward from, and including the paved


ACCESS MANAGEMENT 4Hunters should be aware of No area of Westcan Terminals Port site
AREAS Hunting and No Shooting Areas (situated in MU 1-4). See Map A11.
H Year-round Motor Vehicle Closed described on page 13. Hunters are also 4Cowichan River No Shooting Area (MU
Areas (See page 12): responsible for identifying and complying
H The Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife 1-4). The discharge of firearms is Prohibited
with community/municipal No Shooting
within 100 metres of the high water mark
2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis

Management Area in MU 1-5 bylaws. Municipal bylaws that affect the


(see Map A19) of the Cowichan River from a point starting
discharge of firearms and/or bows are
H Willow Creek in MU 1-6 (see Map on the River immediately north of the
not included in this synopsis. For more
A20) Holt Creek Trailhead upstream along the
information, contact individual municipali-
H Block 1392 of MU 1-5 on Green Cowichan River to the Municipality of Lake
ties.
Mountain (in order to protect the 4No hunting of black bears within 800 Cowichan.
habitat for Vancouver Island Marmots) metres of the intersection of Beaver Gulf Islands Special Hunting Area
i ATV and Snowmobile Closed Area Cove Road and Telegraph Cove Road in 4Gulf Islands special hunting area com-
(See page 12): Nanaimo River Camp MU 1-11 prised of Denman and Hornby Islands
(Zone B of MU 1-5) in the watershed of 4Hunters are reminded that the (MU 1-6) and all islands within MU 1-1
the Nanaimo River from Sept 1 to Dec Nanaimo River estuary is within city (except Vancouver Island).
31 (see Map A17). limits. A municipal bylaw restricts hunting 4The majority of these islands are com-
to only a portion of the estuary and prised of private land and National Park. 
NOTICE TO HUNTERS only during migratory bird seasons. Maps Prior to hunting on private land, hunters
4Antlerless deer hunters please review of the area open to hunting are avail- must obtain permission from the owner of
able for viewing at the Ministry Regional
the property they intend to hunt.  There
Office in Nanaimo, or from the City of
is no hunting within Gulf Islands National
Nanaimo.
Park.
4The discharge of rifles is prohibited in
MU 1-1 except on Valdes Island, Sidney 4Hunters must have $100,000 or more
Island and James Island (and except by in public liability and property damage
permit elsewhere). Note: No Shooting insurance while hunting unless guided by
or Hunting areas in MU 1-1, Maps A1 a guide outfitter or assistant guide.
to A6. 4All persons 18 years of age or older
4Nanoose Bay No Shooting Area (MU hunting on the Gulf Islands Special
1-5) - From the mean high water mark Hunting Area are required to purchase
a Gulf Islands Special Area Licence;
at the southeast corner of the Qualicum
available at Service BC, FrontCounter BC,
National Wildlife Area east to the mean
participating vendors or online at www.
high water mark on the Department
gov.bc.ca/hunting.
of Defence property line and the shore
4Persons under the age of 18 must be
area between these points (400 metres
accompanied by someone over the age of
out onto the water from the mean high
18 who holds a Gulf Island Special Area
water mark).
Licence.
4Qualicum National Wildlife Areas
4No open season for upland game
(MU 1-6) - Hunting, trapping, fishing or
birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on
Denman Island (situated in MU 1-6).
BC PARKS
4Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section on Page 11 for more
information.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) t1-1 to 1-15 Bucks *Sept 10 - Dec 10 2
Aug 25 - Sept 9 (bow only)
Special Areas Only See Maps A1, A13, A15, A16, A22, A23, A35 Antlerless 2
*Sept 10 - Dec 10
Youth Only** 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6 Antlerless Sept 10 - Dec 10 1
Bow Only tH1-1 to 1-15 Bucks Aug 25 - Sept 9 2
Youth Bow Only** H 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6 Antlerless Aug 25 - Sept 9 1
t A portion of MU 1-6 is restricted to two point or greater mule deer; keep antlers with species licence. See Map A29.

REGION 1
* On Denman and Hornby Island season the date is Oct 5 - Dec 10. ** Season restricted to hunters under the age of 18
H There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1 (except Gabriola Island), in zone B of MU 1-5 (see Map A17) or on Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6).
FALLOW DEER 1-1 to 1-7 Either sex No Closed Season
NBL
Species licence not required for fallow deer.
MOUNTAIN GOAT 1-14, 1-15 Sept 10 – Nov 30
1
Compulsory Inspection Required.

2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis


BLACK BEAR 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 10 – Dec 10
1-1 to 1-15 Apr 1 - June 15
2
Bow Only H1-1 to 1-15 Aug 25 - Sept 9
H There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1(except Gabriola Island) or in zone B of MU 1-5 (see Map A17) or on Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6).
WOLF 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 10 - Mar 31
3
1-1 to 1-15 Apr 1 - June 15
All wolf taken in Region 1 must be Compulsory Reported.
COUGAR 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 10 - Mar 31
1-1 to 1-15 Apr 1 - June 15 2
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten. All cougar taken in Region 1 must be Compulsory Inspected.
RACCOON 1-1 to 1-15 No Closed Season 10
SNOWSHOE HARE 1-14, 1-15 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
OPOSSUM, SKUNK 1-1 to 1-15 No Closed Season
A person who kills an opossum is requested to submit the carcass to an officer of the Wildlife Program at a regional or district office and provide the follow- NBL
ing information: location of the kill, date of kill and sex of animal.
GROUSE: SOOTY (Blue) & RUFFED 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 1 - Dec 31
Bow Only 1-1 to 1-15 Aug 20 - Aug 31 5 each (15 each)
There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1, except Gabriola Island or in zone B of MU 1-5. See Map A17.
PTARMIGAN 1-14, 1-15 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 (15)
CALIFORNIA QUAIL 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 1 - Nov 30
5 (15)
No open season on mountain quail.
PHEASANT 1-1 to 1-9 Cocks Oct 1 - Nov 30 2 (6)
TURKEY 1-1 to 1-7 Any Turkey No Closed Season NBL
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 15 – Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 10 each (30
each)
DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021
8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 1-3, 1-8 to 1-15 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021
1-1, 1-2, s+1-4 to 1-7 Sept 5, 2020 - Sept 13, 2020
1-1, 1-2, s1-4 to 1-7 Oct 10, 2020 - Nov 22, 2020
1-1, 1-2, s1-4 to 1-7 Dec 19, 2020 - Jan 10, 2021
Feb 10, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021 10 (30)
1-1, 1-2, s1-4 to 1-7
1-4 (Ex-Dinsdale property) Oct 10, 2020 - Oct 19, 2020
Dec 19, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
Feb 20, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021
s Season dates do not apply for the Ex-Dinsdale property in MU 1-4; see specific Ex-Dinsdale property season dates and Map A11.
+ There is no Sept 5 - Sept 13 season in Cowichan Bay, see Map A11
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 3, 2020 - Oct 4, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-
hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1
Slugget Pt.
San Juan River
Gabriola Saanich Peninsula/Gulf Islands Port San Juan
Island Rifles prohibited, special anterless season
Nanaimo
Port M.U. Saanich Inlet
Valdes Island - Rifles Permitted,
Nov 1-10 Antlerless Deer Season Renfrew 1–3 M.U.
Link Island Mudge/DeCourcy Islands - No Hunting/No Shooting
14
M.U. E & N R.R. District of
Highlands 1–1
Botanical
No Shooting
Valdes
M
an Beach
Prov. Park
Loss Cr. Sooke
River
1–2 Town of
View Royal
ag Goldstream
Island em North Main
en Sinn Fien Crk. Jordan R. Park
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BC Hydro
Jordan Powerline Cr. Lake Park
Mayne
Island River

Saturna 0 10 Sooke
km
REGION 1

Island 14 VICTORIA
Saltspring
Island
Duncan NO SHOOTING and NO HUNTING AREA
300m. (1000ft)
Pender NO SHOOTING AREA from high water mark
Island

Sidney

Map A5 Sooke/Metchosin - No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Area (MUs 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3).
Saanich
Sindney and James Islands

Sa
Peninsula Rifles Permitted
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Special Antlerless Season

te
lli
Victoria
M.U. 1–1

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Cherry Pt.

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Tumbo I.
Map A1 Saanich Peninsula/Gulf Islands

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Firearms/hunting restrictions and special antlerless season East

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M.U. I.R.7

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Sidney and James Islands. M.U. Point
1–1
Parker Island 1–4
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Tr - No Shooting 1 Hatch Pt. ss
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Map A4 Cherry Point No Shooting Area Map A6 Saturna Island - No Shooting or
(MU 1-4). Hunting Area (MU 1-1).
Saltspring Scott
Island Point
M.U. 1–1 M.U. 1–5 Tzu
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W C

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Cowichan
Point

1–4 r. River
Nitinat River 500 m either Cowichan Bay
side of Lake
midline Westcan
Mesachie Lake
of river Terminal
Duncan I.R.
M.U. 1–3 M.U. 1–3 9 Widgeon 25m seaward
Island
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22 km Cowic
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Map A9 Cowichan Lake - No Shooting or
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YEAR ROUND NO SHOOTING Bay


Hunting Area (MU 1-4).
Ni

NO SHOOTING - MARCH 11 TO THE SATURDAY FOLLOWING LABOR DAY

Map A8 Nitinat River - No Shooting or HUNTING BY PERMISSION ONLY (Ex-Dinsdale)

Hunting Area (MU 1-4). NO SHOOTING AREA


E&N R.R.
FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA Map A11 Cowichan Bay (MU 1-4) No Shooting
Duncan 14km Nanaimo
Area, Seasonal No Shooting Area and Ex-Dinsdale
Property.
I.R.
Mayo I.R. City Limits
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Road Crystal Michael
M.U.
Cr.

Lake Lake
m
Hasla
1–4 Skutz Falls B.C. Hydro
Ladysmith
Harbour
Transmission Line
Chemainus
100m buffer I.R.

Cowichan River Map A13 Nanaimo/Ladysmith - No Shooting


Map A12 Mayo Lake - No Shooting Area Area and Bow or Discharge of Firearms Using
(MU 1-4). Note: Cowichan River No Shot Only Area (MU 1-5) and special antler-
Shooting Area within 100 metres of the river less mule deer season (east of the powerline).
from Holt Creek Trail to the municipality of Michael Lake No Shooting Area on Michael
Lake Cowichan. Lake to the high water mark.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
Strait of Georgia
Ladysmith St M.U. 1–5
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M.U. 1–5
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Island pavement

REGION 1
its
Co
No Shooting Area (MU 1-5). Westwood
Lake
wic
han 19
M.U. 1–4 Bay Witchcraft
Lake
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Shooting Area and Bow or

Tr
Long 124° 00’ 17”

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Discharge of Firearms Using E&N R.R.

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Sidney

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special antlerless mule deer

City Limits
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0 10 NO SHOOTING AREA, SPECIAL ANTLERLESS I.R.

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km
season. SHOT ONLY, SPECIAL ANTLERLESS

B.C. Hydro Christmas Point


M.U. 1–2 Transmission Line 19
M.U. 1–1 Torberg Rd. Holden Corso Road
Goldstream Nanaimo River Nanaimo
Block 8 Lot 2 3 7

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1 Block 6

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k
Sadie Cr. 9 La
Firearms Using Shot Only Area (MUs 1-2, 1-4 & 1-5) 1–5 ck ke

Marine Rd.
o 6
Jump Cr. Bl 9
and special antlerless mule deer season. S. Nanaimo R. Zone B Block 7
7
8
Cowichan Lake
Ryeland Rd.

Map A17 Nanaimo River Camp Closed Area during bow only season for M.U. 1–5
grouse, mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear. Use of snowmobiles, electric
bicycles, and ATV’s (including all motorcycles) prohibited from Sept 1 to Dec Map A18 York Lake - No Shooting
31 (MU 1-5) in the watershed of the S. Nanaimo River. Area (MU 1-5).

Shawnigan
Grant Lake Saanich
Lake
Inlet

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Road Weeks
South Shawnigan
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CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT
Hunting and discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows are
prohibited within CRD Water Supply and Regional Park lands.
Represented here in Dark Grey, these lands are located
Soo

northwest of Victoria, south and southwest of Shawnigan Lake,


south of Renfrew Road, west of the Malahat and east of the
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Map A21 Woodhus Slough No Hunting
19 Area (MU 1-6).
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19A
Campbell
M.U. River District
Boundary
1–6 (No Shooting Area)
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(MU 1-6) and special antlerless mule Firearms Using Shot Only Area (MUs Map A24 Lazo Marsh No Shooting Map A25 Comox Harbour No
deer season. Gulf Island Special Licence 1-5, 1-6) and special antlerless mule deer or Hunting Area (MU 1-6). Shooting Area (MU 1-6).
is required on Denman and Hornby season. Campbell Echo
L L
Islands - see page 28.
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Shooting Area (MU 1-8). Closed Area (MU 1-15). Only Area (MU 1-12). Open for Bow
Only Hunting of all big game with
open seasons in MU 1-12.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

Kingcome Kingcome
River Wakeman
Mainline L. 72
Sound Quadra
Logging mainline
Road L.145 L.147 L. 69 Island Lakberg M.U.
logging Road
road 1–15
L.144

L.143 Rebecca
Spit
L.140 North Provincial
Gowland Park
M.U. L. 64 Har. Rd.
L.139 L.138
1-14

REGION 1
L.137
Kingcome
Wakeman
Inlet M.U. 1-14 Sound
Campbell
River
Map A34 Wakeman Sound Black Bear Closed Map A35 Quadra Island Bow or Discharge
Map A33 Kingcome Inlet Black Bear Closed of Firearms Using Shot Only Area
Area (MU 1-14). Area (MU 1-14).

2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis


(MU 1-15) and special antlerless mule deer
season.
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Trask Rd.

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Firearms Using Shot Only Area
(MU 1-7).

NOTICE!
SHOT BAN
The use of toxic (lead) shot for hunting waterfowl has been
prohibited in British Columbia since 1995 and in Canada since
1997. The ban applies to all ducks, geese, coots and snipe.
It does not apply to upland game birds (grouse, ptarmigan,
quail, partridge, pheasants and turkey), migratory upland game
birds (pigeons, doves), ravens (where seasons exist), or target
shooting, although a local restriction may be implemented if
there is a conflict with an important wetland.
Federal regulations currently identify steel shot, bismuth shot,
tungsten-iron shot, tungsten-bronze-iron shot, tin shot, tungsten
- matrixshot, and tungsten-polymer shot as the only non-toxic
shot permitted for use on waterfowl, coot and snipe. Hunters
are advised to contact the CWS Canadian Wildlife Service in
Delta (604-350-1950) for more details.

33
LOWER MAINLAND
Check website

REGION 2 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

Compulsory Inspection Centres


REPORT
R ALL POACHERS/ Qualified Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations listed
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REGION 2

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Cache Creekon Wildlife
Kamloops
Gold er
1-15 2-14 Bridge Permits and Commercial
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34
LOWER MAINLAND
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS 4Vancouver Harbour: The discharge of firearms Elaho G-Main Forest Service Road (FSR).
Black Bear: The regional bag limit for black is prohibited in Burrard Inlet east of a straight H beyond the bridge crossing over Pikett Creek
bear is two. line drawn from Point Grey to Point Atkinson located at 30 mile on the Ashlu Creek North
(Lighthouse Park). FSR.
Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the bag limit
for mule (black-tailed) deer is two. 4A small population of white-tailed deer has MU 2-8
become resident to the Herrling Island area (MU H Pitt Addington Marsh - effective year-round
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for sooty/ 2-3) near Hope, BC. Hunters are reminded that
dusky (blue), spruce and ruffed grouse is ten. there is no open season for white-tailed deer in MU 2-9
NOTICE TO HUNTERS this area. Hbeyond the bridge crossing over an unnamed
4Unless lawfully hunting or trapping, the dis- 4Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area (MU creek located 5 km north of the bridge crossing
charge of firearms is prohibited within 400m 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting. This includes all over North Sloquet Creek on the North
of select roads in the Fraser Valley Regional foreshore areas seaward of the dykes surround- Sloquet Creek FSR.
District. For a map of the firearms restrictions ing Boundary, Mud and Semiahmoo Bays. MU 2-11
visit http://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/ 4Whistler Olympic Park No Hunting Area. H Lillooet South FSR west of the 2 km mark;
Documents/NoShootingAreas.pdf. Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries of April 1-June 15, Sept 16-Nov 30.
4No person shall use lead shot for any purpose Whistler Olympic Park. H Birkenhead Lake FSR west of the junction
when discharging a firearm on any dyke or on 4Sea to Sky Hwy./Callaghan Road – No with Branch 10 (at approx. 14 km); July 15-Oct
the water side (seaward or river side) of any Hunting and No Shooting Area within 400m 31.
dyke in the municipality of Delta, or on any fore-

REGION 2
of the following road allowances: H beyond the first bridge crossing over South
shore dyke facing Mud Bay in the city of Surrey. • Hwy 99 between the northern boundary Creek on the South Creek FSR
4Fraser Valley Special Area - Hunters should of the District of Squamish and the H on the Salal Creek FSR beyond 3 km North
take note of the special licence area in the Fraser southern boundary of the Resort of the junction of the Upper Lillooet North FSR
Valley (see Map B10). These special licences are Municipality of Whistler, and and the Salal Creek FSR
available through Service BC, FrontCounter BC, • Callaghan Road between the northwest H in the Phelix Creek FSR beyond the junction
participating vendors and online at www.gov. corner of the Resort Municipality of of Phelix Creek FSR and the Blackwater Creek
bc.ca/hunting. Whistler and the gate at Whistler Olympic FSR

2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis


4No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Areas: Park. H beyond the bridge crossing over Delilah
Hunters should be aware of these areas as Creek on the North Creek FSR
outlined on page 13 and regional maps. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
4Information signs are posted or gates are H beyond the bridge crossing over Hotsprings
4Burns Bog (MU 2-4) No Hunting or Trapping placed at the points for motor vehicle closures. Creek on the Meager Creek South FSR
Area - no hunting or trapping in the Burns Bog These signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it H beyond the gate located at 9 km on the
Partnership Lands. is the hunters’ responsibility to recognize closures Meager Creek North FSR
4Bowen Island No Shooting Area (MU 2-16) - whether a sign is in place or not. Contact local H beyond the bridge crossing over Tenquille
contact the Bowen Island Municipal Clerk (604- Ministry offices for details. Creek on the Birkenhead FSR
947-4255) for important information on munici- H Motor Vehicle Closed Area (See page 12): H Prohibited year-round beyond the bridge
pal bylaws (including those for use of bows) that April 1 to June 15, unless otherwise indicated. crossing over the Ryan River located 8 km on
also cover this area. the Ryan River FSR
4Bowen Island No Hunting Area (MU 2-16) MU 2-4
HBert Brink Wildlife Management Area - effec- BC PARKS
- within 150m of any public highway, school
building, school yard, public park, playground, tive year-round. 4Refer to Site & Access Restrictions section on
church, workshop, place of business, dwelling MU 2-6 Page 11 for more information.
house or farm building. H beyond the bridge crossing at 50.5 mile of the
LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 2-2 to 2-4, 2-6 to 2-8, 2-13 to 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19 Bucks Sept 10 - Dec 15 2
2-9 to 2-11 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 2
2-5, 2-12 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
2-16 Bucks Sept 10 - Dec 15 s2
2-16 Antlerless Nov 5 - Nov 20 s1
Youth/Senior Only*** **2-11 Antlerless Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
Youth Only* 2-16 Antlerless Oct 21 - Oct 31 s1
Bow Only 2-2 to 2-19 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 s2
Bow Only H2-16 Bucks Sept 1 – Dec 15 3(2)
Bow Only H2-16 Antlerless Nov 5 - Dec 5 3(2)
Bow Only H2-16 Either Sex Jan 1 - Jan 15 3(2)
Bow Only ©2-16 Either Sex Dec 16 - Jan 15 3(2)
s In those portions of MU 2-16 being Bowen Island and Texada Island, the bag limit for deer is 3(2). *Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
H Season applies to Bowen Island only. See Notice to Hunters. © Season applies to Texada Island only.
** Season applies only to portions of MU 2-11. See maps B14 and B21A. This area is almost entirely privately owned property and hunters are reminded to get permission
before hunting or accessing private property ***Restricted to hunters under the age of 18 and those 65 years of age or older.
MOUNTAIN GOAT 2-5 Sept 10 - Oct 15
H See Map B9. H2-6 Sept 10 - Sept 30
Sept 10 - Oct 31 1
t See Maps B17, B19 t 2-12 to 2-15
Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Nov 30
2-2 to 2-19 Apr 1 - June 15
Bow Only 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 1 - Sept 9 Q2
Q The bag limit for black bears is two per license year (Apr 1-Mar 31)
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LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
WOLF 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 Sept 10 - Mar 31
2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 Apr 1 - June 15 3
Compulsory Reporting required.
COYOTE 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - June 15 NBL
RACCOON, SKUNK 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
SNOWSHOE HARE 2-5 to 2-19 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
BOBCAT 2-2 to 2-19 Nov 15 - Feb 15
Compulsory Reporting required. 1
COUGAR 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Mar 31
2-2 to 2-19 Apr 1 - June 15 2
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue),
RUFFED & SPRUCE 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Dec 15
Bow Only 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 1 - Sept 9 10 (30)
For Sooty/Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30.
PTARMIGAN 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Dec 15
REGION 2

5 (15)
Bow Only 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 Sept 1 - Sept 9
PHEASANT 2-4, 2-8 Cocks Oct 10 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 2 (6)
Hunting permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 15 - Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 10 each (30 each)
Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area is closed to Snipe hunting.
DUCKS 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021
2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis

8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
BRANT 2-4 Mar 1, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021 3 (9)
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
2-2 to 2-19 Feb 20, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021 5 (15)
s Daily bag and possession limits for Snow Goose only in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 are 15 (45)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 10, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 5, 2020 - Sept 13, 2020
2-2 to 2-19 Oct 10, 2020 - Nov 22, 2020 10 (30)
2-2 to 2-19 Dec 19, 2020 - Jan 10, 2021
2-2 to 2-19H Feb 10, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021
H The open season in MU 2-4 DOES NOT apply to the area 100 metres on either side of any dyke in the Municipality of Delta, other than Westham Island.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 3, 2020 - Oct 4, 2020 H
(excluding Brant)
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-
hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

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M.U. 2-5 M.U. 2–8 Harrison
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Maple Ridge
Map B5 Pender Harbour - No Shooting Area and

REGION 2
Pitt Stave Lake
Firearms Using Shot Only Area (MU 2-5). Meadows
Mission
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(FVSLHA) (MUs 2-4, 2-8). All persons hunting within
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NO SHOOTING AREA
101 the district of Coquitlam are required to purchase
FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA
Gibsons a Fraser Valley Special Area Hunting Licence in
addition to other Provincial licences and for hunting
migratory game birds, the Migratory Bird Licence.
Map B7 Sechelt/Gibsons - No Shooting Area and Firearms Using Shot Only Area (MU 2-5). $1,000,000.00 Public Liability and Property Damage
Nile Pt. Sko
insurance is required.
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Map B8 Waugh Lake/Skookumchuck - No Shooting Area (MU 2-5) 2-6).
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Moody
Map B13 Lion’s Bay - No Shooting Map B14 Pemberton - Firearms
Map B11 Buntzen Lake - No Shooting Map B12 Squamish - No Shooting Area (MU 2-8). Using Shot Only Area (MUs 2-9, 2-10
Area (MU 2-8). Area (MU 2-8). and 2-11).
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 2
L4098
Brandywine Falls
L3558
L4100
Map B16 Garibaldi - No
1050m contour Provincial Park
M.U. 2–7 Shooting Area and Garibaldi

R.
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Lake
Mountain Goat Closed Area
TL8094

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dro /W Dist.
Creek (MU 2-12).
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2–13
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Kelly Thunder
8096 Myrtle
Rocks
Creek Park Bay Powell Copeland intersection of Finn Bay
Cheakamu
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101
Lake Islands and Norlund Roads
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500m offshore Bay Passage
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Frolander 2–12 t I. Lund
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Map B18 Powell River Firearms Using Shot Only Area

able
(MU 2-12).

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M.U. M.U.
Savary
Saltery Bay 2-12 Rainy Day Map B19 Goat IslandPowell
MountainRiver Savary Island Island
Lake Cr. Goat Closed3– 33(MU 2-12).
Area
r

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on C

300 m
FSR

300 m
Lillooet FSR M.U .
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mean low South
water mark MT Mule Deer (black-tailed) Youth/
Map B21 Saltery Bay - No Shooting Area (MU 2-12). M O RRISO N Senior season applies to this area
only. Hunt area is almost entirely
private land, permission from land
M .U . 300 m Li owner must be obtained prior to
2–11 l
Contour accessing land. See Map B14 for
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Pemberton firearms restrictions.


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25 m
200 m 200 m
Map B22 Keats Island (MU 2-16). The dis- M.U. 2-16
25 m Map B24 Blubber Bay - No
charge of rifles is prohibited. Shooting Area (MU 2-16).
Map B23 Vananda - No Shooting Area (MU 2-16).

REGION 2
Pipeline

25 m Ma
200 m
School Rd. TEXADA las
pin
See Blubber Bay Map
Cranby M.U. 2-16 400 m
200 m
Cr. 200 m ISLAND a
water TEXADA
Blubber Bay Rd. 25 m
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200 m Crescent
See Van Anda Map

Pipeline ait

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m
Spectacle L las Bay 200 m
ISLAND Imperial
Limeston pin Shelter Pt.
Gillies
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AN ra
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400 m
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400 m
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y.

M.U. 2-16 Harwood Pt.


Shelter Map B26 Central Road/ Shelter Point Road (MU 2-16).
mean low Dick Pt. Rd. No Shooting Area (MU 2-16).
water mark Island

Map B25 Gillies Bay - No Shooting Area (MU 2-16). Canadian


Chehalis
Forest Products Sign
150m 150m Chehalis River
logging Road
North Thormanby Second Bridge
Island Elbow Lake
Oaks Pt. First Bridge M.U. Institution
50m
Mary Ann Cr.

M.U. 50m 2–19


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r. C.P.R Island - No Shooting or Hunting Shooting Area (MU 2-19).
Area (MU 2-16). Map B31 Elbow Lake - No Shooting Area (MU
Map B28 Yale - No Shooting Area 2-19).
(MU 2-18).

39
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
In-season regulation changes are posted on the Wildlife and Habitat Branch website
Regulations are subject to change from time to time, and it is the hunter’s
responsibility to be informed of current regulations. Please check our website
for in-season changes before your hunt: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/hunting/news
Or subscribe to the Corrections and Updates page. See Page 2 for details.

40
AFTER YOUR HUNT
THE WILD SHEEP SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Horn Curl Illegal kills may threaten individual herds or die-offs, compounded by slow recovery
Education populations and result in hunting restrictions periods from respiratory disease
The Wild in specific areas. (pneumonia) transmitted from domestic
Sheep Recognizing the need to limit the illegal sheep and goats. There are no treatments
Photo: Lino Grifone

Society sheep harvest in British Columbia, the or preventative measures other than physical

M&T
of British WSSBC with the support of FLNRORD, separation. With funding from the Habitat
Columbia created a Sheep Horn Curl Education Conservation Trust Foundation, ArdCorp,
(WSSBC) Program. The program is divided into two and the Wild Sheep Society of BC, the BC
has
partnered
sections: an informational component, EUROPEAN
Sheep Separation Program is working with
domestic sheep farmers in high-risk areas
with the
and a test component. All sheep hunters
should review the Sheep Horn Curl
MOUNTS
in the Kootenay, Okanagan and Thompson
British Education Program and take the horn Preserve
Regions to reduce the risk of contact
Columbia
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources
curl test. Even experienced sheep hunters
will find it a helpful review. Please go to
Your Trophy!
between domestic and wild sheep.
To report any interactions between wild
Operations and Rural Development
(FLNRORD) to develop a Sheep Horn Curl
http://wildsheepsociety.homestead.com/
HornCurlTest.html, click on the Education
Call Shane:
sheep and 604-997-4367
domestic sheep or goats call the
RAPP Line 1-877-952-7277.
Education Program for hunters to ensure Page button, review the Sheep Horn Curl Email:
For more information on the BC
harvested wild sheep are of legal size. The
WSSBC and FLNRORD are concerned
Education information and take the Horn m.t.europeanmount@gmail.com
Sheep Separation Program, contact
Curl Test. Program Coordinator Jeremy Ayotte on
about the increase in illegal sheep killed in
British Columbia, in some cases as a result Wild and Domestic Sheep Contact 250-804-3513 or e-mail jeremy.ayotte@
of poor age or horn length estimation. Wild sheep herds can suffer catastrophic gmail.com. Good luck and happy hunting!

41
THOMPSON
Check website

REGION 3 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

Regulation Changes
Quesnel 7-1 on Wildlife
For information
7-4 Permits and Commercial
for 2020-2022

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5-15 Licences, please see page 24.

bo
Michell L

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Ca
1. Harmonized coyote seasons region-wide.

Qu
nel

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R
2. Expansion of the ATV for Hunting Closure in MU 3-17. QUESNEL KINBASKET
5-13 LAKE 3-46 LAKE
Hobson L
7-2
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS Horsefly
Horsefly
L

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R Azure L

Clearwater
3-44

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The Stake Lake cross country ski trails are closed to unauthorized vehicles, L
4-40

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motorbikes, all terrain vehicles and snowmobilesWILLIAMS
– effective all year.. See 3-45 L
Alexis Creek
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/camping-

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LAKE
hiking/sites-trails/legislative-authority/recreation-orders for more
5-14

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information. Chilco
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3-39

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3-4
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5-1

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THO MP REVELSTOKE
restriction at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/lacdubois_
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grass/lacdubois.pdf. 100 Mile House Clearwater
3-41
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Bovine Tuberculosis Testing
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Inspectors, for species other than mountain goats
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Submit deer, elk and moose heads


NORTH from MUs
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and
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at the locations specified below and by appoint-
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Kett

8-4 and Rural Development Kamloops office. Please see


le

See details at www.gov.bc.ca/bovinetuberculosis.


VANCOUVER New
Westminster
Lake Resource Operations
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the Ministry website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for more information.
r
2-2
2-3
Conservation Officer Service District Offices
2-1
CI Locations: Kamloops, Merritt, Salmon Arm
Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to make an Thompson Region
appointment at any of the following Field Offices: 1259 Dalhousie Drive
Clearwater, Kamloops, Lillooet, and Merritt Kamloops BC V2C 5Z5: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 371-6200
U S A

42
THOMPSON
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS - Shulaps Mountain Range uATV for Hunting Closed Areas: The
Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer - China Head Mountain (excluding operation of all ATVs, including electric
is 3. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) Yalakom-Big Bar Road) bicycles, to hunt wildlife, transport
deer is 1. Antlerless mule (black-tailed) - Nine Mile Ridge wildlife, transport equipment and supplies
deer are under LEH only. The bag limit - Red Mountain - French Mountain which are intended for or in support
for white-tailed deer is two, either sex. - Hogback Mountain of hunting, or transport hunters to and
For a map of these areas please visit: from the location of wildlife is prohibited
ACCESS MANAGEMENT www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports- in from September 1 to December 10 in
AREAS culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/ MUs 3-28, 3-29, 3-30, and that portion
4Approximately one million hectares hunting/regulations-synopsis of MU 3-17 shown on Map C3.
of Crown Land has been closed to H Clinton Creek Watershed
snowmobile use to support Mountain NOTICE TO HUNTERS
(MU 3-31). See Map C19. An
Caribou recovery in the Thompson, authorized trapper is exempt from 4Cattle grazing takes place on both
Kootenay, Cariboo, and Omineca this restriction with respect to public and private land. To keep cattle in
regions. Snowmobile closure maps with the trapping of furbearing animals the correct pasture, it is important that
boundaries, legal access trails, prohibited (restricted to Clinton Creek Access hunters leave gates and fences as they are
dates, and identified riding areas are no Road). found. Hunters should read the Access
longer published in the Hunting and Restrictions section for more information
Trapping Regulations Synopsis; they will H Spruce Lake area in MU 3-32. See
Map C20. about private property.
be available online at https://www2. 4Hunters should note firearms restric-
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/ H Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and
Lempriere Creeks above 1700 metres tions in the No Hunting and No Shooting
recreation/snowmobiling-in-bc
4Information signs are posted at the in MU 3-44 (snowmobiles are permit- Areas section page 13 and regional maps.
points of closure for the benefit of ted in designated area between Dec. 4Hunting and the discharge of firearms
1 and May 31). See Map C22. are prohibited in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray

REGION 3
hunters, but it is the hunter’s responsibil-
ity to recognize closures whether a sign H Texas Creek watershed (MU 3-16), Park).
is in place or not. Contact Kamloops upstream of 3 km on the Texas Creek BC PARKS
Regional Office for details. Forest Service Road closed from Apr. 4Please refer to Site & Access
H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See 15 to June 30.
Restrictions section on Page 11 for more
page 12): s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas (See page 12): The operation information.
H The operation of all motor vehicles,
of all motor vehicles, including electric

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excluding snowmobiles is prohibited in
Region 3 above 1,700 metre elevation, bicycles, to hunt, transport wildlife,
except on existing roads and trails. See transport equipment and supplies
page 3 for definition of existing road or which are intended for or in support
trail. of hunting, or transport hunters to and
H Above the elevation of 1800 m in from the location of wildlife is pro-
the Mt Hewitt-Bostock and Stoyoma hibited in the Greenstone Mountain
Mountain area (MUs 3-13, 3-14) from Burn (MU 3-19) (except for Duffy
May 1 to Nov 30 inclusive (except for Lake Road, Beaton Lake Road and
Cabin Lake Rd). See Map C1. Greenstone Mountain Road). See Map
H Skull Mountain Special Resource C5.
Management Zone (MU 3-28) other t Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed
than indicated open roads (see Map Areas (See page 12): The use of
C13) or under permit Sept. 1 to Dec. snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, trans-
10. port wildlife, transport equipment or
H Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MUs 3-28 supplies which are intended for or
and 3-29. See Map C14. in support of hunting or transport
H Dewdrop/Rosseau WMA (MU 3-29). hunters to or from the location of
See Map C15. wildlife is prohibited: year-round in
H Porcupine Meadows Park (MU 3-29). 3-45, 3-46, and April 1 to Dec 14
See Map C16. in MU 3-28. An authorized trapper
H Above 1920 m elevation in MU 3-16 is exempt from this restriction with
and 3-32 in the following areas: respect to the trapping of furbearing
- Cayoosh Mountain Range animals.

43
THOMPSON GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33 s4 Point Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 s4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30
3-46 s4 Point Bucks Sept 20 - Sept 30
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Nov 1 - Dec 10 1
s4 Point Bucks
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
s See Definitions Section: Mule Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. * Season restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 10 – Dec 10
3-46 Bucks Sept 20 - Dec 10
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 2
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
Bow Only 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 3-34 to 3-38, 3-40 to 3-44, 3-46 iSpike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31
3-15 to 3-17, 3-31 to 3-33 iSpike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Nov 15
3-12 to 3-14, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-39 Nov 1 - Nov 15 1
iSpike-fork Bulls
i See Definitions Section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required for all moose harvested through the general open season.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 3-17i, 3-31, 3-32+ Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 20
3-17i Mature Bighorn Rams Sept 10 – Oct 20 1
i A portion of 3-17 only. See Map C2. + A portion of MU 3-32 is closed to Mountain Sheep hunting. See Map C21. Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Nov 30
REGION 3

3-46 Sept 20 - Nov 30 2


3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Apr 1 - June 30
WOLF 3-12 to 3-16, 3-18 to 3-20 Sept 10 - June 15 3
3-17, 3-26 to 3-44 No closed season NBL
COYOTE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - June 30 NBL
COUGAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 Nov 15 - Mar 31
3-34 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions Section: Cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis

BOBCAT 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1


LYNX 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
RACCOON 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 No Closed Season NBL
SNOWSHOE HARE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 No Closed Season
The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. NBL
GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Nov 30
& SPRUCE 3-46 Sept 20 - Nov 30 5 each (15 each)
For Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30.
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE *3-30, 3-31 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 (10)
* There is no open season for sharp-tailed grouse in that portion of MU 3-30 south of the Scottie Creek Forest Service Road (5040 FSR). See Map C18
PTARMIGAN 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Oct 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GRAY PARTRIDGE (Hungarian) 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Oct 1 - Nov 30 3 (9)
PHEASANT 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Cocks Oct 1 - Nov 30 2 (6)
DOVE: MOURNING, EURASIAN COLLARED 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (15)
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 3-13 to 3-17 Sept 15 – Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020
8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW, ROSS’S and 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020
5 (15)
WHITE-FRONTED
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10, 2020 - Sept 20, 2020
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Oct 1, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 10 (30)
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Mar 1, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 5, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-
hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

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Spences
Bridge

Closed Area (MUs 3-13 and 3-14) above 1800

Botanie Cr
1

Lytton
m elevation from May 1 - Nov 30, except on Map C3 ATV for Hunting Closed
Cabin Lake Rd. 97Kamloops L. Map C2 Full Curl bighorn and Area (portion of MU 3-17).
Murdock Pt. M.U. M.U.
Beaton
Mature bighorn sheep hunting Lytton
3–35 3–34
r
Duffy Lk. Rd.
areas (MU 3-17). M.U. Ri
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Cr
.

Closed Area (MU 3-19). Roads 3–18 Shooting Area M.U. Map C8 Blind Bay - No Shooting Map C9 Sicamous - No
shown as open lines are open (MU 3-19). Map C7 Kamloops - No Shooting
3–26 or Area (MU 3-26).
Hunting Area (MUs 3-19, 3-20, 3-26, Shooting or Hunting Area

2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis


year-round. (MU 3-26).
3-27 and 3-28).

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 3
M.U. 3–26 N. bdry of
Gorman Lake
N.W. 1/4 of FSR eterson Cr.

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Mt. Tod
White Marker S.24, Tp.20 M.U. 3-28
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Ca Hunting Area 400 metres from existing

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Salmon ski lift, run, facility or development of Map C12 McQueen Lake - No
r.

FSR
Shooting or Hunting Area (MU 3-26). the Sun Peaks Resort (MU 3-27).

Fishtrap Cr.
Shooting Area (MU 3-28).

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Pass Dairy M.U.
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Alexander Lake River Lake


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Carlo Lk. Vehicle Closed Area (MU 3-31).


Wentwort M.U. 3-19 Map C18 Sharp-tailed Grouse closed area
h

Porcupine Ridge

Map C17 Tranquille Wildlife (MU 3-30).


Watching
Cr. Management Area - No
Map C16 Porcupine Meadows Shooting or Hunting Area (Lac
Park (formerly Porcupine Ridge du Bois Grasslands Provincial
AMA) Motor Vehicle Closed Park in MU 3-29) M.U.
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area above 1900m

Map C22 Miledge, Chappell & Lempriere Creeks


Motor Vehicle Closed Area (MU 3-44). Snowmobile
use allowed in area shown (above 1900 metre
contour) from Dec 1 to May 31.
46
KOOTENAY
Check website

REGION 4 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

Compulsory Inspection Centres Regulation Changes


Qualified Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at
the locations listed below. Please see the Ministry website for 2020-2022
at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or contact the regional office for 1. Closure of the cougar pursuit only season.
more information. 2. Amendments to 21 Motor Vehicle Prohibited Areas in
CI Locations: Creston, Revelstoke, Radium Hot Springs, the East Kootenay.
Sparwood, Cranbrook, Fruitvale, Nakusp
3. Shorten west Kootenay bull elk season.
Ministry Regional Office, Cranbrook: . . . . . (250) 489-8540 4. Closure of the antlerless white-tailed deer season in
Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 354-6333 the West Kootenay, and shortening of the season in
Conservation Officer Service District Offices parts of the East Kootenay.
Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to
5. Liberalized seasons and bag limits for turkey.
make an appointment at any of the following Field Offices: 6. Removal of requirement for wolf compulsory
Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Nelson, inspection.
and Golden
7-2 7. Replace GOS with LEH for goat in portions of MUs
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4-36 and 4-37.


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Hunters are reminded that restrictions apply to Recreation Sites
3-42 (e.g., Cranbrook Community Forest). See Recreation Sites and
3-41
Gold
stream Gold R Trails on page 11.
Reac

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LAKE 4-36 berry


4-38 4-37
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lae Region 4 Motor Vehicle Prohibition Maps are no longer published in the
Seym

REVELSTOKE
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Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis, they will be available online


our

Donald
Station at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/access.htm OR by contacting the
Tan

regional office at 250-489-8540.


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3-36 4-39 Kick
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Recreation Access Management Plans
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4-25 and 4-23.
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Salmon Arm 8-24 4-29


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4-32 La
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4-31 Duncan
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4-26 HotFairmont deer and white-tailed deer heads
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Fry
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4-17 KOOTENAY
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS including sand peninsula. Motorized use Manson Creek watershed.
Bobcat: The bag limit for Bobcat is one. prohibited all year. Excluding public beaches MU 4-5
Cougar: The bag limit for Cougar is two, except #1 and #2, public access by land, water or air t Irishman Cr watershed upstream of Hwy 3/95
in MUs 4-1 to 4-5, 4-9 to 4-27, 4-32 to 4-37 and is prohibited April 15 to July 15. Dogs must be 8 Lamb Creek
4-40 where the bag limit is one. leashed April 1 to July 31. Boat launch ramp open MU 4-6
Coyote: No bag limit (NBL). only for launching watercraft not for use to access H Channel Road northwest of the pullout located
Wolf: The bag limit for wolf is three. foreshore. "Waldo Cove Road" is open year-round. at 49° 12’ 21” N and 116° 35’ 41” W, seasonal
Deer: The aggregate bag limit in the Kootenay 4Public access is prohibited beyond 3 m of closure from Mar 15-Apr 30 and Aug 15-Oct 15.
Region is two. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) either side of Sulphur Creek Road in mineral lick H the watershed of Leadville Creek upstream
deer is one. The bag limit for white-tailed is two; area (MU 4-22) year-round. of the 8 km on the Leadville Creek Road.
one may be antlerless and one may be a buck. 4Symbol Key: Use the following symbols to Snowmobiles and trappers are exempt.
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse: determine what type of motor vehicle prohibition H the southern and eastern facing slopes of the
blue (dusky), spruce (Franklin), and ruffed is 5. is in place in the following areas (see also Site and Sanca Creek Watershed above the Sanca Creek
Turkey: The regional aggregate bag limit for Access Restrictions section, pages 11-12). Forestry Road.
turkey is three. Only one turkey may be taken in H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See page 12): MU 4-7
the spring and only two turkey may be taken in Year-round, unless indicated otherwise. t Topaz Creek watershed upstream of Midgely
the fall. Mountain Road at the 1425 metre (4700 ft)
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas (See elevation
NOTICE TO HUNTERS page 12): designated areas where the operation H all areas north of Corn Creek in the Corn
4It is unlawful to intentionally feed or of all motor vehicles, including electric bicycles, Creek watershed, upstream of Acorn Creek,
bait ungulates or turkeys in the Kootenay to hunt, transport wildlife, transport equipment including Buckworth Creek, closed from Sept 1 to
Region, except under permit. and supplies which are intended for or in support June 1. Corn Creek FSR is open.
4Region 4 Motor Vehicle Prohibition Maps online of hunting, or to transport hunters to or from the
at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/accessmaps. location of wildlife is prohibited. An authorized MU 4-9
htm OR by contacting the regional office at 250- trapper is exempt from this prohibition with t the watersheds of Malde, Goodeve, Morris and
489-8540. respect to the trapping of furbearing animals. Shepard Creeks and the Cambridge Creek water-
4Several animals have been radio-collared S Year-round shed upstream of the 750 metre elevation
for research in the Kootenay Region. These u closed Apr. 1-June 30 and Sept. 1-Feb. 28 u Tiger Creek watershed upstream of the
animals provide data on survival rates, habitat 8 closed Sept 1-June 30 Gopher Creek Crossing
use, and migratory behaviour. If you harvest a t closed Apr. 1-June 30 and Sept. 1-Nov. 30 MU 4-14
radio-collared animal, please return the collar to D closed Sept. 1-Nov. 30 D commencing on the north side of Peter Creek
the Ministry office in Cranbrook or Nelson to Region-wide Snowmobiles for Hunting bridge crossing and includes both Faith and Peter
REGION 4

ensure the necessary information is collected. Closed Area (See page 12): The use of snow- Creek watersheds
No Shooting Areas: mobiles to hunt, to transport wildlife, or to trans-
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited on or MU 4-15
port hunters to or from the location of wildlife t Commencing at 11 km on the Rialto Cr FSR
within 50m of either side of the Whiteswan FSR is prohibited in the entire Kootenay Region from
from Inlet Creek Campground on Whiteswan and above the 760 metre contour in the water-
Apr. 1-Nov. 30. An authorized trapper is exempt sheds of Tulip Creek in the west to Rialto Creek
FSR to White River bridge crossing and the from this prohibition with respect to the trapping
Whiteswan FSR/White-Moscow main junction in the east including all watersheds in between
of furbearing animals. (Syringa, Allendale, Yarrow and several unnamed)
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to the Moscow/Home Basin Campground


junction. Total road length approximately 4.9km. MU 4-1 and including areas within Syringa Provincial Park.
4See firearms restrictions as outlined in the H McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary (Map D1) D Deer Creek Road:
No Hunting or Shooting Areas section and H Upper Flathead • commencing at 19 km on the Deer Cr. FSR
region’s maps on pages 52-54. H East Flathead including all roads/trails on Cougar Ridge),
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS • commencing at 23 km on the Rusty Cr. FSR
MU 4-2 and including Twobit, Sunshine, Gladstone
4Access Permits are required for hunting or H Wigwam Flats-Mt. Broadwood /Sportsman
fishing activities on the Creston Valley Wildlife Hutchinson and Sangrida watersheds above
Ridge 750 m.
Management Area. For more details on H Galton Range.
acquiring permits visit www.crestonwildlife.ca MU 4-18
H Upper Wigwam River drainage S Grohman Creek Motor Vehicle for Hunting
or call 250-402-6900. u The watershed of an unnamed tributary of
4Approximately one million hectares of Closed Area
Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Windfall Creek) H Marsden Face during the period Dec 1 to
Crown Land has been closed to snowmobile upstream of 34.8 km on the Windfall Creek Road.
use to support Mountain Caribou recovery April 15
8 Soowa Mountain u the watershed of Sproule Creek and com-
in the Thompson, Kootenay, Cariboo, and
Omineca regions. Snowmobile closure maps MU 4-3 mencing at the start of the Sproule Creek FSR,
u Purcell Creek watershed upstream of the and not including that portion of the Smallwood
with boundaries, legal access trails, prohibited
Linklater Creek Bypass Road FSR located within the Sproule Creek Watershed.
dates, and identified riding areas are no
longer published in the Hunting and Trapping u Elizabeth Lake (Map D2) MU 4-20
Regulations Synopsis, they will be available H Linklater Creek (AMA) H Wycliffe Conservation Properties District Lots
online at www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca. D Linklater Creek (MVHCA) 6034, 6667 and 7318
4Information signs are posted at the points of MU 4-4 H Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from 1.0
closure for road and vehicle restrictions. These t the northerly watershed above Hawkins Creek km on the Baribeau Creek Road snowmobiles
signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it is the and trappers are exempt
Road west of an unnamed stream flowing south-
hunters’ responsibility to recognize closures u the watershed of Bradford Creek
westerly into Hawkins Creek from Mt. Mahon u the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally
whether a sign is in place or not. approximately 2 km northwest of the confluence known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar
4That portion in MU 4-22 within the following of Canuck Creek and Hawkins Creek and includ- Creek between Mt. Patrick and Mt. Manson
described boundaries: DD5116 or DL 132 ing the western slopes of Mt. Mahon and the upstream of the Dewar Creek access road
48

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 KOOTENAY
u the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek u Grave Creek watershed upstream from 48 km the Lake Creek watershed), from Oct. 20 to Dec.
upstream from a point downstream 1 kilometre on the Main Grave Creek Road 10.
from its confluence with Greenland Creek u the watershed of Nine Mile Creek upstream of MU 4-30
H Cherry Creek 1300 metre elevation H the Duncan-Lardeau area, highway 31 is open
u the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of u the watershed of the middle fork of White year-round
the Skookumchuck Forest Access Rd crossing River upstream of the first bridge crossing MU 4-32
u the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 kilome- MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34 and 4-35 u the watershed on the north east side of Barnes
tre upstream of the Skookumchuck Creek Bridge l Use of a conveyance of any description which Creek upstream of the 30 km marker on east
crossing near the confluence of Buhl Creek with is powered by a motor which exceeds a rating of Barnes Creek Main, south of the height of land
Skookumchuck Creek 10 horsepower is prohibited within the Columbia with Keefer Lake and south of the height of land
Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (MUs 4-25, with Fife Creek. The closure on the Fife Creek side
MU 4-21 commences at the height of land on Branch 40 by
4-26, 4-34, 4-35). Boats operating on NAVIGABLE
u the watershed of the easterly headwaters of way of Fife Creek FSR
portions of the Columbia River are exempt from
Coyote Creek the regulation, and the following rights of way are MU 4-34
H Premier Ridge also excluded from this regulation: H Holt and Lang Creek area. The Holt Creek
8 Island Pond l Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road
closure begins at approximately 4.8 km on Holt
MUs 4-22, 4-23 and 4-24 #5467.01 located at Radium Creek Road. The Lang Creek closure begins at
8 White River and Bull River l Plan 22153 of DL 11383 located at Brisco approximately 3.4 km on the Lang Creek Road.
l Plan 26T1689of DL 2566 located at
MU 4-22 Spillimacheen MU 4-35
H Baynes Lake area (Map D15) l Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 7752.01 u the drainages of Ice River and the easterly
H Powerplant area located at Parsons watershed of Beaverfoot River upstream of Ice
H the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas l Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen River.
excludes Lot 3, Plan 12040, District Lot 325, l The Dogtooth Rd located at Golden (Map
MU 4-38
Kootenay land District D22) u the watershed of Downie Creek including the
H the watershed of North Galbraith Creek and Sorcerer Creek drainage, upstream of the 15 km
of that portion of the watershed of Galbraith NOTE: Boats operating within the Columbia sign on the Downie Creek FSR.
Creek south and east of their confluence Wetland Wildlife Management Area are subject
u the watershed of Big Tower, Little Tower, to the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation COMPULSORY INSPECTION/REPORTING
Swanson Creek, Harrison Creek and Haynes (SOR/2007-127); Schedule 2 (Part 2, Items 100 & 4See page 21.
Creek. The main Harrison Creek FSR open to 100.1), Schedule 6 (Part 1, Item 23) and Schedule
motorized use for hunting. All roads leading off 7 (Part 2, Item 10), under the Canada Shipping Act.
main Harrison Creek FSR above 67 km are closed http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/
to motorized use for hunting. All other roads SOR-2008-120/index.html

REGION 4
within this MVHC remain closed to motorized use MU 4-25
for hunting. H Stoddart Creek area
u the watershed of Burton Creek upstream of H Columbia Lake area
3.5 km on Burton Creek FSR u Albert River watershed upstream from 52.5 km
u the watershed of McDermid Creek
on the Albert River Road
u the watersheds of Little Sand Creek and of
u Cross River watershed upstream from 27.3 km
Big Sand Creek upstream of its confluence with

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on the Cross River Road, and on side roads further
Whimster Creek
than 100 m road distance from the Cross River
u the watersheds of Iron, Lime and Oveson Creek main line between 20.4 km and 27.3 km
u the watershed of Quinn Creek upstream of its u the watershed of Pedley Creek
confluence with Alpine Creek, including the water- u North fork of Dry Creek watershed upstream
shed of Alpine Creek from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd
MU 4-23 u the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and
u Barnes Lake (except snowmobiles) Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly boundary
H Chauncey-Todhunter area of the Columbia Lake Indian Reserve
H Grave Prairie area MU 4-26
H Corbin Creek H Hoodoo Conservation Property
H Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles) H that portion of the watershed of Goldie Creek
H Upper Elk Valley/Fording River (snowmobiles upstream of 1525 metre elevation
allowed). Snowmobiles prohibited above 1900 m H Dutch Creek-Findlay
on Mt. Bleasdell/Abby Ridge. Snowmobiles continue H the watersheds of Dutch Creek and the
to be allowed elsewhere within this AMA. unnamed drainage between the drainages of
H Alexander Creek Access Management Area. Dutch Creek and Brewer Creek above the Dutch/
MU 4-24 Brewer Creek forest access road and the drainages
H that portion of the Mutton Creek watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of and including the
upstream of the westerly boundary of Whiteswan watershed of Thorald Creek
Lake Park u Crown land in the watershed of Lavington
u Blackfoot Creek watershed upstream from 38 Creek upstream of the northerly boundary of
km on the Blackfoot Creek Road sublot 137, Kootenay Land District
u Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50 MU 4-29
km on the Fenwick Creek Road u the easterly watershed of the Lardeau River
u Elk Creek watershed upstream from the White between the northerly boundaries of District Lots
Rock Forestry Access Road 7527 and 9378, Kootenay Land District and the
u the watershed of Nilksuka Creek upstream of northerly height of land of Lake Creek (including
the North White River haul road
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KOOTENAY GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 s4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 10
Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
s See Definitions section: Mule (black-tailed) deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. See regional bag limit on page 48.
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.

Mandatory submission of mule deer heads for CWD testing in highest risk areas. See details at: www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdisease
WHITE-TAILED DEER 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
4-1 to 4-6, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 Antlerless Oct 21 - Oct 31
1
Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 **Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30
Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 **Either Sex Dec 1 - Dec 20
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. ** The bag limit for white tailed deer is 2; one may be antlerless and one may be a buck.
Mandatory submission of white-tailed deer heads for CWD testing in highest risk areas. See details at: www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdisease
ELK 4-1 to 4-7, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36, 4-40 s6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 20
4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37, 4-38 s6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 5
Bow Only *(4-6, 4-7, 4-23) Antlerless Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-38, 4-40 sBulls Sept 1 - Sept 9
* Restricted to only portions of these MUs. See Maps D4 and D8 for details.
s See Definitions section: Elk. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required for MUs 4-08, 4-09, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37 and 4-38
MOOSE 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 HSpike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31
4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 HSpike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Oct 31
Bow Only 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 HSpike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 19 1
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 HSpike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 14
H See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers and an incisor tooth must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 4-1, 4-2, 4-21, 4-23, 4-24, s4-25, H4-35 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 25
1
REGION 4

s In that portion of MU 4-25, excluding Mt. Assiniboine Park (Map D24). Compulsory Inspection required. H See Mountain Sheep closed area in MU 4-35 (Map D29)
MOUNTAIN GOAT 4-28 to *4-30, 4-37 (open season north and west of Windy Creek), 4-39, 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30
1
* Portion of MU 4-30 only (Map D27). Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Apr 1 - June 30
s 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - Aug 31 2
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 9
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s Restricted to private land only, hunter must obtain permission from land owners prior to access.
WOLF s 4-5 to 4-8, 4-17, 4-18, 4-20, 4-27 to 4-31, 4-33, 4-37 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Jun 15 NBL
s 4-1 to 4-4, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-16, 4-19, 4-21 to 4-26, 4-32, 4-34 to 4-36 Sept 10 - Jun 15 3
s In those portions of MUs 4-2, 4-3, 4-20 to 4-22, 4-24 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 in the East Kootenay Trench and MUs 4-4 to 4-7, below 1100 m in elevation, there is
no closed season.
COYOTE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Mar 31 NBL
LYNX 4-1, 4-2, 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-21 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Dec 31
4-3 to 4-5, 4-20 Dec 1 - Dec 31 1
Compulsory inspection is required.
BOBCAT 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
Compulsory Inspection required.
COUGAR 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36 Sept 10 - Feb 28 1
4-6 to 4-8, 4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 Sept 10-Mar 31 2
4-9 to 4-19, 4-27, 4-32, 4-33, 4-37, 4-40 Sept 10-Mar 31 1
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 No Closed Season NBL
The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land.
SNOWSHOE HARE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
RACCOON 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Mar 31 NBL
SKUNK 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 – Apr 30 NBL
GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
& SPRUCE
For Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15.
PHEASANT 4-6, 4-7 Cocks Oct 15 - Nov 30 Daily Limit: 3
Possession Limit: 6; Season Limit: 12   
PTARMIGAN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30 10 (30)
RAVEN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 No Closed Season 5
50
KOOTENAY GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
TURKEY 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Apr 15 - May 15 1
4-1 to 4-4, 4-14 to 4-24, 4-26 to 4-40 Any turkey Oct 1 - Oct 15
4-5 to 4-9, 4-25 Any turkey Oct 1 - Nov 30 *2
Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Sept 1 - Sept 30
* The aggregate bag limit for turkey is 3, only one may be taken in the spring and two in the fall.
DOVE: MOURNING, EURASIAN COLLARED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 10 each (30
each)
DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40* Sept 10, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 10 (30)
* There is no open season on Canada geese and cackling geese in that portion of MU 4-3, 4-20, 4-21 and 4-22 contained between the east and west banks of the Kootenay River, includ-
ing all waters, all sand and gravel bars and all islands between the confluence of the Kootenay and Bull Rivers and the Highway No. 95 bridge at Skookumchuck (See Map D3).
Hunters please note that Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area opens to hunting for coots, snipe, ducks and geese on October 1.
Access permit is required for hunting activities in the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, for more information, phone 250-402-6900 or www.crestonwildlife.ca
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 5, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-
hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

REGION 4
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4

M.U. 4–1 Map D1 McDougall Wildlife Bridge


Skookumchuck
Roa
d Sanctuary (MU 4-1). No
Shooting, Hunting, or Trapping Cranbrook
Area and Motor Vehicle Closed M.U. City Limit
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Map D2 Elizabeth Lake No Map D3 Kootenay River Canada


Hunting, Shooting, or Trapping Goose Closed Area (MUs 4-3, 4-20,
MU 4-06 4-21 and 4-22).
(includes portions of 4-7) Area and Motor Vehicle Closed
Area AMA (MU 4-3).
< 1
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REGION 4

Map D4 Antlerless elk. Includes Burden Cr.


Cree
k
portions of MUs 4-6 and 4-7. Elk River FSR
Fording Rd
SL 101

ELKFORD
Fording River

Crawford Bay Elk River

Map D5 Crawford Bay No Shooting Area


Kootenay
River (MU 4-6).
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Sum
mit Creek Grave Lake

Old Powerline SHEEP Grave Cr.


MTN
Summit Creek Kootenay
River Railway Track Zone A
Campground and Ha of
Recreation Area Channel r 4-23
Forest Service Rd. (FSR) m

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Trail of Harmer Cr
West Creston Road Corn Cr. SPARWOOD

Darkwoods Forest
Map D7 Summit Creek
Lladnar C

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Cr M.U. 3
t

Campground and Recreation


Nex

4–7
L.1243 L.1381
Area and Corn Creek Marsh No Blazed Creek
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Provincial Park
FERNIE
Map D8 Antlerless elk. Includes portions of 4-23.
Map D9 Selkirk No Shooting Area (MUs 4-7 Detailed map available at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/
and 4-8). Watch for mountain caribou. gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-
hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis. There are
several hunting/firearms restrictions in MU 4-23 (see
Map D16).

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KOOTENAY

Region 4 Motor Vehicle Prohibition Maps are no


Valhalla
Slocan
L.16404 longer published in the Hunting and Trapping
Ranges L.8391
.
Regulations Synopsis, they will be available
Cr
L.16386
ter
Car L.1884
online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/
M.U.
L.7828
4–19 accessmaps.htm OR by contacting the regional
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L.1883
office at 250-489-8540.
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6 M.U. Marsh
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C.P

4–17 Argenta
Argent No Hunting/No Shooting
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Management Area No Shooting or Hunting Management Area No Shooting or

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Map D12 Fry Creek No Shooting Area Map D13 Skookumchuck Pulp Mill No
(MU 4-19). Shooting Area (MU 4-20).

Alexan
Ericks

REGION 4
Wasa Kerr Rd.
M.U.

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Station Old Hwy. 4–22 Sparwood
right of way Kyte Rd.

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Map D14 Wasa Slough Wildlife Fernie
4-22 within the following described boundaries: DD5116 Map D16 Fording River, Greenhills, Line Creek, Elkview,
Sanctuary (MU 4-21) No Shooting, Coal Mountain Operations No Hunting/No Shooting and No
Hunting or Trapping Area. of DL132 including sand peninsula. Motorized use prohib-
ited all year. Excluding public beaches #1 and #2, public Shooting Areas (MU 4-23) are situated on private property
access by land, water or air is prohibited April 15 to July and permission from companies is required prior to entry.
15. Dogs must be leashed April 1 to July 31. Boat launch Detailed maps for each mine are available at gate houses.
C.P.R. Andy Good Creek
ramp open only for launching watercraft not for use to
access foreshore. “Waldo Cove Road” is open year-round.
L.
Corbin 7000
Road M L.7001 L.10147
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L.6998
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Elizabeth Lake
1067

L.6999 L.7292 Sabine (MU 4-25).


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Flathead Rd.
M.U. 4–23

Elevational Mago
Corbin

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L.6996

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Canal Flats
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Map D17 Teck Coal Limited Coal Sturdee
Mountain Mine No Shooting Area Map D18 Canal Flats Firearms Using
(MU 4-23). Shot Only Area (MU 4-25).

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Cold Spring Cr. Brewster Donald Station


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95 Provincial Park .
for more information. Boats operating Brisco

Map D20 Fairmont No Shooting Map D21 Sunshine Meadows No on NAVIGABLE portions of the Columbia Edgewater

Area (MU 4-25). Hunting Area (MU 4-25). River and wetlands are subject to Transport
Canada’s Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation.
No boats with electric or gas powered engines Radium
Hot Springs
L. are permitted in the wetlands and no towing in the Wilmer
9001
Banff main channel.
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Windermere
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REGION 4

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Shooting Area (MU 4-25). Map D24REVELSTOKE
Mt. Assiniboine Park Mountain Sheep
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Limited Entry Hunting only Area (MU 4-25). C


Note a portion of this zone is closed to hunting
pple

(see map online).


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MU 4-36 north of the Kicking Horse River).
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Wild Sheep and Disease
Across most of their historic range in western North America, bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), declined significantly
between the mid-1800s and the mid-1900s. The causes of the decline included over harvesting as well as habitat
alienation and health issues. Recovery efforts resulted in population increases in many areas, but not to historic levels.
Bighorn sheep in B.C. remain on the BC Conservation Data Centre’s provincial blue-list (i.e., the list of ecological
communities, and indigenous species and subspecies of special concern in B.C.), partly because of their vulnerability to
disease.
Wild sheep in general, both bighorn sheep and thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli), are susceptible to a variety of infectious
organisms, in particular those that cause respiratory diseases or pneumonia. Respiratory disease in wild sheep can
occur “naturally” and includes infection by their own species of lungworms as well as bacteria. However, the syndrome
of severe, life threatening pneumonia is associated with bacteria that include specific strains of Pasteurella multocida,
Mannheimia haemolytica and Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. These bacteria are carried by domestic sheep/goats where
they may or may not cause disease due to adaptations from thousands of years of domestication. When wild sheep
are exposed to such organisms they do not develop effective immune responses and pneumonia outbreaks can result
in die-offs, affecting 5-95% of the herd. The disease may persist in survivors, resulting in years of low lamb survival and
population declines. Research efforts have confirmed to North American wild sheep managers that physical separation
of wild and domestic sheep/goats is the only management tool currently available to reduce the risk of disease
transmission.
To assist in maintaining this separation, producers of domestic sheep and goats on private land in areas shared by wild
sheep are encouraged to better understand this issue and to work with wildlife managers (see www.wafwa.org/
Documents%20and%20Settings/37/Site%20Documents/Working%20Groups/Wild%20Sheep/Publications/
Rec_For_DS_and_GT_Management_in_WS_Habitat.pdf). Options recommended in the publication include
switching species to other domestic livestock, using fencing practices that prevent nose-to-nose contact between
wild sheep and domestic sheep and goats, employing effective livestock guardian dogs and controlling movements of
domestic sheep and goats in areas where they may attract, or be attracted to, wild sheep.
If you observe wild sheep displaying potential signs of poor health (i.e., excessive coughing, running noses, diarrhea,
lethargy), or wild sheep that are in the same pasture as domestic sheep and goats, please report it to the RAPP line at
1-877-952-7277, or the local FLNRORD Regional Office.
For more information on wild sheep and diseases, please see the documents and webpages developed by the Western
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (www.wafwa.org), the Wild Sheep Foundation (www.wildsheepfounda-
tion.org) and the Wild Sheep Society of BC (www.wildsheepsociety.com). Further, see the Wild Sheep Society of

REGION 4
BC’s article in this synopsis on the collaborative BC Sheep Separation Program.

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Check website

REGION 5 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
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Inspectors will provide this service at the locations RIV
listed below. Please see the Ministry website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or granted the Tsilhqot’in Nation a declaration of
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contact the regional office for more information. Powell Aboriginal title. As a result, the status of these
CI Locations: Williams Lake, Bella Coola Lake lands has changed and they are not publicly Merritt
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Ministry Regional Office: CAMPBELL available for hunting at this time. Hunters are
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Williams Lake (MU’s 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15): . . . . . . . . . . (250) 398-4530 advised not to enter the Tsilhqot’in title area for
Nanaimo (MU’s 5-7 to 5-11): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 751-7220 the purpose of hunting. For a high resolution map
of the Tsilhqot’in Title area please go to https://
Conservation Officer Service District Offices
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-
Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to make an appoint-
ment at any of the following Field Offices: arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-
Bella Coola, Quesnel, 100 Mile House and Williams Lake and-hunting/hunting/important-notices/ Hope
VANCOUVER
leh_scsa_36x48_5-5_legal_disclaimer.pdf
Nanaimo

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 5
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS Lake. MU 5-2
4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black- ' Tatlayoko Road (MU 5-5) - either side of the l Access to Mount Polley mine site is pro-
tailed) deer is 2, but only one may be a mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road to its hibited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
buck. Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are end.
under Limited Entry Hunting only. The bag ' Horn-Bluff Lakes Road (MU 5-5) - see H Knife Creek Vehicle Restricted Area - see
limit for white-tailed deer is 1. Map E12. Map E6.
4Wolf: The bag limit for wolf is 3, except ' West Fraser Road (MU 5-13)- south MU 5-3
in MU’s 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 where there from the City of Quesnel limits to the
intersection of this road and Grouse n 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Sept 1 to
is no bag limit. Nov 30.
Road (located just north west of Rudy
4Bobcat: The bag limit for bobcat is 1. Johnson Bridge), see Map E19. s Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service
COMPULSORY INSPECTION & ' Tibbles Road - see Map E18. (3200) Road - restricted south of the
junction of this road and Stobart Creek
REPORTING ' West Fraser Road (MU 5-14) - see
(bridge).
description under MU 5-13. See Map
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4In addition to those species requiring s Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service


Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory E19.
(2800) Road (including any side roads) -
Reporting provincially, all caribou taken in ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS restricted south of Kilometre 35 of this
Region 5 must be Compulsory Inspected. All Road.
moose taken in MUs 5-3 to 5-6 and 5-10 4Approximately one million hectares of
Crown Land has been closed to snow- H Churn Creek Protected Area - Motor
to 5-14 must be Compulsory Inspected. See Vehicle Closed Area except on des-
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou
page 21 for requirements. recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay, ignated roads. Access for commercial
FIREARMS RESTRICTED AREAS Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo- purposes other than hunting is allowed.
4No Shooting Areas: note the Highway bile closure maps with boundaries, legal Snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1 -
No Shooting Areas outlined in the No access trails, prohibited dates, and identi- see Map E8.
Hunting or Shooting Areas section on page fied riding areas are no longer published in 8 Gaspard-Churn Creek except for com-
13. the synopsis, they will be available online mercial activities other than hunting; and
at www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca. snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1 -
4 No Shooting Areas The discharge of 4Information signs are posted at the see Map E7.
firearms is prohibited in the following areas: points of closure for most road and vehicle H Red Mountain & French Mountain Motor
+ 100 Mile House No Shooting Area (MU restrictions. These signs are for the benefit Vehicle Closed Area above the 1920
5-2) - see Map E1. of hunters. It is the hunter’s responsibility to metre elevation.
+ Rose Lake No Shooting Area (MU 5-2) - recognize closures whether a sign is in place
see Map E2. or not. MU 5-4
+ Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area (MU n 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Sept 1 to
5-2) - see Map E4. 4 Symbol Key: Use the following
symbols to determine what type of motor Nov 30.
+ Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary (Alkali s Groundhog FSR and any side roads,
Lake)(MU 5-2) - no hunting, trapping or vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow-
ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access southerly from the 15.5 km point.
discharge of firearms - see Map E5. s Rocky Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads,
+ Williams Lake and Williams Lake River No Restrictions section, pages 11-12):
REGION 5

H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See page westerly from the intersection of Rocky
Shooting Area (MU 5-2) - see Map E3. Lake-5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek.
+ Nekite River Spawning Channel (MU 12): The operation of all motor vehicles is
prohibited year-round in these areas unless s Battlement Ridge Mining Road - entire
5-7) - Hunting and the discharge of road, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 only.
firearms is prohibited within 100 m of otherwise indicated.
n Taseko-Chilko ATV and Snowmobile
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Restricted Area. See Map E9.
spawning channel. Areas (See page 12): The operation of all
+ Snootli Creek Park (MU 5-8) motor vehicles. including electric bicycles, MU 5-5
+ Ocean Falls No Shooting Area (MU 5-9) for the purpose of hunting, to transport n 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Sept 1 to
- see Map E15. wildlife, to transport equipment, firearms Nov 30.
+ Stum Lake (MU 5-13) - Between Mar. and supplies which are intended for or in s Valleau Creek - see Map E11.
1 and Aug. 31, hunting, trapping and the support of hunting or to transport hunters H Potato Mountain - Snowmobiles allowed
discharge of firearms is prohibited within to and from the location of wildlife is pro- Dec. 1 to Mar. 31, except in Ts’il?os Park.
the Stum (Pelican) Lake Park. The area hibited in these areas. See Map E10.
includes all of Stum Lake below the high 8 ATVs and Snowmobile Closed Areas
water mark and all of the islands. (See page 12): year-round in these areas MU 5-6
+ Wells No Shooting Area (MU 5-15) - unless otherwise indicated. n 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Sept 1 to
see Map E23. n ATVs and Snowmobiles for Hunting Nov 30.
' Quarter Mile Single Projectile Closed Areas( See page 12): The opera- MU 5-8
(Firearm) Closed Areas The discharge tion of snowmobiles and ATVs (including
of a firearm using a single projectile within motorcycles and electric bicycles) for the s Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road
400 metres (1/4 mile) on either side of the purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife,to and any side roads - southerly and
road allowance is prohibited in the following transport firearms or equipment and supplies westerly from Kilometre 15 to South
areas. Use of firearms using shot permitted: which are intended for or in support of Bentinck Arm.
' Robertson Road and any side roads (MU 5-2) hunting, or to transport a hunter to or from MU 5-12
from its intersection with Hwy 97 at D.L. 61 the location of wildlife is prohibited in these
(Cariboo Land District) north to its intersec- areas. s Upper Dean River Main Haul Road
tion with Hwy 97 at the village of McLeese northerly from 66.5 km.
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s Beef Trail Road. any side roads from its point of
H Corkscrew Road - Except for industrial commencement to its termination.
forestry purposes.
BC PARKS
n MU 5-12 (entire management unit) from
Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
section on Page 11 for more information.
MU 5-13
n MU 5-13 (entire management unit) from NOTICE TO BLACK BEAR
Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. HUNTERS
4There is no open season for black bears
MU 5-12 and 5-13 in those portions of MU 5-9 being Mussel
Inlet Special Management Area.
H Itcha Ilgachuz - trails open as indicated
on Map E25 (does not apply to a person

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who uses or operates a motor vehicle,
except a snowmobile, for a commercial
purpose other than hunting).
MU 5-14
n 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Sept 1 to
Nov 30.
H Junction - Roads open as shown on
Map E20. Commercial vehicles allowed
for purposes other than hunting.
MU 5-15
H Eureka Peak - Motor Vehicle Closed
Area applies to the operation of all
vehicles for any purpose - see Map E21.
Snowmobiles are allowed in portions of
the Eureka Peak motor vehicle closure
from Dec 1 to Apr 30 - see www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/snowmobile-clo-
sures/.
s Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service
Road - northerly and easterly from
the No-Name Lake Forest Service

REGION 5
Recreational Site.
s Crooked Lake Forest Service Road
(South side of Crooked Lake) and

59
CARIBOO GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-15 H4 Point Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15 H4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30
5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15 H4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 10
5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15 H4 Point Bucks Nov 21 - Nov 30
5-7 to 5-9 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
5-1 to 5-15 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
Bow Only 5-1 to 5-3, 5-7 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-14 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 5-1 to 5-6, 5-13 and 5-14 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10
Bow Only 5-8, 5-11s Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 24
H See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. s A portion of 5-11 only. See Map E17.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
Youth Only* 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
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Bow Only 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1


Bow Only 5-1, 5-2, 5-13, 5-14 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 5-2 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 20 1
Compulsory Inspection required.
MOUNTAIN GOAT *5-5 to 5-9, 5-11, 5-15 Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
* See Maps E10, E14, E22. See LEH.
Mountain goat populations are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat. Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 5-1 to 5-10*, 5-12 to 5-15 Sept 1 - Nov 30
5-1 to 5-10*, 5-12 to 5-15 Apr 1 - June 30
2
5-11 Sept 10 - Nov 30
5-11 Apr 1 - May 31
* Parts of 5-9: Mussell Inlet Special Management Area is closed to black bear hunting. Open season for black bear within 1km of Korich River, Kainet River, Lard
River and Salmon Bay is Apr 1 to Apr 30 and Oct 16 to Nov 30.
WOLF 5-7 to 5-9 Apr 1 - June 15
5-7 to 5-9 Aug 1 - Mar 31 3
5-10, 5-11 Sept 1 - Mar 31
5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 No Closed Season NBL
COYOTE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
LYNX 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
Compulsory Reporting required.
COUGAR 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Sept 10 - Apr 30
5-11 Nov 15 - Mar 31 2
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
REGION 5

BOBCAT 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Dec 1 - Dec 31


1
Compulsory Reporting required.
SNOWSHOE HARE 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 No Closed Season NBL
The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land.
GROUSE: SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue),
5-1 to 5-15 Sept 10 - Nov 30 10 (30)
RUFFED & SPRUCE
For Sooty/Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30.
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 5-2 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-14 Sept 10 - Nov 30
5 (10)
See closed areas in MUs 5-3 and 5-14, Maps E7 and E24.
PTARMIGAN 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-12, 5-15 Sept 1 - Nov 1 5 (15)
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 5-3 Sept 10 - Nov 20 5 (15)
RAVEN 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Mar 1 - Mar 31
5
5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Apr 1 - May 31
Hunting of raven is limited to private land only.
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S, 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020
5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 12, 2020 - Sept 13, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunt-
ing/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

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(MU 5-2). 5-2). (MU 5-2).

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Closed Area (MU 5-2). Road shown as (MU 5-3). on designated roads.
dashed line is open.
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elevation in this area, year-round. Snowmobiles
Map E9 Taseko-Chilko Lake ATVs and Snowmobiles for allowed Dec 1 to Mar 31 except in Ts’il?os Park.
Hunting Closed Area (MU 5-4).
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and 6-2). Hatched ares shows LEH Map E17 Tweedsmuir Park Bow Only
26 Bull Moose hunting area. See Map F1 Area. The bow and arrow only season
on page 67 for more details. for mule (black-tailed) deer bucks is
Quesnel Dec 1- Dec 24 (MU 5-11). See Map E17
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for Tweedsmuir Park No Hunting Areas.
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WHITE M.U. Eliguk
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Map E24 Sharp-tailed Grouse Closed ATV’s in August

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Motor Vehicle Trail
Area (MU 5-14). Open Year Round
Chantslar
L.

REGION 5
NOTICE TO BLACK BEAR HUNTERS
In order to ensure the sustainability of bear hunting, bear 5. Contact the nearest Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural
hunters are requested to: Resource Operations and Rural Development office
1. Be patient. Don’t shoot the moment you see a bear! immediately for important information if you shoot an
2. Observe carefully and select an adult, male bear. Bears can ear-tagged or radio-collared bear. See Ear Tags and Collars
look deceptively large. Adult males have larger home ranges section, page 14.
and will tend to be encountered less frequently than females
and younger males. Large/Adult Male Bears
3. Be aware that there is no open season on any bear less than • Stocky legs
two years old or any bear in its company (i.e., the sow). Take
the time to ensure that cubs are not nearby. • Massive body with belly that hangs
4. Be aware there is no open season on grizzly bear or white closer to the ground
(Kermode) or blue (Glacier) colour phases of the black bear. • Slower, more deliberate movements
Small/Young Bears • Large, rounded head (like a basketball)
• Ears look smaller
• Appear to be “all legs”.
• Thicker neck
• Frequently look over shoulder or turn
• Ear-to-nose lines form an equilateral
around.
triangle
• More streamlined, pointed head.
• Ears look larger and closer together.
• Neck appears longer and thinner.
• Ears-to-nose lines form a skinny triangle

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Check website

REGION 6 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season


changes prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
Bennett
R ria R
Lake he Watson
Y U K O Ran
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Lake NOTICE TO HUNTERS
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6-28
Alsek

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TESLIN
The Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) is
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TAGISH
Ran
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6-29 Skagway LAKE Atlin 6-25 Little
requesting
LIAR e
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the assistance
to ensureD that all parts of wildlife

Blu
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6-27 LAKE R

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Cassier Red R RI
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Wildlife Permits and D Deadwood
that hunters contact TTC Game

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Glacier
6-23 Guardians (867-390-2532 ext.

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please see page 24. 377 or 373) to arrange for sharing
CANA

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portions of any wildlife harvest that
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Dease would otherwise be left in the field

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Regulation Changes

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6-22 Tan ill a R

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educating the public and promoting

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Fro
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Telegraph Creek 6-19 P an R i t m

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A

Kla R safe and respectful hunting.TTC


1. Closure of caribou general open season in MU NE
stline Sti k
encourages BC hunters to contact
6-27.

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Kla
Chukathe
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to beginning your trip.

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MUs 6-22 to 6-24.


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7-40

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4. Reduced ptarmigan bag and possession limits in 7-39 Ingeni

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the south Skeena. Iskut
Be
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WILLISTON
5. Replacement of the Oct 1-8 moose bow only ll
6-18
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6-17
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season with an Oct 1-19 bow only LEH season. n
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6-16
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6. Region-wide requirement for Compulsory
Inspection of harvested moose. RIV
ER 7-38
7. Seasonal motor vehicle prohibition on Netalzul Stewart
Meziadin
6-7
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8. Shortened black bear seasons within 1 km of
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ND

Nilkitkwa
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Kitkiata watersheds. RI
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10. Revised moose hunting seasons in portions of 6-15 6-8 7-26


Kitsumkalu BABINE
Smithers
M.U.s 6-28 and 6-29. 6-14 R
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS A
6-9
Terrace
6-6
REGION 6

EEN 6-
The Kaska Nation are requesting the assistance SK Houston
6-13 PRINCE RUPERT t R Morice R 5 Enda
of hunters to ensure that all parts of wildlife
ma

Burns k oR
Masset 6-10
Kiti

Lake
harvested within their traditional territories in Kitimat
Morice François Lake
northern British Columbia (MU 6-23, 6-24, and GRAHAM
6-4
HECATE

6-11 L
6-25) are utilized.The Kaska Nation request that Pit DOUGLAS Tahtsa OOTSA
t L
hunters drop off any portions of carcasses they CHANNEL
Whitesail
LAKE
would otherwise leave in the field (e.g., heads) or Ba L
6-2
Is

ISLAND nk
s Kemano
are willing to share. For further information on EUTSUK LAKE
Knewstubb
Queen Charlotte L
Isla

culturally sensitive areas, meat sharing, and other HAIDA


6-3 Kit
i ak o
nd

lo
initiatives, please find contact info for the Kaska 6-1
Ent
ST

pe

Princess
Nation at: www.kaskadenacouncil.com
RA

GWAII Royal n
Dea
R

Island
IT

(Queen Charlotte MORESBY


River

Islands) DEAN
Compulsory Inspection Centres 5-9 CHANNEL 5-10 5-12
Qualified Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service ISLAND
Coola
Bella
at the locations listed below. Please see the Ministry 6-12
R

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an
website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or contact the regional Isl Bella Coola
Charlotte L
office for more information.
King

Conservation Officer Service District Offices


CI Locations: Atlin, Dease Lake, Smithers and Terrace Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to
Ministry Regional Office: Smithers: ..........(250) 847-7260 make an appointment:
Nanaimo: (MU’s 6-12 and 6-13)..................(250) 751-7220 Atlin, Burns Lake, Dease Lake, Smithers and Terrace

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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ing at N 58o 48’ 12.36” and W 130o 8’ season.
4Deer: The bag limit and possession limit 56.21”, to a point 400 metres beyond the 4Access to the Endako Mines and
for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, of which end of both roads, and including the road Huckleberry Mines Sites (MU 6-4) is prohib-
only one may be a buck and only one may leading to Porcupine Lake. ited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
be antlerless, except in MUs 6-12 and 6-13, 4Hot Lakes Road (MU 6-24), commenc- 4Hunters should check regional maps for No
where the bag limit is 15 and possession limit ing at Highway 37 to N 59o 29’ 1.8” and Shooting and No Hunting Areas that might
is 5. The bag limit for white-tailed deer is two, W 129o 38’ 3.6” (start of alpine), then apply in areas they wish to hunt (pages 67 - 71).
only one of which may be a buck, and one within 10 metres of either side to 10 Hunters should note closures in the No Shooting
of which may be antlerless. metres from the end of the trail at N 59o and No Hunting Areas section on page 13.
Cougar: The bag limit for cougar is 1. 30’ 13.5” and W 129o 32’ 12.0”. 4Hunters should be aware that the dis-
Black Bear: The bag limit for black bear in 4Cassiar Townsite/Quartzrock Creek charge of a firearm is prohibited within 400
MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 1 per licence year. Access Trail (MU 6-24), commencing at metres of either side of the road allowance
the junction of Quartzrock Creek Road of Granisle Highway (Hwy 118) between
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS and Highway 37 to N 59o 22’ 37.53” and Topley and Granisle (MU 6-8).
t Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed Areas W 129o 42’ 37.97” (height of land), then 4 The hunting of all wildlife is prohibited
(See page 12): within 10 metres of either side of the within 2 km of either side of the Muddy
The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is trail and side trails to 10 metres from the Lake/Golden Bear Access Rd (MUs 6-22,
prohibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 end at N 59o 19’ 34.74” and W 129o 50’ 6-26).
and 6-30 year-round. 25.75”. 4White and blue (Glacier) colour phases of
4Midway Mine Access Trail (MU 6-24), the black bear are closed to hunting. Note
4Snowmobiles may be used as transport commencing at N 59o 55’ 39.96” and W that these animals are rarely pure in colour
vehicles while hunting wildlife, transporting

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130o 26’ 13.44” to 400 metres from its and are usually somewhat dirty. Hunters
wildlife, transporting equipment or supplies end at a point 5 km north of the Little should pass up any very light-coloured black
which are intended for or in support of Rancheria River: See Map F33. bear.
hunting, or to transport hunters to or from 4One Ace mountain mining Access Road 4Lucy Island (in the vicinity of Langara
the location of wildlife in MUs 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, (MU 6-24), commencing near the junction Island, Haida Gwaii) is a Wildlife Sanctuary
6-7, 6-10 to 6-14 and 6-16 to 6-29. with Highway 37 at N 59o 52’ 49.51” and and hunting, trapping and the discharge of
4The use of snowmobiles is permitted W 129o 10’ 13.0” to 400 metres from the firearms are prohibited (MU 6-13).
to transport wildlife, transport equipment, end of the trail and side trails at N 59o 48’ 4Please avoid shooting collared wildlife.
firearms or supplies or transport hunter to 37.55” and W 129o 36’ 53.89”; at N 59o See page14.
and from the location of wildlife in MUs 6-4, 50’ 5.76” and W 129o 37’ 56.09”; and N
6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and 6-30 from Dec 16 59o 55’ 35.54” and W 129o 32’ 13.82”. NOTICE TO BLACK BEAR
to Mar 31 only. HUNTERS
s Netalzul Mountain Area Motor Vehicle 4There is no open season for black bears in
Year-round Motor Vehicle Closed Closed Area (MU 6-8) above 1500 metres
Area (See page 12): Year-round above those portions of MU 6-3 being Gribbell Island,
from Oct. 1 to Apr. 30 (see Map F6). Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy on Princess
1400 metres in elevation on Tsatia Mountain
(MU 6-20), Klastline Plateau (MU 6-21), Level u Telkwa Mountains Area (MU 6-9) year- Royal Island, or within 1 km of the Whalen
Mountain (MU 6-22, 6-26) and Gnat Pass round Motor Vehicle Closed Aerea with the Estuary on Princess Royal Island.
on the east side of Hwy 37 (MU 6-19). This exception of Grizzly Plateau (open Nov. 1 to NOTICE TO MOOSE HUNTERS
applies to both road and off-road areas. April 30) and the Meat Cache (open Dec. 14 4There is no open season for moose during
to April 1). See Map F10. the period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, within 400
Seasonal Motor Vehicle Closed Areas
(See page 12) NOTICE TO HUNTERS metres of the shore of and over that portion
4Hunters may encounter locked gates of Teslin Lake south of the north end of
From May 1 to Nov 15, the operation of all Shaman Lake (also known as Burial Island), and
motor vehicles is only allowed within 400 that prevent access to certain areas. Most
gates have been erected legally as part of including Shaman Island (MU 6-25). See Map
metres on either side of the road/trail, or F35.
local planning processes. Hunters should

REGION 6
10 metres on either side of the road/trail as
stated, when the road/trail is accessed from check with local government ministries and/ NATIONAL PARKS
the point of commencement as described or logging companies on gate locations or 4Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks
below: other restrictions. this includes Gwaii Haanas National Park
4Jade/Boulder Mining Access Road (MU 4First Nations wish to urge hunters to use Reserve and the Chilkoot Trail National
6-19), commencing at the junction of that caution and respect when hunting in traditional Historic Site.
road and Hwy 37 to the height of land at territories in the Skeena Region. Please watch
for local residents and leave your campsites BC PARKS
Cariboo Pass that separates the watershed 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
of the Turnagain River from the watershed clean.
4Mule deer hunters are strongly encour- section on Page 11 for more information.
of the Tanzilla River.
4Middle Range Road (MU 6-19), com- aged to submit a front incisor tooth (includ-
mencing at the junction with Jade/Boulder ing the root) and a photograph of the antlers
Road, to 400 m from the ends of the to any Skeena Ministry office [Regional
trail at N 58o 20’ 48.36” and W 129o 36’ office: 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers (drop
49.44”; N 58o 19’ 5.90” and W 129o 37’ off tooth - please do not mail)]. A lack of
18.84”; and N 58o 19’ 27.42” and W 129o harvest data increases the risk that mule deer
42’ 28.74”. seasons will become more restrictive.
4Goldpan Road (MU 6-23), commencing 4The Nisga’a Government wishes to urge
at the junction with Hwy 37, to where it hunters to use caution when hunting in the Nass
crosses Little Eagle River. Valley, because there may be a large number of
4Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24), commenc- people picking mushrooms during the hunting
65
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 6

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The app allows hunters to upload
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encounter directly to a province-wide
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For more information and to download
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2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis

SKEENA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS


SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 6-12, 6-13 Bucks June 1 - Feb 28
6-12, 6-13 Antlerless Sept 1 - Feb 28 u15 (15)
t6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 4 Point BucksH Sept 10 – Sept 30
6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
t6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 19
6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 4 Point BucksH Oct 20 - Nov 30
6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-6 4 Point BucksH Oct 20 – Nov 15 1
Bow Only 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10
Bow Only 6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 4 Point BucksH Dec 1 - Dec 10
Bow Only 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Antlerless Dec 1 - Dec 10
tSee Notice to Hunters, page 65, regarding request for harvest data. H See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
u The possession limit for deer in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 - see Deer Licences section on page 8.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
Youth Only* 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
Bow Only 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
Bow Only 6-3, 6-7 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Either Sex Dec 1 – Dec 20
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE s6-1 to 6-11, 6-15s , 6-30s Bulls Oct 20 - Oct 22
Bulls Aug 23 - Oct 31
REGION 6

st6-17 to 6-29
t6-25**, 6-27** Bulls D Aug 23 - Sept 15
u6-19, u6-23, 6-28+, 6-29+ Bulls D Sept 1 - Oct 31
Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
6-21 to 6-24H Bulls D
6-21 to 6-24H, t6-25**, 6-27** Bulls D Oct 16 - Oct 31
Bow Only s6-1 to 6-11, 6-15s, 6-30s Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only s6-1 to 6-11, 6-15s, 6-30s Bulls Nov 16 - Nov 20
Compulsory Inspection required for Moose taken in MUs 6-1 to 6-11, 6-15, 6-17 to 6-30. + Antler restricted season applies to those areas within the Haines Highway area only, see Map F41.
s Hunters Note: Parts of several MUs have special regulations, are closed to Moose hunting or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F14, F35, F43, F44, F45, F46; the bull moose season in that
portion of MU 6-2 within Tweedsmuir Park is Oct. 20 to Nov. 15, see Map F1; the bull moose season in those portions of MUs 6-3 and 6-11 outside of the Smithers LEH Area is Sept. 10 to Nov. 15, see
Map F14
t A portion of MU 6-25 is closed to hunting of moose during the period Sept 25 to Oct 10. See Notice to Moose Hunters page 65., see Map F35.
** This antler restricted season applies to those areas within the Atlin Lake Moose Area only, see Map F46. u This antler restricted season applies to the cross hatched area of Map F44.
H This antler restricted season applies to those areas within the Dease River/Liard River Moose Area and Iskut River Moose Area, see Maps F44 and F45.
D Open only for bull moose (a) having no more than two points (tines) on one antler (“Spike-fork bull moose”), (b) having antlers with at least three point (tines) on one brow palm (“Tripalm bull moose”) or (c)
having at least one antler with a minimum of 10 points (tine), including the brow palm. See definitions section: Moose.The antlers must accompany the species licences., see Maps F41, F44 and F46.
Detailed maps are available online at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis#maps
ELK 6-13 Bulls Sept 15 - Nov 15
1
Bow Only 6-13 Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 14
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SKEENA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 6-17, s6-18 to 6-26, H6-27 Full Curl Thinhorn Rams Aug 1 - Oct 15 1
H A portion of 6-27 only. See Map F37. s Parts of several MUs are open by LEH authorization only and/or have special restrictions. See Maps F27, F28, F31, F37 and F39. Compulsory Inspection required.
MOUNTAIN GOAT s6-7, 6-17 to 6-30 Aug 1 - Oct 15
s6-3, 6-11, 6-14 to H6-16, HH6-9, +6-4 Aug 1 - Nov 15 1
*6-14 Aug 1 - Feb 28
Aug. 15-Oct. 19 Bow Only Season in part of MU 6-8 - see Map F4. * Part of MU 6-14 only see Map F22.
s Parts of several MUs have special regulations or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F13, F22, F24, F28, F30, F31, F32, F34, F39 and F40.
H Portion of 6-16 closed. See Map F24. HH Part of MU 6-9 only, see Map F2. + Part of MU 6-4 only see Map F2. Compulsory Inspection required
CARIBOU *6-17 to * 6-20, *6-22 to 6-26s H5 point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 15 1
Compulsory Inspection required. H See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence. s Parts of MUs 6-18, 6-25 and 6-26 closed to Caribou hunting,
see Map F25 and Map F39. * Parts of MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-25 and 6-26 are open by LEH authorization only., see Maps F27 and F36
BLACK BEAR s6-1 to 6-11+, 6-14 to 6-30 Aug 15 - Nov 30
2
s6-1 to 6-11+, 6-14 to 6-30 Apr 1 - June 30
+ Parts of 6-3: open season for black bear within 1km of Bolin Bay, Butedale, Green Lagoon, Khutze Estuary is Apr 1 to Apr 30 and Oct 16 to Nov 30
s Parts of MU 6-3: Gribbell Island, Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy, the Whalen Estuary and all lands within1 km of the estuary are closed to black bear hunting.
WOLF 6-1 to 6-30 H Aug 1 – June 15 3
H In that portion of MUs 6-1 and 6-2 being Tweedsmuir Park, the open season for wolf is Sept 1 - Mar 31
COUGAR 6-1 to 6-11 Sept 10 - Apr 30 1

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Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
The cougar season will close 72 hours after the regional manager has published that during the current licence year the total number of female cougars killed in these MUs has reached 5.
COYOTE 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Mar 31 10
WOLVERINE 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 Sept 15 - Feb 28 1
LYNX 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-15 to 6-30 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
RACCOON 6-12, 6-13 No Closed Season NBL
SNOWSHOE HARE 6-1 to 6-30 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
GROUSE: SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue),
RUFFED & SPRUCE 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 Sept 10 - Nov 15 10 (30)
6-12, 6-13 Sept 10 - Nov 15 5 (15)
Bow Only 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 9 10 (30)
Bow Only 6-12, 6-13 Sept 1 - Sept 9 5 (15)
The daily aggregate bag limit in MUs 6-1 to 6-11 and 6-14 to 6-30 is 10 and the aggregate possession limit is 30
The daily aggregate bag limit in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 and the aggregrate possession limit is 15
PTARMIGAN 6-1 to 6-6, 6-8 to 6-11, 6-15 and 6-30 Aug 15 - Feb 28 5 (15)
6-7, 6-14, 6-16 to 6-29 Aug 15 - Feb 28 10 (30)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2020 / Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2020
10 each (30 each)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021
DUCKS 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2020 / Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2020
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2020 / Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2020
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2020 / Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2020 5 (15)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021

REGION 6
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 4, 2020 / Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2020
10 (30)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 6
YUKON
YUKON
Map F35 Teslin Lake Moose Closed
BC
T
Shaman Area (MU 6-25). Hunting of moose

TES
B.C. M.U. Island
Teslin
is prohibited from Sept 25 to Oct 10
oo

se R.
e Lake
6–25
t

LIN
Gladys
Lake
with 400 metre of the shore of and
. Tagish
Toots
ee L over the portion of Teslin Lake south of

LAK
M.U. Lake Surprise
the north end of Shaman Island (Burial

dwin Cr.
6–27 Lake

E
Island) and including Shaman Island.

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Ra 'Do

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el
Lit eR

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. Silver Mountain Goat
Map F33 Midway Mine 1km inland Salmon Closed Area Nelson
esa
Ter nd M.U. Map F39 Atlin Mountain Goat
from High k
Slo o
River Isla ke
Access Trail (MU 6-24). Water Mark No Hunting Area Lake La 6–25 Limited Entry Hunting only

R.
M.U.
Area and Atlin Park Mountain

Atlin
See page 65. 6–27
Map F34 Atlin Mountain Goat Closed Area and No Recreation
River
Sheep and Caribou Closed
Area
Y U K O N
Hunting Area (MUs 6-25, 6-27). Slo
ko Area (MUs 6-25, 6-26 and
Te

Zone A Sloko 6-27).


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7 Gladys r.
lin

Nak
Lake
of 6-25 (and a onake

A LA
L.

portion of 6-26) L.
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SK
L. of Land
Entry Hunting Area (MU 6-25 and M.U.

A
ATLIN
wi
n 6-26). Caribou hunting is by LEH 6–26
od
Go Cr. only.
.
lR
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Hurricane Monarch
Bennett Lake
ne

Atlin on
O'D
Cr. Mtn
Plateau Union
Lake Cr. Mtn
Sa Silv
Atlin Park
South
lm er L. e Cr.
R.

on McK
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Sl

Sh
R.
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na

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ne
ok

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ore
ry
ki

an
Palmer
o

Island
Na

Ch
R.

Bounda

L.

lin e
s

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Bennett Lake
To

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k
ar

YUKON Tuts
nP

M.U.
tli

O DONNEL
B.C. M.U. A

Tagi
Homan Teslin
Cooper
Island Griffith RIVER
M.U. River hi L. Lake
6–25 I.
6–28 T u ts 6–28
B.

Gladys on
Willis Pillman

sh Lak
Log Lake
Cabin
Tagish Bastion
I.
Cr. Log T
Lake
Cabin
Te

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dwin Cr.

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Arm

White
M.U.
y

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Whi

Hurricane Cr.

Atlin Park

ET
Lake
Fantail
Nelson
6–27
R.

'Do Sloko
Lake
O

Lake n n Mt
el

Pi Adams L. Paradise
k .
Mountain Sheep R. a R Peak
kin
e

Silver
LEH Area
Mountain Sheep
1km inland
from High k
Slo o
Salmon
River Na
Map F38 Atlin Park No Hunting Area in Map F40 Tagish Highlands Mountain Goat
Water Mark Limited Entry Hunting Area (MUs 6-27 and
AL

R.

Closed Area
portions of MUs 6-25 and 6-27.
6-28).
AS

No Hunting Area
KA

Mountain Sheep Bo
ws
Open Area e rL Be
ll-
Ir v
in
Map F37 Atlin Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting Area and

Sally
g
MU R r
Rive
Ecstall Foch L Nass

sout
6-16
Mountain Sheep Open Area (MUs 6-25 and 6-27). Lake a ke

Cr
MU
Kitkiata Meziadin 6-30
Lake Lake
Yukon
iver

Stewart Ku
ldoC
Quall R

MU MU r
Na

r
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ss

6-14 6-16
pio

Talb l Lake
Riv

3 MU
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6-7
ive

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REGION 6

wa Goldrun Cr y Cr l
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MU MU
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6-30 6-30
sku
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Cr
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at Arm
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Do
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sh
Cr

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ta I ee
Pa

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Lake Lowe Kitwancool
Kelsall Lake r New Aiyansh
Stenstrom Cr
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Lake ss
Na
Ta
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6-14
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6-15
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Map F43 Moose No Hunting Areas


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et

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on Cle 6-15
no
ne

ar
rR
ive (portions of MUs 6-15 and 6-30).
l

Cr
r Mineral
Alaska Map F42 K’waal Kitkiata No Hunting Area
Michae

Mtn

Rainy from January 1 to October 31.


l Cr

Hollow
Ro
K le

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Big
Bo
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Bigger

Map F41 Haines Highway Area Moose Restricted Area,


August 23-31 open for any bull. September 1 - October 31
open for spike-fork, tri-palm, or 10 point bull only (MUs 6-28
and 6-29).

70
g
SKEENA
5km from HWY 97
YUKON (CANADA)
37
97 Kakiddi L

2km from
Lower Post Liard R Map F45 Iskut
Wheeler Lake Chakim
a Cr River Moose
Area (MU 6-21)

r
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Ri

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6-24 Mowdale L 7-53

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5km from Liard River

a
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Blu
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5km from

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6-25 ele

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Dease River x Cr

37
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Iskut River
ood

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1,0

37
00
m
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ele

Hwy
r

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Rive

v 6-23
Fou

Ball Cr
Tuya

Canyon Cr
le
Eag

7-51
Thibert Cr 5km from Dease River
Be

7-52
37
Durha
m Cr
ad

Thibert
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Cr Be
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Thiber

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Martin L
Five Crk
re Cr

Devil C as Cr
er
Porter
ek

Mount
re

t Riv
Delu

Landing
eC

Rath Berry Cr
Cr

m
Tat
ch

Mtn
tz
ar
Ca

sho

Tho
Qu

Isku
Tuya River

r
Dease Lake Mo
Cr Slate
Creek Killarny L re
Cr
6-22 He
Cre
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Hluey igh
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f La Little De
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Lakes
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Ar nd Dease L Mount Halfmoon Cr


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n

r Five Crk
ase C
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Litt De 1,200m
Ta

Little
le Ta 37 1,200m
la

elevation
hlta Sti elevation
R

kin Ning
nR 6-19 Mt unsa
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r Four Mile Cr
6-21
Map F44 Dease River/Liard River/Jade Boulder Moose Area (MUs 6-19, Iskut River, Dease/Liard Rivers, and Atlin Lake
6-22, 6-23 and 6-24) 7-40
6-20
Moose Areas Hunting7-41Seasons
1 km from Jade/Boulder (grey cross hatch portion of Map F44):
Atlin Lake
Gladys River Aug. 23-Aug 31: Any Bull
5km

Hitchcock Creek
Indian Gl
Sept. 1-Oct. 31: Spike-fork, tripalm, 10 point
m

ad
Tesli

Lake
5k

ys Hall Lake
La
Shaker L ke
n

Dease River/Liard River and Iskut River (Maps F44 and F45):
Lake

r 5km
1 km from l yC
Atlin Lake of
Ju
Aug. 23-Aug 31: Any Bull;
5k

rth Surprise Cr
Sept.1-Sept. 30, Oct. 16-Oct. 31: Spike-fork, tripalm, 10 point
m

Fo
u Lake zie Cr
Taigish Lake na os
Ze sro
6-25 1,000m Trout L ad C
r
Oct. 1-Oct. 15: No Moose Hunting
Atlin L

6-27 Ter elevation


Sp rah
Pl ruc ina
at
ea eC Cr
Ra Atlin Lake (Map F46):
ake

u r pid
Cr
1 km from
1,000m
Ro
yC
r
Aug. 23-Sept. 15, Oct. 16-Oct. 31: Spike-fork, tripalm, 10 point
n Cr

Atlin Lake

REGION 6
Teresa elevation Sept. 16 - Sept. 30: Any Bull
er el
Riv onn
Wilso

Island
Atlin Park
Oct. 1 - Oct. 15: No Moose Hunting
O’D

er

No Hunting Area
ys Riv

See Map F46


Pi
ke Oct. 16 - Oct. 31: Spike-fork, tripalm, 10 point
Glad

Ri
Cr ve
n r 6-26
Hobbe Cr

liso
Wil Simpson L
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Lan
Sil

f
ve

ht o
rS

Heig er
alm

o Riv
Slok
on
R

Sloko Lake
H

Map F46 Atlin Lake Moose Area (MUs 6-25 and 6-27)

71
OMINECA
Check website

REGION 7A www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season changes


prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

NOTICE!
Compulsory Inspection Centres
N W T
Qualified CompulsoryY Inspectors
U KwillO N this service at the locations
provide
listed below. Please see the Ministry website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or Peti
TO HUNTERS

tot
contact the regional office for more information. Maxhamish
7-53 Lake For persons hunting R
in MUs 7-29 (north of Nation

ER
CI Locations: Prince George, McBride, Vanderhoof
LIA River), 7-37 or 7-38 you will be within the traditional

RI V
RD
Ministry Regional Office, Prince George: . . . . . (250) 614-7400 7-55
Red R territory of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation. For persons

R
hunting in MUs 7-39 to 7-41 you will be within either
Ra

FORT
Conservation Officer Service District Offices
bb

din
Kotcho
it

7-54 or the traditional territory of the Kwadacha or Tsay Keh

ne
Deadwood L

Du
Please call 1-877-952-7277
L for recorded information ve
r to make an appoint-
6-23 Ri 7-49 Dene Nation depending onRyour location. Before you

Ko t c
ment at any of the following Field Offices: Hay
Fort Nelson hunt, please checkR at the appropriate Nation’s office,
K ec

ho
Mackenzie, Prince George Toa
and Vanderhoof 7-56
Rac
hika

e
Riv
7-51 by phone or email, to receive important information
r

ing

Tetsa R R
Dal

7-52 pertinent to their safety and environmental concerns.

RIVER
l R
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ag Ga t

NE
Turn aga s
Fontabe hunting in the Tsay Keh Dene Nation’s

LSO
R
R

R
IfN you will Cr
di Te
Tucho (TKD) territory, contact Evan MacKinnon – Manager
R iv

R
nak
a
7-50 PEACE
er
g

R
of Lands, Resources, and Treaty Operations (LRTO) in
Fro

6-19 Pitman R
7-47at (250) 562-8882 (fishandwildlife@
EPrince George

A
Sti Muskwa R
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RIVE
tkdb.ca), or visit http://fishandwildlife.tsaykeh.

Convoy C
F ox
ine

R
Chukach PROPHET

L
acha com/register/ for an automated online check-in.
R

a l ay ad
id

R
Fin R
7-48 The ‘Resident Hunter Check-In’ link is also available

r
Kw 7-42
7-41
Spatsiz

Riv

B
6-20 7-40 at the bottom 7-46 of the TKD website (www.tsaykeh.
er

Ak i e R IE
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R
F

CH
i

R iv

I
SIKANN com). Pleasea note that the personal information you
er

E
Be
7-5 tto
provide
7-45is for nstatistical and safety purposes and will
Po

8
lly

Sk Pesika Cr
Cr

7-57 be held in confidence by the TKD LRTO department.


Pink Mountain

R
7-39 Ingen 7-44TKD staff, in officially marked vehicles, will be moni-
ee

a ika
Os
n

Blu

R R
Ca
pik

R ero ber

T
ry
e
FIN

Riv
a

ntoring Tsay
7-43 way R Wonowon Keh territory and may connect with your
Half

7-37
LA

6-17
er
Y

Sw
hunting party. For serious inquiries related to regula-
R

ann Gr
R

6-18 ell ah

A
WILLISTON
7-34safety in TKD
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7-33Territory contact Sina Abad -
REA

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ilink LAKE tionsRiv and
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CH

Sustut a
R R 7-35Director of LRTO Fort St John
for TKD Nation ER at (250) 640-3556
r

Os 7-38 R
7-36REACH E RIV
AC
or (sina.abad@tkdb.ca). er
ilin
ka PEACE PE
Riv

Om Dawson
6-7 Dri
ft en
ica If youR will be hunting Creek 7-32
in the Kwadacha Nation’s ter-
7-31 berly
wo

Cle

River Mo ritory, contact Shawna Case, Lands and Resources


od

isp
7-29 Chetwynd
rw r
R

PA
K

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Murray

Kiska

Bab
OMINECA
ater

Officer, in Kwadacha at (250) 471-2302 or kfnref@


RS

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R TAKLA R
Pine
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tina

Ma gmail.com or visit www.kwadacha.com for more


RE

Sukunka

LAKE nson
7-22 R
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6-30 Buinformation. 7-20


H

7-27 7-28
R

Hazelton Mackenzie
Nilkitkwa Tchentlo L
Nation 7-30 r
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BU

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eri R
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Rive

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7-23 Permits and Commercial
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Licences, please see page 24.
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STUART Fort on
7-16
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6-9 Houston Burns 6-6 LAKE St James


7-14 regor
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Vanderhoof
Riv
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7-18
7-15
REGION 7a

Morice R
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PRINCE owro
7-17
L François Lake n
6-4 GEORGE
KO

7-12 7-7
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Tahtsa
7-9
FRASER
CH

OOTSA NE
7-5
Wi

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Whitesail uc 7-11 Chilako
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7-6
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6-2 McBride
R
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EUTSUK LAKE
Knewstubb R River R 7-3
Regulation Changes L Roa
d 5-16 RIV 7-1
R

RI V

West R 7-4 ER
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for 2020-2022 6-1


E

Quesnel
Ent

Valemount
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
5-10
R

CA
1. Adjusted boundaries for the mountain goat POLLUTERS Q(RAPP)
NO

closures on Driftwood, Blanchet, and Mitchell


uesnel 5-15 E

5-13Please see Notice on 7-2


5-9 (MUs 7-27 and 7-28). 5-12
Mountain Ranges 5-2details
RE

page 26 for
AC
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72
OMINECA
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS for or in support of hunting or to transport NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black- hunters to and from the location of wildlife 4Hunters, while returning from hunting,
tailed) deer in Region 7A is one. The bag is prohibited in these areas. are required to keep the antlers of a bull
limit for white-tailed deer in Region 7A is u ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas (See moose taken in the Omineca sub-region,
two, only one of which may be a buck, and page 12): The operation of ATVs (includ- and the species licence under which the
one of which may be antlerless. ing motorcycles and electric bicycles) moose was taken together and available
4Grouse: The regional daily aggregate for the purpose of hunting, to transport for inspection by an officer of MoE.
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce wildlife, to transport firearms or equip- 4A few white moose have been noticed
(Franklin), ruffed is 10. The regional daily ment and supplies which are intended for in MU 7-13. Hunters are requested not to
bag limit for ptarmigan is 10. or in support of hunting, or to transport shoot a white moose due to their unique-
hunters to or from the location of wildlife ness and viewing value to all people who
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS is prohibited in these areas.
4Approximately one million hectares of enjoy wildlife.
tSnowmobiles for Hunting Closed
Crown Land has been closed to snow- Areas (See page 12): The operation of BC PARKS
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou snowmobiles for the purpose of hunting, 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay, to transport wildlife, to transport firearms section on Page 11 for more information.
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo- or equipment and supplies which are
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal intended for or in support of hunting,
access trails, prohibited dates, and identified or to transport hunters to and from the
riding areas are no longer published in the location of wildlife is prohibited in these
Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis, areas.
they are available online at www.snowmo-
bile.gov.bc.ca. MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30,
4Vanderhoof Access Management Plan is 7-37 to 7-39
available at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ t from Mar. 31 to Nov. 30.
industry/natural-resource-use/land-use/
MU 7-3 and 7-17
land-use-plans-objectives/omineca-re-
s Morkill Forest Road during the periods
gion/vanderhoof-lrmp/vanderhoof-amp

2020-2022 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis


April 15 to June 30 and August 15 to
4There are a number of restrictions and
November 30.
prohibitions in this Region. See definitions
of “motor vehicle”, “ATV” and “snowmo- MUs 7-7 to 7-15
bile” in Definitions section. u 4:30 am to 8:00am from Aug. 15 - 31
4Information signs may be posted at u 5:30 am to 9:00am from Sept. 1 - 30
the points of closure for road and vehicle u 6:30 am to 10:00am from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15
restrictions. These signs are for the benefit MU 7-18
of hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsi- t access road to Kakwa Recreation Area
bility to recognize closures whether a sign due north of Buchanan Creek (MU
is in place or not. 7-18)
4Symbol Key: Use the following
symbols to determine what type of motor MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40
vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow- u the entire area of MUs 7-38, 7-39
ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access H Finlay area (MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40) above
Restrictions section, pages 11-12 and 1450 metre elevation. Authorized
regional maps). trappers exempt from restriction. Other
H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See commercial vehicles allowed, provided
page 12). they stay on existing mining and logging
s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed roads. Closure does not apply on the
Areas (See page 12): The operation road surface of the Omineca Mining
of all motor vehicles, including electric Road through Lawyers Pass from
bicycles) for the purpose of hunting, to Aiken Lake to the south shore of the
transport wildlife, to transport equipment, Toodoggone River or on the road to
REGION 7a

firearms and supplies which are intended Johanson Lake.

73
OMINECA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 7-2 to 7-11, 7-15 to 7-18, 7-23, 7-26 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31
7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 H4 Point Bucks Oct 1 - Nov 15
7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 H4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30
7-2 to 7-11, 7-15 to 7-18, 7-23, 7-26 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 H4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 30
Youth Only* 7-2 to 7-11, 7-15 to 7-18, 7-23, 7-26 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
Youth Only* 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 Either Sex Oct 1 - Oct 19
Youth Bow Only* 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 Antlerless Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
H See Definitions section: Mule (black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. * Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
7-2 to 7-5, 7-7 to 7-10, 7-12, 7-13, 7-15, 7-17 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
Youth Only* 7-2 to 7-5, 7-7 to 7-10, 7-12, 7-13, 7-15, 7-17 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30
1
Youth Only* 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
Bow Only 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 HSpike-fork Bulls Sept 10 - Nov 5
7-16, 7-23 +Calves Oct 1 - Oct 25
7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 HSpike-fork Bulls Aug 15 - Nov 5
1
Bow Only 7-2 to 7-15 HSpike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9
H See Definitions section: Moose. Note: for all bull moose taken in Region 7, the antlers must accompany the species licence.
+ Open only for calf moose. Lower jaw with incisor teeth must accompany species licence.
ELK 7-37, 7-41 H6 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 31
7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 H6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 9
1
Bow Only 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 H6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9
H See Definitions section: Elk. Antlers must accompany the species licence.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-18 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Aug 15 - Sept 30 1
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Compulsory Inspection required.


THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 Full Curl Thinhorn Rams Aug 1 - Oct 15 1
Tatlatui Park in MU 7-39 closed to mountain sheep hunting. Compulsory Inspection required.
MOUNTAIN GOAT 7-3 to 7-5, 7-17, 7-18, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 15 - Oct 15 1
For areas that are closed to Mountain goat hunting or are LEH only see Maps G1, G5 to G9, G18, G21, G23, G24.
Mountain goat are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat when hunting. Compulsory Inspection required.
CARIBOU *s7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 H5 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 15 1
* Part of MU 7-39 is LEH only, see Map G22 s MU 7-38 was closed to Caribou hunting. Parts of MUs 7-39 and 7-40 are closed to Caribou hunting, see Map G25
H See Definitions section: Caribou. Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 15 - Nov 15
2
7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Apr 1 - June 30
WOLF 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 1 - June 30 NBL
COUGAR 7-2 to 7-8, 7-16 to 7-18, 7-23 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
7-9 to 7-15, 7-24, 7-25 Sept 10 - Mar 31 1
Hunters are reminded that all cougars must be compulsory inspected. Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten.
COYOTE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
WOLVERINE 7-3, 7-17, 7-18, 7-37 to 7-41 Oct 15 - Jan 15 1
LYNX 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Nov 1 - Feb 15 1
SNOWSHOE HARE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 No Closed Season NBL
The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land.
DUSKY (Blue) GROUSE 7-2 to 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
SPRUCE and RUFFED GROUSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
REGION 7a

The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
PTARMIGAN 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 15 - Feb 28 10 (30)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2020 / Sept 14 - Nov 30, 2020 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2020 / Sept 14 - Nov 30, 2020 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2020 / Sept 14 - Nov 30, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2020 / Sept 14 - Nov 30, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 11, 2020 / Sept 14 - Nov 30, 2020 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 12, 2020 - Sept 13, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunt-
ing/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.
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Closed Area (MU 7-4). Hunting of Mountain Map G9 Dunster Mountain Goat hunting and the discharge of firearms,
Map G7 Holmes River and Castle Creek Goat is prohibited except for LEH permit Closed Area (MU 7-4).
Mtn Goat closed areas (MUs 7-3 and 7-4). holders. bows, crossbows only during a lawful
Hunting of Mtn. Goat is prohibited except game hunting season.
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(MUs 7-27 and 7-28).
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HANDLING GAME MEAT SAFELY
These general safety measures are recommended
when handling game meat:
4 Do not shoot, handle or consume any animal
that is acting abnormally or appears to be
sick.
4 Wear latex or rubber gloves when field
dressing or handling any dead animal.
4 Bone out the meat from your animal. Don’t
saw through bone if you can avoid it, and
avoid cutting through the brain or spinal cord.
4 Minimize the handling of brain and spinal
tissues.
4 Wash hands and instruments thoroughly after
field dressing is completed.

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REGION 7a

77
PEACE
Check website

REGION 7B www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season changes


prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
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the wildlife health N OE
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website (gov.bc.ca/wildlifehealth) to learn more 5-13 Conservation Officer Service District Offices 7-2
about how you5-9 can assist in improving upon5-12 current Please call 1-877-952-7277 5-2for recorded information or to make an appoint-
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understandings of wildlife health in the Peace-Liard. Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John

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PEACE
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS 4Information signs may be posted at MUs 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50,
4Deer: The combined bag limit for deer the points of closure for road and vehicle 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57
in Region 7B is two. The bag limit for mule restrictions. These signs are for the benefit H Muskwa Kechika Access Management
(black-tailed) deer is one. The bag limit for of hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsibil- Area - Restriction applies to vehicles other
white-tailed deer is two, only one of which ity to recognize closures whether a sign is in than aircraft in portions of these MUs. For
may be a buck, and one of which may be place or not. information and maps showing specific
antlerless. 4Symbol Key: Use the following routes and vehicle restrictions within the
4Grouse:The regional daily aggregate symbols to determine what type of motor Muskwa Kechika, contact Ministry office in
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow- Fort St. John and Ministry of Forests and
(Franklin), ruffed is 10. The regional daily bag ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access Range offices in Fort Nelson and Dawson
limit for ptarmigan is 10. The regional daily Restrictions section, pages 11-12): Creek. Please note there are several
bag limit for sharp tailed grouse is 3. See H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See trails where travel is restricted to
page 17 for possession limits. page 12) within 10 metres of the route and only
vehicles under 750 kg are permitted.
FIREARMS RESTRICTED AREAS s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed See Map H24.
4Please take note of the Highway No Areas (See page 12): The operation MU 7-52
Shooting Areas outlined on page 13. of all motor vehicles for the purpose of
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited H Beyond 400 metres on either side of
hunting, to transport wildlife, to transport Jade/Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 & 7-52)
on the west half of Lot 1323, Peace River equipment, firearms and supplies which are
District, in which Halfway Elementary intended for or in support of hunting or to from the junction of Jade/Boulder Road
School is located. See Map H21. transport hunters to and from the location and Hwy 37 east to Boulder City Lake,
4The discharge of firearms using single of wildlife is prohibited in these areas. Letain L, Wolverine L and Elephant L, then
projectiles is prohibited within 400 metres u ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas (See south along Kutcho Creek to Provencher
(1/4 mile) of either side of: page 12): The operation of ATVs (includ- L and back along the road to its junction
- Road 520 (Canyon Drive) between ing motorcycles) for purposes of hunting, with Jade/Boulder Road again. This closure
Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett or to transport hunters, hunting supplies, applies between May 1 and Nov. 15.
Dam. wildlife or firearms to or from the location
- Road 190 (Twelve Mile Road) between NOTICE TO HUNTERS
of wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek. 4Individuals are reminded that when they
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited MUs 7-19, 7-21(southeast portion), take livestock into the wilderness, they

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between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily 7-31, 7-35, 7-36, 7-43, 7-53, 7-57 should purchase locally grown feed that is
in the Dawson Creek Environmental H above 1400 metres in elevation. known to be invasive plant-free or use pel-
Demonstration Area. See Map H13. However, the use of snowmobiles (less letized and processed feed. The spread of
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited than 450 kg in weight) is allowed from Nov. invasive plants is common every year and
within the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Area. 1 to April 30. Onion Lake Trail (MU 7-21) can be prevented by using local weed-free
See Map H4. and Talisman et al Murray Road (C-22- feed, pelletized and processed feed and
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited E/93-1-15) are open year-round. Contact checking and cleaning all vehicles to ensure
on Fort St. John’s sewage lagoons, that is Ministry office in Fort St. John for more they are weed-free before leaving home. It
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township information. See Map H7. is suggested to ensure that livestock are fed
83, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian; weed-free feed 2 days prior to departure
MU 7-21 and including travel time into the wilderness.
and Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township
83, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian. H Dickebush Creek/Trapper Mainline It is recommended to bring and utilize feed
4There is no shooting or hunting within Road. See Map H6 bags, buckets or troughs with you while
200 metres of the high water mark of MUs 7-21, 7-22 in the wilderness to minimize potential
Radar Lake in the vicinity of the City of ground disturbance by feeding or salting at
s BP Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West temporary cam sites and trail heads. For
Dawson Creek. Bullmoose Road
4There is no shooting or hunting within further information on this matter, please
Stone Mountain Park within 1 mile (1.6 km) H above the 1524 metre elevation in the contact your local Ministry of Agriculture or
of the Alaska Highway. Bullmoose Chamberlain Mt. area, except BP Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West Bullmoose Operations and Rural Development. Play an
in the Dokie subdivision in the vicinity of Road. important role in invasive species with the
Chetwynd (MU 7-22 & 7-31). See Map H9. MU 7-36 Report Invasives BC app.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS u east of Aylard Creek and the unnamed BC PARKS
4There are a number of restrictions and creek due north of Aylard Creek that flows 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
prohibitions in this region. Note definitions into the Graham River, from Aug. 15 to section on Page 11 for more information.
REGION 7b

of "Motor Vehicle", "ATV", “Electric Oct. 31.


Bicycle” and "Snowmobile" in Definitions
section.

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PEACE GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 7-19, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43*, 7-48 to 7-52, 7-57, 7-58 s4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Oct 5
7-20 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-35, 7-43** to 7-47, 7-54 s4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
Bow Only 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-47 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 30
Bag limit for mule deer bucks is one. * Restricted to western portion of MU 7-43 See Map H19. ** Restricted to eastern portion of MU 7-43 See
Map H20. s See Definitions Section: Mule (Black-tailed Deer). The antlers must accompany the species licence.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32, 7-33, 7-34, 7-35*, 7-45*, 7-46* Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
Youth OnlyH 7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32, 7-33, 7-34, 7-35*, 7-45*, 7-46* Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30
Youth OnlyH 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-50, 7-54 to 7-58 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
H Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. * Restricted to portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, 7-35, 7-45 and 7-46. See Map H11
MOOSE 7-21B, 7-22, 7-31B Bulls Aug 15 - Aug 31
7-19, 7-20, 7-21A, 7-31A, 7-32, 7-33, 7-35, 7-36, 7-42, Bulls Aug 23 - Aug 31
7-43, 7-46 to 7-56s
7-19, 7-21B, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-46 to 7-56+s HBulls Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
7-20, 7-21A, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44, 7-45, 7-57, 7-58 HBulls Sept 1 - Sept 30
7-20, 7-21A, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44, 7-45, 7-57, 7-58 HBulls Oct 16 - Oct 31
Bow Only 7-20, 7-21A, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44, 7-45, 7-57, 7-58 HBulls Oct 1 - Oct 15
Moose hunting restrictions within portions of MUs 7-31 and 7-32 see Map H10. For Zones A and B of 7-21 see Map H4B, for Zones A and B of 7-31 see Map H4A
+ Portion of MUs 7-51,7-52 and 7-53 closed to moose hunting from Oct 1 to Oct 15 (See Maps H27 and H28).
H Open only for bull moose: (a) having no more than two points (tines) on one antler ("Spike-fork bull moose"), (b) having antlers with at least three points (tines) on one brow palm
(“Tripalm bull moose") or (c) having at least one antler with a minimum of 10 points (tines), including the brow palm. See Definitions section: Moose.
The antlers must accompany the species licence.
s Compulsory Inspection required of moose taken in MU 7-51 and 7-53 and in that portion of MU 7-52 accessible from Region 6. See Map F44 (page 71).
ELK 7-42HH, 7-57 s6 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 31
7-42H, 7-49, 7-50 s3 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Sept 9
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7-42H, 7-48, 7-49, 7-50 s6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 31


7-51 to 7-54 s6 Point Bulls Sept 5 - Sept 15
7-19, 7-20+, 7-21+, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-43**, 7-46+ s6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-43***, 7-44, 7-45, 7-46*, 7-58 s3 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 31
7-20*, 7-21*, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-43***, 7-44, 7-45, 7-46* Antlerless Sept 15 - Oct 15
7-58 Antlerless Sept 15 - Oct 31
Bow Only 7-50 s3 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 31
H Restricted to northern portion of MU 7-42, see Map H17 * Restricted to portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, and 7-46. See Map H11
HH Restricted to southern portion of MU 7-42, see Map H18 ** Restricted to western portion of MU 7-43 See Map H19.
+ These MUs only include those portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, and 7-46 located *** Restricted to eastern portion of MU 7-43 See Map H20.
outside the shaded portion of the MU. See Map H11. s See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-19 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Aug 15 - Sept 30 1
Compulsory Inspection required.
THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 Full Curl Thinhorn Rams Aug 1 - Oct 15 1
See Map H30. Compulsory Inspection required
MOUNTAIN GOAT s7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 Aug 25 - Oct 15 1
sSee regional maps H22 and H26 to H31 inclusive. Mountain goats are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat. Compulsory Inspection required.
CARIBOU 7-50 to 7-54 H5 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Sept 30
Bow Only 7-58 H5 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
H See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required.
BISON H7-42, H7-57,H7-58 Either Sex Sept 1 - Jan 31 1
H Restricted to Portions of MUs 7-42, 7-57 and 7-58. See Map H23.
BLACK BEAR 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Aug 15 - Nov 15
REGION 7b

2
7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Apr 1 - June 30
WOLF 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 tAug 1 - Mar 31
7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 tApr 1 - June 15 3
tNo closed season below 1100 m elevation.
COUGAR 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: Cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
COYOTE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 tSept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
tNo closed season below 1100 m elevation.
WOLVERINE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-47 to 7-58 Oct 15 - Jan 15 1
LYNX 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
SNOWSHOE HARE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
DUSKY (Blue) GROUSE 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57, 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
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PEACE GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
SPRUCE and RUFFED GROUSE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30. 10 (30)
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 7-20 to 7-22, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-49, 7-52 to 7-56, 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15 3 (6)
PTARMIGAN 7-19, 7-21,7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42,7-43, 7-50 to 7-55, 7-57 Aug 15 - Feb 28 10 (30)
RAVEN s7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-45, 7-46 No Closed Season 5
s Restricted to private land (with permission of the landowner)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 10 each (30 each)
See Map H16
DUCKS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 8 (24)
See Map H16. Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW & ROSS’S 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 10 (30)
Geese: See Map H16
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1, 2020 - Sept 2, 2020 H
H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
M.U. 7–33
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REGION 7
REGION b

84
OKANAGAN
Check website

REGION 8 www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for in-season changes


prior to your hunt.

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

Compulsory Inspection Centres


Regulation Changes Qualified Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations
listed below. Please see the Ministry website at www.gov.bc.ca/hunting or
for 2020-2022 contact the regional office for more information.
1. Harmonized seasons for non-native game birds. CI Locations: Penticton, Kelowna
2. Revised Migratory Game Bird hunting seasons. Ministry Regional Office, Penticton: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 490-8200

Conservation Officer Service District Offices


Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to make an appoint-
REPORT ALL POACHERS/ ment at any of the following Field Offices:
POLLUTERS (RAPP) Grand Forks, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon
See Notice on
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page 26 for details
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 8
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS snowmobiles is prohibited in Region 8 above to permitted forest service roads from May
4Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer 1,700 metre elevation, except on existing 1 to Nov 30. Snowmobiles allowed. See
is 3. 2 deer may be antlerless but only roads and trails. See page 3 for definition of Map J22.
one antlerless deer of each species may existing road or trail. COMPULSORY INSPECTION &
be taken. The bag limit for mule deer is H Oliver Mountain Area (MU 8-1). See Map J5. REPORTING
1. Antlerless mule deer are available only H Crater Mountain Area (MU 8-3). See Map J21. 4In addition to those species requiring
through LEH. The bag limit for white-tailed H Placer Mountain to Border Lake area (MU Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory
deer is 2, only one of which may be a buck, 8-3, 8-4). See Map J21. Reporting provincially, all moose taken in
and one of which may be antlerless. H Garnet Valley (MU 8-8). An authorized Region 8 must be Compulsory Inspected
4Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for trapper is exempt from this restriction for within 30 days of the date of kill. See page
grouse: blue (dusky), spruce (Franklin), and the purpose of trapping. See Map J9. 21 for requirements.
ruffed is 5. H Osoyoos Oxbows except established NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Turkey: The regional aggregate bag limit roadways (MU 8-1). See Map J1. 4White-tailed jackrabbit, Nuttall’s cotton-
for turkey is 2. Only 1 turkey may be taken H Underdown Creek (MU 8-1). See Map J2. tail, badger and other species are protected
during each open season. s Lawless - Jacobson Lake FSR (MU 8-5) under the authority of the Wildlife Act
south of the point where it crosses Vuich (hunting is prohibited).
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS
Creek. Hunters are reminded that there
4Information signs are posted at the points
H Skaha Lake Eastside (MU 8-9 ) - in that are no hunting seasons for white-tailed
of closure for the benefit of hunters, but it is
portion east of Skaha Lake described as jackrabbit, Nuttall’s cotton-tail, or
the hunter’s responsibility to recognize the
Lot A & Lot B of Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan badgers.
closures whether a sign is in place or not.
27801, SDYD, & Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan 4No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note
4Symbol Key: Use the following
1189, SDYD. the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined
symbols to determine what type of
s Garnet Fire area (MU 8-9). See Map J11. on page 13. Note also that the closures
motor vehicle prohibition is in place in
H Granby (MUs 8-14, 8-15). The area is for Highway 3 between Manning Park and
the following regional areas (see also Site
closed 600 m north of the 5 km mark of Princeton and for the Coquihalla Phase III
and Access Restrictions section, pages
Burrell-Young Lake FSR, 300 metres north (Okanagan Connector) Hwy 97C are No
11-12):
of the 2 km mark on Arrow Neck FSR, Shooting and No Hunting Closures.
H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See page
east of the 22 km mark of Grano FSR, east 4Hunting is prohibited within the
12)
of the 8 km mark on Arthurs Rd, and 500 Vaseux Migratory Bird Sanctuary and
s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed metres east of the 10 km mark on the National Wildlife Areas. For more
Areas (See page 12):The operation of all Goatskin-Rendall FSR. Snowmobiles allowed information visit www.ec.gc.ca/ap-pa/
motor vehicles, including electric bicycles, Nov. 1 to May 31. default.asp?lang=En&n=82A45B62-1.
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for the purpose of hunting, to transport See Map J14.


wildlife, to transport equipment, firearms BC PARKS
H Galloping Hills (MU 8-15) from June 1 to 4Please refer to Site & Access
and supplies which are intended for or in
October 31 except for the primary roads Restrictions section on Page 11 for more
support of hunting or to transport hunters
leading to Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See information.
to and from the location of wildlife is pro-
Map J14.
hibited in these areas.
H The operation of all motor vehicles H Joss-Tsuius-Mabel Mountain (MU 8-23,
(including electric bicycles), excluding 8-24). The operation of vehicles is restricted
REGION 8

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OKANAGAN GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 8-1 to 8-11, 8-21 to 8-26 H4point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30
8-12 to 8-15 H4point Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 10
8-1 to 8-11, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31
8-1 to 8-11, 8-21 to 8-26 H4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 10 1
Youth Only* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 30
Bow Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. H See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
Youth Only* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Youth Only* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30
Bow Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Either Sex Dec 1 - Dec 20 2 (1)
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 HSpike-fork Bulls Nov 1 - Nov 15 1
H See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required.
ELK 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 s6 Point Bulls Sept 10 – Oct 20
Bow Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 s6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
s See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
BLACK BEAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1 - Nov 30
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Apr 1 - June 30 *2
s 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Aug 1- Aug 31
* The bag limit for black bears is two per licence year (Apr. 1 - Mar. 31).
s 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners.
WOLF 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Apr 1 - June 15 3
Sept 10 – Mar 31
COYOTE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1 – June 30 NBL
LYNX and BOBCAT 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Nov 15 - Feb 28 1 (of each)
Compulsory reporting required. Hunters may not hunt a lynx or bobcat accompanied by one or more lynx or bobcat.
COUGAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Nov 15 - Mar 31 1
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: Cougar kitten. Compulsory Inspection required.
SKUNK, RACCOON 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 No Closed Season NBL
SNOWSHOE HARE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)

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GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED, 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 10 - Nov 30
and SPRUCE
Youth Only* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1 - Sept 9 5 (15)
Bow Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Dec 1 – Dec 10
For Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15. * Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Oct 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Oct 1 - Nov 30 3 (9)
PHEASANT 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Cocks Oct 1 - Nov 30 2 (6)
QUAIL 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Oct 1 - Nov 30 10 (30)
TURKEY 8-1, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 Bearded Apr 15 - May 15
8-10, 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Oct 15
1t
8-1, 8-9 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Nov 30
tThe aggregate regional bag limit is 2 and only one turkey may be taken during each open season.
DOVE: MOURNING, EURASIAN COLLARED 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1, 2020 - Sept 30, 2020 5 (15)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 23, 2020 - Jan 5, 2021 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 23, 2020 - Jan 5, 2021 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 23, 2020 - Jan 5, 2021 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE FRONTED 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 23, 2020 - Jan 5, 2021 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 20, 2020 – Nov 28,2020
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Dec 20, 2020 – Jan 5, 2021 10 (30)
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Feb 21, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 5, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020 H
REGION 8

H Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
Migratory Game Bird Seasons for 2021/2022 are currently under review. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunt-
ing/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates.

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8-23) No Hunting Area. tion of motor vehicles, except; roads shown as white are open
year-round. May 1-Nov 30. Snowmobiles allowed.
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
Regulation Changes Class 3 Species - also move between animal is alive, to transport it to another area
and among traplines, but generally are and release it without a permit.
for 2020-2022 not vulnerable to over-trapping. This class
1. Requirement for Compulsory
Use of Firearms
includes the wolf and coyote. Trappers 4It is an offence to trap wildlife using a
Inspection of wolverine trapped in will be encouraged to trap these species,
Region 3. firearm from one hour after sunset on any
especially in areas of chronic animal day until one hour before sunrise on the
2. New mandatory use of AIHTS- damage control problems.
certified restraining traps for day following, unless using a firearm to kill
wolves and cage traps for beaver DEFINITIONS a furbearing animal caught in a trap on a
3. Removal of requirement to submit egg trap - means a holding device set in registered trapline.
wolves trapped in Region 4 for a manner to capture a raccoon by a front Trapping Near A Dwelling Or On
Compulsory Inspection paw. Private Property
4. Closed wolverine trapping season in foot snare - means a snare that is 4It is an offence to trap within 200
Region 4. designed to capture the animal for which it metres of a dwelling, unless you use:
is set by the foot or leg. If trapping on land, a live box trap or egg
BC FUR MANAGEMENT furbearing animal or furbearer - means trap, or if trapping on or in water,
PROGRAM any fox, beaver, marten, fisher, Canada lynx, • a Conibear trap not larger than size
bobcat, mink, muskrat, river otter, raccoon, #330 or equivalent, or
4In British Columbia, some 1,200 skunk, squirrel (excluding ground squirrels),
trappers actively manage furbearing animal weasel, wolverine, wolf, coyote and black bear. • foot-hold traps not larger than size
species, following standards, legislation #2, or
killing snare - means a snare that is • submarine traps.
and regulations developed by Ministry
designed to capture the animal for which it
of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource 4It is an offence to trap on private
is set by the neck.
Operations and Rural Development. property without a trapping licence and
About half of the province’s trappers are killing trap - means a trap or trapset that the written permission of the property
Indigenous. is designed to kill an animal.
owner.
4The Fur Management Program includes: foot-hold trap - means a trap or device,
other than a snare, which is set in such a Removal of Fur Bearer Hides
• The BC Trappers Association’s way as to capture the animal for which it is It is an offence to kill fur bearers and fail
(BCTA) Trapper Education Program
set by the leg or foot. to remove either the hide or the edible
courses for new and experienced
trappers. modified foot-hold trap - means a trap portions to the person’s normal dwelling
which has a minimum space of 5 mm place, taxidermist, tanner, fur trader, meat
• The “Furbearer Management between the jaws of the trap when in the cutter or the owner or operator of a cold
Guidelines” available for muskrat, storage plant. A person who kills wildlife is
closed position, or has manufactured pads
beaver, mink, marten, fisher, weasel, exempted from the requirement to remove
of a rubber-like substance fastened to the
wolverine, otter, bobcat, lynx, fox, the hide if that person transfers possession
trap jaws, or has lamination of the trap
coyote, and wolf. These guidelines of the wildlife to another person who
jaws to increase the surface area of the
outline the role that trappers can complies with the requirement.
jaw face.
play in the wise management of
these species. The guidelines can be trapping - means the act of setting or
found on the Wildlife and Habitat placing a trap in an operative condition or
Branch website at: www.gov.bc.ca/ killing by the use of a firearm.
trapping. GENERAL REGULATIONS &
Regulating Harvest INFORMATION
4In general, appropriate trapping seasons Checking Traps
have been developed by considering a 4A holder of a licence, permit or other
variety of criteria including pelt primeness, authorization to trap commits an offence
relative vulnerability of age and sex classes by failing to examine every 72 hours, every
to harvesting, abundance and capture holding or non-killing trap, except an egg
technology. trap, set by that licence holder, every 24
4The registered trapline system continues hours, every egg trap set by that licence
to be the primary system for setting holder, and every 14 days, every killing trap
harvest guidelines and managing furbearing or killing snare set by that licence holder.
animals. Harvest levels are guided by 4A holder of a licence, permit or other
species management strategies, with authorization to trap on private property
furbearers being divided into three classes: commits an offence unless the person
Class 1 Species - can be managed on examines the holding or non-killing traps
individual traplines. This class includes the person has set on private property at
beaver, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, raccoon, least once every 24 hours.
skunk, squirrel and weasel. 4It is an offence to trap a furbearing
Class 2 Species - move between animal, and if the animal is alive when the
and among traplines and thus are not trap is checked, fail to immediately release
manageable on individual traplines. Harvests or kill the animal.
will be regulated regionally, in consultation 4Except as authorized by regulation, it is an
with local trappers. This class includes lynx, offence to trap a furbearing animal, and if the
bobcat, wolverine, fisher and otter.
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THE AGREEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL
HUMANE TRAPPING STANDARDS
In 1999, Canada, along with the European Community and the Government
of the Russian Federation, ratified the Agreement on International Humane
Trapping Standards (the AIHTS, or the “Agreement”). The Agreement sets out
performance minimums for killing traps and restraining traps used for species
listed in the AIHTS. Furbearer species in British Columbia covered under the
AIHTS include: beaver, bobcat, coyote, ermine, fisher, lynx, marten, muskrat, otter,
raccoon and wolf. The Agreement serves to ensure that only certified traps that
meet or exceed specific animal welfare thresholds are used to trap these animals.
Further, it protects Canada’s access to the European fur market and thus helps
protect the wild fur industry in Canada.
The Agreement is being implemented through a phased approach, with the
requirement to use only AIHTS-certified traps for a particular species becoming
mandatory only after a sufficient number of trap types have been certified and
trappers have been provided notification that regulations will be changed. If an
insufficient number of certified traps are available for a given species, current trap
types and/or models will be allowed for that species until a reasonable number
of traps have been certified through the AIHTS process. The 2007-2008 trapping
season marked the first year British Columbia trappers were required by law to
use only AIHTS-certified traps for a subset of the species listed in the Agreement.
WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT MEAN FOR BRITISH
COLUMBIA’S TRAPPERS?
The Agreement applies to most furbearers trapped in B.C. for the following
purposes:
1. for wildlife management purposes, including wildlife conflict control;
2. to obtain furs, skins or meat;
3. for conservation purposes.
Currently, a person using killing traps for beaver, bobcat, fisher, lynx, marten,
muskrat, otter, raccoon and weasels, or restraining traps for beaver (cage
traps), bobcat, lynx and wolf is required, by law, to use only species-specific
traps included in BC’s trapping regulations which have been certified under the
Agreement; see page 94 for the list of traps. As additional traps are tested and
certified for these species they will be added to this list of legal traps – traps for
these species are not legal until they have been added to BC’s regulations.
Canada’s commitment to the ongoing implementation of the Agreement allows
trappers to continue to market their furs internationally, and will ensure Canada
continues to play a leading role in the research, development and implementation
of humane trapping methods to effectively manage our fur resource.
For more information on the Agreement and to see an updated list of traps
currently meeting the standards of the Agreement, please consult the Ministry’s
website at www.gov.bc.ca/trapping or the Fur Institute of Canada website at
www.fur.ca.

Use of Road-Kill Wildlife authority of the trapper’s licence or 4Trappers must retain a copy of every
4Trappers may pick up and transport licence exemption; and completed Trapper Road-kill Possession
any dead mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, (d) at the time of possession and trans- Report Form for at least 2 years after the
moose, black bear, or any wildlife listed portation, the trapper has, on his date of pick up of the road-kill described
in Schedules B or C (see the “What is or her person, the trapper’s current on the form.
Wildlife?” section for current schedules) if: trapping licence or proof of the trap-
Bait for traplines
per’s licence exemption. Trappers may keep the carcass of a Beaver,
(a) the wildlife is dead as a result of col- 4Trappers who pick up road-kill wildlife
liding with a motor vehicle, other Coyote, Weasels, Fox, Marmot (except
to use as bait must, within 30 days of Vancouver Island Marmots), Mink, Mole,
than a motor vehicle operated by the picking up the road-kill, complete a
trapper; Muskrat, River Otter, Squirrel (ground,
“Trapper Road-kill Possession Report flying, Douglas, red), or wildlife described in
(b) the meat of the wildlife is unfit for Form” (available at any regional office,
human consumption; Schedules B or C (see the “What is Wildlife?”
Service BC office, or on the Ministry section for current schedules) trapped out of
(c) the carcass of the wildlife is to be used website: www.gov.bc.ca/trapping and
only season if:
submit it to the address shown on the
(i) by the trapper, and form.
(ii) as bait for traps set under the
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
(a) the wildlife carcass is to be used only by approved by the Regional Manager. 4It is an offence to have live wildlife in
the trapper, and 4Registration of a trapline does not: your personal possession except under
(i) as bait for traps set under the author- l give the holder of a trapline any a licence or permit or as provided by
ity of the trapper's licence or licence proprietary rights in wildlife, or regulation. A trapping licence does NOT
exemption, and l restrict the rights of another person
authorize the possession of live wildlife.
(b) at the time of possession and transport, to hunt or capture wildlife where 4Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing
the trapper has, on his or her person, authorized by regulation or permit. animal shipped out of the province
(i) his or her current trapping licence 4The boundaries of a trapline are defined for commercial purposes must be
or proof of licence exemption, and by the Regional Manager. accompanied by an Export Permit.
(ii) a permit issued under section 2 (c) 4Trappers possessing furbearers
4The relinquishment or transfer of a harvested in Region 6, who must drive
(iii) of the Permit Regulation, BC trapline must be approved by the Regional
Reg. 253/2000, permitting him or through the Yukon and back into B.C.
Manager. in order to submit the animal for
her to trap that wildlife during the
closed season. 4No person shall continue to hold a compulsory inspection, are exempt from
registered trapline unless he or she: obtaining an export permit for this
Collared, Implanted or Ear-tagged l carries on active trapping on his or purpose.
Furbearing Animals her registered trapline to the satis- 4When trapping near recreational areas
4Several furbearing animal research faction of the Regional Manager, or or communities, trappers should evaluate
projects are under way within the province. l obtains permission from the Regional whether lethal traps are necessary at the
Please report the harvest of any collared, Manager to temporarily discontinue site. It is important to remember that
implanted or ear-tagged animal and return the use of his or her registered the landscape is utilized by a number of
collars or implants to the nearest Ministry trapline for a period not exceeding different user groups and that the safety of
regional office. Radio-collars and implants two years, or non-target species is vital to good trapline
are property of the Crown and must be management. Warning signs should be used
l uses or causes the use of his or her
returned. to inform people of trapping activities.
trapline by a licensed trapper or a
Trapline Cabins person exempted from holding a
licence. COMPULSORY REPORTING &
4Trappers must register their trapline INSPECTION
cabins that are on Crown land. Cabin 4A person fails to use a trapline where, 4In order to better record the harvest of
applications may take six months or within a year, that person fails to take furbearing animals, the Wildlife and Habitat
more to process. Contact the Ministry from the trapline furbearing animals of a Branch requires that certain species be
regional office in the area of the trapline value of $200, or 50 pelts, except where reported or submitted to a Ministry office.
for more information. See below for more it is unreasonable for that value of animals The information gathered is critical to the
information on trapline cabins in parks. or number of pelts to be taken from the management of these populations, and
trapline. trapper compliance is needed to ensure
Ecological Reserves, Provincial Parks, 4The Province reserves the right to
& Recreation Areas that seasons are properly set. Please review
remove nuisance animals from Crown the following requirements and keep
4Trapping within ecological reserves is land, whether or not the Crown land in accurate records pertaining to them.
prohibited. question is under a trapline registration.
4Registered trapline tenure within Compulsory Reporting
Provincial Parks is subject to the provisions OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND 4Trappers must, within 15 days following
of the Park Act and its regulations. Trappers INFORMATION the end of the trapping season, report the
are required to obtain a Park or Resource 4The Assigned Trapper Number (ATN) is harvest of:
Use Permit to trap that part of their required by the Fur Trader when accepting,
l fisher in all MUs, other than region
trapline occurring within a Provincial Park exporting and selling fur. It is also required
3, when trapped in a fisher open
or Recreation Area. This permit can be when paying fur royalties. Please remember
season;
obtained from FrontCounter BC (see page to write your ATN on a slip of paper or
l wolverine in regions 5, 6 and 7;
24). letter when shipping your fur to a fur
trader. This will prevent delays in getting l lynx in region 8;
Trapline cabins in Provincial Parks and
your furs to market and cash returns to l bobcat in MUs 1-14 and 1-15, and
Recreation Areas also require authorization
by a Park Use or a Resource Use Permit. you. Fur traders cannot ship or sell fur in regions 2 and 8; and
without recording your ATN. l wolf in regions 1 and 2.
TRAPLINE REGISTRATION 4You are reminded that, under Sections 4Compulsory reporting forms are
USE & RELINQUISHMENT 247 and 446 of the Criminal Code of available at any Ministry regional office and
4It is an offence to set a trap for, hunt, Canada, it is an offence for anyone to www.gov.bc.ca/trapping. Reporting may
kill, take or capture a furbearing animal in wilfully cause, or permit to be caused, be done by mail (to the address on the
any area of the province unless you are unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an form), phone or in person.
the registered holder of the trapline for animal or injury to a person.
that area or are authorized by regulation When reporting, please give the following
4As approved humane traps become information:
or permit. available, trapping regulations restricting or
4Registration of a trapline on Crown land l name, address and Assigned Trapper
prohibiting the use of certain other traps
may only be granted to a person 19 years in the capture of various animals will be Number (top of licence),
of age or older who is a citizen of Canada l location and date of kill,
brought into effect. Please see the notice
or has the status of a permanent resident on page 91. l type of trap and set used,
of Canada. 4A person who knowingly damages or l number of days the trap was set
4No more than one trapline shall be interferes with a lawfully-set trap commits before the animal was killed, and
registered to a person unless traplines are an offence. l the sex and age class of the animal.
adjoining, and a fur management plan is
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
Compulsory Inspecting FUR ROYALTY IMPORTANT NOTICE
4Trappers must submit a carcass and pelt REGULATIONS ABOUT FISHERS
of the following to a Ministry office, within 15 4Royalty must be paid by a person to keep 4There is increased concern for fisher
days following the end of the trapping season: the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal (not populations in areas of the Thompson,
l furbearers that are killed incidentally in raised in captivity) lawfully taken under their Cariboo, Omineca and Skeena Regions that
areas with no open season; and TRAPPING licence, unless that person sells have experienced large habitat changes
l fisher in all MUs when trapped the pelt or skin to a licensed fur trader. due to forest harvest and salvage of beetle
outside a fisher open season. 4Royalty fee payments may be submitted and fire-killed forests. In addition, new
These animals cannot be reclaimed by by mail or courier with cheque (payable to genetic information indicates that fishers
the trapper and may be donated by The Minister of Finance), money order or in these dry interior forests are a unique
the Province to the Trapper Education credit card to any FrontCounter BC location and separate population from those in BC’s
Program. (see page 24). boreal forest.
4If the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal 4In February 2020, the BC Conservation
4Trappers must submit the following to was lawfully taken under a person’s Data Centre completed a status re-assess-
a Compulsory Inspection center, within HUNTING licence, a royalty does not need ment for fisher, elevating the Central Interior
15 days following the end of the trapping to be paid, unless that person intends to population to red-listed (i.e., endangered)
season: offer the pelt or skin for sale. while the Boreal Forest population
l fisher in region 3; remains blue-listed (i.e., of concern). The
l wolverine in regions 1, 2, 3 and 8; Fur Royalties primary rationale for the change includes
l all weasel species in region 1 and
4Royalty payments for pelts/skins is set low population numbers coupled with
MUs 6-12 and 6-13, and a long-tailed at 3% of the average price paid at auction declining trends due to habitat loss. Where
weasel in MU’s 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 for the pelt or skin of the particular species habitats are compromised, trapping poses
and 2-19; over the preceding three years. a compounding threat to population
4Royalty values vary from year to year, and persistence.
l lynx in MUs 1-14 and 1-15, regions 2
generally range from between $0.25 to $10 4Fisher trapping seasons are currently
and 4; and per pelt, depending on the species. under review and may be amended
l bobcat in region 4. 4Because royalties vary from year to prior to their customary opening date
4Trappers must provide the following to year, they are not included in this two year (Nov. 1). Trappers must check for season
the Compulsory Inspection center: synopsis. Visit www.gov.bc.ca/trapping for updates before trapping fishers; updates
l entire carcass of the animal and the
the current year fur royalties. can be found on the “Trapping in B.C.”
pelt, TRAPPER EDUCATION website at: www.gov.bc.ca/trapping.
l name, address and Assigned Trapper
PROGRAM 4All fishers trapped during an open
Number (top right corner of licence), 4British Columbia is committed to season must be Compulsory Reported or
regulating humane traps as they become Inspected, and those incidentally trapped in
l location and date of kill,
available and ensuring that trappers are areas or at times with no open season must
l type of trap and set used, and
educated in the use of humane traps. All be Compulsory Inspected (see Compulsory
l number of days the trap was set trappers have a responsibility to ensure they Reporting/Inspection requirements, page 92).
before the animal was killed. are trained and use the most humane traps 4Trappers are strongly encouraged to
LICENCE AND available, that furbearing animals in their reduce incidental capture of fishers by
REGISTRATION FEES trapping areas are managed wisely, and pelts modifying marten boxes to include an entry
4Applications for trapping licences are are handled professionally. hole ≤56 mm (2¼”) in diameter and make
available at www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca. 4It is an offence to trap unless you have the distance between the trap and entry
For assistance with your application please completed a Trapper Education Program hole 10” or longer (see diagram below).
contact FrontCounter BC at 1-877-855- (TEP) approved by the Director of the A program is underway to help trappers
3222. (See Wildlife Permits & Commercial Wildlife and Habitat Branch. Approved TEP adopt these boxes and reduce incidental
Licences article, page 24.) courses include those obtained in British capture of fishers. Watch for updates on
Columbia since July 1, 1982; from Quebec the “Trapping in B.C.” website noted above.
4The fees payable for the issuance of the 4For more information on fishers and their
following licences are: since July 1,1988; and from the Yukon,
Alberta and Ontario since July 1, 1989. habitat, please visit www.bcfisherhabitat.ca.
1. For a trapping licence issued to a citizen 4In cooperation with the Ministry, the BC
or permanent resident of Canada to Trappers Association (BCTA) delivers the
trap furbearing animals (includes Habitat 3-day TEP course.
Conservation Trust Foundation surcharge)
One Year Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 4Instructors are located around the
Province. The demand for TEP courses
Five Year Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 continues to be high and the delivery of a
2. For a duplicate licence to a person who, course is subject to instructor availability.
upon satisfactory proof, shows that his/her 4If you are interested in TEP, and want more
licence has been lost or destroyed information on the course, including costs and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 course dates, please see the BCTA website at
3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a www.bctrappers.ca, or contact: Marten box modified with fisher exclusion plate. The
person or group of persons . . . . . . $50.00 BC Trappers Association exclusion plate splits in middle and is held in place with
4. For a fur trader’s licence . . . . . . . $100.00 PO Box 1063 wire to allow of extraction of an animal.

5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of Prince George BC V2L 4V2
business in another province . . . $400.00 Phone: 250-962-5452
Note: Trapping licences shall be valid from Fax: 250-962-5462
the date of issuance to June 30. Email: info@bctrappers.ca
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SPECIES CERTIFIED KILLING TRAPS
BEAVER -Bélisle Classique 330 -Duke 280 and Duke 330 -Sauvageau 2001-8, 2001-11, 2001-12
Underwater or on -Bélisle Super X 280 and Super X 330 -LDL C280 and LDL C280 Magnum -Species-Specific 330 Dislocator Half Magnum
land -B.M.I. 280 Bodygripper, 330 Bodygripper -LDL C330 and LDL C330 Magnum -Species-Specific 440 Dislocator Half Magnum
-B.M.I. BT 300 -Rudy 280 and Rudy 330 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280
-Bridger 330 -Sauvageau 1000-11F -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330
BOBCAT and -Bélisle Super X 280 and Super X 330 -Bridger 280 Magnum Body Gripper -LDL C330 and C330 Magnum
CANADA LYNX -B.M.I. 220 and 280 Body Gripper -Duke 280 -Rudy 330
-B.M.I. 220 and 280 Magnum Body Gripper -LDL C220 and C220 Magnum -Sauvageau 2001-8, 2001-11
-Bridger 220 -LDL C280 Magnum -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330
FISHER -Bélisle Super X 120, Super X 160 and Super X 220 -LDL C160 Magnum and C220 Magnum -Rudy 160 Plus and Rudy 220 Plus
-Koro #2 -Rudy 120 Magnum -Sauvageau 2001-5, 2001-6, 2001-7 and 2001-8
MARTEN -Bélisle Super X 120 and Super 160 -Koro #1 and Koro #2 -Rudy 120 Magnum
-B.M.I. 126 Magnum Body Gripper -Northwoods 155 -Rudy 160 Plus
-LDL B120 Magnum -Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 Magnum -Sauvageau C120 Magnum
-LDL C160 Magnum Stainless Steel -Sauvageau 2001-5 and 2001-6
MUSKRAT -Bélisle Super X 110 and Super X 120 -Oneida Victor 120 Stainless Steel -Rudy 120 Magnum
On land only -B.M.I. 120 Body Gripper -Oneida Victor Conibear 110-3 Stainless Steel -Sauvageau C120 Magnum
-B.M.I. 120 and 126 Body Gripper Magnum -Oneida Victor Conibear 110-3 Magnum -Sauvageau C120 “Reverse Bend”
-Bridger 120 and 120 Magnum Body Gripper Stainless Steel -Sauvageau 2001-5
-Bridger 155 Magnum Body Gripper -Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 Stainless Steel -Triple M
-Duke 120 -Oneida Victor Conibear 120-3 Magnum -WCS Tube Trap International
-Koro Muskrat Trap Stainless Steel -WCS SHORTY Tube Trap
-Koro Large Rodent Double spring -Ouell 411-180 and Ouell RM -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110
-LDL B120 and LDL B120 Magnum - Rudy 110 and 120 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120
MUSKRAT Any jaw type trap (body gripping or foot-hold) set as a submersion set that exerts clamping force on a muskrat and that maintains this animal
Underwater only underwater.
OTTER -Bélisle Super X 220 and Super X 280 -Rudy 220 Plus -Sauvageau 2001-12
-Bélisle Super X 330 -Rudy 280 and Rudy 330 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220
-LDL C220 and LDL C220 Magnum -Sauvageau 2001-8 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280
-LDL C280 Magnum -Sauvageau 2001-11 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330
RACCOON -Bélisle Classique 220 -Bridger 280 Magnum Body Gripper -Northwoods 155
-Bélisle Super X 160, Super X 220 and Super X 280 -Duke 160 and Duke 220 -Rudy 160, 160 Plus, 220 and 220 Plus
-B.M.I. 160 and 220 Body Gripper -Koro #2 -Sauvageau 2001-6, 2001-7 and 2001-8
-B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper -LDL C160 and LDL C160 Magnum -Species-Specific 220 Dislocator Half Magnum
-B.M.I. 280 Magnum Body Gripper -LDL C220 and LDL C220 Magnum -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 160
-Bridger 160 and Bridger 220 -LDL C280 Magnum -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220
WEASEL -Bélisle Super X 110 and Super X 120 -Koro Large Rodent Double Spring -Sauvageau C120 “Reverse Bend”
-B.M.I. #60 -LDL B120 Magnum -Triple M
-B.M.I. 120 Body Gripper Magnum -Ouell 411-180 and Ouell 3-10 -Victor Rat Trap
-B.M.I. 126 Body Gripper Magnum -Ouell RM -WCS Tube Trap Int’l
-Bridger 120 and 120 Magnum Body Gripper -Rudy 120 Magnum -WCS SHORTY Tube Trap
-Bridger 155 Magnum Body Gripper -Sauvageau 2001-5 -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110
-Koro Muskrat Trap and Koro Rodent Trap -Sauvageau C120 Magnum -Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120

SPECIES CERTIFIED RESTRAINING TRAPS


BEAVER -Comstock 12 X 18 X 39 Swim Through Beaver Cage -Ezee Set Live Beaver Trap -Koro “Klam” Live Beaver Trap
-Breathe Easy Live Beaver Trap -Hancock Live Beaver Trap
BOBCAT -Bélisle Footsnare #6 and Bélisle Sélectif
-Oneida Victor #1.5 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs
-Oneida Victor #1.75, offset, laminated jaws equipped with 2 coil springs
-Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs and 4 coil springs
-Oneida Victor #3 equipped with 3/16-inch offset, double rounded steel jaw laminiations (3/16-inch on topside of jaw and 1/4-inch on underside
of jaws), with 2 coil springs
CANADA LYNX Bélisle Footsnare #6, Bélisle Sélectif
Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs and 4 coil springs
Oneida Victor #3 equipped with at least 8 mm thick, non-offset steel jaws, 4 coil springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate
WOLF -Bélisle Footsnare #8 -MB 750 Alaskan OS (3/8’) -Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil
-Bridger Alaskan #5 Offset and Laminated Jaws -Livestock Protection EZ Grip #7 springs, a minimum 8mm thick base plate and
an anchoring swivel mounted on this base plate
-Bridger Alaskan #5 Rubber Jaws -Rudy Red Wolf 4 1/2
-Bridger Brawn #9 Rubber Jaws
NOTE: Use of certified restraining traps for wolf and beaver (cages) will become mandatory in the fall of 2020
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS

TRAPPING METHODS It’s Unlawful


You should know that it is unlawful to:
4Use a foot-hold trap which has teeth or

Rifle, Shotgun
Live Box Trap
Killing Snare

Submerging

Killing Trap
Foot-hold -

Foot Snare
Foot-hold
other projections on the jaws of the trap.

Modified

Egg Trap
or Bow
4Use a killing snare on land, unless the
snare is equipped with a locking device, or is
designed to catch squirrels or hares, or is a
mechanically-powered killing snare.
Beaver X X X5 X7 X 4Use a snare made of wire heavier than
Black Bear* X 3,4 20 gauge unless licenced or authorized to
trap.
Bobcat X X6 X5 X X6 X 4Use a snare made of braided wire unless
Coyote X X X X X X licenced or authorized to trap.
Fisher X X 5
X X 4Set spring poles or running poles unless
they are equipped with a killing trap.
Fox X X X X X X
4Use a trap equipped with a spearing
Lynx X X6 X5 X X6 X device.
Marten X X 5
X X 4Use any Conibear trap larger than, but
not including, #220 for land sets within any
Mink X X X X municipality in the Province.
Muskrat X X2 X5 X 4Use a rat trap unless the bait and trigger
Otter X X X5 X are completely covered, with an opening not
larger than 4.5 cm wide and 5 cm high.
Raccoon X X5 X X X
4Trap with a rifle using a full metal jacketed
Skunk X X X X non-expanding bullet, or a tracer, incendiary,
Squirrel X X X X or explosive bullet, or with a shotgun using a
tracer or incendiary shot shell.
Weasel X X5 X X 4Use electronic or recorded calls for
Wolf X X1, 6 X X X6 X3 trapping furbearing animals other than for
trapping wolf, coyote, bobcat or lynx.
Wolverine X X X X
4To cause or allow dogs to pursue fur-
“X” means that this is a legal trapping method in B.C. bearers under the authority of a trapping
* black bear may not be trapped by placing bait or by using a dead animal or part licence.
of it as bait. Trappers should be aware of the
1 For solidly-fastened foot-hold traps designed to trap wolves, no more than 60 restrictions described in the It’s
cm of chain between the trap and the point to which it is fastened may be used. Unlawful section (page 14) and the
2 A minimum weight of 150 g must be securely attached to all muskrat submerging Hunting Methods and Restrictions
sections (pages 16 and 17).
sets smaller than size # 11/2
3 It is an offence to shoot/kill a black bear, or a wolf not caught in a trap or a snare,
with a rifle using a rimfire cartridge, or with a shotgun with a bore size of less
than 20 gauge, or using shells of shot size smaller than No. 1 Buck.
4 Refer to the Hunting Methods table, page 16, for firearm and archery require-
ments for black bear and the Notice to Black Bear Hunters page 63.
5 Only killing traps certified under the AIHTS may be used, see page 94.
6 Only foot-hold restraining traps certified under the AIHTS may be used, see page 94.
7 Only live box traps certified under the AIHTS may be used, see page 94.
Best Trapping Practices:
https://fur.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Best-Trapping-Practices.pdf

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2020-2022 PROVINCIAL TRAPPING SEASONS
Note: The following open seasons apply to the entire region unless specific Management Units (MUs) are stated.
SPECIES/REGIONS (MUs)  SEASON DATES SPECIES/REGIONS (MUs)  SEASON DATES
BEAVER RACCOON
Region 1 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Oct 1 - Apr 30 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7, 8 ���������������������������Oct 1 - Mar 31
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ��������������������������������������������������������������������Oct 15 - Apr 30 MUs 6-12, 6-13 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Jan 1 - Dec 31
Regions 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7 ������������������������������������������������ Oct 1 - May 31 RIVER OTTER
MUs 6-12, 6-13 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Jan 1 - Dec 31 Region 1 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Mar 31
BLACK BEAR MUs 2-2 to 2-5, 2-12 to 2-16 �������������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Feb 28
Region 5 (except MUs 5-2, 5-15) and MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ������������������ Oct 15 - May 15 MUs 2-6 to 2-11, 2-17 to 2-19 and Regions 3, 4, 5 ������������������������������Oct 15 - Apr 30
Region 3, 4, Region 7B, 8 and MUs 5-2, 5-15 ���������������������������������� Oct 1 - May 31 Regions 6, 7 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Oct 1 - May 31
Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14), 7A ��������������������������������Sept 15 - May 31 Region 8 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 1 - Apr 15
Quota = 2 black bear in one licence year SKUNK
See the “Bears” and “It’s Unlawful” section for general regulations concerning bear parts. MUs 1-14, 1-15 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ������������������������������������Oct 15 - Feb 28
BOBCAT SQUIRREL (Douglas, Northern Flying, Red Squirrel)
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 �������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Feb 15 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ���������������������������������������������������������������� Nov 1 - Mar 15
COYOTE Regions 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7 ������������������������������������������������ Nov 1 - Mar 30
Region 2 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Sept 10 - Jun 15 MUs 6-12, 6-13 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Jan 1 - Dec 31
MUs 1-14, 1-15 and Regions 3, 4v, 5, 6, 7H, 8 ��������������������������������� Oct 15 - Mar 31 WEASEL
v In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. Regions 2v, 3, 4, 5, 8 ������������������������������������������������������������������ Nov 1 - Feb 15
H There is no closed season for coyote in MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 below Regions 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7 ������������������������������������������������ Nov 1 - Feb 28
1100 m elevation. v There is no open season for long-tailed weasel in MUs 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 & 2-19
FISHER WOLVERINE
MUs 3-27 to 3-33, 3-38 to 3-41, 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15, Regions 3, 5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 1 - Jan 31
6-1 to 6-11, 6-19 to 6-27, 7-5 to 7-58 �������������������������������������������*Nov 1 - Feb 15 Region 6, 7 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) ������������������������������������������ Nov 1 - Feb 28
See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting requirements, page 92
*Season dates currently under review and subject to closure. Check Hunting & MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 �������������������������������������������������������������������� Nov 1 - Feb 15
Trapping Regulations Synopsis Corrections and Updates page at www.gov.bc.ca/ See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting requirements, page 92
trapping prior to trapping. WOLF
FOX Region 1 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Sept 10 - Jun 30
MUs 1-14, 1-15 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 ������������������������������������������Oct 15 - Feb 28 MUs 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 ����������������������������������������������������������Sept 10 - Jun 15
Region 5 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Oct 15 - Mar 31 MUs 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-34 to 3-44** ������������������������������� Oct 15 - Mar 31
LYNX Regions 4* v, 5u, 6, 8 ������������������������������������������������������������� Oct 15 - Mar 31
Regions 3, 4, 5, 7B, 8 ����������������������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Feb 15 Region 7H �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Oct 15 - May 31
Regions 6, 7A ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 1 - Feb 15 * There is no closed season for wolf below 1100 m elevation in MUs 4-2 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-22,
MARTEN 4-24 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40. Restricted to the use of modified foot-hold traps
only from Apr 1 - Oct 14.
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ���������������������������������������������������������������� Nov 1 - Feb 15 ** There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 3-12 to 3-13, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-35 to
Regions 6, 7 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) �������������������������������������������� Nov 1 - Feb 28 3-42, restricted to private land only and use of modified foot-hold traps only from Apr 1
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Nov 1 - Mar 15 to Oct 14. Private land is defined as land that is not Crown land and that government does
MINK not have a vested interest in. I.e., does not apply to Crown grazing lease.
v The use of killing snares in the Kootenay Region is limited to Dec 1 - Mar 31.
Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7B, 8 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) ������������������������������ Nov 1 - Feb 15
H There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 below 1100 m elevation.
Region 2 and MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 �������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Feb 15 u There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-14, restricted to private land
Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14), Region 7A �������������������������������� Nov 1 - Feb 28 only and use of modified leg hold traps only from Apr 1 to Oct 14. Private land is defined as
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 ����������������������������������������������������������������������Oct 15 - Feb 15 land that is not Crown land and that government does not have a vested interest in. I.e., does
MUSKRAT not apply to Crown grazing lease.
Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 ��������������������������������������������������������������������Oct 15 - Apr 30
Region 2 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Nov 15 - Feb 15
Regions 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7 ������������������������������������������������ Oct 1 - May 31
MUs 6-12, 6-13 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Jan 1 - Dec 31

Trappers must comply with all applicable federal,


provincial, municipal and regional district legisla-
tion and bylaws. It is the responsibility of the trap-
per to inform themselves of all relevant laws.
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