HUNTING AND TRAPPING SYNOPSIS

2010 - 2012

Table of Contents

BEFORE YOUR HUNT ARTICLES & FORMS Con’t

Major Regulation Changes for 2010-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notice to Mountain Goat Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 REGION 1
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Report All Poachers/Polluters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 VANCOUVER
Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Leadshot Ban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ISLAND
BC Resident Hunter Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Change of Address/Name Notification (Form) . . . . . . . 40
Open Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Horncurl Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Waterfowler Heritage Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Badger Sightings Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Aboriginal Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 REGION 2
Limited Entry Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice to Bear Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LOWER
Licences Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife . . . . . . . . . 77 MAINLAND
Non-Resident Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 International Humane Trapping Standards . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Federal Firearms Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bait Stations and Snare-sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Licence Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGIONS
DURING YOUR HUNT Region 1 Vancouver Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 REGION 3
Site and Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Region 2 Lower Mainland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 THOMPSON
No Hunting or Shooting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Region 3 Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
What is “Wildlife”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Region 4 Kootenay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Illegal Guiding and Illegal Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Region 5 Cariboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
It’s Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 & 18 Region 6 Skeena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 16 & 17 Region 7A Omineca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
REGION 4
AFTER YOUR HUNT Region 7B Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
KOOTENAY
Royalty Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Region 8 Okanagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Possession and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TRAPPING REGULATIONS
Compulsory Inspection & Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 BC’s Fur Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Export from the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C.I.T.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General Regulations & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 REGION 5
Taxidermy, Tanning & Meatcutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment. . . . . . . . . . 92 CARIBOO
Submitting Your Hunter Sample Questionnaire . . . . . . . 23 Other Restrictions & Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
ARTICLES & FORMS Compulsory Inspection & Reporting (Trapping) . . . . . . 92
Minister’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Licence & Registration Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
How to Measure A Tine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fur Royalty Regulations & Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Coordinated White-tailed and Mule Deer Seasons . . . . 15 Trapper Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 REGION 6
Hunter Notice: Accidental Illegal Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Important Notice About Fishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 SKEENA
Hunting and Trapping Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Certified Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Mountain Caribou Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Trapping Methods & It’s Unlawful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wildlife Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Provincial Trapping Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

REGION 7
OMINECA &
PEACE
For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a MoE Regional Office, Fish & Wildlife 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 REGION 8
from Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604-660-2421
OKANAGAN
from Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387-6121
elsewhere in BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-663-7867
• Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-952-RAPP (7277)
 MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the 2010/11 hunting and trapping season and another year be posted online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/. With
where British Columbians can get out into the field and pursue the time a multi-year synopsis and a new process for earlier LEH draws, hunters can
honoured traditions of hunting and trapping. anticipate more consistency in the regulations, and more flexibility to plan
Our hunting and trapping seasons continue to be based upon the founda- their hunting trips with increased certainty and confidence.
tions of conservation, sustainable use, fair chase and human safety. Combine With the support of our partners, the Ministry of Environment has invested
that with our spectacular scenery and wildlife resources, and it’s clear why more than $1.8 million in wildlife inventory over the past six years. In 2009,
British Columbia is the best place on earth to be a hunter and trapper. these included additional mule deer, elk, moose, mountain goat and mountain
In support of our commitment to provide high-quality outdoor recreation sheep surveys. One of our primary objectives with these surveys was
opportunities and experiences, the Fish and Wildlife Branch now assesses to determine if these populations could continue to support current or
all hunting seasons against four regulatory tests.These include: (1) regulation increased hunting opportunities.
harmonization, or providing more consistency in the hunting regulations On a final note, I would like to express my gratitude to the hunting
between adjacent Management Units and regions. (2) regulation simplifica- community for all the hard work that has been done to protect and enhance
tion, which is about making the hunting seasons more easy for you - the both the fish and wildlife resources in the province. From habitat restoration
hunter, to understand and abide by. (3) increasing hunter opportunity, by work to being extra “eyes and ears” in support of the Conservation Officer
replacing some limited entry hunting seasons with general open seasons, and Service, your dedication and commitment to wildlife conservation is com-
(4) implementing hunting seasons that are within our managerial capacity to mendable.
deliver as a quality recreational experience. Be safe and enjoy your 2010/11 and 2011/12 hunting and trapping seasons.
The replacement of 75 Limited Entry Hunts with General Open Seasons,
harmonized mule deer buck seasons throughout the Southern Interior, and a
provincially consistent set of white-tailed deer hunting regulations are some
examples of how we are meeting these new regulatory tests in 2010/11.
Another initiative this year is the publication of a multi-year hunting and
trapping regulations synopsis. Please keep this booklet. It will be your guide
to hunting and trapping for the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons. In the event Barry Penner,
that there is a need to change a regulation in 2010/11 or 2011/12, they will Minister of Environment

MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2010-2012

• It is prohibited to possess the head, hide, hoof, spinal column, Zone
B
internal organ or mammary gland of any animal of the family Peace
Cervidae (deer, elk, moose) that was killed outside British
Columbia. Possession of an out-of-province Cervidae hide that Skeena Zone
A
has been treated in a manner that removes all tissue, or antlers Omineca Fort
St. John
or parts of skulls that have had all tissues removed is permitted.
See page 24 for details. Smithers

Prince George

• Provincially coordinated white-tailed deer seasons and Southern

Interior coordinated mule deer seasons. See page 15 for details. Cariboo
• There is no open season for any female mountain goat accom- Williams Lake

panying a kid (any goat with horns less than 10cm), or a female Thompson
mountain goat in a group that contains one or more kids. Vancouver
Lower
Kamloops
Kootenay
Mainland Cranbrook
Island Okanagan
New information or regulation changes are Nanaimo
Surrey Penticton Nelson

highlighted as green, bolded 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.

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Accompany - means to remain in the Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less than Elk - Spike Bull - means a bull elk having
company of the other person, able to see the twelve (12) months of age. antlers that are composed of a main beam
other person without the aid of any device Cow Moose - a female moose recogniz- from which there are no bony projections
other than ordinary corrective lenses and able able by having no antlers and being 6 feet at more than 2.5 cm in length.
to communicate by unamplified voice with that shoulder height weighing 600-800 lbs.
person.
Calf Moose - a moose less than 12 months Elk spike
All Terrain Vehicle or ATV - means a bull
of age usually less than 5 feet at shoulder height
wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle propelled
weighing 200-300 lbs.
by motorized power, and capable of travel on No bony projections
or off a highway, including motorcycles but not more than 2.5 cm in
including a snowmobile or motor vehicle that Calves are much
length off the main
smaller and show a
is licensed for highway travel under the Motor distinctly "stubby" face. beam
Vehicle Act. Not all moose in the
Antlered Animal - means a member of the accompaniment of
a larger moose are Elk - Three Points or Greater Bull - means
deer family over one year of age bearing visible
necessarily calves. Be any bull having at least three tines on one antler.
bony antlers.
sure of your target.
Antlerless Animal - means a member of 6 point
Elk
antler
the deer family bearing no visible antlers.The 3 point
Cancelled Species Licence - means a antler
small skin or hair covered protuberances of
male fawns and calves do not constitute antlers. Species Licence that has been cancelled as
Arrow - means a slender shaft, which may be indicated on the licence.The Species Licence
pointed at one end and may be feathered at must be cancelled immediately upon killing the
the opposite end, for shooting from a bow. animal.
Bait - means anything, including meat, cereals, Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler which
cultivated crops, restrained animal or any bears at least 5 tines (points), including the tip Antler tines must be at least 2.5 cm in length
manufactured product or material, that may of the main beam above the rear point. If rear
attract wildlife and includes plastic or other imi- point is missing, the first rear-facing point will be Firearm - includes a device that propels a
tation foods, but does not include a decoy as used as the rear point. projectile by means of an explosion, com-
described under these regulations. pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle,
BC Resident - means a person who is a Caribou shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or spring
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of gun but does not include a bow.
Canada, and whose only or primary residence Furbearing Animal - means a fox, beaver,
is in British Columbia and who has been physi- Rear
black bear, marten, fisher, lynx, bobcat, mink,
cally present in BC for the greater portion of Point muskrat, river otter, raccoon, striped and
each of 6 calendar months out of the 12 spotted skunk, northern flying squirrel, red and
calendar months immediately before doing a Rear Douglas’ squirrel, ermine, weasel, wolverine,
Point wolf or coyote.
thing under the Wildlife Act, or if not a Canadian
citizen or permanent resident of Canada, but Game Bird - means any grouse, partridge,
whose only or primary residence is in British Compound Crossbow - means a crossbow quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory game bird,
Columbia, and has been physically present in on which the bow string runs through pulleys. or wild turkey.
BC for the greater portion of each of the 12 Cougar Kitten - means any cougar with Game - includes all big game, small game,
calendar months immediately before doing a spots or any cougar under one year of age. game birds and furbearing animals.
thing under the Wildlife Act. Crossbow - means a bow fixed across a stock Handgun – is a firearm that is designed,
Bearded Turkey - a turkey with a tuft of with a groove for the arrow or bolt and a altered or intended to be aimed and fired by
hair-like feathers on the chest that grow larger mechanism for holding and releasing the string. the action of one hand or that has a barrel less
with age. (NOTE:The use of crossbows is permitted than 305 mm (12 in.) in length.
Big Game - means any mountain sheep, during special bow only seasons unless other- Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting at,
mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose, deer, wise indicated under the regional schedules.) attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, fol-
grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf, bobcat, Decoy - means any material or manufactured lowing after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying
lynx, wolverine or other animal designated by product that simulates the appearance or has in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any of
regulation. the form of wildlife. those things, whether or not the wildlife is then
Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to be or subsequently wounded, killed or captured:
Deer Family - means moose, caribou, deer
shot from a crossbow or catapult. (a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or
and elk.
Bow - means a longbow or crossbow. (b) while in possession of a firearm or other
Edible Portions - with respect to big game,
Brow Tine - means the first tine projecting weapon.
excluding grizzly bear, cougar, wolf, lynx, bobcat
forward or upward in the lower 1/3 of the and wolverine, means the edible portions of Licence Year - Hunting and Guide Licences
antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer. - means the period from April 1 to March 31
the four quarters and the loins of the animal
Buck or Bull - with reference to deer, moose, of the following year.Trapping and Fur Trading
and with respect to game birds, means the
or elk means one bearing visible bony antlers. Licences - means the period from July 1 to
edible portions of both breasts of the bird. June 30 of the following year.
Buck or Bull - with reference to caribou, means
Elk - Six Points or Greater Bull - means Loaded Firearm - means any firearm con-
a male one year of age or older, bearing visible
any bull having at least six tines on one antler. taining live ammunition in either the breech or
bony antlers.

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the magazine. A clip containing live ammunition,
when attached to the firearm, is considered as Tripalm Full Curl Bighorn
the magazine. Muzzle loaders - see page 17. Bull annulus annulus
Migratory Game Birds - for which there Main
Palm Moose
may be an open season in BC and for which a
Canadian Migratory Game Bird hunting permit
is required are: waterfowl (ducks and geese, Antler LEGAL ILLEGAL
Brow Base Vertex
including Brant); American Coot; Common Palm of the Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and the
deepest lowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn
Snipe; Band-tailed Pigeon and Mourning Dove. bay

Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull at least 3 points on brow palm

moose having no more than two tines on one 3/4 Curl Bighorn
antler. (Includes tines on main antler and brow Moose - Tripalm Bull - means a bull moose through annulus annulus
back
having at least one antler with a brow palm of eye
palms.) Does not include a calf. See diagram. bearing three or more points (tines).The brow
through
palm is separated from the main palm by the back of eye
Spike - Fork Bull Moose deepest antler bay.The deepest bay is the bay
LEGAL ILLEGAL
whose vertex (deepest location) is the shortest
distance from the antler base, when measured
along the surface of the antler. See diagram
Motorcycle - means a motor vehicle that Full Curl Thinhorn/
runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or seat Mature Bighorn
annulus annulus
for the driver to sit astride.
Motor Vehicle - means a device in, on or by
which a person or thing is being or may be
transported or drawn, and which is designed
LEGAL ILLEGAL
to be self propelled, and includes an ATV or
snowmobile, but does not include a device
designed to be moved by human, animal or the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base
Moose - 10 Point Bull - means a bull moose wind power; a device designed to be used and the lowermost edge of the eye socket.
having at least one antler with a minimum of exclusively on stationary rails or stationary Mountain Sheep - 3/4 Curl Bighorn Ram
ten points (tines), including the tines on the tracks; or a boat propelled by motorized power. - means any male bighorn mountain sheep,
brow palm. (See diagram and tine definition.) Mountain Goat Kid - means a mountian the head of which, when viewed squarely from
10 Point Bull Tripalm Bull goat with horns less than 10 cm in length. the side, has at least one horn tip extending
Minimum of a total of ten Minimum of a total of three Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Bighorn Ram beyond a straight line drawn through the back
points (including brow points on one brow palm. of the eye opening and at right angles to a line
palm) on one antler. - means any male bighorn mountain sheep,
the head of which, when viewed squarely from drawn between the centre of the nostril and
the side, has at least one horn tip extending the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base.
upwards beyond a straight line drawn through If the skull and horns are presented for exami-
the centre of the nostril and the lowest nation, when viewed squarely from the side
hindmost portion of the horn base. If the skull with both horns in alignment, at least one horn
and horns are presented for examination, when tip extends beyond a straight line through the
Note: Hunters must refer to the definition of a tine. The viewed squarely from the side with both horns back edge of the eye socket and at right angles
rounded protuberances at the top of the main
in alignment, at least one horn tip extends to a line drawn through the lowest hindmost
palm on some moose may not constitute a point. portion of the horn base and the lowermost
upward beyond a straight line drawn through
edge of the eye socket.
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Mountain Sheep - Mature Bighorn Ram Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Three Points Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, coyote,
– means any bighorn ram mountain sheep that or Greater Buck - means any buck having at skunk, snowshoe hare and game birds.
has attained the age of 8 years as evidenced by least three tines, excluding the brow tine, on Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed
true horn annuli as determined by the regional one antler. primarily for travel on snow or ice, having one
manager or designate, or whose horn tip, No Hunting Area - means a designated area or more steering skis, self propelled and using
when viewed squarely from the side extends in which hunting (see definition) is prohibited. one or more endless belts or tracks driven in
upwards beyond the forehead-nose bridge.
Non-Resident - means a person who is not contact with the ground.
Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Thinhorn Ram a BC resident but who is a Canadian citizen or Spike Buck - means a male deer having
- means any male thinhorn mountain sheep a permanent resident of Canada, or a person antlers that are composed of a main beam
whose horn tip extends upwards beyond the who is not a BC resident but whose only or from which there are no bony projections
forehead-nose bridge when viewed squarely primary residence is in Canada and has resided greater than 2.5 cm in length.
from the side or which has attained the age of in Canada for the 12 month period immedi-
8 years as evidenced by yearly horn growth Tine or "Point" - means a branch of an
ately before doing a thing under the Wildlife Act. antler which is longer than its breadth and is at
annuli as determined by the Regional Manager
or designate. Do not use yearly horn growth Non-Resident Alien means a person who is least 2.5 cm in length, and for the purpose of
annuli to determine the age of a ram in the neither a BC resident nor a non-resident. determining the length of a tine
field, because "false" annuli may be present. Non-Toxic Shot - means shotgun pellets (a) the breadth of the tine is measured (if
Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points consisting of, by weight, not more than one extending from a palmation of an antler, then in
or Greater Buck - means any buck having at percent lead. the plane of the palm) at a location at least 2.5
least four tines, excluding the brow tine, on one No Shooting Area - means a designated cm from the tip of the tine, and
antler. area in which the discharge of firearms is (b) the length of the tine is measured from its
prohibited. tip end, following the midline of the profile of
MULE (Black-tailed) DEER the tine, and following the natural curvature
4 Point antler Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or yacht
powered by electric, gasoline, oil, steam or of the tine, to the midpoint of the straight line
along which the breadth is measured. (See
other mechanical means, but does not include
How to Measure a Tine diagram below)
a boat powered manually nor a boat with an
outboard motor provided the motor is tilted Traffic or Trafficking - means to buy, sell,
or otherwise disengaged so as not to be ready trade or distribute for gain or consideration or
for immediate use. to offer to do so.
Raptor - means a bird of the order Upland Game Bird - includes the gallina-
Falconiformes known as vultures, eagles, falcons ceous birds, such as wild turkey, grouse, par-
MULE (BLACK-TAILED) DEER and hawks or of the order Strigiformes known tridge, ptarmigan, pheasant, and quail.
3 Point antler as owls and includes the eggs of these birds. Vehicle - means a wheeled or tracked device
Road Allowance - see definition, page 13. in, on or by which a person or thing is or may
be transported or drawn on a highway.
Shot means a cartridge manufactured so
that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical Wildlife - means raptors, threatened species,
projectiles. endangered species, game and other species of
vertebrates prescribed as wildlife by regulation.

HOW MEASURE A TINE

NOT A TINE
TO
TINE
2.5 cm
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
m To enter, hunt over or trap in cultivated land, posted land
2.5 c
or private property without the owner’s permission is
committing an offence.
2.5 cm

It is the responsibility of the hunter or trapper to be aware

B
A of the status of the land they hunt and to get permission
m
2.5 c

from the land owner before accessing private land.

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HUNTER EDUCATION and Bird Identification, Outdoor Survival, 4If the holder of a hunter number card
4Since 1974, Conservation and Outdoor First Aid and Safety, and Hunter Heritage, changes his or her legal name, residential
Recreation Education (CORE) has been an Conservation and Wildlife Management address or ceases to be a resident, he or
educational program designed to ensure that chapters found in the CORE manual. There is she within 30 days of the address or name
prospective new hunters meet acceptable a $10.00 fee for each of the practical firearms change or date at which they cease to be
standards of knowledge and skill for safe and handling and written examinations. There a resident, must notify the Director of the
ethical participation in hunting. As of is also a graduate fee of $30.00 payable to F&W Branch of the address change, provide a
March 1, 1998, the BC Wildlife Federation BCWF at the time of program completion document evidencing the legal name change
(BCWF) accepted the responsibility for the used for CORE program delivery support. or on ceasing to be a resident, surrender
delivery of the program and graduate record 4The course requires about 21 hours of their hunter number card to the Director of
keeping. CORE graduates who are not a self study and firearm handling practice based the F&W Branch. If a person who holds a
upon the CORE manual. Information on how BC resident hunter number card ceases to
BCWF or affiliated club member are entitled
to obtain the CORE manual and a list of certi- be a BC resident, the hunter number card
to apply for a BCWF direct membership
fied CORE examiners is available from Access is suspended as long as the person is not a
at half-price, including the Out-door Edge resident. For correspondence, please inform us
magazine and liability insurance. Centre offices, MoE, the BCWF office in
Burnaby, at 1-888-881-2293, the MoE website of changes by writing, quoting your Resident
4Although not compulsory, classroom Hunter Number, at F&W Branch, MoE, PO
instruction in CORE is recommended and at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/
Box 9374, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W
may be obtained through courses in adult hunting/resident/education.html, or the
9M4. See p. 40 for name/address change form.
education, community colleges, rod and gun BCWF website at www.bcwf.bc.ca
clubs or course advertisements. The written 4For a Bowhunter Education Program OPEN SEASONS
examination is based on: Outdoor Ethics, course recognized throughout North America, 4There is NO OPEN SEASON FOR ANY
Firearm Handling, Hunting Regulations, Animal contact: BC Archery Association, www. WILDLIFE – except as indicated in this
archeryassociation.bc.ca Synopsis. It is unlawful to hunt at any time
during the year except within the open
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Taxidermy HUNTER NUMBER under the Wildlife Act.
• BIRDS • GAME HEADS • 4A BC resident (see Definitions section) 4To define open seasons for big game, small
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WATERFOWLER 4Indians who are residents of British LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING

HERITAGE DAYS Columbia are not required to obtain any 4Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons are
type of hunting licence under the open only to hunters who have drawn the
4Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHDs)
Wildlife Act. Indians who are residents of BC appropriate LEH authorization. LEH seasons and
for the hunting of ducks and geese occur
province wide. Only young hunters at least and are exercising an aboriginal right to hunt open seasons may coincide for some species in
10 years of age and less than 18 years of for sustenance purposes within a tradition- some management units if: a) the class of animal
age who have met all provincial require- ally-used area are required to comply with (sex, age, etc.) is different, or b) a portion of the
ments are permitted to hunt, and they must hunting regulations related to public health management unit is available for LEH only.
be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. and public safety. In situations where conser- 4Species licences are required in addition to an
The adult hunter can accompany a maximum vation of a particular species is of concern LEH authorization.
of 2 youth hunters. The adult hunter can and compliance with hunting regulations 4Maps showing LEH zones for seasons that
guide and advise the young hunter but is not is required by Indians belonging to a First coincide with open seasons are included in this
permitted to hunt. See individual regions for Nation group, there will be prior consultation Synopsis for reference. Hunters should refer to
season dates. General open seasons in the with the affected First Nation in accordance the Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis published
affected regions may be reduced by 2 (or 1) with Ministry policy and procedures. These each spring for specific LEH maps.
days so that the overall number of hunting restrictions may include the requirement for 4For information regarding Limited Entry
days for migratory game birds remains Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) authorizations. Hunting please contact (250) 356-5142.
unchanged. Federal regulations have been Prior to undertaking any hunting activity, indi-
amended to exempt young hunters from viduals should inquire with their appropriate LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
having to purchase the federal Migratory First Nation officials or with the MoE regional 4In order to purchase a hunting licence, a
Game Bird Hunting Permit when participating office with respect to any specific require- BC resident 14 years of age or older must
in WHDs. Provincial regulations have been ments that may apply to them. show their valid Hunter Number card (see BC
amended to exempt young hunters from 4Indians who are residents of BC and wish Resident Hunter Number section page 6).
having to purchase the provincial hunting to hunt outside their traditionally-used areas 4You may be asked to produce photo identifi-
licence or the junior hunting licence when must do so in accordance with the Hunting cation when purchasing a hunting licence.
participating in WHDs. In addition, youth at 4BC Resident Hunter Number Cards are
Regulations. This includes making application
least 10 years of age and less than 18 years available only at Service BC offices, or the F&W
for a LEH authorization via the LEH draw. If
of age are exempt from the requirement Branch (2975 Jutland Rd, Victoria).
to complete hunter safety training (CORE) an individual is in doubt regarding a tradition-
prior to participating in WHDs. NOTE: Youth al hunting area or practice, they should be in 1. A Hunter Number Card may only be
who wish to hunt ducks and geese outside of contact with the appropriate First Nations obtained by an applicant who produces
designated WHDs or who wish to hunt for officials and the regional Wildlife Program a document issued by a province or state
any other species of game, must purchase the staff to discuss specific situations evidencing the successful completion of
appropriate licence and, if 14 years of age or Métis Hunters the CORE (Conservation and Outdoor
older, must complete CORE. Recreation Education) examinations in BC
A reminder that all Métis individuals intending
or another North American government
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Environment is to ensure the long-term licence and comply with all appropriate
conservation of wildlife populations and province.
hunting regulations. This includes obtaining
their habitats. The Ministry also recognizes appropriate species licences and complying 2. A person 14 years of age or older and under
that Indian people have aboriginal rights to with Limited Entry Hunting Regulations. 18 must apply for a hunting licence in person
harvest wildlife for sustenance (food, social in the presence of a parent or guardian,
and ceremonial purposes) in their traditional who must sign an "Acknowledgement of
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ward. Hunters under the age of 18 must disability, to exit a vehicle to discharge a addition to any required provincial hunting
be accompanied and closely supervised firearm, or are unable to walk 100 m while licence. The permit is available at any Post
while hunting by a person who is 18 years carrying a firearm, may apply for a disabled Office.
of age or older and who holds a hunting hunting permit. Information and the permit 4The Bird Banding Laboratory in Maryland
licence. application process is available through the collates all North American bird banding
• No one under the age of 10 may hunt. Permit and Authorizations Service Bureau records. If you find a banded migratory bird,
A person who causes or allows a person website www.env.bc.ca/pasb/applications/ please report it on their website at www.
under the age of 10 to hunt wildlife process/wildlife.html or by phone at pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/
commits an offence. 1-866-433-7272. call800.htm.
• When a BC resident who is 10 years DEER LICENCES BEARS
of age or older completes CORE, he or 4A person must not possess more than BC’s Bear Parts Trade Ban
she is entitled to a BC Resident Hunter 15 of any current year deer licences. The
combination of deer licences may include a 4To protect grizzly and black bears, the BC
Number Card, and to have a bag limit
maximum of 3 mule deer and 3 white-tailed government imposed a ban on the com-
of his or her own, to purchase a hunting
deer licences. mercial trade in certain bear parts effective
licence, and to enter the limited entry
February 1, 1993 which continues to be an
hunting draw. 4There are special deer licences (Queen important step toward reducing the illegal
3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only be Charlotte Islands Deer Licences) which killing of these animals. Many jurisdictions in
issued to a parent or guardian on behalf allow hunters to exceed the 2 deer bag western North America have similar bans in
of his/her child or ward who is 10 years of limit for the Skeena Region and the 3 deer place.
age or older and under the age of 14. The provincial bag limit up to a maximum of 15
deer when hunting on the Queen Charlotte 4The BC regulation forbids the possession,
junior hunter need not have completed
Islands (MUs 6-12, 6-13). Up to 3 regular trafficking, importing and exporting of bear
a hunter training program but must be
mule deer licences can be used on the galls, including any part or derivative of the gall
accompanied and under the close personal
Queen Charlottes, but they will count toward bladder, and genitalia. It also bans importing,
supervision of an adult who carries the
the regional and provincial bag limits. (For exporting or trafficking in bear paws separated
proper licences. Wildlife taken by the junior
example, if a mule deer licence is used in from the carcass or hide, although possession
under this licence is included in the bag
MU 6-12 or 6-13, a hunter will be prevented of bear paws is still permitted to allow for
limit of the accompanying licensed adult.
from pursuing deer elsewhere in the Skeena personal and ceremonial use.
No species licences may be purchased
with the junior licence. However, during Region, and it will count towards the 3-deer 4Hunters are not committing an offense
a hunting season, a licensed junior hunter provincial bag limit). if they remove the gall bladder from the
may accompany and hunt with an adult carcass and leave the gall bladder at the kill
MIGRATORY BIRDS site, or, if they move the bear from the kill
holding a valid Limited Entry Hunting 4When hunting migratory game birds,
authorization and a valid species licence. site and they, within 48 hours, dispose of the
you must carry with you a valid Canadian gut pile including the gall bladder.
4. Non-residents’ qualifications for a Junior Migratory Game Bird hunting permit in
Hunting Licence are the same as in (3.)
with the exception that they may not
hunt for wildlife for which a Limited Entry
Hunting authorization is required.
4For Information regarding Aboriginal
Hunting, refer to page 7.
4All licences issued under the Wildlife Act
are non-transferable and non-refundable.
BUYING LICENCES
4Resident hunting licences are available at
all Service BCs’ Offices, and other commer-
cial outlets and sporting goods stores. Non-
resident hunting licences are available from
Service BC Offices. Non-residents may also
obtain their licences by mail from Service BC
Offices www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/locations/.
Please note that non-resident licences are
NOT available from commercial outlets and/
or sporting goods stores.
4Duplicates for misplaced, lost, stolen or
accidentally destroyed licences are available
from Vendors and Service BCs’ offices for
a fee of $10.00 plus GST. A Statement of
Loss is required. DO NOT purchase another
original licence from a sporting goods store
or similar non-government licence issuer, as
this will automatically show on the records
that you have been issued more than the
legal limit of current licences, which is an
offence under the Wildlife Act.
4Hunters with permanent physical dis-
abilities who are unable, because of their
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KEEPING YOUR LICENCES Big Game Accompanied Hunts daughter, aunt, niece, granddaughter, grand-
& RECORDS 4A non-resident of BC who is a resident mother, spouse, father-in-law, mother-in-law,
4Hunters should keep all documents under of Canada or a Canadian citizen may be son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or
which an animal was taken until the animal accompanied by a resident of BC who holds sister-in-law, but excludes cousins).
has been consumed. In the case of a mounted a Permit to Accompany. Only one Permit to 4Permits to Accompany may not be avail-
trophy or a tanned hide, the licence and Accompany will be issued to a person in a able for all species and areas (for example,
Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet should licence year. thinhorn sheep). Please contact the Permit
be kept in a safe place indefinitely. If a person 4The BC resident applying for this permit and Authorization Service Bureau toll free at
wishes to transfer the trophy to someone else must be a Canadian citizen or permanent 1-866-433-7272 (Victoria: 250-387-2928) for
resident of Canada who has held a BC more information.
or requires an export permit to move it out of
the province, production of the original docu- hunting licence and a big game species 4Royalties are payable on animals taken
mentation makes the transfer or the issuance of licence for 3 of the 5 years preceding under a Permit to Accompany (see Royalty
application (or 2 of the 5 years preced- Fees section).
a permit much easier. It will greatly assist MoE
ing application if the applicant has com- Small Game
staff if, when a hunter sells a trophy, the licences
pleted C.O.R.E). This person must obtain 4It is not necessary for a non-resident of
and other documentation are transferred with the required permit at least one month
the trophy to the new owner. British Columbia to be accompanied by a
prior to hunting. Applications for permits are licensed guide when hunting for small game
NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS available at Service BC offices, the Permit & (includes game birds).
Non-residents of British Columbia hunting Authorization Service Bureau, or electroni-
cally from the MoE website: www.env.gov. Handguns
big game must be accompanied by either a
bc.ca/pasb/applications.html. (See 4It is illegal to hunt with a handgun in BC.
licensed BC guide or a resident who holds a
Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences See page 3 for definition.
Permit to Accompany.
article, page 63.) 4There are special handgun restrictions in
Big Game Guided Hunts Canada. Please contact the R.C.M.P. for details
4The non-residents must show the Permit to
4When purchasing big game species licences, Accompany or a copy indicating the name of before bringing a handgun into Canada.
non-residents must provide the Licensing the permittee when purchasing their big game
office with the name of the guide outfitter, FEDERAL FIREARMS
species licences. LEGISLATION
the guide’s licence number, the management 4A non-resident who is not a resident 4A BC hunting licence does not give
unit(s) in which the hunt will take place and of Canada and is not a Canadian citizen, authority to carry a firearm.
the dates of the hunt. On completion of the may also be eligible under the Permit to
hunt, non-residents must obtain a completed 4For information on the Canadian Firearm
Accompany providing they qualify under one Licence, contact Canadian Firearm Centre at
form of declaration from their guide. Failure to of the required relationship categories (ie, if
do so constitutes an offence on the part of 1-800-731-4000 or visit the website at
accompanied by a father, brother, son, uncle, www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca.
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Grizzly Bear ✱ $80.00 $1,030.00
A person to hunt in the Gulf Islands Lynx ✱ $8.00 $40.00 licence or otherwise by licence, permit, or as
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National Parks is only allowed when such weapons are ters at PO Box 9398 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria,
4Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks. carried within a vehicle or when authorized BC V8W 9M9 or visit www.bcparks.ca..
The law requires that all firearms transport- by a park officer. 4Most ecological reserves are also ref-
ed in National Parks be dismantled, carried 4The use of horses and motor vehicles erenced in the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th
in a closed case or wrapped and tied (including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs Edition.
securely in such a manner as not to expose and other self-propelled vehicles or cycles) Municipal Restrictions
any part of the firearm. is generally prohibited in BC Parks except 4Most municipalities have local bylaws
4Firearms are also not permitted outside where specifically authorized. All motor restricting and controlling the use of weapons,
of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a National vehicles on park roads must be licensed. firearms and bows within their boundaries.
Park unless they are being moved into, or Use of aircraft to arrive at or depart from Consult municipal clerks for details of closures.
out of, a person’s premises, or with a permit some parks is restricted. 4Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge
issued by the park superintendent. 4It is prohibited to hunt or discharge a of firearms and/or bows are NOT included in
firearm or bow in a BC Park within 400 this synopsis.
Regional District Parks metres of either side of the centre line of any
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms Indian Reserves
park road or highway except as authorized
is prohibited in and within 100 m of all by a park officer, unless otherwise stated in 4Indian Reserves are private land. Permission
Regional District Parks. this Synopsis for a specific road. A park road must be obtained from the local Indian
4Contact the Regional District in the is a road in a park or recreation area that is business office in order to hunt on or across
locality you wish to hunt for information on designated and developed for licensed motor these lands.
new parks. vehicles. Contact the regional office for further
National Wildlife Areas and
information, or consult the Park, Conservancy “WANTED” BUYING
and Recreation Area Regulation.
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Horns & Antlers,
4Note: Protected areas that have been
4Hunting is prohibited in National
established since the deadline for changes
Wildlife Mounts,
Wildlife Areas (NWAs) and Migratory Bird Bear Rugs, Sheep Mounts, Moose, Elk, Ivories, African Mounts,
to the hunting regulations for 2010/11 Deer, Fish, Cougar and Grizz Hides, Complete Trophy Rooms, ETC.
Sanctuaries (MBSs) unless a special federal
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are posted. Blue signs depicting a loon KUBI WEST
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parts, or discharge a firearm, bow or 250-426-6993 • E-mail: [email protected]
Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service in
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of a BC Forest Service Recreation site or
BC Parks Interpretive Forest site as defined in the
Individuals visiting BC Parks, either a Park, Forest Recreation Regulation.
Conservancy, Recreation Area or Protected 4Hunters should note that big game
Area should be aware that the Park Act and seasons in most parks are under Limited
its regulations apply, as do the hunting regu- Entry Hunting (LEH) restrictions. Consult
lations in this synopsis. Visit www.bcparks.ca the current LEH Synopsis for map details.
for more information on activities allowed 4Hunters are encouraged to remove gut
or prohibited in specific parks. piles from near hiking trails or known areas
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms, or
of recreational use or, if that is not possible,
bows is prohibited in many BC Parks. BC to advise park staff of kill locations.
Parks where hunting and/or the discharge of
firearms is permitted are no longer be listed Ecological Reserves
in the hunting and trapping synopsis. Before 4Hunting, trapping and angling are pro-
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify that hibited in Ecological Reserves in British
hunting in that area during that time is permit- Columbia. The discharge of a firearm,
ted. For more information on which BC Parks or bow is prohibited. A complete list of
that are open to hunting please visit www.env. Ecological Reserves including detailed maps
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/, and legal descriptions is available from the
or phone your local Ministry of Environment regional office, or from BC Parks headquar-
office. Hunting in BC Parks is only permitted
during a lawful open season. For additional
information on permitted activities in BC Parks,
WANTED TO BUY
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bcparks.ca HORNS - ANTLERS - CLAWS
Sheep, goat, grizzly, cougar, moose, elk, caribou,
4When a BC Park is closed to hunting or deer, black bear, fur bearers, hides salted and
there is no open season for any species, suitable for taxidermy,
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 SITE and ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Recreation Access Management property is considered enclosed if any update the definition of environmental
Plans one of the following conditions are damage to include any change to soil
met: that adversely alters an ecosystem.
A copy of the following plans is located
● there are clearly visible signs prohibiting Under the new provision, individuals
online at www.recplans.gov.bc.ca/ found to have caused environmental
trespassing posted at each ordinary
4Please refer to the Southern Rocky access point; or damage may be levied a violation ticket
Mountain Management Plan for recreation ● the property is surrounded by a lawful that carries a $575 fine. More serious
access zoning in MUs 4-1, 4-2, 4-22 and 4-23. fence; or cases of damage could lead to penalties
4Please refer to the Golden Backcountry ● the property is surrounded by a natural of up to $100,000 and/or a year in jail.
Recreation Plan for recreation access zoning boundary such as a river bank or a 4 While travelling on a Forest Service
1/2 foot hedge. Road, operators of ATVs are required
in MUs 4-34, 4-36 and 4-40.
● In the Fraser Valley, and to a lesser to hold a valid driver’s licence, carry a
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF extent elsewhere in agricultural areas, minimum of $200,000 third-party liability
CABINS local sporting groups (clubs) have made insurance.
4While in the back country you may have private arrangements with landowners 3. Wildlife Act (Section 39) - A person is
occasion to encounter cabins of various to exclude other hunters. Such areas not permitted to hunt on cultivated land
sorts. These belong to someone engaged are frequently posted to no trespassing or on Crown land which is subject to a
in a legitimate business such as trapping by these sporting groups. grazing lease while the land is occupied
or guiding. They are private and are not to 2. Forest and Range Practices Act by livestock, without the consent of the
be entered, damaged or disturbed. Hunter On May 31, 2009 the Forests and Range owner, lessee or occupant of the land.
ethics, courtesy and respect are relied upon Statutes Amendment Act introduced 4In addition to the above, there is author-
so that additions to the regulations imposing a provision that makes it illegal for
ity under provisions of the Wildlife Act to
severe sanctions are not necessary. individuals to cause environmental
limit access by hunters or other persons.
damage. Irresponsible off-road vehicle
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS use in alpine, grassland or wetland
Relevant regulations include the Motor
4Several laws govern public access to Vehicle Prohibition Regulation and the
wildlife and several types of closures spe- areas can disturb soil and destroy
Public Access Prohibition Regulation.
cifically limit access by licensed hunters or plants, risk watershed and water
others. In brief the following laws apply: source quality, threaten or kill birds and
animals, introduce invasive plants and
1. Trespass Act - The provincial Trespass reduce wildlife and cattle food sources.
Act sets out strict limits on any public Regulations have been revised and
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 NO HUNTING and NO SHOOTING AREA
No Hunting Areas Hwy 99 No Shooting Area Hwy 113 between Terrace and Kincolith
4It is unlawful to hunt or discharge a 4The discharge of firearms is prohibited (Gingolx).
firearm within 100 metres of a church, within 400 m west of the road allowance Canyon Drive (Road 520) between
school building, school yard, playground, and 1 km east of the road allowance Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett
regional district park, dwelling house, or farm of Highway 99 between the northern Dam;
or ranch building that is occupied by persons boundary of the District Municipality of West Twelve Mile Road (Road 190) between
or domestic animals. Owners and occupiers Vancouver and the southern boundary of Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek.
or their employees or agents are exempted the District Municipality of Squamish. 400 METRE NO HUNTING OR
near dwelling houses or farm or ranch build- Hwy 118 No Shooting Area SHOOTING AREAS
ings for the purpose of slaughtering livestock. 4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms is
No Shooting Areas within 400 m on either side of the road prohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile) of the
4It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a allowance of Highway 118 (Topley Landing road allowance of the following highways:
No Shooting Area (see Definitions section). Road) between the intersection of Highway
118 and Highway 16 at Topley Landing and Highways in all Provincial Parks
No Shooting Areas as prescribed under the
Wildlife Act are open to the use of bows Granisle in the Skeena region. Hwy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between
(including crossbows) unless specifically 400 METRE SINGLE Hope and Manning Park, Manning Park and
restricted (see regional sections). Princeton.
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4The discharge of a firearm using a single
NO SHOOTING AREAS projectile is prohibited within 400 m (1/4
Peachland and its junction with Highway 5
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 DURING YOUR HUNT

WHAT IS “WILDLIFE”? (h) all species of the genus Sciurus - gray PENALTIES
4All native species of animals in the squirrels and fox squirrels 4We will be tough with violators of our
province excluding invertebrates and fish as (i) Passer domesticus - house sparrow conservation laws and invaluable wildlife
well as several non-native species have been (j) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling resource!
designated as wildlife, giving them full protec- (k) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic
pigeon) IT’S UNLAWFUL
tion under provisions of the 1. to make a false statement to an Officer,
Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 488. These 4You do need a hunting licence to hunt the
following Schedule “C” wildlife UNLESS you Conservation Officer, or Constable.
species may not be hunted, killed, captured, 2. to capture, possess or keep in captivity
kept as pets or used for commercial are hunting them on your property or they are
damaging your property: any live wildlife without a permit.
purposes unless specifically allowed by regu- 3. to possess or wantonly take, injure or
lation or by authority of a permit from MoE. (a) Corvus caurina - Northwestern Crow destroy a bird, egg, or the nest of a bird
Schedules “B” and “C” of the Designation (b) Corvus brachyrhynchos - American Crow except those designated by regulations,
and Exemption Regulation list wildlife that (c) Pica pica - black-billed magpie (ie: crows, house sparrows, cowbirds,
are known to destroy property and/or are (d) Molothrus ater - brown-headed cowbird magpies, rock doves or European starlings
detrimental to native wildlife. These species and the eggs of this bird species may be or their egg or nest).
have fewer restrictions regulating their destroyed. 4. to buy or sell migratory birds (or their
hunting, killing or capturing. Any capture or EAR TAGS AND COLLARS eggs or nests).
5. to traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat or
killing of these species must still abide by 4Please avoid shooting wildlife with ear tags
offer to do so except as authorized by
provincial laws regarding the humane treat- or radio collars applied for research programs. permit.
ment of animals. If you inadvertently kill any animal with such a 6. to traffic in dead wildlife or a part of
Schedule B device contact your local MoE office because wildlife except when the wildlife was
the meat may or may not be edible. These lawfully killed in BC during an open
4Schedule "B" lists animals that may be animals were handled using immobilizing season under the Wildlife Act or lawfully
captured or killed only for the specific drugs and are not suitable for people to eat brought into BC, or when trafficking in
purpose of protecting property unless an until the drugs have left the animals system. cast antlers or when the wildlife or part
open season is designated by regulation (see The collar must be returned to MoE. of wildlife has been processed into a
Regional Schedules for open seasons). product that no longer resembles the
ILLEGAL GUIDING original wildlife or part.
(a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole 4The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: "a
(b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare 7. to discharge, dump, discard or dispose of
person who for compensation or reward litter.
(c) all of the species of the sub family received or promised, accompanies and
Arvicolinae and lemmings, except 8. to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk,
assists another person to hunt wildlife". falcon, owl or eagle except under permit.
Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat.
4It is unlawful to act as, or offer to act as, a 9. to deface any notice posted under
(d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat authority of the Wildlife Act.
guide for fish or game for compensation or
(e) all species of the genus Peromyscus - 10. to damage or interfere with a lawfully set
reward unless licensed to do so.
deer mice trap.
4A person must possess a valid British
(f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine 11. to hunt a female mountain goat
Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or
(g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket accompanying a kid or a female
Assistant Guide Licence in order to legally mountain goat in a group that
gopher
guide hunters. The government licences contains one or more kids
(h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied
guides to ensure that their activities can be 12. to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear
marmot
closely monitored and regulated. less than 2 years old or any bear in its
(i) Marmota monax - woodchuck
(j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian 4MoE intends to increase its enforcement company.
ground squirrel efforts to stop illegal guiding. A person who 13. to hunt the white or blue (Glacier) colour
guides without the proper licence commits phases of the black bear.
(k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk 14. to hunt a cougar kitten (any cougar with
an offence. A person who uses the services
(l) Procyon lotor - raccoon spots or under 1 yr of age) or any cougar
of an illegal guide may, as a party to the
(m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk accompanying it.
offence, be charged and convicted of the
same offence. 15. to kill or wound wildlife by accident or
Schedule C to protect life or property and fail to
4Schedule "C" animals can be captured ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING promptly report the killing to an Officer.
or killed anywhere and at any time in BC. 4The definition of “transporter” in the 16. to kill wildlife while in the process of
Schedule “C” birds may be hunted using elec- Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation committing offences against any statute
tronic calls. You do not need a hunting licence is as follows: “transporter” means a person including, but not limited to, the
who, for money or other compensation, Wildlife Act. Examples would be wildlife
to hunt or kill the following
transports a hunter to, from or between taken while trespassing on private
Schedule “C” wildlife: property or on mine property in viola-
locations so that the hunter can hunt but
(a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog tion of the Mine Safety Code.
does not include a person who operates a
(b) Rana clamitans - green frog 17. to intentionally feed or attempt to feed
scheduled commercial flight or a chartered
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae - dangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolf
aircraft unless the person also provides and bear) except when lawfully engaged
snapping turtles ground transportation, accommodation or
(d) Didelphis virginiana - North American in hunting or trapping where baiting is
other ground services to the hunter. authorised.
opossum
4A person must not act as a transporter 18. to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or a
(e) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail
unless the person holds a transport licence boat propelled by a motor.
(f) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit
or a guide outfitter licence issued under
(g) Myocastor coypus - nutria
section 15 of the Wildlife Act. It’s Unlawful is continued on page 18
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 COORDINATED WHITE-TAILED AND MULE DEER SEASONS
Coordinated White-tailed Deer Seasons in White-tailed deer are currently expanding Harmonized Mule Deer Seasons in the
British Columbia their range in British Columbia and are Southern Interior of British Columbia
White-tailed deer have the highest population becoming increasingly abundant in many areas As part of the Ministry of Environment’s
growth rates of all North American ungulates, of the province. Current provincial estimates objective to increase harmonization of
in part to their exceptionally high reproduc- suggest there may now be over 100,000 hunting seasons, mule deer buck seasons in
tive rates. They are a common species ranging white-tailed deer in BC. Region’s 3, 4, 5 and 8 have been aligned to a
across most of North America. White-tails The Ministry of Environment has initiated a common season structure. All regions have
quickly inhabit areas with natural and human- provincially coordinated set of white-tailed a “4 point buck” season from September
induced landscape change and are commonly deer hunting regulations for the 2010/11 10 to 30, an “any buck” season in October,
associated with agricultural fields, forest and 2011/12 seasons that aims to simplify and a “4 point buck” season in November.
cut-blocks and even urban environments. regulations, provide more harmonization in As mule deer bucks are most vulnerable in
Population levels are closely tied to severe regulations between administrative regions, November, regional variations in closing dates
winter weather events. Because white-tailed and increase hunting opportunities. The new are necessary to avoid an overharvest during
deer have high reproductive rates and are regulations also support the province’s Hunter this period. The different closing dates reflect
more difficult to harvest than most other Recruitment and Retention Strategy regional differences in mule deer vulnerabil-
ungulates, they can sustain more liberal hunting www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ds/docs/ 070607_ ity that is associated with different habitats,
seasons. HunterRecruitment-RetentionStrategy. migratory patterns and hunting pressure.
pdf and the Provincial Agricultural Zones
Mule Deer Wildlife Program (PAZWP) www.env.gov. White-tailed Deer
bc.ca/kootenay/wld/pazwp.html. Additional
Antlers (of older males) fork details and rationale for the white-tailed Antlers (of older males) consist
and fork again deer seasons, including answers to frequently of main beams with 3 to 5
asked questions, can be found at the Fish projecting upward
and Wildlife Branch website www.env.
Large ears in gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/managment-issues/
proportion to head #wtdprov. Ears are smaller in proportion to
Hunters are reminded that there are and head than mule deer
will continue to be overlapping white-tailed
deer and mule deer hunting seasons in the
province, and that hunters must continue to Brown rump,
White rump. practice caution when identifying these two tail is brown
Rope-like deer species (see diagram for distinguishing with white
white tail with mule and white-tailed deer). fringe. Bottom
black tip of erect tail is
all white

Hunting If the season during which you want to hunt takes place within a provincial park, certain park
regulations may apply (specifically with regards to access). Please contact the BC Parks office in
in the area in which you want to hunt to determine if any special conditions apply. For a list of BC
Parks Parks where hunting is permitted visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/

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

Centrefire
Note: Some hunts and areas have Archery
Limits

Rimfire
specific restrictions. See region's
section for descriptions

BIG GAME
Bison No Yes7 No Bow E 1
1
Black Bear 6
No Yes Yes Bow A, C, D 2*
1
Bobcat Yes Yes Yes Bow B, C, D 5*
Caribou No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Cougar No Yes Yes1 Bow A, C, D 2*
1
Deer No Yes Yes Bow B, C, D 3*(see Deer Licences section)
Elk No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Grizzly Bear 6
No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
1
Lynx Yes Yes Yes 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 Yes1 Bow A, C, D 3*
1
Wolverine Yes Yes Yes Bow B, C, D 1
SMALL GAME
Bearded Turkey . . . . . . . . . 1*
Upland Game Birds Yes2 Yes3 Yes Bow B, C, D 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 Racoon, 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.
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 than
16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead
2 grouse, ptarmigan or turkey only of at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
3 grouse or ptarmigan only Bow B (Crossbow) (does not include compound crossbow)- Must have pull
4 possession or use of shot other than non-toxic shot is of no less than 55 kg (120 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than
prohibited, except for pigeons or doves. See page 17. 16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead
of at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
5 shotgun must not be loaded with single projectile or Bow C (Compound Crossbow) - Must have pull of no less than 45 kg
be larger than 10 gauge; must not use more than 1 (100 lbs) at a peak weight or bolt weighing no less than 16.2 g (250 grains).
shotgun while hunting migratory game birds, unless For big game, must have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8
each shotgun in excess of one is disassembled or in) at the widest point.
unloaded and encased. Bow D (Longbow, Recurve, Compound) - Must have pull of no less than
18 kg (40 lbs) within the archer’s draw length. For big game, must have an
6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
dead animal or part of it as bait Bow E (Bison only) - For bison, the bow (does not include compound
7 ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with crossbow) must have a pull no less than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) within the archer’s
a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules draw length, an arrow greater than 26 g (400 grains) in weight, and a
(2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m. broadhead greater than 8.1 g in weight and 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at its widest
point.

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 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
restrictions and regional bag limits. which the daily bag limit of that species has been taken, or, on the
Firearms day or subsequent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit for
4No person shall hunt wildlife with a handgun. that species of game has been taken.
4A muzzle loader containing powder and shot in the barrel but
unprimed (ie, no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap in the 4In the table on the previous page and the regional schedules, NBL
nipple of a percussion lock) is not considered a loaded firearm under means No Bag Limit. An entry such as "2(1)" used for ungulates means
the Criminal Code (Canada). the season bag limit is two animals of that species, one of which may be
4It is unlawful to hunt with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with a pump, antlerless. An entry such as "10(20)" for game birds means the daily bag
repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a magazine capable of holding limit is 10 and the possession limit is 20.
more than two shells. Where the use of a shotgun is allowed for
hunting or trapping big game, an unplugged shotgun holding more than 4The table on the previous page indicates the maximum number
2 shells and firing single projectiles only (slugs) may be used. of animals which a hunter may take in the province in one licence
4It is unlawful to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracer, incendi- year (April 1 to March 31). Exceptions to the provincial bag limits
ary or explosive bullets for hunting or trapping game. may apply to some species in some regions. Provincial bag limits
Retrieval may be achieved by hunting in one or more regions provided the
4No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making all regional bag limits are not exceeded.
reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit. The
retrieved game shall be killed immediately and included in the hunter’s 4The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restricted
bag limit. species: Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback.
4It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal 4The daily bag limit for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4,
with the assistance of a power boat provided no person in the power Goldeneyes is 2 and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections.
boat is in possession of a loaded firearm.
Falconry 4The daily bag limit for all geese in aggregate is 5, except in Region 2.
4Falconers, with valid possession permit, may hunt small game with 4The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times
the use or aid of raptors throughout the Province during the regular (including while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is two
open season or during bow only seasons subject to the applicable times the daily limit.
bag limits as indicated in the regional schedules, as long as they have
acquired the necessary hunting licence(s). 4The possession limit for all upland game birds (including sharp-
Dogs tailed grouse in region 7B) while hunting or returning from hunting is
4The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, but dogs three times the daily limit except for Sharp-tailed Grouse (Regions
must be on a leash when used to hunt deer, elk, moose, mountain 3 & 5) and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possession limit is two
sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used to times the daily limit..
hunt small game, lynx, bobcat, grizzly bear, black bear or cougar. Any
person may train dogs by allowing them, under supervision, to pursue
game birds from August 1 to April 30.
See more information on hunting restrictions
on the next page.
HUNTING AND TRAPPING ETHICS
It is extremely important for hunters and • Have respect for the sensitivities of others. them for the opportunities given. Unless
trappers to realize that they use a public Do not display your kill or firearms where it explicitly stated, permission granted once does
resource! With this privilege it is vital to may offend other people. What may impress not entitle you to access the property on
maintain a perception among the public that your friends may not have the same effect on subsequent occasions.
we hunt and trap in an ethical and humane your neighbours. • Please respect gates, fences and equipment
manner. The majority of British Columbians • Respect wildlife and the sanctity of the as they are there for a reason. Leave
support hunting and trapping to one degree harvested animals’ lives. Strive to make every everything the way you found it.
or another, but there is a prevalent mis- kill a clean one. Prepare your firearm in • Be the eyes and ears for the enforcement
understanding among the general public as advance of, and during, the season to ensure agencies and report those who break the law.
to the role that hunters and trappers play in accuracy and dependability. Practice your Remember the RAPP program 1-877-952-
conservation and environmental stewardship. marksmanship at a licensed firing range, and 7277 (RAPP) or www.rapp.bc.ca.
Fuelling that misunderstanding are images and do not shoot unless you have a clear shot of a • Be aware that you are a mentor when
media reports of hunters and trappers who vital part of the animal. Remember: “you can’t youth are observing.
are at least perceived to be acting in a less pull the bullet back.”
than upstanding manner, or who disrespect • Respect your fellow hunters. Work with
• Prepare the meat properly. Proper handling one another to promote good relationships,
the wildlife they pursue. of meat is easy to learn and to not do so is safety, knowledge and a fair distribution of
It is important for all of us to remember both illegal and wasteful. opportunity and harvest.
not only the legal obligations, but also the • Respect the environment by packing out
unwritten rules of ethics that keep hunting a • Lead by example, you are an ambassador
everything you packed in! Nobody wants to for the public and media image of hunting.
great sport. arrive at a campsite and clean up the mess left
• Safety for yourself, your companions, and Ethical hunters and trappers are critical to
by the previous occupants.
the public is the most important aspect of effective and sustainable wildlife management,
• Do not consume drugs or alcohol while and to the ethical hunter we offer our
hunter training. Hunting accidents continue to hunting or trapping.
be very rare because we all know that there sincerest gratitude; opportunities for the
• Respect private property. Always seek sustainable use of wildlife are possible because
is no room for recklessness at the expense of
permission from landowners and thank of you.
safety and courtesy.

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 ADDITIONAL HUNTING METHOD RESTRICTIONS
You should also know it’s unlawful: gc.ca/sunrise_e.html. The responsibil- possession of the wildlife to a recipient
19. to hunt migratory birds from a power ity remains with the hunter to make the who complies with the requirement.
boat, unless the boat is beached, resting at determination of sunrise and sunset in the Edible portions do not include meat that
anchor or fastened within or tied immedi- field based on existing terrain and circum- has been damaged and made inedible
ately along side a fixed hunting blind. stances. by the method of taking. Of grizzly bear,
20. to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor 28. to hunt migratory game birds from 1/2 cougar or a furbearing animal other than
vehicle or other mechanical device to hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before a black bear, the hide must be removed
herd or harass wildlife. sunrise. to the person’s normal dwelling place or
21. to hunt, take, wound or kill big game while 29. to hunt wildlife by the use of, or with the to a meat cutter, the owner or operator
it is swimming unless it has been previ- aid of, a light or an illuminating device. of a cold storage plant or to a taxidermist,
ously wounded. tanner or a fur trader. A person who kills
30. to use poison for the hunting, trapping, wildlife is exempted from the require-
22. to discharge, carry or have in possession taking or killing of any wildlife. ment to remove the hide if that person
a firearm containing live ammunition in 31. to use recorded or electronic calls to hunt transfers possession of the wildlife to
its breech or in its magazine attached to wildlife except wolf, coyote, cougar, lynx another person who complies with the
the firearm, in or on a railway car, motor or bobcat or any bird listed in Schedule C requirement.
vehicle, sleigh, aircraft, bicycle or other (see “What is Wildlife?” section).
conveyance. 35. to interfere with or obstruct a person
32. to use live birds as decoys or recorded licensed or permitted to hunt, guide
23. to carry a cocked crossbow in or on a bird calls to hunt game birds. or trap while that person is lawfully so
vehicle, or to discharge a bow from a 33. to hunt migratory game birds within engaged.
vehicle of any kind 400 m of any place where bait has been
24. to hunt or transport hunters or wildlife by deposited unless that place has been free
a helicopter. of bait for at least 7 days.
25. to hunt wildlife from an aircraft. 34. to kill wildlife (with the exception of grizzly
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MOUNTAIN CARIBOU RECOVERY STRATEGIES to caribou habitat for predators and motorized WINTER RECREATION AND MOUNTAIN
Mountain caribou are a unique type of recreation. Timber harvesting and road building CARIBOU
woodland caribou that is confined to moun- activities has been prohibited in approximately Winter recreation, including snowmobiling,
tainous terrain in eastern British Columbia 2.2 million hectares in order to protect high heli-skiing, and cat-skiing may displace mountain
from Mackenzie to Nelson where they feed suitability mountain caribou habitat. caribou from their preferred winter habitats.
almost exclusively on arboreal (tree) lichens PREDATOR MANAGEMENT/PREDATOR-PREY Encountering snow machines or skiers may also
during winter. They no longer live in almost DYNAMICS AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU increase metabolic stress on mountain caribou,
half of their original range, and are listed as Wolves are considered the main predator of which can reduce their energy reserves during
threatened by COSEWIC (Committee on mountain caribou, although cougar predation winter.
the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada). is also significant in some herds. Moose In an effort to reduce impacts on mountain
Scientists believe that mountain caribou have populations that have expanded their range caribou, the BC Snowmobile Federation, the
declined because of increased habitat fragmen- into mountain caribou habitats have enabled Association of BC Snowmobile Clubs, and
tation, predation, and disturbance associated wolf populations to increase and to also prey Heli-Cat Canada all signed Memorandums
with motorized backcountry recreation. These on mountain caribou. In an effort to lower of Understanding with the BC government
threats have been identified in the mountain predation losses on caribou, pilot projects to to educate snowmobilers and skiers about
caribou recovery strategy www.env.gov.bc.ca/ reduce both moose (the primary food supply of mountain caribou and promote codes of
sarco/mc/, and steps are being taken to manage wolves) and wolves have been implemented in practice consistent with caribou recovery.
them in order to facilitate recovery of mountain some of the mountain caribou recovery areas. Should snowmobilers encounter mountain
caribou. Another emerging threat to mountain The ministry is requesting the help of the caribou they are advised to not approach
caribou is climate change. While the implica- hunting and trapping community with caribou these animals and, if possible, to shut off their
tions of climate change for mountain caribou recovery efforts. Any management unit with No machines and allow the caribou to move away.
has not been assessed, climate change will likely Bag Limit (NBL) for wolves indicates that the If caribou are on legal access trails, snowmobil-
affect the current distribution and availability of area is within the range of mountain caribou. ers should wait for them to leave of their own
arboreal lichens. If you harvest a wolf within this range please accord. In addition, the Ministry of Environment
FORESTRY AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU phone the nearest regional Ministry of closed approximately 1 million hectares of
When high elevation forests are harvested the Environment office and report the date, significant mountain caribou habitat to snowmo-
habitat of mountain caribou becomes frag- location, and sex of the harvested animal. biling under the regulations of the Wildlife Act.
mented and the primary winter food source Reporting of harvested wolves will help to When snowmobiling, you must refer to maps
for caribou, arboreal lichens, are removed from determine pack numbers, location, movements, found at www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca to comply
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 AFTER YOUR HUNT

ROYALTY FEES 4Anyone who possesses or transports the 3) the person who killed the wildlife
4It is unlawful to offer for sale the pelt or carcass or part of the carcass of the follow- possesses a portion of the carcass
skin from a furbearing animal taken under a ing animals must leave naturally attached or hide with the parts attached as
hunting licence in a prescribed open season to the carcass or one part of the carcass in described in sections (1) - (4) on this
unless a royalty on the pelt or skin has been the person’s possession the following listed page.
paid to the Province. parts: Removing Evidence of Sex & Species
4Every holder of a valid hunting licence (1) For elk, moose, and deer: Evidence of species and sex may be removed
who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is (a) If the animal is male, either from the carcass or the hide of game:
exempt from paying the prescribed royalty (i) that portion of the head which 4after it arrives at a person’s normal
fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See bears the antlers, OR dwelling place and is butchered and stored
current Trapping Regulations for royalty fees. (ii) both a testicle or part of the penis, there for consumption on the premises,
Payment of a royalty fee is required only AND the animal’s tail or another 4after it is taken to a meat cutter or the
upon the initial sale of the pelt. Furbearing readily identifiable part of the hide owner or operator of a cold storage plant, or
animals may only be hunted where an open not less than 6 cm2.
hunting season is declared. (b) If the animal is female, either 4after it has been inspected by a qualified
Compulsory Inspector.
4The permit holder who accompanies (i) that portion of the head which in
a non-resident and/or non-resident alien males normally bears antlers, OR NOTE: It is not an offence to possess bear
(see Definitions section) under a Permit to genitalia attached to the hide or carcass, and,
(ii) both a portion of the udder or teats,
Accompany must submit royalty fees, within after it is no longer needed on a bear carcass
AND the animal’s tail or another
30 days after the hunt has ended, for each readily identifiable part of the hide as evidence of sex, the genitalia may be
animal taken by the non-resident and/or not less than 6 cm . 2 removed from the hide at the above loca-
non-resident alien. See website for list of tions if immediately destroyed and disposed
(2) For caribou: of at that location. Leaving evidence of
royalty fees www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb.
(a) If the animal is male, a testicle or part species and sex on the carcass will not spoil
4A guide outfitter is exempt from having
of the penis, AND either the animal’s or in any way contaminate the meat.
to pay royalty fees (Section 69 of the
tail, another readily identifiable part of
Wildlife Act) in relation to animals taken by Transporting Wildlife
the hide not less than 6 cm2 or that
a resident hunter guided by or on behalf of All persons who possess, transport or ship
portion of the head that bears the
the guide outfitter. wildlife meat or parts of wildlife within the
antlers.
4If the hunter sells the pelt of a furbear- Province of British Columbia must have
(b) If the animal is female, a portion of
ing animal to a licensed Fur Trader, they are with them the species licence under which
the udder or teats, AND either the
exempt from paying the royalty.
animal’s tail, another readily identifi- the animal was taken by that person, or, if
4Royalty fee payments may be submitted
able part of the hide not less than 6 the animal was taken by another person, a
by mail or courier with cheque (payable cm2 or that portion of the head that Record of Receipt of the wildlife (see
to The Minister of Finance), money order normally bears the antlers. page 77) showing:
or credit card to: Permit & Authorization
Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Rd., (3) For mountain sheep: 4the date and place of receipt,
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC (a) If the animal is male, either 4the name and address of the person
V8W 9M3 or by fax: 250-387-1814. (i) that portion of the head that bears who killed the animal, or from whom it was
the horns, OR acquired,
POSSESSION AND (ii) a testicle or part of the penis.
contined on page 22...
TRANSPORTATION (b) If the animal is female, either
Game Birds (i) that portion of the head that in
males normally bears horns, OR HANDLING GAME MEAT
4Anyone who possesses or transports SAFELY
a game bird must leave attached to the (ii) a portion of the udder or teats.
These general safety measures are
carcass one feathered wing. (4) For mountain goat or bison: recommended when handling game meat:
(a) If the animal is male, either a testicle
Big Game ✔ Do not shoot, handle or consume any
or part of the penis.
4It is unlawful to possess or transport a animal that is acting abnormally or appears
(b)If the animal is female, a portion of
big game animal that was killed unintention- the udder or teats. to be sick.
ally by accident or collision, or was illegally ✔ Wear latex or rubber gloves when field
4The above sections (1) - (4) do not apply
killed. dressing or handling any dead animal.
if a person possesses a portion of a carcass
4It is prohibited to possess the head, or hide which they did not kill, provided that: ✔ Bone out the meat from your animal.
hide, hoof, spinal column, internal organ or
1) they possess the portion of carcass or Don’t saw through bone if you can avoid
mammary gland of any animal of the family hide for the purpose of transporting it, and avoid cutting through the brain or
Cervidae (deer, elk, moose) that was killed it to their residence, a meatcutter, a spinal cord.
outside British Columbia. Possession of an cold storage plant or a Compulsory
out-of-province Cervidae hide that has been
✔ Minimize the handling of brain and spinal
Inspector, AND
treated in a manner that removes all tissue, 2) they have a Record of Receipt as tissues.
or antlers or parts of skulls that have had all described in the Transporting Wildlife ✔ Wash hands and instruments thoroughly
tissues removed is permitted. section (this page), AND after field dressing is completed.

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 COMPULSORY INSPECTION and REPORTING
Compulsory Inspections are a requirement The following species of game must be submitted For grizzly bear and cougar:
for specific game species under the BC to a regional compulsory inspection centre: • the skull and the hide bearing:
Hunting Regulations. These species are sub- • mountain goat • mountain sheep • for males, a testicle or part of the
mitted for the purposes of data collection • grizzly bear • cougar • caribou penis, or
and enforcement. The Compulsory Inspection
• elk in Regions 2 and 8 • for females, a portion of the teats
process includes taking measurements and/or or mammary gland.
parts of the animals for scientific analysis • moose in MUs 6-19, 6-20, and 6-22 to
6-25, and the Nass Wildlife Area (NWA), For caribou:
and provides wildlife managers with valuable
information about the sex, age and condi- see map F47 for NWA • the incisor (front) tooth, the antlers, and for a
caribou without at least one main beam mea-
tion of animals being harvested. Compulsory • bull moose in Region 4
suring over 60 cm (24 inches) in length, the
Inspections in concert with other data collec- 1. Grizzly bear, mountain goat and mountain hide with evidence of sex attached.
tion methods enable managers to set more sheep must be submitted to a compulsory For elk:
specific hunting regulations. Without adequate inspector within 30 days or before December 5
information, the risk of over harvests would • an incisor (front) tooth (Regions 2 and 8) and
of the year of the kill, whichever occurs first.
increase, thereby requiring managers to set • for males, the antlers attached to a portion of
2. Persons who gain the written approval from a the upper skull, or
more conservative harvest levels in order to
Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Technician or Official
protect animal populations. • for females, the upper portion of the skull or a
of MoE prior to hunting can submit such portion of the teats or mammary gland.
Compulsory Inspections for hunter harvest animals for inspection within 30 days after the For moose:
are provided in some regional offices and last day of the hunt.
some are provided through independent, • an incisor tooth, and
3. Persons who use the service of a licensed
qualified inspectors throughout the province. • for males, the antlers attached to a portion of the
guide for the purpose of hunting a caribou, upper skull, or
All Compulsory Inspectors have completed or an elk in Region 2 or 8, must submit such
a training course and have been appointed
• for females, the upper portion of the skull or a
animals for inspection within 30 days after the portion of the teats or mammary gland.
under the Environment Management Act by last day of the hunt of the continuous season
the Chief Conservation Officer. in which the animal was taken.
COMPULSORY REPORTING
The Compulsory Inspector locations are A person who takes or kills the following species
4. Persons who use the services of a licensed
in any Management Unit:
listed on the regional maps of each region. guide for the purpose of hunting a grizzly
Appointments must be arranged by the bear, mountain goat, or mountain sheep must • lynx • wolverine • bobcat
hunter for all compulsory inspections. For • wolf in Regions 1, 2, 4
submit such animals for inspection within
Compulsory Inspection Centres, see Regional must, within 30 days after the date of the kill,
30 days after the last day of the continuous
Sections’ front page maps. report in person or by mail:
season in which the animal was taken, or by
1. their name, address, telephone number and
For more information, please contact the December 5 of the year of the kill, whichever
Hunter Number,
appropriate MoE Regional Office or the MoE occurs first.
website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ 2. the location where the animal was killed,
5. Persons who take a cougar in Region 4
ci.htm 3. the date the animal was killed, and
must submit the animal for inspection to a
4. the sex of the animal taken.
Information required for Compulsory compulsory inspector in Region 4 within 4
Reporting and Inspection include: The Harvest Data card can be used to
days of the kill
submit this data. The card is available at any
1. the hunter’s name, address, telephone number, 6. Persons who take a cougar in Region 6 licence issuer, Service BC, MoE office or by
and Hunter Number, must submit the animal for inspection to a downloading the form from the ministry
2. the location where the animal was taken, compulsory inspector in Region 6 within 4 website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw. Compulsory
3. the date the animal was taken, days of the kill. Reports may be submitted to any MoE office.
4. the sex of the animal taken, and We are not collecting tooth samples at this
5. the licences under which the animal was taken. PARTS REQUIRED
time by mail.
See LEH synopsis for additional requirements. For mountain sheep (ie. Dall’s, Stone’s, Note: A person authorized to trap is exempt
California or Rocky Mountain): from the requirements noted above with respect to
COMPULSORY INSPECTION
• the portion of the skull furbearing animals taken by trapping. See page 92.
Compulsory Inspectors will not complete the
including the nasal bones, the
compulsory inspection unless ALL information
and parts are submitted and able to be collected. entire eye-socket, the horns
Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlife and the associated connec-
unless they comply with compulsory inspection tive bone structure, and
DO NOT SEND TEETH IN THE MAIL
requirements. • the horns for insertion of a numbered
Except as noted, all compulsory inspected aluminum plug by an officer. Compulsory Reporting Data Envelopes
species must be submitted to a compulsory For mountain goat: can be mailed to
inspector for the purpose of taking measurements F&W Branch,
• the horns. PO Box 9374 STN PROV GOVT,
or parts of the animal required for management
(ie, tooth) within 30 days of the kill (see note Victoria, BC V8W 9M4
regarding trapping exemption below).

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 AFTER YOUR HUNT
4the name and address of the person to 4In the case of an animal covered under C.I.T.E.S.
whom the wildlife parts are to be delivered, the Convention on International Trade in 4The "Convention on the International
4the BC Resident Hunter Number or Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora Trade of Endangered Species" (C.I.T.E.S.)
permit number of the person who killed (C.I.T.E.S.), a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit may requires that a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit
the animal, be required (see C.I.T.E.S. section for list of be obtained from BC for the export out
animals requiring C.I.T.E.S. Export Permits). of Canada of all grizzly bear, black bear,
4the species licence number under which
U.S. residents, please refer to C.IT.E.S. cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolf, wood bison, sea
the animal was taken, and
section for additional information on black otter, raptors, river otter and polar bear or
4the species and sex of the animal taken. bear exports. parts of these animals. Such permits leaving
Anyone having wildlife butchered and 4Hunters planning to hunt in MUs 7-19 Canada directly from BC may be obtained
packaged is required to obtain from the or 7-20 and accessing BC by way of the by applying to the Permit & Authorization
butcher a receipt which indicates: Alberta border should contact the Permit & Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Rd.,
4the Hunter Number, Authorization Service Bureau (see page 63) PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC
4the species licence number, and to obtain export permits for Compulsory V8W 9M3. Application forms are available
4the species, and sex of the animal taken. Inspection species prior to starting their hunt. from Service BCs or at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
Game Check 4When a big game animal has been pasb/applications.html. Clients can expect
processed by a taxidermist, a tanner or a turnaround time of 5 business days from
4All hunters, with or without game, when
meatcutter, it may be exported with an the time it arrives at our office.
encountering temporary checking stations
export permit to the hunter who lives in 4A person who is ordinarily a resident
operated by an officer, are required by law
another province or in another country. of the United States may export a black
to stop and report. Their compliance with
wildlife and firearms laws will be deter- 4British Columbia is part of a North bear hunted by the person, if it is in a fresh,
mined. American system of recording wild sheep frozen or salted condition and the person is
identification and hence all sheep horns exporting only the hide, the hide with paws
EXPORT FROM THE PROVINCE harvested in the province must be inspect- and claws attached, the skull, or the meat
4It is unlawful to export wildlife from ed by a qualified Compulsory Inspector and excluding any organs, without obtaining a
BC unless you have a valid export permit a numbered plug inserted in one of the C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit.
or are exempted from holding an export horns.
TAXIDERMISTS,TANNERS,
permit 4Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner MEATCUTTERS, FUR TRADERS
4An export permit is required if the or meatcutter has any doubt or questions AND COLD STORAGE PLANT
animal is exported more than 1 year after about how to proceed under any circum-
OPERATORS
the date of kill. stances which are not covered in the fore-
going, he or she should contact the F&W 4Many hunters wish to have trophies
4An export permit is required if the mounted for display in their homes, or to
hunter does not accompany their animal Branch or a MoE regional office as soon as
possible. have the hides tanned for leather and other
while exporting it from the Province, articles, while an even larger number use the
regardless of the date of kill. 4Hunters possessing a mountain goat,
mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly bear har- services of a professional meatcutter or cold
4An export permit is not required if the storage plant operator. These businesses are
vested in BC, who must drive through the
hunter accompanies their big game within required under the Wildlife Act and regula-
Yukon and back into BC in order to submit
1 year of the kill AND provides the tions to keep records of their transactions.
the animal for compulsory inspection, are
cancelled species licence and (where 4The regulations state that the following
exempt from obtaining an export permit
Compulsory Inspection is required) the for this purpose. information must be recorded:
Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet. (a) the total number of wildlife or parts of

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when the hunter takes the parts of the addition to the standard questionnaire pro- The manager’s choices are then limited to
animal to the business concerned, he or cedure, the F&W Branch will contact some restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing
she must have the following documentation hunters by telephone this season. season lengths, or applying Limited Entry
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 WILDLIFE HEALTH
CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE The CWD Program is strongly advising the Please help us prevent CWD entry into BC by
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease following to reduce the risk of CWD entry into BC supporting these new regulations and for more
of the central nervous system in deer, elk & moose. materials from cervids such as scents or attractants, information on CWD visit:
It is considered the most important disease of including urine, feces, saliva or scent glands, may be www.stopchronicwastingdisease.ca
wildlife management in North America. In Canada, capable of transmitting CWD through environ- HUMAN HEALTH RISKS OR ZOONOTIC DISEASES
CWD is present in some wild deer and elk herds mental contamination. PLEASE USE synthetic scents
For information on diseases that affect human
in Saskatchewan, and wild mule deer in southeast to reduce the risk.
health such as West Nile virus, Avian Influenza
Alberta. CWD has not been found in British NEW REGULATIONS now apply. or Lyme’s disease, pick up a copy of our booklet
Columbia. The Ministry of Environment CWD You cannot bring intact deer, elk, moose or caribou from an MOE office or visit our interactive website,
Program is focused on preventing the entry of carcasses into BC from another jurisdiction.You can Diseases You Can Get From Wildlife at
CWD into British Columbia. The disease may be hunt elsewhere but the carcass must be processed
impossible to eradicate so prevention and early www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth/diseases/ or
so that any high risk material is left behind.You may the BC Centre for Disease Control at
detection are vital. not possess the head, hide, hoof, spinal column, www.bccdc.org/.
The Ministry of Environment conducts annual internal organ or mammary gland of cervids that
CWD monitoring, sampling deer, elk and moose were killed outside of BC. Hides, antlers and skulls LEARN MORE AND PASS IT ON!
across the province. Efforts are highest along the that have all tissues removed are permitted. Wildlife health is one important link to the health
BC/Alberta border in the Peace and East Kootenay So, if you hunt outside of BC - DO NOT return to of BC in general - we need your observations
regions. BC with the intact carcass - process it on-site to about diseases and parasites in BC wildlife popula-
We encourage hunters in these regions to prevent moving the disease. Remove the head, tions over time. Hunters and anglers provide eyes
submit heads for voluntary testing. Drop off hide, all internal organs and spinal column at the for the MOE Wildlife Health Program to track
locations have been set up at various busi- kill site, and leave these parts in the place of origin the health of our wildlife - we appreciate the
nesses and clubs in the target areas. - submit the head to local agencies for CWD submission of videos, written/verbal descriptions,
Get information and updates on our Wildlife testing. De-bone or have the meat processed prior or photographs. If you see something or would like
Health website and through your local sportsman to removal from the jurisdiction. If you want to to know more about wildlife diseases, refer to the
clubs. The CWD program is dedicated to reducing keep antlers, remove them, any soft tissue and the following:
the risk and preventing the entry of CWD into BC, connecting bone plate from the remainder of the MOE Wildlife Health website at
but we need your help. skull, and soak in 2% bleach. If you want to keep www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth.html
Chronic Wasting Disease can be transmitted from the hide, all tissue must be removed before being Manual of Wildlife Diseases of BC at
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Minimizing the female (nanny) harvest mountain goat, or a female mountain
of mountain goats has been identified goat within a group of goats that does
as an important conservation action. not contain kids, would still be legal to
Previously, the Ministry of Environment harvest. For a more detailed rationale
has addressed concerns with the for this regulation, see our website
harvest of females through voluntary www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/
compliance among hunters to select a wildlife/managment-issues/
male mountain goat (billy). While the #mtngoatfemales.
proportion of females in the harvest For more information on how to
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mountain goats in some areas. In order Nanny?” from any of the Ministry of (Reproduced with permission from the Department of Renewable
to address this concern, a new regulation Environment regional offices, or from Resources,Yukon Government.)
has been implemented for 2011/12 the Fish and Wildlife Branch in Victoria.
and 2011/12 hunting season that states The same video is also available from the Plan for the Mountain Goat in British
“It is unlawful to hunt a female BC Wildlife Federation. To test yourself Columbia” contains detailed information
mountain goat accompanying a kid on mountain goat sex identification go to on managing mountain goats in BC, and
or a female mountain goat in a group www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ is available for downloading at www.env.
that contains one or more kids.” This docs/goat_orientation_08Utah.pdf. gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/recovery/
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The Conservation Officer Service, Ministry of Environment, has established a partnership with
the Provincial Emergency Program Call Centre to operate a toll-free hotline that allows you to report
known suspected poachers and polluters.
The RAPP program is simple, safe and effective. It is based on the principle that
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Violations of Fisheries, Wildlife 2. Record relevant details of
or Environmental Protection Laws suspicious activities, such as: time,
(except salmon related violations date, location, descriptions of violators
which should be reported to and/or vehicles. Photographs are
Fisheries and Oceans Canada useful.
at 1-800-465-4336). 3. Report any fish, wildlife or
environmental offences as soon
Wildlife/Human Conflicts as possible to the Provincial
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REGION 1 wildlife/hunting/news/ 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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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1

REGIONAL BAG LIMITS Island and James Island (and except by 4No hunting or shooting of upland
permit elsewhere). Note No Shooting or game birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on
Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-
Hunting areas in MU 1-1, Maps A2 to A6. Denman Island (situated in MU 1-6).
tailed) deer is two, of which only one
4Nanoose Bay No Shooting Area 4Evidence of $100,000 Public Liability
may be antlerless from MU 1-1 or special
(MU1-5) - From the mean high water and Property Damage insurance valid
seasons. See Maps A13, A15, A16, A22,
A23, and A35. mark at the southeast corner of the while hunting is required.
Grouse: The daily bag limit for blue Qualicum National Wildlife Area east 4All persons 18 years of age or older
(sooty) and ruffed grouse is 5 each. See to the mean high water mark on the hunting on an island in MU 1-1 (except
page 17 for additional information on bag Department of Defence property line Vancouver Island) and/or Denman and
limits. and the shore area between these points Hornby Islands in MU 1-6, are required
REGION 1

(400 m out onto the water from the to purchase a Gulf Islands Special
ACCESS MANAGEMENT mean high water mark). Licence, available at Service BCs offices.
AREAS 4Qualicum National Wildlife Areas Persons under the age of 18 must be
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The (MU 1-6) - Hunting, trapping, fishing or accompanied by someone over the age
operation of all motor vehicles is pro- the possession of any firearm (Canada of 18 who holds a Gulf Island Special
hibited year round in these areas: Wildlife Act) is prohibited in this area. Licence.
★ The Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife
Vancouver Island

For further details contact the Canadian BC PARKS

Management Area in MU 1-5 Wildlife Service office in Delta (604-940- 4Please refer to Site & Access
(see Map A19) 4560) Pacific Wildlife Research Centre.
★ Willow Creek in MU 1-6 Restrictions section for more information.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
(see Map A20) within 25 m on either side of the midline
★ Block 1392 of MU 1-5 on Green Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
of Westcan Terminals Road east of Indian Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
Mountain (in order to protect the
Reserve #9 and 25 m seaward from, ted in others during an open season and
habitat for Vancouver Island Marmots)
and including the paved area of Westcan within specific time periods. Hunting is
❉ ATV and Snowmobile Closed Areas: Terminals Port site (situated in MU 1-4). prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
The operation of snowmobiles and ATVs See Map A11. hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
(including motorcycles) is prohibited in the 4Cowichan River No Shooting Area that hunting in that area during that
Nanaimo River Camp (Zone B of MU 1- (MU 1-4). The discharge of firearms is time is permitted. For more information
5) in the watershed of the Nanaimo River Prohibited within 100 m of the high on hunting regulations within BC Parks
from Sept 1 to Dec 31 (see Map A17). water mark of the Cowichan River from please phone your regional Ministry of
NOTICE TO HUNTERS a point starting on the River immedi- Environment office or visit the Fish and
4Hunters should be aware of No ately north of the Holt Creek Trailhead Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.
Hunting and No Shooting Areas described upstream along the Cowichan River to bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
on page 13. Hunters are also responsible the Municipality of Lake Cowichan.
for identifying and complying with com-
munity/municipal No Shooting bylaws.
Gulf Islands Licence Hunting Area
4The Gulf Islands are largely comprised
NOTICE!
GRIZZLY BEARS ON
Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge of private lands within MU 1-1 and VANCOUVER ISLAND
of firearms and/or bows are not included Denman and Hornby Islands in MU 1-6. There have been a number of grizzly bear sight-
in this synopsis. For more information,
Hunters are reminded that they must ings on northern Vancouver Island in recent
contact individual municipalities. years.Appropriate safety precautions should be
4Hunters are reminded that the obtain consent from owners before
hunting on private land. taken and hunters are reminded that there is
Nanaimo River estuary is within city no open season for grizzly bears on the island.
limits. A municipal bylaw restricts hunting 4Hunters planning to hunt on Galiano, Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear
to only a portion of the estuary and only Denman and Hornby Islands should be on Vancouver Island (which would be brown
aware that the majority of these islands are in colour compared to the uniformly black
during migratory bird seasons. Maps of colour of black bears on Vancouver Island) to
the area open to hunting are available comprised of private lots - large blocks of
industrial forest lands no longer exist. Prior the Nanaimo Regional office, (250) 751-3100,
for viewing at the MoE Regional Office in or the 24 hour call center line at 1-877 952-
Nanaimo, or from the City of Nanaimo. to hunting on private land, hunters must 7277. For more information on bear safety visit:
4The discharge of rifles is prohibited in obtain permission from the owner of the www.bearaware.bc.ca/bears/safety.html
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 VANCOUVER ISLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) ▼1-1 to 1-15 Bucks *Sept 10 - Dec 10 2
+1-2, +1-4 to 1-6, +1-15 Antlerless *Sept 10 - Dec 10 1
▲1-1 Antlerless Nov 1 - Nov 10 1
Youth Only Season** 1-10 Antlerless Sept 10 - Dec 10 1
Bow Only Season ▼★1-1 to 1-15 Bucks Aug 25 - Sept 9 2
Bow Only Season +1-2, +1-4 to 1-6, +1-15 Antlerless Aug 25 - Sept 9 1
Youth Bow Only Season** 1-10 Antlerless Aug 25 - Sept 9 1
▼ A portion of MU 1-6 is restricted to two point or greater mule deer; keep antlers with species licence. See Map A29.
* On Denman and Hornby Island season date is Oct 5 to Dec 10

REGION 1
+ Season applies only to a portion of these MUs. 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-15. See Maps A13, A15, A16, A22, A23, and map A35.
▲ Excludes Saltspring Island and Gabriola Island.
★ 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).
** Season restricted to hunters under the age of 18
MOUNTAIN GOAT 1-14, 1-15 Sept 10 – Nov 30 1
BLACK BEAR 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 10 – Dec 10 2

Vancouver Island
1-1 to 1-15 Apr 1 - June 15 2
Bow Only Season ★1-1 to 1-15 Aug 25 - Sept 9 2
★ 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 3
All wolf taken must be reported to a MoE office in Region 1 within 30 days of the date of kill.
COUGAR 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
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.
RACCOON 1-1 to 1-15 No Closed Season 10
SNOWSHOE HARE 1-14, 1-15 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
OPPOSUM, SKUNK 1-1 to 1-15 No Closed Season NBL
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 following 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 5 each (15 each)
Bow Only Season 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 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)
RAVEN ★ 1-1 No Closed Season 5
★ Private lands on Saltspring Island only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land.
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 15 – Sept 30 5 (10)
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 10 (20)
DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 8 (16)
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 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 1-3, 1-8 to 1-15 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 5 (10)
1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 12, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 11, 2011 5 (10)
1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 Oct 9, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010 Oct 8, 2011 - Nov 20, 2011 5 (10)
1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 9, 2011 Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012 5 (10)
1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 Feb 10, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 11, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 5 (10)
▲ For Cowichan Bay and Ex-Dinsdale property seasons in MU 1-4, see below
*1-4 (Cowichan Bay) Oct 9, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010 Oct 8, 2011 - Nov 20, 2011 5 (10)
Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 9, 2011 Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012 5 (10)
Feb 10, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 11, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 5 (10)
*1-4 (Ex-Dinsdale property) Oct 9, 2010 - Oct 18, 2010 Oct 8, 2011 - Oct 17, 2011 5 (10)
Dec 18, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 Dec 17, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011 5 (10)
* See Map A11. The aggregae daily bag limit for all geese is 5. Feb 19, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 18, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 5 (10)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 8 (16)
WHITE-FRONTED, SNOW, ROSS’S, 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 5 (10)
CANADA & CACKLING GEESE
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1

Parker Island
Gabriola Island
Sidney Gulf Islands Tr Ga M.U. 1–1
National in lia
Park M.U. 1–1 co no
M.U. 1-1
Reserve
Mud m I.
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I
Map A1 Gulf Islands National Park Map A2 Mudge and DeCourcy Map A3 Ganges - No Shooting Area Map A4 Mayne Island - No Shooting
Reserve on Sidney Island (situated Islands - No Shooting or Hunting (situated in MU 1-1). or Hunting Area (situated in
in MU 1-1). Area and Link Island No Shooting MU 1-1).
Area (situated in MU 1-1).

San Juan River

Slugget Pt.
M.U. 1–1
Port San Juan
Vancouver Island

Tumbo I.
Port
M.U. Saanich Inlet
Renfrew 1–3 M.U. East
14 District of
M.U. E & N R.R. 1–1 I.R.7
Botanical
Beach
Loss Cr. Sooke 1–2
Highlands
Town of Point
Prov. Park River View Royal
Goldstream
Park Narvaez Bay
Jordan R.
Todd Cr. ss
Pa

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high water mark C.N. R.R. 1
ry
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Da Mamier Matheson a
Head
nd
River Powerline Cr. Lake Park
Jordan
u
0 10 Sooke Bo
km 14 VICTORIA
Map A6 Saturna Island - No Shooting
NO SHOOTING and NO HUNTING AREA
300m. (1000ft)
or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-1).
NO SHOOTING AREA from high water mark

Map A5 Sooke/Metchosin - No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Area (situated in MUs 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3).
M.U. 1–5
W C

Little I.R.15 M.U. 1–4

or

Map A7 Cherry Point h

Sa

r. less
t

Lake
te

No Shooting Area Nitinat Cowichan

lli
te

Cherry Pt. (situated in MU 1-4). River

Ch

M.U. Jasp
er C Cowichan
an

1–4 r.
Lake
ne

M.U. Nitinat River 500 m either

l

side of Mesachie Lake

M.U. 1–1 midline Duncan
1–4 of river M.U. 1–3
1 Hatch Pt. M.U. 1–3 22 km
(14 mi)
ke

Duncan Caycuse R.
La

Hobiton
13 km Saanich Map A9 Cowichan Lake - No Shooting
at

Creek
Inlet or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).
tin
Ni

Map A8 Nitinat River - No Shooting or

Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).
Tofino M.U. 1-7 Tz
uh
ale M.U. 1-4
m 0 2
wichan Khenips
km
P Co en
Na acific R
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M.U. 1-4
d.

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ark
1 Skinner
Rd.

Koksilah Point
Ucluelet
Broken M.U. 1-3 River Cowichan
Group
Islands Bamfield Bay
M.U. 1-8 Cape Nitinat

Pacific
Beale Lake
Map A10 Pacific Rim (West Westcan
Terminal

Ocean
Pacific R
im N
atio
nal
Coast) National Park No I.R.
9 Widgeon 25m seaward
Pa
rk
Port Shooting or Hunting Area Cowic
Island
Ex-Dinsdale
Renfrew (situated in MUs 1-3, 1-8). property
han B
ay Rd.
Cowichan
NO SHOOTING Bay
HUNTING BY PERMISSION ONLY
FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA

Map A11 Cowichan Bay Area (situated

ROOSEVELT ELK in MU 1-4) Seasonal No Shooting Area &
The population of Roosevelt Elk in BC is estimated Firearms Using Shot Only Area, Sept 15
at 4,300 - 6,100. Over the past 10 years, BC to Mar 11. Hunting by Permission Only
resident hunters harvested an average of 124 Area (Ex-Dinsdale property) is closed to
Roosevelt Elk annually. Hunting except for Canada Geese. See
General Open Seasons Table.

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 VANCOUVER ISLAND

Duncan 14km NO SHOOTING AREA

Map A13 Nanaimo/ Strait of Georgia
Mayo E&N R.R.
FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA Ladysmith - No Shooting
Lake 18 I.R. Nanaimo Area and Bow or M.U. 1–5
City Limits Discharge of Firearms

S tu
I.R.
S. Bdry of L.181

Na
Using Shot Only Area

art
E&N Railway

nai
Block 32

mo
1
(situated in MU 1-5) and L.1

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Ch
R i v er
800m
Mayo Lake special antlerless mule

an
corridor
Skutz Falls Parksville sh

ne
deer season (east of the

li
Road
Road

l
Cassidy powerline). Michael Lake L.96

m
M.U. 1–5

an R
19
Crystal Michael No Shooting Area on

Cr.
Skutz Falls Lake Lake L.129
Hasla
m Michael Lake to the high

REGION 1
M.U. water mark.

.
Ladysmith
B.C. Hydro Harbour
Transmission Line Map A14 Englishman River - No Shooting
1–4 Chemainus
Area (situated in MU 1-5).
Cowichan River I.R.

Map A12 Mayo Lake - No Shooting Area

(situated in MU 1-4). Nanaimo
Nanaimo River
Ladysmith St
ra

Vancouver Island
Thetis i
M.U. 1–5

t
I

of
M.U.
Kuper I

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1 Sadie Cr. 1–5

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B.C. Hydro Jump Cr.

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Transmission Line S. Nanaimo R. Zone B

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Green St Cowichan Lake
Lake ra
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Duncan Map A17 Nanaimo River Camp Closed Area

of

Saltspring
ad

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18 during bow only season for grouse, mule
Ro

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Lake
Island
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(black-tailed) deer and black bear. Use of
Na

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im

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M.U. 1–4 Bay cycles) prohibited from Sept 1 to Dec 31

Ci

Nanaimo
ty

(situated in MU 1-5) in the watershed of the

Li
m

S. Nanaimo River.
its

Westwood
B.C. Hydro Lake
Transmission Line
Shawnigan Sidney
Lake Torberg Rd. Holden Corso Road

.
0 10 Block 8 Lot 2 3 7

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800m km San

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E&N R.R. for 1 Block 6

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1
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1 2 3
City Limits

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M.U. 1–2 Transmission Line k
k9
NO DISCHARGE OF OR HUNTING WITH La

Marine Rd.
ke
FIREARMS USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE
M.U. 1–1 oc 6
Bl 9
7
Block 7
8
Map A15 Nanaimo - No Shooting Area and Bow or
Discharge of Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in Map A16 Ladysmith/Malahat - Bow or Discharge of Ryeland Rd.

MU 1-5) and special anterless mule deer season (east of the Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 1-2, M.U. 1–5
powerline). 1-4 & 1-5) and special antlerless mule deer season.
Map A18 York Lake - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 1-5).

Weeks Lake Property Shawnigan Saanich

to be acquired
August, 2010. Grant Lake
Lake Inlet

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT

Weeks
Rith

Jarvis
Lake Lake
et Cr.
Le

Hunting and discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows are

ec
h

Cragg

prohibited within CRD Water Supply and Regional Park lands. Sooke
Malahat Drive
(Hwy #1)
Ri

Reservoir
These lands are located northwest of Victoria, south and
ver

Cree

Butchart
southwest of Shawnigan Lake, south of Renfrew Road, west West L
k

Council Lubbe
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Lk. & Cr.

of the Malahat and east of the Bear Creek Reservoir. Bear Cr.
h

&
Reservoir R.
Goldstream
Reservoirs
Old
For more information please contact CRD Integrated Water Wo
Cr. lf
Sooke Hills Property
Services at 250.474.9600 or CRD Regional Parks at to be acquired
August, 2010

250.478.3344.
Soo

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(Hwy #14)

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1

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Qualicum French FR NW 1/4 S16 Park D.L. 193 Salmon Point Road

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Map A19 Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Map A20 Willow Creek Motor Vehicle R.
Marina
er
(situated in MU 1-5) Motor Vehicle Closed Area. Closed Area (situated in MU 1-6). st
Map A21 Woodhus Slough No
Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Vancouver Island

Deep Bay 1-6

19
Strait of Georgia

Pritchard Rd
19A
Campbell M.U. L.245
Ts
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19 19A
M.U. River District L.195 R.
Boundary Qualicum
1–6 Lazo 19
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Comox Transmission Line

G eo Point
ia

Lake Denman I. of Comox Lake Denman

M.U. 1–5 Dumont Rd. it
Hornby I. ra Is.
Comox Harbour St
Map A23 Qualicum/Parksville - Bow or Map A25 Comox Harbour No
Comox Strathcona Map A24 Lazo Marsh No Shooting
Reg Dist. Bdry Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A22 Courtenay/Campbell MUs 1-5, 1-6) and special antlerless mule
River - Bow or Firearms Using Shot deer season.
Only Area (situated in MU 1-6)
and special antlerless mule deer
Pipeline Somass
season. Gulf Island Special Licence 49°57'00'' N Lat 125°26'30'' W Long River
125°30'00'' W Long
is required on Denman and Hornby
Cr

Lukwa
Islands - see page 28. Cr
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500m

300m Quinsam ns er Johnstone Alberni

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M.U. River M.U. 1-6 125°30'00'' W Long 49°54'30''N Inlet

I.R.
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Area (situated in MU 1-6). No Shooting Area (situated in MU No Shooting Area (situated in

als

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1-6). MU 1-7).
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Map A29 Iron River/Oyster River Special
r.

Ucluelet le 1–15
2 Point or better Mule Deer Hunting Area t
Gold River
(situated in MU 1-6). Pacific
Ocean Tlupana Inlet

Map A30 Ucluelet Inlet No Hunting Map A31 Kakweiken River Grizzly Map A32 Conuma River Bow Only
or Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-8). Bear and Black Bear Closed Area Area (situated in MU 1-12). Open
(situated in MU 1-15). for Bow Only Hunting of all big
game with open seasons in MU 1-12.

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 VANCOUVER ISLAND

Kingcome Kingcome Quadra No

River Wakeman rth

Trask Rd.
Mainline L. 72 Island Lakberg M.U. S
Sound Road Cr imm
Logging mainline 1–15 . s

d
L.145 L.147 L. 69

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L.139 L.138
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L.137

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School/College
AN

REGION 1
Dogwood
Wakeman River

Timberline
Inlet

Complex
DH
M.U. 1-14 Sound

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Ai
Map A33 Kingcome Inlet Grizzly Map A34 Wakeman Sound Grizzly Map A35 Quadra Island Bow or

WA

rp
or
Y
Bear and Black Bear Closed Area Bear and Black Bear Closed Area Discharge of Firearms Using Shot

t M
Private

ain
(situated in MU 1-14). (situated in MU 1-14). Only Area (situated in MU 1-15) and Land Private
Land
special antleress mule deer season.
Buckley Water

Vancouver Island
Bay Tower
450m
et
Macdonald
Pt
Inl Map A36 Beaver Lodge Trust Lands

ve
Base Mean high Knight Co No Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Flat water mark ale
Glend
Sec. 2 Lot 1
E&

Flora Pete
N

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Map A37 Buckley Bay No Shooting Shelter

Be
Great Central L.
Area (situated in MU 1-6). Map A38 Glendale Cove Grizzly Bear Inlet M.U.
1-8
and Black Bear Closed Area (situated
in MU 1-15). Map A39 Strathcona Park McBride Creek and
Klinaklini
Megin Creek additions (situated in MUs 1-7, 1-8).
er

River
nklin Riv

m
Main Bridge
M.U. 00
1

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Stamp
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Swampfly Pk. Knight Peak.
Inlet
Map A41 Stamp Lagoon
Map A40 Knight Inlet Grizzly Bear Firearms Using Shot Only Area
and Black Bear Closed Area (situated (situated in MU 1-7). Our store has over
in MU 1-15).
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 LOWER MAINLAND
Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/

REGION 2
wildlife/hunting/news/ 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.

REPORT ALL POACHERS/ COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES

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1-7 1-5 Island Mission
2-3 2-2
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seniors in thePortagricultural
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River upstream of Pemberton.

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AN VICTORIA
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2. New Motor Vehicle Closed DE
Areas for grizzly bear
recovery in MUs 2-6, 2-9 andF2-11. UCA
STRAIT

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 LOWER MAINLAND
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS 4A small population of white-tailed deer has MU 2-11
become resident to the Herrling Island area ★ beyond the first bridge crossing over
Black Bear: In MUs 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 the bag (MU 2-3) near Hope, BC. Hunters are reminded
limit for black bear is one. In other MUs, the bag South Creek on the South Creek FSR
that there is no open season for white-tailed
limit is two. deer in this area. ★ on the Salal Creek FSR beyond 3 km
Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the bag limit North of the junction of the Upper Lillooet
4Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area (MU North FSR and the Salal Creek FSR
for mule (black-tailed) deer is two. 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting. This includes all
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for sooty/ foreshore areas seaward of the dykes surround- ★ in the Phelix Creek FSR beyond the
dusky (blue), spruce and ruffed grouse is ten. ing Boundary, Mud and Semiahmoo Bays. junction of Phelix Creek FSR and the
Blackwater Creek FSR
NOTICE TO HUNTERS ACCESS RESTRICTIONS ★ beyond the bridge crossing over Delilah
4No person shall use lead shot for any purpose 4Information signs are posted or gates Creek on the North Creek FSR
when discharging a firearm on any dyke or on the are placed at the points for motor vehicle ★ beyond the bridge crossing over
water side (seaward or river side) of any dyke closures. These signs are for the benefit of Hotsprings Creek on the Meager Creek
in the municipality of Delta, or on any foreshore hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsibility South FSR
dyke facing Mud Bay in the city of Surrey. to recognize closures whether a sign is in ★ beyond the gate located at 9 km on the
4Fraser Valley Special Area - Hunters should place or not. Contact local MoE offices for Meager Creek North FSR
take note of the special licence area in the details. ★ beyond the bridge crossing over Tenquille
Fraser Valley (see Map B10). These special 4Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: see the defini- Creek on the Birkenhead FSR
licences are available through selected private tion of “Motor Vehicle” in the definitions ★ Prohibited year round beyond the bridge
section.

REGION 2
outlets. For further information, contact a crossing over the Ryan River located 8 km
Service BC’s office. ★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera- on the Ryan River FSR
4No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Areas: tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited in
these areas from April 1 to June 15, unless BC PARKS
Hunters should be aware of these areas as 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
outlined on page 13 and regional maps. otherwise indicated.
section for more information.
4Burns Bog (MU 2-4) No Hunting or Trapping MU 2-6 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
Area - no hunting or trapping in the Burns Bog ★ beyond the bridge crossing at 50.5 mile (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas, and
Partnership Lands. of the Elaho G-Main Forest Service Road Conservancies) and is permitted in others

Lower Mainland
4Bowen Island No Shooting Area (MU 2-16) (FSR). during an open season and within specific time
- contact the Bowen Island Municipal Clerk (604- ★ beyond the bridge crossing over Pikett periods. Hunting is prohibited in Ecological
947-4255) for important information on munici- Creek located at 30 mile on the Ashlu Creek Reserves. Before hunting in a BC Park, hunters
pal bylaws (including those for use of bows) that North FSR. must verify that hunting in that area during
also cover this area. MU 2-9 that time is permitted. For more information
4Vancouver Harbour: The discharge of firearms on hunting regulations within BC Parks please
is prohibited in Burrard Inlet east of a straight ★ beyond the bridge crossing over an phone your regional Ministry of Environment
line drawn from Point Grey to Point Atkinson unnamed creek located 5 km north of the office or visit the Fish and Wildlife Branch
(Lighthouse Park). bridge crossing over North Sloquet Creek on website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/
the North Sloquet Creek FSR.
regulations/.

LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS BAG

SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES 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 ▲2
2-16 Antlerless Nov 5 - Nov 20 ▲1
Youth/Senior Only Season*** **2-11 Zone A Antlerless Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
Youth Only Season* 2-16 Antlerless Oct 21 - Oct 31 ▲1
Bow Only Season 2-2 to 2-19 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 ▲2
Bow Only Season ★2-16 Bucks Sept 1 – Dec 15 3(2)
Bow Only Season ★2-16 Antlerless Nov 5 - Dec 5 3(2)
Bow Only Season ★2-16 Either Sex Jan 1 - Jan 15 3(2)
Bow Only Season ◆2-16 Either Sex Dec 16 - Jan 15 3(2)
▲ 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. ★ Season applies to Bowen Island only. See Notice to Hunters. ◆ Season applies to Texada Island only.
** Season applies only to 2-11 Zone A. 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 1
★ See Map B9. ★2-6 Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
▼ See Maps B17, B19 ▼ 2-12 to 2-15 Sept 10 - Oct 31 1
BLACK BEAR 2-3 to 2-17 Sept 10 - Nov 30 2
2-3 to 2-17 Apr 1 - June 15 2
2-2, 2-18, 2-19 Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
2-2, 2-18, 2-19 Apr 1 - June 15 1
Bow Only Season 2-3 to 2-17 Sept 1 - Sept 9 2
Bow Only Season 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
WOLF 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 Sept 10 - Mar 31 3
2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 Apr 1 - June 15 3
All wolf taken in Region 2 must be Compulsory Reported see page 21.
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 LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS BAG
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES LIMIT
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 5
COUGAR 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
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..
GROUSE SOOTY/DUSKY (Blue),
RUFFED & SPRUCE 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 10 - Dec 15 10 (30)
Bow Only Season 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 5 (15)
Bow Only Season 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 Sept 1 - Sept 9 5 (15)
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012
PHEASANT 2-4, 2-8 Cocks Oct 9, 2010 - Nov 30, 2010 Oct 8, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011 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 (10)
REGION 2

COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 10 (20)
2-11 Sept 10 - Dec 23 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (20)
Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area is closed to Snipe hunting. Consideration is being given to extend this closure to other foreshore areas (ie. Roberts and Sturgeon Banks) in
future hunting seasons.
DUCKS 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 8 (16)
2-11 Sept 10, 2010 - Dec 23, 2010 Sept 10, 2011 - Dec 23, 2011 8 (16)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17. See special area maps.
Lower Mainland

BRANT 2-4 Mar 1, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 Mar 1, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 2 (4)
SNOW GEESE 2-4, 2-5 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012 ▲10 (20)
2-4, 2-5 Feb 20, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 21, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 ▲10 (20)
▲ The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese
taken in Region 2; and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. See page 17. See special area maps.
ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012 ▲5 (10)
2-4, 2-5 Feb 20, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 21, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 ▲5 (10)
▲ The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese
taken in Region 2; and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. See page 17. See special area maps.
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 2-5 to 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 2-12 to 2-17 Oct 9, 2010 - Jan 21, 2011 Oct 8, 2011 - Jan 20, 2012 5 (10)
2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 12, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 11, 2011 ▲5 (10)
2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 Oct 9, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010 Oct 8, 2011 - Nov 20, 2011 ▲5 (10)
2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 9, 2011 Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012 ▲5 (10)
2-2 to ★ 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 Feb 10, 2011 - Mar 10, 2011 Feb 11, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 ▲5 (10)
2-11 Sept 10, 2010 - Dec 23, 2010 Sept 10, 2011 - Dec 23, 2011 5 (10
★ In MU 2-4 in the Municipality of Delta, the open season DOES NOT apply to the area within 100 metres of any dyke. The 100 metre restriction does not apply to that
portion of Delta known as Westham Island.
▲The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese
taken in Region 2; and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 8 (16)
CANADA and CACKLING GEESE 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 ▲5 (10)
SNOW GEESE 2-4, 2-5 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 ▲10 (20)
ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010 Oct 1, 2011 - Oct 2, 2011 ▲5 (10)
DUCKS 2-11 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 8 (16)
CANADA and CACKLING GEESE 2-11 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17. See special area maps.
▲ The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese
taken in Region 2; and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2.

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NO SHOOTING AREA
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FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA
Gibsons district of Pitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the
corporation of the district of Coquitlam are required
Map B7 Sechelt/Gibsons - No Shooting Area and Firearms Using Shot Only Area to purchase a Fraser Valley Special Area Hunting
(situated in MU 2-5). Licence in addition to other Provincial licences and
for hunting migratory game birds, the Migratory Bird
Nile Pt.
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Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-8). Area (situated in MU 2-8). Area (situated in MU 2-8). Using Shot Only Area (situated in
MUs 2-9, 2-10, 2-11).
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(situated in MUs 2-12). Map B20 Lund - No Shooting Area and Savary
Island Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in
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Blubber Bay Rd.
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Ministry of Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch
PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9M4 or fax (250) 387-0239
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 THE WILD SHEEP SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
HORN CURL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Wild Sheep Society of British In an attempt to limit the number of illegal sheep harvested in
PHOTO: LINO GRIFONE

Columbia has partnered with British Columbia, the Wild Sheep Society has created a horn
the British Columbia Ministry of curl education program, with the support of the Ministry of
Environment to develop an Environment.
education program for hunters
relating to horn curl restrictions The Society's horn curl education program is divided into two
that apply to the harvest of wild sections: an education component, and a test component.
sheep in the province.
Both the Society and the Ministry highly recommend that all
The Society and the Ministry sheep hunters review the horn curl education program and
have become increasingly concerned about the number of participate in the horn curl test. Even for experienced sheep
illegal sheep kills occurring in British Columbia, in some cases hunters this will provide a helpful review.
resulting from a lack of diligence. In some cases illegal kills may
result in increasing hunting restrictions (such as Limited Entry Please review the Education Page for the Horn Curl Education
seasons in place of general open seasons) or the complete Program and take the Horn Curl Test at
closure of a season. www.wildsheepsociety.org

NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
In-season regulation changes are posted on the Fish and Wildlife 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 RSS a new internet-based service that allows users to sign up for instant web updates.
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 THOMPSON
Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/

REGION 3 wildlife/hunting/news/ 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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 THOMPSON
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ★ Above the 1920 m elevation in NOTICE TO HUNTERS
Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer MU 3-32 in the following areas: 4Cattle grazing takes place on both
is 3. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) - China Head Mountain (excluding public and private land. To keep cattle
deer is 2, but only one may be a buck. Yalakom-Big Bar Road) in the correct pasture, it is important
Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are - Nine Mile Ridge that hunters leave gates and fences as
under Limited Entry Hunting only. The - Red Mountain - French Mountain they are found. Hunters should read the
bag limit for white-tailed deer is two, - Hogback Mountain Access Restrictions section for more
only one of which may be a buck, and ★ Spruce Lake area in MU 3-32. See information about private property.
one of which may be antlerless. Map C15. 4Hunters should note firearms restric-
★ Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and tions in the No Hunting and No Shooting
ACCESS MANAGEMENT Lempriere Creeks above 1700 m in Areas section page 13 and regional maps.
AREAS MU 3-44 (snowmobiles are permitted 4Hunting and the discharge of firearms
4Approximately one million hectares of in designated area between Dec. 1 and are prohibited in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray
Crown Land has been closed to snow- Park).
May 31). See Map C19.
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou
★ Texas Creek watershed (MU 3-16), BC PARKS
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay,
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo- upstream of 3 km on the Texas Creek 4Please refer to Site & Access
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal Forest Service Road closed from Apr. Restrictions section for more information.
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi- 15 to June 30. 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
fied riding areas are no longer published ▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Areas: The operation of all motor Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
Synopsis, they will be available online at vehicles to hunt wildlife, transport ted in others during an open season and
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca. wildlife, transport equipment and within specific time periods. Hunting is

REGION 3
4Information signs are posted at the supplies which are intended for or prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
points of closure for the benefit of in support of hunting, or transport hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
hunters - but it is the hunter’s responsi- hunters to and from the location of that hunting in that area during that
bility to recognize the closures whether a wildlife is prohibited in the following time is permitted. For more information
sign is in place or not. Contact Kamloops areas: on hunting regulations within BC Parks
please phone your regional Ministry of
Regional Office for details. ▲ Greenstone Mountain Burn (MU 3-19) Environment office or visit the Fish and

Thompson
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The (except for Duffy Lake Road, Beaton Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.
operation of all motor vehicles is pro- Lake Road and Greenstone Mountain bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
hibited in the following areas: Road). See Map C3.
★ Above the elevation of 1800 m in ▲ Watershed of Clinton Creek
the Mt Hewitt-Bostock and Stoyoma (MU 3-31). See Map C14.
Mountain area (MUs 3-13, 3-14) from ▼ Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed
May 1 to Nov 30 inclusive (except for Areas: The use of snowmobiles to
Cabin Lake Rd). See Map C1. hunt wildlife, transport wildlife, trans-
★ Skull Mountain Special Resource port equipment or supplies which are Canada Goose
Mountain Zone (MU 3-28) other than intended for or in support of hunting
on indicated open roads (see Map or transport hunters to or from the
C17) or under permit from MoE, from location of wildlife is prohibited in the
Sept. 1 to Dec. 10. Thompson Region MUs 3-28, 3-45 and
★ Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MUs 3-28 3-46. An authorized trapper is exempt
and 3-29. See Map C16. from this restriction with respect to formerly known as
The Powderkeg Outdoor Supply
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 THOMPSON GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33 ▲4 Point Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ▲4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
3-46 ▲4 Point Bucks Sept 20 - Sept 30 1
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 ▲4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Dec 10 1
Youth Only Season* 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 1
Bow Only Season 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 1
▲ 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 1
3-46 Bucks Sept 20 - Dec 10 1
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31 1
Youth Only Season* 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 3-34 to 3-44, 3-46 ✽Spike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31 1
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 ✽Spike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Nov 15 1
✽ See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 3-17✽, 3-31, 3-32 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 20 1
3-17✽ ▲Mature Bighorn Rams Sept 10 – Oct 20 1
✽ A portion of 3-17 only. See Map C2.
▲See Definitions section: Mountain Sheep
REGION 3

BLACK BEAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Nov 30 2

3-46 Sept 20 - Nov 30 2
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-46 Apr 1 - June 15 2
3-34 to 3-44 Apr 1 - June 30 2
WOLF 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 Sept 10 - June 15 3
3-34 to 3-44 Aug 1 - June 15 NBL
Thompson

COYOTE 3-17, 3-31, 3-32 Sept 1 - June 30 NBL

3-12 to 3-16, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-33 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
COUGAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 Nov 15 - Mar 31 2
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.
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 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: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 each (15 each)
& 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 3-31 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 (10)
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)
MOURNING DOVES 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (10)
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 3-13 to 3-17 Sept 15 – Sept 30 5 (10)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (20)
DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 8 (16)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW, ROSS’S &
WHITE-FRONTED 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (10)
GEESE: CANADA, CACKLING 3-12 to 3-18, 3-30 to 3-35, 3-38 to 3-44 Sept 10- Dec 23 5 (10)
3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 Sept 10 - Sept 20 5 (10)
3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 Oct 1 - Dec 23 5 (10)
3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 Mar 1 - Mar 10 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 4/2010 - Sept 5/2010 Sept 3/2011 - Sept 4/2011 8 (16)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED, SNOW, 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 4/2010 - Sept 5/2010 Sept 3/2011 - Sept 4/2011 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING
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Thompson
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Management Area - No Shooting or (formerly Porcupine Ridge AMA) Vehicle Closed Area (situated in Closed Area (situated in Spruce Lake
Hunting Area (situated in Lac du Bois Closed to motor vehicles. Snowmobiles MU 3-31) . Protected Area in MU 3-32). Closed
Grasslands Provincial Park in MU 3-29) allowed from Dec 15 to April 15. from June 1 to Nov 30. Roads shown
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lighted roads except as posted.
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Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 3-44).
Snowmobile use allowed in area shown (above
1900 m contour) from Dec 1 to May 31.
check out our new line of
canoe/boat/kayak carriers www.sasquatchfabrications.com
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Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/

REGION 4 wildlife/hunting/news/ 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

Compulsory Inspection(CI) for hunter harvest is no longer available at
MoE regional offices. Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
service at the locations listed below. Please see the MoE PRIVATE LAND HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES IN ZONE X
website at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html or The East Kootenay Landowner Enfranchisement Program that
contact the regional office for more information.
coordinated hunting on a limited number of private properties has
CI Locations: Revelstoke, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, Cranbrook, come to its scheduled conclusion. Government and its partners are
Fruitvale now considering options for the future.
MoE Regional Office, Cranbrook: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 489-8540 Regulation changes have been made to manage the resident elk
Nelson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 354-6333 populations in “Zone X”. To address concerns with trespass and
other private land issues, the Conservation Officer Service will be
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
implementing an enhanced compliance and enforcement project
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to in 2010. This will involve an increase in patrols and several hunter
make an appointment:
Castlegar . . . . . (250) 365-8611 Cranbrook . . . (250) 489-8540 check stops where the Conservation Officers and regional biolo-
Creston . . . . . . (250) 428-3220 Fernie . . . . . . (250) 423-7551 gists will make maps available to hunters to ensure they know the
Invermere. . . . . (250) 342-4266 Nelson . . . . . . (250) 354-6397 location of private land boundaries.
Revelstoke
7-2 . . . . 1-877-356-2029
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS (1) Access Management Areas (AMAs) - des- ▼ Topaz Creek watershed upstream of Midgely
Bobcat: The bag limit for Bobcat is one. ignated areas where vehicle use is managed Mountain Road at the 1425 m (4700 ft) elevation
Cougar: The bag limit for Cougar is one. to reduce damage to fish and wildlife habitat ★ all areas north of Corn Creek in the Corn
Coyote: No bag limit (NBL). and/or to protect fish and wildlife populations Creek watershed, upstream of Acorn Creek,
Deer: The aggreate bag limit in the Kootenay from harassment or over harvest: including Buckworth Creek, closed from
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera- Sept 1 to June 1. Corn Creek FSR is open.
Region is two. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed)
tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited in these MU 4-9
deer is one. The bag limit for white-tailed is
areas year round, unless indicated otherwise. ▼ the watersheds of Malde, Goodeve, Morris
two, only one of which may be a buck, and
(2) Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas
one of which may be antlerless. and Shepard Creeks and the Cambridge Creek
(formerly known as VAHCs) - designated areas
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse: where the operation of all motor vehicles to watershed upstream of the 750 m elevation
blue (dusky), spruce (Franklin), and ruffed is 5. hunt, transport wildlife, transport equipment ◆ Tiger Creek watershed upstream of the
Turkey: The regional aggregate bag limit for and supplies which are intended for or in Gopher Creek Crossing
turkey is two. Only one turkey may be taken in support of hunting, or to transport hunters to MU 4-14
the spring and only one turkey may be taken in or from the location of wildlife is prohibited. ✳ the watershed of Faith Creek upstream from
the fall. An authorized trapper is exempt from this the Peter Creek bridge, from
NOTICE TO HUNTERS prohibition with respect to the trapping of Sept. 1 to Nov. 30
4In 2007 and 2008, eighty radio collars were furbearing animals. MU 4-15
put on cow elk around Skookumchuck, Wasa, ✳ Year Round Motor Vehicles for Hunting ▼ above 760 m elevation from the watershed of
Kimberley, Cranbrook and Bull River. If you kill Closed Areas unless otherwise indicated. Tulip Creek eastward to Rialto Creek, includ-
a collared elk, please return the collar to the ◆ Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting ing all watersheds between and areas within
Ministry of Environment office in Cranbrook, Closed Areas - open Mar. 1 - 31 and Syringa Provincial Park.
so that the data can be downloaded and the
July 1 - Aug. 31, ✳ Deer Creek Road (both East Fork and West
collar can be used for future research. Through ▼ Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting Fork) from approximately 5 km point (on
Closed Areas- open Dec. 1- Mar. 31 and each); the watersheds of Gladstone, Hutchison
this project we have been gathering information
July 1- Aug. 31 and Sangrida Creeks and above 750 meters
on elk migratory behaviour and assessing the
(3) Region-wide Snowmobiles for Hunting in elevation in the watersheds of Dawson’s,
response of elk to early season antlerless elk
Closed Area: The use of snowmobiles to hunt, Sunshine and Twobit Creeks from
hunts. to transport wildlife, or to transport hunters
4No Shooting Areas: see firearms restrictions Sept. 1 to Nov. 30
to or from the location of wildlife is prohib- MU 4-18
as outlined in the No Hunting or Shooting Areas ited in the entire Kootenay Region during the
section and region’s maps on pages 51-56. ✳ Grohman Creek (Map D14)
period Apr. 1-Nov. 30. An authorized trapper is ★ Marsden Face during the period Dec 1 to
4Hunters are allowed to take one moose and exempt from this prohibition with respect to
one elk. April 15 (Map D15)
the trapping of furbearing animals.
◆ the watershed of Sproule Creek upstream
REGION 4

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MU 4-1

★ McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary. (Map D1) of the Sproule Creek trailhead
4Approximately one million hectares of ★ Upper Flathead (Map D2) MU 4-20
Crown Land has been closed to snowmobile ★ East Flathead (Map D3) ★ Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from 1.0
use to support Mountain Caribou recovery MU 4-2 km on the Baribeau Creek Road snowmobiles
in the Thompson, Kootenay, Cariboo, and ★ Wigwam Flats-Mt.Broadwood /Sportsman and trappers are exempt
Omineca regions. Snowmobile closure maps Ridge (Map D4) ◆ the watershed of Bradford Creek
with boundaries, legal access trails, prohibited ★ Galton Range (Map D6) ◆ the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally
Kootenay

dates, and identified riding areas are no longer ★ Upper Wigwam River drainage. See known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar
published in the Hunting and Trapping Regula- Map D5. Creek between Mt. Patrick and Mt. Manson
tions Synopsis, they will be available online at ◆ The watershed of an unnamed tributary of upstream of the Dewar Creek access road
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca. Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Windfall ◆ the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek
4Information signs are posted at the points of Creek) upstream of 34.8 km on the Windfall upstream from a point downstream 1 kilome-
Creek Road. tre from its confluence with Greenland Creek
closure for road and vehicle restrictions. These
MU 4-3 ★ Cherry Creek. See Map D23
signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it is the ◆ Purcell Creek watershed upstream of the
hunters’ responsibility to recognize closures Linklater Creek Bypass Road ◆ the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of
whether a sign is in place or not. Maps are ◆ Elizabeth Lake (Map D9) the Skookumchuck Forest Access Rd crossing
available for many of the motorized access ★ Linklater Creek (Map D10) ◆ the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 kilo-
closures and restrictions at www.env.gov.bc.ca/ MU 4-4 metre upstream of the Skookumchuck Creek
kootenay/eco/access.htm. ▼ the northerly watershed above Hawkins Creek Bridge crossing near the confluence of Buhl
4See definitions of “ATV”, "motor vehicle" and Road west of an unnamed stream flowing Creek with Skookumchuck Creek
"snowmobile" in Definitions section. southwesterly into Hawkins Creek from Mt. MU 4-21
4Public access by land or air is prohibited in the Mahon approximately 2 km northwest of the ◆ the watershed of the easterly headwaters of
Baynes Lake area (MU 4-22) April 15 to June 30. confluence of Canuck Creek and Hawkins Coyote Creek
Dogs must be leashed April 1 to April 14 and July Creek and including the western slopes of Mt. ★ Premier Ridge (Map D24) from Dec 1 to April 30
1 to Aug. 1. See Map D54. The boat launch and Mahon and the Manson Creek watershed. MU 4-22
all portions of the sand peninsula south of MU 4-5 ★ Baynes Lake area (Map D54)
the boat launch are open. ▼ Irishman Creek watershed upstream of ★ Powerplant area (Map 28)
4Public access is prohibited beyond 3 m of Hwy 3/95 ★ the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas shown
either side of Sulphur Creek Road in mineral lick
MU 4-6 on Maps D26 and D27
▼ Leadville Creek watershed upstream of 8 km
area (MU 4-22) year round. See Map D51. ★ the watershed of North Galbraith Creek and
on the Leadville Creek Road
4Symbol Key: Use the following symbols to ▼ watersheds of 4 unnamed creeks (upstream of that portion of the watershed of Galbraith
determine what type of motor vehicle prohibition of the Sanca Creek Road) flowing south into Creek south and east of their confluence
is in place in the following areas (see also Site Sanca Creek from Sherman Mtn. ◆ the watershed of Big Tower, Little Tower,
and Access Restrictions section, pages 11-12). See MU 4-7 Swanson Creek and Haynes Creeks
maps on pages 51-56 for additional information: ◆ the watershed of Iron Creek and Lime Creek
48 CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
 KOOTENAY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 ◆ Albert River watershed upstream from 52.5 area during that time is permitted. For more
km on the Albert River Road information on hunting regulations within BC
◆ the watershed of Burton Creek upstream of ◆ Cross River watershed upstream from 27.3 km Parks please phone your regional Ministry
3.5 km on Burton Creek FSR on the Cross River Road, and on side roads of Environment office or visit the Fish and
◆ the watershed of McDermid Creek further than 100 m road distance from the Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
◆ the watersheds of Little Sand Creek above the Cross River main line between 20.4 km and fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
Galloway Road and of Big Sand Creek upstream 27.3 km
of its confluence with Whimpster Creek ◆ the watershed of Pedley Creek
◆ the watershed of Quinn Creek upstream of ◆ North fork of Dry Creek watershed upstream
its confluence with Alpine Creek, including the
watershed of Alpine Creek
from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd
◆ the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and Kimberley
★
MU 4-23
Barnes Lake (except snowmobiles) (Map D33)
Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly
boundary of the Columbia Lake Indian Reserve
Sausage & Meats
★ Chauncey-Todhunter area (Map D29) MU 4-26 Specializing in wild
★ Grave Prairie area (Map D34) ★ that portion of the watershed of Goldie Creek game cutting &
★ Corbin Creek (Map D38) upstream of 1525 metre elevation processing-sausage
★ Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles) ★ Dutch Creek-Findlay. (Map D52) making, garlic rings,
(note Map D31) ◆ the watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of smokies, jerky, beer
★ Upper Elk Valley/Fording River (snowmobiles and including the watershed of Thorald Creek sausage, & much more.
allowed)(Map D35) ◆ Crown land in the watershed of Lavington
★ Alexander Creek Access Management Area Creek upstream of the northerly boundary of OPEN 6am - 9pm
(Map D39) sublot 137, Kootenay Land District 3433 McGinty Rd
MU 4-24 ◆ the watershed of Dutch Creek upstream of its
Kimberley, BC
★ that portion of the Mutton Creek water- confluence with Whitetail Creek
shed upstream of the westerly boundary of MU 4-29 V1A 3L5
Whiteswan Lake Park ◆ the easterly watershed of the Lardeau River Attention Hunters New Location:
◆ Blackfoot Creek watershed upstream from 38 between the northerly boundaries of District 14 km North of Kimberley on Hwy 95A or
km on the Blackfoot Creek Road Lots 7527 and 9378, Kootenay Land District 10 km South of Tata Creek Store on Hwy 95A
◆ Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50
km on the Fenwick Creek Road
and the northerly height of land of Lake Creek
(including the Lake Creek watershed), from 250-427-7766
◆ Elk Creek watershed upstream from 43.6 km Oct. 20 to Dec.10.
on the Elk Creek Road MU 4-30
★ the Duncan-Lardeau area shown on Map D56 Your Rocky Mountain adventure awaits!
◆ the watershed of Nilksuka Creek upstream of

REGION 4
the North White River haul road MU 4-32 Prime location for Elk, White-

◆ Grave Creek watershed upstream from 48 km ◆ the watershed on the north east side tail, Mule Deer & Black Bear.
Guided fishing excursions.
on the Main Grave Creek Road of Barnes Creek upstream of the 30 km Private rooms,
◆ the watershed of Nine Mile Creek upstream of marker on east Barnes Creek Main, south jacuzzi tub & meals

1300 metre elevation of the height of land with Keefer Lake and 15 min N of Kimberly

◆ the watershed of the middle fork of White south of the height of land with Fife Creek.
THE BUCK `n΄ NANNY LODGE

Kootenay
River upstream of the first bridge crossing The closure on the Fife Creek side com-
mences at the height of land on Branch 40 4012 Gadsby Road, TaTa Creek, BC
MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34 and 4-35 PH: 250-422-3272
by way of Fife Creek FSR www.bucknnanny.ca [email protected]
● Use of a conveyance of any description which MU 4-35
is powered by a motor which exceeds a rating ◆ the drainages of Ice River and the easterly water-
of 10 horsepower is prohibited within the shed of Beaverfoot River upstream of Ice River
Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area MU 4-38
(MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34, 4-35). Boats operating ◆ the watershed of Downie Creek including Hot Springs
rings and Hunting
on NAVIGABLE portions of the Columbia the Sorcerer Creek drainage, upstream of - What a Combination!
River are exempt from the regulation, and the the 15 km sign on the Downie Creek FSR
following rights of way are also excluded from Make the
this regulation:
COMPULSORY INSPECTION
4In addition to those species requiring village of
● Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road
#5467.01 located at Radium Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Reporting Radium Hot
● Plan 22153 of DL 11383 located at Brisco provincially, all cougar taken in Region 4 must be Springs your
● Plan 26T1689of DL 2566 located at Compulsory Inspected within 4 days of the date hunting headquarters
of kill, and all wolf taken in Region 4 must be
Spillimacheen this year! After a
Compulsory Reported. See page 21.
● Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 7752.01 long days’ hunt, soothe
located at Parsons BC PARKS
Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen
your aching muscles
● 4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
● The Dogtooth road located at Golden in the Radium Hot
section for more information.
(Map D40) 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks Springs Mineral Pools!
MU 4-25 (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas,
★ Canal Flats area, from Dec. 1 to and Conservancies) and is permitted in Radium Hot Springs
Apr. 30, except private properties and access others during an open season and within For information on Area and Accommodations
to private properties. (Map D42) specific time periods. Hunting is prohibited in Ph: 1-888-347-9331 or
★ Stoddart Creek area (Map D41) Ecological Reserves. Before hunting in a BC visit radiumhotsprings.com
★ Columbia Lake area. (Map D42). Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that

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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ▲4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ▲4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 15 1
Youth Only Season* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
▲ 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.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31 1
Youth Only Season* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
ELK 4-1 to 4-7, 4-18 to 4-30, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ▲6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 20 1
4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-17, 4-31 to 4-33, 4-38 ▲6 Point Bulls Oct 1 - Oct 20 1
*4-3 Zone X Antlerless Sept 20 - Sept 30 1
*4-3 Zone X, **4-6 Zone C, ***4-23 Zone A ▲Spike Bulls Sept 10 - Sept 19 1
Senior/Youth▼ *4-3 Zone X, **4-6 Zone C Antlerless Sept 10 - Sept 19 1
Senior/Youth▼ ***4-23 Zone A Antlerless Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
Bow Only Season *4-3 Zone X, **4-6 Zone C, *** 4-23 Zone A Antlerless Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-7, 4-18 to 4-30, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
▲ See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
▼ Restricted to hunters under the age of 18 and those 65 years of age or older.
* This zone includes portions of 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-20, 4-21, and 4-22. See Map D7 for details.
** This zone includes portions of 4-6 and 4-7. See Map D8 for details.
*** This zone includes portions of 4-23 only. See Map D9A for details.
MOOSE 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-29 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 ★Spike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31 1
4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 ★Spike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Oct 31 1
Bow Only Season 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-29 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 ★Spike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 19 1
REGION 4

Bow Only Season 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 ★Spike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 14 1
★ See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence.
Moose taken must be Compulsory Inspected. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 4-1, 4-2, 4-21 to 4-24, ▲4-25, ★ 4-35 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 25 1
★ See Mountain Sheep closed area in MU 4-35 (Map D53).
▲ In that portion of MU 4-25, excluding Mt. Assiniboin Park. See Map D46.
MOUNTAIN GOAT 4-27 to *4-30, 4-34, 4-36, 4-37, 4-39, 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
Kootenay

* Portion of MU 4-30 only. See Map D57.

BLACK BEAR 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30 2
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Apr 1 - June 30 2
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 9 2
WOLF ▲ 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
▲ 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 - Mar 31 2
▲ 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 Apr 1 - Jun 15 2
▲ 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
WOLVERINE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Nov 1 - Jan 31 1
LYNX 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Dec 1 - Dec 31 1
COUGAR 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ★Sept 10 - Feb 28 1
Pursuit Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Dec 1 - Feb 28 0
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten.
Persons participating in the Pursuit Only season are reminded that they must have a hunting licence, they may not carry a firearm, and it is an offence to kill a cougar during a
Pursuit Only season.
★ Note the cougar season will close 72 hours after the regional manager has published that since April 1, of the licence year, the total number of female cougars killed in MUs
4-1 to 4-4, 4-21 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, and 4-40 has reached 20 or in MUs 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-38, and 4-39 the total number of females killed has reached 10 or
in MUs 4-5 to 4-8, and 4-20 has reached 10.
BOBCAT 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
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

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 KOOTENAY GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED
& SPRUCE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
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
TURKEY 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Apr 15 - May 15 1
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Sept 1 - Sept 30 *1
Bow or Shot Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Any turkey Oct 1 - Oct 15 *1
* The aggregate bag limit for turkey is 2, only one may be taken in the spring and one in the fall.
MOURNING DOVES 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (10)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (20)
DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 8 (16)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED, 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17. See Map D12.
Hunters please note that Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area opens to hunting for coots, snipe, ducks and geese on October 1. For more information, phone 250-402-6900.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 8 (16)
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED, 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING

Map D3 East Flathead motor

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M.U. 4–1 d Cr. vehicle closed area (situated in

MU 4-1). Closed year round
Cr. McEvoy Syncline to the operation of motor
Cr. Flathead
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Sanctuary (situated in MU 4-1). No Map D2 Upper Flathead Motor vehicle
m
Com

Shooting, Hunting, or Trapping Area closed area (situated in MU 4-1). Closed year Cr.
round to the operation of motor vehicles, Sage
and Motor Vehicle Closed Area. Cabin Cr.
except that snowmobiles are allowed Nov 1 Cr.
to May 31. Roads shown are open year round. na
River

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Parcel #82
M.U. 4-1 Elko Roads open all year
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Roads open all year

f

Wigwam Map D5 Upper Wigwam Motor Vehicle

Land

Roads open June 15 - July 15

Elk

Roads open June 15 - Aug. 31 Galto

Closed Area (MU 4-2, except roads Pass
CANADA
Map D4 Wigwam Flats - Mt. Broadwood/ Sportsman Ridge shown as open lines year round. U. S. A.
Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 4-2), except roads
Map D6 Galton Range Motor Vehicle Closed
noted on the map.
Area (situated in MU 4-2), except roads
shown as open lines are open year round.

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4
Columbia
L.
1100m Cr Fording Rd
4-6 Zone C ossing
Cree
ndl k
ay
C r. (includes portions of 4-7)
Elk River FSR

Lu ss ie r R.
ELKFORD
Fording River
1100m < 1
Km >
Creston Wildlife Elk River
95
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1100m Km
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1100m
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Gr a

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4-20
93 Forest Service Rd. (FSR)

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Lladnar C
Joseph
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1100m
of MUs 4-6 and 4-7. Detailed map 3
93
1100m
Peavine Cr. available at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/

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Lumberton wild/resident/leh.html
R.
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M.U. 95 M.U.
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Cr. spike bulls. Includes portions of 4-23. 3

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4-4 Newgate www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/resident/leh.html
FERNIE
REGION 4

D7 4-3 Zone X for antlerless elk and spike bulls. Includes land on or
below 1100 m (excluding the upper drainages of several creeks and rivers) Bridge
within portions of 4-2, to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-22. Detailed map available at Skookumchuck
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/resident/leh.html
Cranbrook Lin M.U. M.U.
M.U. kla 4–3

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4–6

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City Limit ter

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SL 101

5963–I and islands

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Map D12 Kootenay River Canada
ad
ro

Map D11 Crawford Bay No Goose Closed Area (situated in MUs

Shooting Area (situated in MU 4-6). 4-3, 4-20, 4-21, 4-22).
Map D9 Elizabeth Lake No Hunting, Map D10 Linklater Creek Motor Vehicle
Shooting, or Trapping Area and Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-3).
Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA Roads shown as open lines are open year Darkwoods Forest .
Cr M.U.
t

(situated in MU 4-3). round .

Nex

4–7
L.1243 L.1381
Sl2 Sl1 Blazed Creek
Kootenay Mount
M.U. Hoover Mount Road
River 4–17 Grohman
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La nay

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L.12330
L.12329
Ko

Evans Road Trail Taghum

L.8256
Taghum Map D16 Selkirk No Shooting Area
West Creston Road Corn Cr.
3A
Nelson 3A
(situated in MUs 4-7, 4-8). Watch for
Roads open all year
mountain caribou.
Map D13 Summit Creek Map D14 Grohman Creek Motor Map D15 Mardsen Face area
Campground and Recreation Area Vehicle Hunting Closed Area closed to all motor vehicles from
and Corn Creek Marsh No Hunting (situated in MU 4-18) closed year Dec 1to Apr. 15
Areas (situated in MU 4-7). round to use of motor vehicles for
the purpose of hunting.
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 KOOTENAY

95

Koo
M.U.

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Valhalla L.16404

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Ranges L.8391 y
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Argenta Cr. Fry Creek Canyon Way

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Map D19 Walter Clough Wildlife Map D20 Argenta Marsh Wildlife Map D22 Skookumchuck Pulp
Map D21 Fry Creek No Shooting
Management Area No Shooting or Management Area No Shooting or Mill No Shooting Area (situated in
Area (situated in MU 4-19).
Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-17). Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-19). MU 4-20).

M.U. 4-21
Koo
Skookumchuck Map D24 Premier Wasa
Old Hwy.
Station
Ridge Motor Vehicle

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L. 13059 ay L. 129
as dashed lines are 1

Ri
reek open May 1 to Nov M.U.

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Math Lot

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265 30, and roads shown M.U. 4–21
Rockbluff
L. 11045 R iv
er
Lake as open lines are 4–20
Bummers flat IR Roads open open year-round.
all year
Roads open
Map D25 Wasa Slough
93
May 1 - Nov 30 95 r. Wildlife Sanctuary (situated

C
L. 3061
in MU 4-21) No Shooting,
a
Fort 338
as
M.U 4-20 Steele
W
L. 9827
93
95
116 Hunting or Trapping Area.
8103

Map D23 Cherry Creek/ Bummers Flats Motor Lazy

k

ee
Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated in MUs 4-20, Cr Lake Kilmarnock Cr.
Wolf of La
4-21). Roads shown as open lines and CPR right- nd

REGION 4
Height

of-way are open year round. .

BC Hydro Powerline Cr
M.U.

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Aberfeldie Generating Station ght of La
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4–22

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M.U. Lake
Baynes
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Lake

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Range Lake
ay River

4–22 3
Ri

93 Fence do Cr.
k

re Cr. Torna
El

Elko 1900
Ma
gui Map D28 Powerplant Motor Vehicle
Roads open all year
Roads open all year Closed Area AMA (situated in MU
Roads open all year
Roads open June 1 - August 31 4-22). Roads shown as open lines
Map D27 Sheep Mountain are open year-round; roads shown as Map D29 Chauncey-Todhunter
Map D26 Pickering Hills Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-22). dashed lines are open May 1 to Nov 30. Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA
(situated in MU 4-22). (situated in MU 4-23). Roads shown
Excludes Lot 3, Plan 12040, District Lot 325,
Kootenay Land District. as dashed lines are open June 16 to
M.U. 4-23 Aug 31; roads shown as open lines
Elkford
are open year-round.
Elk
nd

C.P.R. Andy Good Creek

La

Heig
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Rive

.
L. Rd
Corbin 7000 k ut
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Road M L.7001 L.10147
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to
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Cr

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BADGER SIGHTINGS
.

L.6998 r.

L.6999 L.7292
Hunters & trappers should be aware that the BC
Flathead Rd.
M.U. 4–23

Corbin

L.6997
subspecies of Badger is federally endangered and on
L.6996

L.7293 L. 8542
the BC Red List. There are no hunting or trapping
Cr.

Roads open all year Sparwood

seasons for badgers. The estimated population is less
Map D31 Weigert Creek Motor Vehicle Closed than 300 animals. Badgers still occur in the Cariboo,
L.6995 Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan, Boundary & East
L.6994 L.7294 Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles Kootenay. Please report sightings of Badgers in the
allowed. Roads shown as open lines open year- Kootenays to (250) 342-3205 and elsewhere in BC
Map D30 Fording Coal Limited Coal Mountain round. Road shown as dashed open July 1 to Aug to 1-888-223-4376. Badger information can be found at
Mine No Shooting Area (situated in MU 4-23). 31 to ATV use only. ww.badgers.bc.ca.

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4
Height
Upper Fording Henretta Seismic of Land NO SHOOTING AREA
E lk Recreational AccessTrail Road
UTM Coordinate NO SHOOTING OR
Height 0 10

R iv
666670 E HUNTING AREA
Elk Lakes km 5480740 N

er
FORDING RIVER
of the (NAD 27) Posted
Cutline NO SHOOTING AREA

Rockies Provincial Road Closure

6500 ft r.
Riverside Mount Point arnock C
Mount Mtn Bishop contour Kilm Kilmarnock Cr.
Provincial Abruzzi
M.U. Height
Access Rd.
Park of Land D.L. 4588
Park Mount Barnes 4-23
Lancaster
Lake ey Cr.
nc
Mount

au
F orsy

Ch
Marconi
del Big Weary
B leas l RidgeTrail Map D33 Barnes Lake Motor Fording Coal
Property Boundary
th

Mount
Cr
Al
Minton d Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated
Qu

Cr ridg
. e
ar

Mining Access
ie
in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles allowed.
r

A
O'Neil C on nor Road

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B.
Peak

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Lak e s
C.
Elkford Westar Mining

ta
C re ek

Mount nC Property Line

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Mount
Forsythe Tuxford
L.8965 ado Cr.
C ree Torn

Fo
k Line Cr. Mt.

C.P.R
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Lyne
r.

Mine
C

ng River
Fording
Bi ret ta

C.P.R.
Elk Access
He

ng Hen Mtn.

Line Cr.
ay Horseshoe
igh

C re R iv e r Rd.
Ridge
to

ek
Mount
f Lan d

Turnbull Mount CFI Logging Road Line Creek

Farquhar No Shooting
Grave Elk River
or Hunting
M.U.
Fo

Lake Line Cr. Area

Harmer
rdi

4–23 No Shooting

Alb C.
ng

Elkford Area
43 Grave

42

B.
M.U. Lake

ert
Ri

22
43

Cr.
Roads open all year
ve

L. 4–23

a
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Map D32 Upper Elk Valley - Fording River Motor Vehicle
Lower Elk Va

M.U.

ar
Grave

me
Lot 1

d
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles Cr.

r Cr
Valley
4–23

.
Road
allowed. Roads shown as open lines are open year-round. R
ging d.
Elk

District
Big Weary Ridge Trail open July 1 to Aug 31 to ATV use only. og
kL Boundary
R

e L.8289
lle

iver

e
r
y Rd.

kC

Sparwood
c

Natal Erickson Cr.

Bla

M.U.
Map D34 Grave Prairie Motor Vehicle 4–22 ruc
e
AL

District
Sp Cr. Boundary
BE

Mich C
Closed Area (situated in MU 4-23). Roads
B.C

RT

el
A
.

shown as open lines are open year-round;

REGION 4

roads shown as dashed lines are open May Map D35 Luscar, Fording River, Natal Ridge, Sparwood
15 to Sept 30. Ridge, Greenhills, Fording Mountain, Line Creek and
Alexander

McGillivray No Shooting Areas and Line Creek No Shooting

W. A

or Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-23). Mine No Shooting

Areas and No Shooting or Hunting Areas are situated on
lex

Cave Mt.
M.U.
and

private property and permission from companies is required

Creek

4–25
er

prior to entry.
Kootenay

Elizabeth Lake
Heig

Cerulean L.
Mago
ht

g
Cr.
Magog
Height Lake.
Gog L.
of

of Land
SL72 M.U.
. 4–25
B.C a
e rt Mount
Alb
Mt. Columbia
Land

1067

Sturdee Sabine
Lake
m

Elevational
Map D36 Mount Assiniboine Park No Contour
ALBERTA

Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-25). ss

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88 4
B.C.

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son

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95 te
Sum Koo
M.U.
Creek

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Canal Flats
it C

4–23
Heig

r. 3
C.

McGillivray P.R
Map D39 Canal Flats Firearms Using Shot
ht of Lan

.
Sparwood
Only Area (situated in MU 4-25).
3
Al d

Valley Firearms.ca
be .
B.

Byron Creek
rta
C

Mine Access
Road Hydro
Roads Closed Apr 1 - June 15
Open All Year 3
Right of Way
Trail, British Columbia
Michel
Closed All Year In stock:
Cr
.

Closed Sept 1 - Nov 30 Firearms Kimber, Brown, Win, Sako,

Open Sept 1-Nov 30 ATV use only Beretta, Benelli, Weatherby, Ruger, Rem,
Map D38 Corbin Creek Motor Vehicle Voere, Savage, Moss, Marlin, C.Z, & S & W.
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Optics Leupold, Redfield, Swarovski,
Burris, etc.
Map D37 Alexander Creek Motor Vehicle Closed Roads shown as open lines are open year Backpacks Eberlestock
Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles round. Clothing Sitka & Browning
Powders & Barnes Bullets
allowed. See restriction on using snowmobiles for
Tel: 250-367-2245 Toll Free: 1-866-785-2246
hunting on page 48.
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 KOOTENAY
Fairmont

Donald Station
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Edgewater MU 4-25). Road shown as open lines is MU 4-25). Roads shown as dashed lines
open year-round. are open May 1 to Nov 30; roads shown as
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berr River Trapping Area. 4-25 and 4-35).
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Bergenham
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• Certified meat-cutter and sausage maker on premises • Jerky, Sausage-Making and special
Moberly Stn.
service for out of town hunters.
• Full retail / fresh meats /
custom-cutting & slaughtering available • We are a cut wrap facility only.
Map D50 Bergenham and Moberly Marsh
• Widest variety of fresh and smoke sausage
Wildlife Sanctuaries (situated in MU 4-36) No in the Kootenays.
PH: 250-426-7770
Shooting, Hunting or Trapping Areas. • No nitrates and preservatives. Hunters we offer total Mon – Fri 9:30 to 5:30 Sat 9-5
processing, aging, cutting and wrapping. 1350-B Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC

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either side of that road. Map D52 Dutch Creek-Findlay Flats Motor Cr.
Kerr Rd.
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In stock: Season (situated in MU 4-30).
Firearms Kimber, Brown, Win, Sako,
Beretta, Benelli, Weatherby, Ruger, Rem,
Voere, Savage, Moss, Marlin, C.Z, & S & W.
Optics Leupold, Redfield, Swarovski,
Burris, etc.
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Clothing Sitka & Browning
Powders & Barnes Bullets
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Box 29, Pritchard, B.C. V0E 2P0
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Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/

REGION 5 wildlife/hunting/news/ 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.

Major Regulation Changes REPORT ALL POACHERS/

for 2010 - 2012 POLLUTERS (RAPP)
1. New Youth season for white-tailed Please see Notice on
deer bucks from Sept 1 to Sept 9. BU
page 26 for details

For information on Wildlife

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Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MoE
2-11 RIV
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regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the loca- Powell
tions listed below. Please see the MoE website at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ Lake Merritt
RIVE

wildlife/hunting/ci.html or contact the regional office for moreCAMPBELL

information.
R

RIVER
CI Location: Williams Lake
MoE Regional Office, Williams Lake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 398-4530

CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES

Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an Hope
VANCOUVER
appointment:
Bella Coola: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 982-2421 Nanaimo
Quesnel:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 992-4212
100 Mile House: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 395-5511
Williams Lake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 398-4569

VICTORIA

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 5
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ✇ Tatlayoko Road (MU 5-5) - either side of wildlife,to transport firearms or equipment
4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) the mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road and supplies which are intended for or
deer is 2, but only one may be a buck. to its end. in support of hunting, or to transport a
Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are under ✇ Horn-Bluff Lakes Road (MU 5-5) - see hunter to or from the location of wildlife is
Limited Entry Hunting only. The bag limit for Map E13. prohibited in these areas.
white-tailed deer is 1. ✇ Hwy 20 - Between Bella Coola and the MU 5-2
4Wolf: The bag limit for wolf is 3, except westerly boundary of Tweedsmuir Park ● Access to Mount Polley mine site is pro-
in MU’s 5-2 and 5-15 where there is no bag (MU 5-8) - see Map E17. hibited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
limit. ✇ West Fraser Road (MU 5-13)- south from ▲ Moffat Lake-Spokin FSR (Project #7968-
4Bobcat: The bag limit for bobcat is 1. the City of Quesnel limits to the inter- 05) and any side roads.
section of this road and Grouse Road ★ Knife Creek Vehicle Restricted Area - see
COMPULSORY INSPECTION & (located just north west of Rudy Johnson
REPORTING Map E6.
Bridge), see Map E21.
4In addition to those species requiring ✇ Tibbles Road - see Map E18. MU 5-3
Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory ■ From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
✇ West Fraser Road (MU 5-14) - see
Reporting provincially, all caribou taken in description under MU 5-13. See Map E21. ▲ Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service
Region 5 must be Compulsory Inspected. (3200) Road - restricted south of the
See page 21 for requirements. ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS junction of this road and Stobart Creek
FIREARMS RESTRICTED AREAS 4Approximately one million hectares of (bridge).
4No Shooting Areas: note the Highway No Crown Land has been closed to snow- ▲ Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service
Shooting Areas outlined in the No Hunting mobile use to support Mountain Caribou (2800) Road (including any side roads)
or Shooting Areas section on page 13. recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay, - restricted south of Kilometre 35 of this
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo- Road.
☛ No Shooting Areas The discharge of bile closure maps with boundaries, legal
firearms is prohibited in the following areas: ★ Churn Creek Protected Area - motor
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi- vehicles prohibited except on desig-
☛ 100 Mile House No Shooting Area (MU fied riding areas are no longer published
5-2)- see Map E1. nated roads. Access for commercial
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations purposes other than hunting is allowed.
☛ Rose Lake No Shooting Area (MU 5-2)- Synopsis, they will be available online at
see Map E2. Snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca.
☛ Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area (MU 4Information signs are posted at the points
- see Map E7.
5-2)- see Map E4. ✘ Gaspard-Churn Creek except for com-
of closure for most road and vehicle restric-
☛ Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary (Alkali tions. These signs are for the benefit of
mercial activities other than hunting; and
Lake)(MU 5-2) - no hunting, trapping or snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1
hunters, but it is the hunter’s responsibility to
discharge of firearms - see Map E5. - see Map E8.
recognize closures whether a sign is in place
☛ Williams Lake and Williams Lake River ★ Red Mountain & French Mountain
or not.
No Shooting Area (MU 5-2)- see Map E3. - motor vehicles prohibited above the
☛ Nekite River Spawning Channel (MU 4 Symbol Key: Use the following 1920 m elevation.
REGION 5

5-7)- Hunting and the discharge of symbols to determine what type of motor MU 5-4
firearms is prohibited within 100 m of vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow- ■ From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access ▲ Groundhog FSR and any side roads,
spawning channel. Restrictions section, pages 11-12): southerly from the 15.5 km point.
☛ Snootli Creek Park (MU 5-8) ★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas ▲ Rocky Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads,
☛ Ocean Falls No Shooting Area (MU 5-9)- The operation of all motor vehicles is pro- westerly from the intersection of Rocky
see Map E19.
Cariboo

hibited year round in these areas unless Lake-5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek.
☛ Stum Lake (MU 5-13) - Between Mar. otherwise indicated. ▲ Battlement Ridge Mining Road - entire
1 and Aug. 31, hunting, trapping and the
▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed road, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 only.
discharge of firearms is prohibited within
Areas: The operation of all motor vehicles ■ Taseko-Chilko ATV and Snowmobile
the Stum (Pelican) Lake Park. The area
includes all of Stum Lake below the high for the purpose of hunting, to transport Restricted Area. See Map E9.
water mark and all of the islands. wildlife, to transport equipment, firearms MU 5-5
☛ Wells No Shooting Area (MU 5-15)- see and supplies which are intended for or ■ From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Map E26. in support of hunting or to transport ▲ Valleau Creek - see Map E12.
hunters to and from the location of ★ Potato Mountain - Snowmobiles allowed
✇ Quarter Mile Single Projectile
wildlife is prohibited in these areas. Dec. 1 to Mar. 31, except in Ts’il?os Park.
(Firearm) Closed Areas The discharge of
a firearm using a single projectile within 400 ✘ ATVs and Snowmobile Closed Areas See Map E11.
metres (1/4 mile) on either side of the road The operation of snowmobiles and ATVs MU 5-6
allowance is prohibited in the following areas. (including motorcycles) is prohibited year ■ From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Use of firearms using shot permitted: round in these areas unless otherwise MU 5-8
✇ Robertson Road and any side roads (MU indicated. ▲ Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road
5-2) from its intersection with Hwy 97 at ■ ATVs and Snowmobiles for Hunting and any side roads - southerly and
D.L. 61 (Cariboo Land District) north to Closed Areas The operation of snow- westerly from Kilometre 15 to South
its intersection with Hwy 97 at the village mobiles and ATVs (including motorcycles) Bentinck Arm.
of McLeese Lake. for the purpose of hunting, to transport
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 CARIBOO
MU 5-12 ★ Junction - Roads open as shown on hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
▲ Upper Dean River Main Haul Road Map E20. Commercial vehicles allowed. that hunting in that area during that
northerly from 66.5 km. ▲ Doc English - access is restricted to time is permitted. For more information
▲ Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Service designated roads; portions of this area on hunting regulations within BC Parks
Road and any side roads - restriction is are private land and for safety reasons, please phone your regional Ministry of
northwesterly from the junction of this hunters are requested not to hunt in Environment office or visit the Fish and
road and the Clusko River. these areas - see Map E22. Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.
▲ Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
MU 5-15
and any side roads - westerly from
Kilometre 66 of this road (66 km past the ★ Eureka Peak - this restriction applies to Wilderness North Ranch Outfitters
junction with the Nazko Road). the operation of all motor vehicles for
any purpose. Snowmobiles allowed Dec
▲ "P" (or Punky) Road (Riverside Forest
1 to Apr 30. - see Map E23
Products) and any side roads - restricted Horseback Hunting Expeditions
north from Kilometre 57 of this road ▲ Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service Non-Guided Road & Backpack Hunting Trips

(this road runs north of Hwy 20 from Road - northerly and easterly from Remote Wilderness Cabin on Private Lake
Wildlife Scouting Cameras Available
Chilanko Forks). the No-Name Lake Forest Service
Bob Manning (250) 991-0140
Recreational Site. Outfitter, Quesnel, B.C.
▲ Beef Trail Road.
▲ Crooked Lake Forest Service Road and www.wildernessnorthranch.com
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forestry purposes. mencement to its termination.

■ MU 5-12 (entire management unit) from
Sept. 1 to Dec. 5. BC PARKS
CHILCOTIN GUNS
• Full • Hunting
MU 5-13 4Please refer to Site & Access selection and fishing
▲ Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road Restrictions section for more information. of rifles, shot- licences
guns, ammuni- • Browning,
and any side roads - see description 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC tion, scopes & Weatherby, Remington,
under MU 5-12. Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation binoculars Tikka & Savage
Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit- • Also paintball guns & supplies
■ MU 5-13 (entire management unit) from 1542 S. Broadway, Williams Lake, B.C V2G 2X3
ted in others during an open season and
Sept. 1 to Dec. 5. Ph: 250-392-6800 Fx: 250-392-6850
within specific time periods. Hunting is
MU 5-14 E-mail: [email protected]
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 CARIBOO GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-15 ★4 Point Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
5-1 to 5-15 ★4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
5-1 to 5-15 ★4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 10 1
5-1 to 5-15 ★4 Point Bucks Nov 21 - Nov 30 1
5-1 to 5-15 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
Bow Only Season 5-1 to 5-3, 5-7 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-14 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 5-1 to 5-6, 5-13 and 5-14 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10 1
Bow Only Season 5-8, 5-11▲ Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 24 1
★ See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. The 4 point buck season in MUs 5-7, 5-8 and 5-9 are being reviewed and
may be replaced by an any buck season. Please check website at www.env.gov.bc/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/, prior to hunting mule (black-tailed) deer in these MUs.
▲ A portion of 5-11 only. See Map E16.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season* 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 5-1, 5-2, 5-13, 5-14 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10 1
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 5-2, 5-3, 5-4★ Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 20 1
★ See Map E10
MOUNTAIN GOAT *5-5 to 5-9, 5-11, 5-15 Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
* See Maps E11, E15, E24, E25. See LEH Synopsis for LEH goat only areas in MUs 5-5 & 5-6.
Mountain goat populations are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat.
CARIBOU 5-12 ★5 point Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 15 1
★ See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
BLACK BEAR 5-1 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-15 Sept 1 - Nov 30 2
5-1 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-15 Apr 1 - June 30 2
5-11 Sept 10 - Nov 30 2
5-11 Apr 1 - May 31 2
WOLF 5-1, 5-3 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-14 Aug 1 - Mar 31 3
5-1, 5-3 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-14 Apr 1 - June 15 3
5-10, 5-11 Sept 1 - Mar 31 3
5-2, 5-15 Aug 1 - June 15 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
COUGAR 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Sept 10 - Apr 30 2
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.
BOBCAT 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Dec 1 - Dec 31 1
REGION 5

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),
RUFFED & SPRUCE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 10 - Nov 30 10 (30)
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)
Cariboo

See closed areas in MUs 5-3 and 5-14, Maps E8 and E27.
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 5
Hunting of raven is limited to private land only.
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 10 (20)
DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 8 (16)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 11, 2010 - Sept 12, 2010 Sept 10, 2011 - Sept 11, 2011 8 (16)
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 11, 2010 - Sept 12, 2010 Sept 10, 2011 - Sept 11, 2011 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING

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Miocene
Exeter M.U. B.C. RailRoad
Exeter 100
Lake Mile 5–2 Williams Lake River M.U.
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Lakes

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Area (situated in MU 5-2). (situated in MU 5-2). Area (situated in MU 5-2).

7.6 km M.U. Alkali

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L.9170 4.8km (3mi) Shooting, Hunting or Trapping Area.

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shooting Area (situated in MU 5-2).
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REGION 5
Map E7 Churn Creek Protected Area (situated in MU 5-3). Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in Map E8 Gaspard - Churn Creek
vehicles prohibited except on designated roads. MU 5-2). Road shown as dashed ATV and Snowmobile Closed Area
line is open. and sharp-tailed grouse closed area
(situated in MU 5-3).

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Taseko

Cariboo
River Chilc
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Ne 5–4 M.U.
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Map E9 Taseko-Chilko Lake ATVs and Snowmobiles Map E10 Open area for Bighorn Sheep hunting in MU Map E11 Potato Mountain Goat Closed Area and
for Hunting Closed Area (situated in MU 5-4). 5-4.The remainder of MU 5-4 is closed to Bighorn Sheep Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5).
hunting. Vehicle restriction includes all areas above 1520
m elevation in this area, year round. Snowmobiles
allowed Dec 1 to Mar 31except in Ts’il?os Park.

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 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 5

Quakie Cr. Cochin M.U. Tweedsmuir Park

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Lake Little Sapeye Lake
M.U.

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Cr. 5–6

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Map E12 Valleau Creek Motor Vehicle Map E13 Horn-Bluff Lakes 5–5
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5). Quarter Mile Single Projectile Map E15 Perkins Peak - Kappen Mtn
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5). Map E14 Bluff-Middle Lake Moose Closed Mountain Goat Closed Area. Jobin-
Area (situated in MU 5-5). McClinchy & Cherry Creek Mtn. Goat
LEH Areas (situated in MUs 5-5, 5-6).
Tweedsmuir Park
Young r.
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oR

M.U. Tibbles
.

Area. The bow and arrow only season 5–11 Road 400m on
either side of
for mule (black-tailed) deer bucks is Tibbles Road

Dec 1- Dec 24 (situated in MU 5-11). Map E17 Tweedsmuir Park No

See Map E17 for Tweedsmuir Park No Hunting Areas (situated in MUs 5-10, 5- Map E18Tibbles Road Quarter
Hunting Areas. 11, 6-1, 6-2). Hatched ares shows LEH Mile Single Projectile Closed Area
Bull Moose hunting area. See Map F1 (situated in MU 5-13).
on page 67 for more details.
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Lake M.U. 5–15
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Area (situated in MU 5-9). 321 M.U. Map E23 Eureka Peak Motor Vehicle
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5–2 Closed Area (situated in MU 5-15).

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Creek

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Check the LEH Synopsis for areas open

Risk

Indian Ferry
Reserve to Limited Entry Hunting. Snowmobiles
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Rock allowed Dec 1 to Apr 30.
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M.U. 5–14
Fenc
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Soda Creek (situated in MU 5-14). Trails high- Connection Mt.
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M.U. Johnson lighted in white are open. Portions Creek Spranger Lak
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Map E20 Junction Motor Vehicle Creek Lake
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-14),
except commercial vehicles allowed. Map E21 West Fraser Road Quarter Map E24 Mt. Spranger Mountain Goat
Road shown as dashed lines are open Mile Single Projectile Closed Area Closed Area (situated in MU 5-15).
Apr 1 to Nov 30. (situated in MUs 5-13, 5-14).

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(situated in MU 5-15). PELICAN 5-14

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Likely Areas (situated in MU

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5-15). See LEH Synopsis 5–15 Beaver L.

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Closed Area (situated in MU 5-14).
WILDLIFE PERMTS & COMMERCIAL LICENCES
The Ministry of Environment, Permit and How to Apply:
Authorization Service Bureau (PASB) admin-
isters the processing of permit and commer-
Background information and application
forms for C.I.T.E.S. permits and other LEVER ARMS
www.leverarms.com
cial licencing applications. willdife permits, trapping licences and guide
outfitter licences are available at Service BC LOW EVERYDAY PRICES
Fish and wildlife commercial licensing offices, Front Counter BC offices, PASB, or Handguns • Rifles • Scopes
programs include angling guiding, guide electronically from the MOE website www. Ammunition • Surplus Arms
outfitting, transporting and trapping. Wildlife env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.html 2131 Burrard Street
permitting includes more than 70 permit Vancouver, BC V6J 3H7
types such as authorizations to export Completed applications with necessary
wildlife, to release an animal from captivity, attachments and payment (cheque, money
order, or credit card authorization payable
604•736•0004
to possess dead wildlife, etc.
to the Minister of Finance) can be sent to
Permits and Commercial Licences remain a PASB by mail or courier:
legal requirement, ensuring that environmen-
tal standards are not compromised.
Ministry of Environment
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Cariboo-Chilcotin Taxidermy
The Permit and Authorization Service 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Road Established since 1977
Bureau deals only with applications for PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT Large Showroom
Fish and Wildlife commercial licences and Victoria BC V8W 9M3 Complete Taxidermy Services
permits and Park Use Permits. Recreational Fax: 250-387-1814 96 Mile - Hwy 97
hunting and fishing licences are only avilable Questions Please contact PASB at: Larry Novakowski Ph: (250) 395-4121
Box 1055 -100 Mile House,
at local retail outlets and Service BC offices. Telephone: (250) 387-2928 Award Winning Taxidermist
BC V0K 2E0
Toll Free: 1-866-433-7272

REGION 5
NOTICE TO BEAR HUNTERS
In order to ensure the sustainability of bear hunting, bear 4. Be aware there is no open season on white (Kermode) or
hunters are requested to: blue (Glacier) colour phases of the black bear.
1. Be patient. Don’t shoot the moment you see a bear! 5. Contact the nearest MoE office immediately for important

Cariboo
2. Observe carefully and select an adult, male bear, especially information if you shoot an ear-tagged or radio collared bear.
a male grizzly bear.. Bears can look deceptively large. See Ear Tags and Collars section, page 14.
Adult males have larger home ranges and will tend to be
encountered less frequently than females and younger males. All grizzly bear hunting is under Limited Entry
Hunting (LEH). See LEH Synopsis for more
3. Be aware that there is no open season on any bear (grizzly
bear or black bear) less than two years old or any bear in its information and an article on how to identify black
company (e.g., the sow). Take the time to ensure that cubs bears and grizzly bears.
are not nearby.

Small/Young Bears Large/Adult Male Bears

● Appear to be “all legs”. ● Stocky legs
● Frequently look over shoulder or turn ● Massive body with belly that hangs closer to
around. the ground
● More streamlined, pointed head. ● Slower, more deliberate movements
● Ears look larger and closer together. ● Large, rounded head (like a basketball)
● Neck appears longer and thinner. ● Ears look smaller
● Ears-to-nose lines form a skinny triangle ● Thicker neck
● Ear-to-nose lines form an equilateral triangle

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Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/

REGION 6 wildlife/hunting/news/ 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.

R Bennett
Lake c he
ria R Watson
For information on
Y U K Ran
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Alsek

6-28

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TESLIN
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6-25 Ran
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The Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is continuing a 6-23 hunters to ensure that all parts

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northern British Columbia

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identified locations. Hats will be rewarded 7-52

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Dease g 7-51

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in appreciation, and hunters’ names will be

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entered into a draw for prizes. For further 6-22 Ta
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COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
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available at MoE regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors R ext. y429.7-40

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fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html or contact the regional office 6-21 Sk

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CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded ER 7-38
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information or to make an appointment: Meziadin Dri
Stewart L
6-30 6-7 ft

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Atlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 651-7501

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Burns Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 692-7777

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Dease Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 771-3566 nb
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Smithers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 847-7266 Hazelton

ND

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Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 638-6530 V ER L

RT

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Major Regulation Changes RI

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1. Compulsory inspection of all moose
SK
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Terrace 6-9 Houston 6- 6-6
harvested in the Nass Wildlife Area 6-13 PRINCE RUPERT t R Morice R 5 Enda
ma

(portions of MUs 6-14, 6-15, 6-16, and Burns k oR

6-10
Kiti

Masset Lake
6-30), and MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-22 to 6-25. Kitimat
Morice
GRAHAM François Lake
HECATE

2. Shortened moose season in MUs 6-17 to 6-11 L 6-4

6-19, 6-21 to 6-29 Aug 20 to Oct 31. QUEEN Pit DOUGLAS Tahtsa OOTSA
t CHANNEL L LAKE
3. Shortened moose season in the Whitesail
Ba L
Is

Klappan from Sept 15 to Oct 15, see ISLAND nk 6-2

Skeena

s Kemano
Map F26A CHARLOTTE Knewstubb
Queen Charlotte EUTSUK LAKE
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4. Removal of 400 m rut closures off of

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6-3 Kit
nd

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6-1
Ent
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most side roads in MUs 6-19, 6-20,

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ISLANDS Princess
RA

6-22, and 6-23, and implementation Royal n

Dea
R

Island
IT

of 400 m rut closures on highway 37 MORESBY

River

from the junction of hwy 37 and hwy DEAN

37A to the Yukon Border, and highway 5-9 CHANNEL 5-10 5-12
ISLAND
51 from Dease Lake to Telegraph Creek. Coola
Bella
R

5. GOS for mountain goat in the Dawson 6-12 an

d
Isl Bella Coola
area of Spatsizi Park, see map F26. Charlotte L
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
King

6. Closed area for mountain goat in the

Tomias area of Spatsizi Park, map F26 POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details

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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS of the trail and including within 400 m of the side Highway (Hwy 118) between Topley and
of the trail leading to Porcupine Lake. Granisle (MU 6-8).
4Deer: The bag limit and possession limit 4Hot Lakes Rd (MU 6-24): Commencing at Hwy 4 The hunting of all wildlife is .prohibited
for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, of which
37, thence within 400 m of the trail and side trails within 2 km of either side of the Muddy Lake/
only one may be antlered and only one may
be antlerless, except in MUs 6-12 and 6-13, to N 59o 29’ 1.8” and W 129o 38’ 3.6” (start of Golden Bear Access Rd (MUs 6-22, 6-26).
alpine), thence within 10 m of either side and 4White and blue (Glacier) colour phases of
where the bag limit is 15 and possession limit
within 10 m of the end of the trail to its end at N the black bear are closed to hunting. Note that
is 5. The bag limit and possession limit for
white-tailed deer is two, only one of which 59o 30’ 13.5” and W 129o 32’ 12.0”. these animals are rarely pure in colour and are
4Cassiar Townsite/Quartzrock Creek Access Trail usually somewhat dirty. Hunters should pass up
may be a buck, and one of which may be
antlerless. (MU 6-24): Commencing at the Cassiar townsite, any very light-coloured black bear.
thence within 400 m of either side of the trail to 4Lucy Island (in the vicinity of Langara
Cougar: The bag limit for cougar is 1.
N 59o 22’ 37.53” and W 129o 42’ 37.97” (height Island, Queen Charlotte Islands) is a Wildlife
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS of land); thence within 10 m of either side of the Sanctuary and hunting, trapping and the dis-
▼ Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed Areas: trail and side trails, and within 10 m of their ends, charge of firearms are prohibited (MU 6-13).
The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, transport to the end of the trail at N 59o 19’ 34.74” and W 4Please avoid shooting collared wildlife.
wildlife, transport equipment or supplies which are 129o 50’ 25.75”. See page14.
intended for or in support of hunting or transport 4Midway Mine Access Trail (MU 6-24):
hunters to or from the location of wildlife is pro- Commencing at N 59 55.666 and W 130 26.224, NOTICE TO BLACK BEAR
hibited in these areas: thence within 400 m of either side of the trail HUNTERS
▼ The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is known locally as the Midway Mine Access Trail and 4There is no open season for black bears
prohibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 within 400 m of its end at a point 5 km north of in those portions of MU 6-3, being Gribbell
and 6-30 year round. the Little Rancheria River. See Map F31. Island, Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy on
4The use of snowmobiles is permitted 4One Ace Mountain Mining Access Rd (MU 6- Princess Royal Island, or the Whalen Estuary
to transport wildlife, transport equipment, 24): Commencing near the junction with Hwy 37 and all lands within 1 km of the Estuary on
firearms or supplies or transport hunters to at N 59o 52’ 49.51” and W 129o 10’ 13.0”, thence Princess Royal Island.
and from the location of wildlife in MUs 6-4, 6- within 400 m of either side of the trail, and side NOTICE TO MOOSE
5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and 6-30, from Dec 16 to trails, and within 400 m of the end of the trail, and
Mar 31. From April 1 to Dec 15 these activi- side trails, to the end locations at N 59o 48’ 37.55” HUNTERS
andW 129o 36’ 53.89”; at N 59o 50’ 5.76” and W 4A series of rut closures are in place along
ties are prohibited in the MUs listed.
129o 37’ 56.09”; and at N 59o 55’ 35.54” and W various rights of way as set out below:
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The operation
129o 32’ 13.82”. 1.There is no open season for moose during
of all motor vehicles is prohibited in these areas
during the time periods indicated: the period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 within 400
NOTICE TO HUNTERS metres of:
★ Year round above 1400 metres in elevation
4Hunters may encounter locked gates that ● Highway 51 from Dease Lake to Telegraph
on Tsatia Mountain (MU 6-20), Klastline Plateau
prevent access to certain areas. Most gates Creek.
(MU 6-21), Level Mountain (MU 6-22, 6-26)
have been erected legally as part of local ● Highway 37 from the junction of
and Gnat Pass on the east side of Highway 37
planning processes. Hunters should check Highway 37 and Highway 37A to the
(MU 6-19). This applies to both roads and off-
with local government ministries and/or Yukon border.
road areas.
logging companies on gate locations or other ● the road locally known as Blue River Road,
★ From May 1 to Nov 15 Jade/Boulder Rd east from Highway 37 to the Blue River
(MU 6-19) area beyond 400 metres on either restrictions.
4First Nations wish to urge hunters to use Indian Reserve #2 (MU 6-23). See Map F33.
side of Jade/Boulder Mining Access Road, from ● the trail locally known as One Ace Mountain
the junction of that road and Highway 37 to caution and respect when hunting in traditional
territories in the Skeena Region. Please watch Road, west from Highway 37 to One Ace
the height of land at Cariboo Pass that sepa-
for local residents and leave your campsites Mountain (MU 6-24). See Map F33.
rates the watershed of the Turnagain River
● the road locally known as McDame Road,
from the watershed of the Tanzilla River. clean.
4Mule deer hunters are strongly encouraged southeasterly from Highway 37 near Good
★ From May 1 to Nov 15, beyond the sides of the Hope Lake to Atan Lake (MU6-23).
roads/trails to the distance of 400m or 10m from to submit a front incisor tooth (including the

REGION 6
root) and a photograph of the antlers to any See Map F33.
the sides, whichever is stated: ● Twenty Mile Road (east of the Hyland River),
4Middle Range Road (MU 6-19): Commencing at Skeena MoE office [Regional office: 3726 Alfred
south from the Alaska Highway to the Liard
the junction with Jade/Boulder Rd, thence within Avenue, Smithers (drop off tooth - please do not
River (MU 6-23). See Map F36.
400 m of either side of the trail and within 400 mail)]. A lack of harvest data increases the risk that
● the road locally known as Midway Mine/
m of the ends of the trail at N 58o 20’ 48.36” and mule deer seasons will become more restrictive.
Silvertip Rd, south from the Yukon border to
W 129o 36’ 49.44”; N 58o19’ 5.90” and W 129o 4The Nisga’a Government wishes to urge hunters
the mine site (MU 6-24) See Map F33.
37’ 18.84”; and N 58o 19’ 27.42” and W 129o 42’ to use caution when hunting in the Nass Valley,
Skeena

● that portion of the Alaska Highway in MU 6-25

28.74”. because there may be a large number of people
See Map F43.
4Todagin Mtn. Mining Access Road (MU 6-20): picking mushrooms during the hunting season.
● the road locally known as the Smart River Road,
Commencing at Coyote Cr., thence within 400 m 4Access to the Endako Mines and
north from the Alaska Highway to the Yukon
of either side of the road to N 57o 44’ 12.0” and Huckleberry Mines Sites (MU 6-4) is prohib-
border (MU 6-25). See Map F43.
W 129o 51’ 0.6” (start of alpine) thence within 10 ited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
● the road locally known as Logjam Creek Road,
m of either side and within 10 m of its end at N 4Hunters should check regional maps for No
57o 42’ 13.43” and W 129o 48’ 1.04”. Shooting and No Hunting Areas that might apply north from the Alaska Highway to the Yukon
4Goldpan Rd (MU 6-23): Commencing at Dease in areas they wish to hunt (pgs 67 - 71). Hunters border (MU 6-25). See Map F43.
● Highway 7 from the Yukon border to Atlin
Lake townsite, thence within 400 m of either should note closures in the No Shooting and No
side and within 400m of the end of the trail at its Hunting Areas section on page 13. (MU 6-25).
● the road locally known as Surprise Lake Road or
junction with Little Eagle River. 4Hunters should be aware that the discharge
4Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24): Commencing at N of a firearm is prohibited within 400 metres of Discovery Avenue from Highway 7 to Surprise
58o 48’ 12.36” and W 130o 8’ 56.21”, thence within either side of the road allowance of Granisle Lake (MU 6-25). See Map F37.
400 m of either side and within 400 m of the end ● the road locally known as Bull Creek/Blue Canyon

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Road/ Spruce Creek road to the junction with Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that of Environment office or visit the Fish and
Bull Creek (MU 6-25). See Map F39. area during that time is permitted. For more Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
● the road locally known as Warm Bay/ O’Donnell information on hunting regulations within BC fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
Road (MU 6-25). See Map F40. Parks please phone your regional Ministry
● the road and trail locally known as Gladys Lake /
Rufner / 4th of July Creek road from Highway 7
to Gladys Lake (MU 6-25). See Map F41. MISTY RIVER
2. There is no open season for moose during the TACKLE & HUNTING
period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, within 400 m. of the Best selection & inventory
shore of and over that portion of Teslin Lake in all the North West B.C.
south of the north end of Shaman Island (also FRESH or Saltwater Fishing.
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SKEENA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS BAG

SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) ▼6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 ★4 Point Bucks Sept 10 – Sept 30 1
6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
▼6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 19 1
6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 ★4 Point Bucks Oct 20 - Nov 30 1
6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-6 ★4 Point Bucks Oct 20 – Nov 15 1
6-12, 6-13 Bucks June 1 - Feb 28 ◆15 (15)
6-12, 6-13 Antlerless Sept 1 - Feb 28 ◆15 (15)
Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10 1
Bow Only Season 6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 ★4 Point Bucks Dec 1 - Dec 10 1
Bow Only Season 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 Antlerless Dec 1 - Dec 10 1
▼ See Notice to Hunters, page 65, regarding request for harvest data.
★ See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
◆ The possession limit for deer in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 - see Deer Licences section. See Notice to Hunters, page 65.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season* 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
REGION 6

Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 6-3, 6-7 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 Either Sex Dec 1 – Dec 20 1
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE ▲6-1 to 6-11, 6-15▲ , 6-30▲ Bulls Oct 20 - Oct 26 1
▲▼6-17 to 6-19, 6-21 to 6-29* Bulls Aug 20 - Oct 31 1
★6-20* Bulls Sept 15 - Oct 15 1
Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-15▲ , 6-30▲ Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Skeena

Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-15▲ , 6-30▲ Bulls Oct 1 - Oct 8 1
Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-15▲ , 6-30▲ Bulls Nov 16 - Nov 20 1
See Notice to Moose Hunters on page 65
▲ Hunters Note: Parts of Several MUs have special regulations or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F1, F2, F7, and F23.
▼ Parts of several MUs are closed to hunting of moose during the period Sept 25 to Oct 10. See Notice to Moose Hunters. See Maps F23, F33, F36 to F43.
★ Season applies only to a portion of MU 6-20. See Map F26A
* Compulsory Inspection of Moose taken in MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-22 to 6-25 and the Nass Wildlife Area (NWA). See map F47 for NWA. See Compulsory Inspection
page 21 for parts required.
ELK 6-13 Bulls Sept 15 - Nov 15 1
Bow Only Season 6-13 Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 14 1
THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 6-17, 6-18 to 6-26, ★6-27 Full Curl Thinhorn Rams Aug 1 - Oct 15 1
★ A portion of 6-27 only. See Map F32. Parts of several MUs are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F24, F29, F32 and F45

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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES LIMIT
MOUNTAIN GOAT ▲6-7, 6-17 to 6-30 Aug 1 - Oct 15 1
▲6-3, 6-11, 6-14 to ★6-16 Aug 1 - Nov 15 1
*6-14 Aug 1 - Feb 28 1
See special area maps F12 and F28. Special Bow Only Season - see Map F5. ★ Portion of 6-16 closed. See Map F22.
▲ Parts of several MUs have special regulations or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F12, F19, F22, F25, F26, F28, F29, F30, F34, F35, and F45.
* Part of MU 6-14 only see map F19.
CARIBOU 6-17 to 6-20, 6-22 to 6-27 ★5 point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 15 1
Compulsory Inspection is required, see Compulsory Inspection page 21 for parts required.
★ See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
See special area maps. Parts of MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-25 and 6-26 are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F24 and F44
BLACK BEAR ▲6-1 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Nov 30 2
▲6-1 to 6-30 Apr 1 - June 30 2
▲ 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.
Hunting Regulations for black bear in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 (Queen Charlotte Islands) are under review. Check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news prior to black bear hunting in this areaa..
WOLF 6-1 to 6-30 ★Aug 1 – June 15 3
★ 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
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten.
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 - Jan 15 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 6-30 Sept 10 - Nov 15 10 (30)
Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-30 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 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 Aug 15 - Feb 28 10 (30)
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 3, Sept 6 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 2, Sept 5 - Nov 30 10 (20)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Oct 1, 2011 - Jan 13, 2012 10 (20)
DUCKS 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 3, Sept 6 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 2, Sept 5 - Nov 30 8 (16)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Oct 1, 2011 - Jan 13, 2012 8 (16)
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 3, Sept 6 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 2, Sept 5 - Nov 30 5 (10)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Oct 1, 2011 - Jan 13, 2012 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
GEESE: CANADA, CACKLING and 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 1 - Sept 3, Sept 6 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 2, Sept 5 - Nov 30 5 (10)
WHITE-FRONTED 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2010 - Jan 13, 2011 Oct 1, 2011 - Jan 13, 2012 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 6-1 to 6-30 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 8 (16)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED, SNOW, 6-1 to 6-30 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING

REGION 6
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.

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REGION 6

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metre strips along the banks of the Tlell River in MU 6-9).
are open for Firearms Using Shot Only as 23035 HWY 16 West, Phone: Cell:
indicated on map (closed along Hwy). Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E1 (250) 698-7577 (250) 692-0774
Email: [email protected] www.northernwildlife.net
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m River

ve
Delkatla Slough
River
Honna

City of I.R. McIntyre River M.U. 6–13

Bay L.10
Terrace L.7 L.9
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High Map F18 Queen Charlotte
Water Line Zone A
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY City No Shooting Area Ma
Map F16 City of Terrace No Shooting Area NO SHOOTING AREA (situated in MU 6-13). rm of 6-14
ot
(situated in MUs 6-9, 6-15). Map F17 Masset No Shooting Area (situated M.U. R.
in MU 6-13) and Delkatla Slough Wildlife 6-14
Sanctuary No Shooting, Hunting or Trapping Map F19 Bear Pass Mountain
Area. Goat Area. This portion of MU 6-
Clear C

M.U. 14 is open Aug 1 - Feb 28

Kalum

L.4367
6–15 Shotguns With Shot Only
reek

L.433
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Arbor M.U. 6-30

M.U. 6–13
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Lake

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M.U. 6-16

KI
Kiniskuch
Port

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Lake

R
L.5117 Kinskuch

Clements

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Map F20 North Kitsumkalum Riv
L.747 16 NA rry
be
an
Lake No Shooting or Hunting L. 995
Cr

Area (situated in MU 6-15). Map F22 Nass Mountain Goat Closed

Map F21 Port Clements No Shooting Area (MU 6-16).
Area and Kumdis Bay Firearms Using Cr. Pitman R.

Bri kS
tone
C
Shot Only Area (siuated in MU 6-13). Stik ine R.
R
de

He
Tu ch o

igh
R.

t of Land
SPATSIZI
SPATSIZI PLATEAU
PLATEAU

Lunar Cr.
Kl

*Zone A Tucho WILDERNESS

WILDERNESS PARK
PARK
M.U. 6–20
ap

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of 6-19 Pitman R.
Cr. ul lliv
C

liv an Cr.
pa

*Zone A
an Kli
Stik ine R. we
n

of 6-19
Cr No Shooting Chu
*Zone A . C
Cold Fish r.
k achida R.

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of 6-19 Area

h
SPATSIZI
SPATSIZI PLATEAU
PLATEAU L.
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37 WILDERNESS
WILDERNESS PARK
PARK k Cr. r Sandbar
ap

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iv
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pa

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Cold Fish r.
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gu

Reserve
Zone A

r.
Spatsizi River
h

L.

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R Min Tseti
k Cr. Rive
r Sandbar o of 6-20 ye

er
iv

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Eaglene Cr iv
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.
Spa

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BuCr.

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L

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r.

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le La
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at
cki

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o ye Kl Laslui R i v e r
er

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nghorse

Cr iv ap

Height o
W

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Ch
pa L.
R

Ro
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f Stikine Cr.
n

ap
Height o

ss pa
ghorse

Ch

pa
p

L.
Ro

r.
nR n
Map F27 Spatsizi (Cold Fish-Gladys
apea C

ur Ella River
r .
Kla

Stikine Cr. Happy

ag

pa Tumeka L.
p

L.
e

r.

n
River
Happy
Lake) Ecological Reserve No Hunting
Cr.

Tumeka L. L.

Area (situated in MU 6-20). Cold Fish

Lake Camp No Shooting Area: The dis- Map F24 Spatsizi Mountain Sheep and Caribou Limited

REGION 6
Map F23 Spatsizi Moose Limited Entry Hunting only charge of firearms is prohibited within 1
areas (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20). See map F27. Entry Hunting only areas (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20). See
km of Cold Fish Lake Camp. map F27.
a
R.
ac
McBr of 6-19
J

. Tuc
i kS Cr
tone
R.

C
de

He
Tu ch o

igh
R.

t of Land

Zone A Stikine
Tucho
of 6-19 Cr. Pitman R. SPATSIZI PLATEAU
SPATSIZI PLATEAU
Frog R.

Zone A WILDERNESS
WILDERNESS PARK
PARK
Stik ine R. St GOAT CLOSED
of 6-19 ik
Kl

37 ine AREA
ap

Cu

Skeena

Zone A lliv Ri
an Cr.
pa

Eddontenajon ve
Lunar Cr.

Zone C of 6-19 Kli r NO SHOOTING

we 37
n
Kl

37 L.
Zone A of 6-20 AREA & GOAT
ap

C
Cu

lliv
Cold Fish r.
gu

of 6-20 an Cr.
pa

ontenajon Kli CLOSED AREA

h

we L.
n

L. Chu R
C k achida R. Min Rive
Cold Fish r. Kinaskan k Cr.
gu

iv
h

zi

L. M Eaglene
er

R L.
tsi

ink Ri ve
skan Cr. r Sandbar Cr. t
s Ecological M.U.
iv

Spa
zi

Eaglene
er

L. Cr. Zone
t si

Cr. t
s Ecological U Reserve
6-21 Iskut
Spa

of 6-
Kla

Reserve Ts e t i
r.

Limited Entry o (and a p

1
zC

pp

Tseti SPATSIZI PLATEAU C r.

Hunt Only o ye Chuka of 6- Eddontenajon
Cr Mo
an

WILDERNESS PARK Ealue L.

L Lake
.

itt
BuCr.
L

Zone B
d

Mountain Goat itt

BuCr.

le .
L

Cr Tsanadto
cki
n

le of 6-20 La
cki

Closed Area f Kl
Kl River te
nghorse

ap a
nghorse

ap
ogg yo Cr.
Height o

pa ss pa
Ch

Bu nR Ro Laslui Bu nR R Tat ake Co

ap e a C

rr rr
Ri

. L. . L
Kla

Kla

Stikine
ve
ag

ag

pa Kluea L.
p

pa
e

n
r.

r
e

Lak skan

River n
River
Cr. Todagin
Happy
Cr.

Tumeka L.
C r.

L.
e

Tumeka L. agin L. M.U. 6-20

a

Tod
Kin

37
He
ig

Map F26 Spatsizi Mountain Goat Limited Entry Hunting

h

Map F28 Todagin Mountain No Shooting

t

of
d

Lan
Area. The Dawson area (shaded) is general open season for Alger
Cr. MU Area and Mountain Goat Closed Area
Mountain Goat (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20). 6-17
(situated in MU 6-20). See page 65 for mining
Map F26A Klappan - Bull Moose (situated in MU
access road restrictions.
6-20). The general open hunting season for bull
moose in this area is from Sept 15 to Oct 15 only. 69
 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 6
6-21

lla
Tu y a

zi
R. YUKON
ine

n
Ta
ik
St Kla BRITISH COLUMBIA
st Zone A
i of 6-22 37
Telegraph Buckley e River One Ace Mtn.

n
Midway

i Cr.
Creek Lake Zone C St
Elwin Cr. iki Mining Rd. Blue

Kakidd
of 6-21 ne
Meeh R.
aus C
r.
River
Mount One Ace Mountain Rd. Rd.
Edziza Park Nuttlude
Mess

Lake
and
Kakiddi
Recreation Lake M.U. 6-24
Cree

Area Deti aten Cr.

C r.
Kinaskan
Lake M.U
k

Mowdade MOUNT 37

t h il l
Lake
EDZIZA 6-23

Kl
Mess

Kon
tR

as
Buckley L.
Lake Zone A 6–21 PA R K
Iskut River

tli
Isku

ne
Klastline R.
tle

R.
Lit

Boundary
Cassiar 37
Map F30 Stikine Mountain Goat Limited
Entry Hunting only area (situated in MUs McDame
Map F29 Mt. Edziza Park Mountain Road
Sheep, Caribou and Mountain Goat 6-21, 6-22).
McDame
Limited Entry Hunting only areas
(situated in MU 6-21).
Bennett Lake
Map F33 Cassiar Road
YUKON Moose Closed Area (situated
YUKON
Homan B.C. M.U. 37
BC M.U. River hi L.
Teslin
Lake
6–25 in MU 6-23). Hunting of
T T u ts
6–28 Log Gladys
moose is prohibited within
oo

Lake
se R. Lake
Tagish
t

e Cabin
Lake 400m of Blue River, One Ace
Te

dwin Cr.
Surprise
ep r.

. Lake
.
Mountain, Midway Mining and
ee

ee L
iR

Cr.
Toots
C

Dease
r
sh

Pine

e
ass

ut

ys Riv
G oo
Fantail ap
McDame Roads and Highway
ET

R
id
te P

Lake Taku Atlin Ro

Cr.

Glad
37 between the junction of

y
Arm
Whi

Atlin

Hurricane Cr.
Lake Dease
Hwy 37 and Hwy 37A (at
R.

Nelson 'Do Lake

O

n
el

Lake n

aR
.
Mountain Sheep
Pi
k
R. a R. Meziadin Junction) and the
eri
e

kin
Silver
a nch LEH Area 1km inland Salmon
Na Yukon border and between
t le R Mountain Sheep from High k
Slo o
River
Lit Dease Lake to Telegraph
AL

R.

Closed Area Water Mark

AS

Map F31 Midway Mine Access

No Hunting Area Creek (Hwy 51) from Sept
KA

Trail Motor Vehicle Closed Area

Mountain Sheep
Open Area 25 to Oct 10. See page 65
(situated in MU 6-24). Notice to Hunters.
Map F32 Atlin Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting Area and
See page 65. Mountain Sheep Open Area (situated in MU 6-25, 6-27).

Map F37 Surprise Lake Moose Shaman

YUKON K H

TES
J Closed Area (situated in MU Island
.
Cr

.
LLk

B.C. M.U. I
ly

LIN
Teslin
6-25). Hunting of moose is pro-
ee
Ju

rriiss

Lake
6–25 rp
of

Gladys G Su hibited from Sept 25 to Oct

th

LAK
Lake
C
ur

Tagish M.U.
10 within 400 m of the roads
Fo

M.U. Lake Surprise 6–25 Br.

E
dwin Cr.

6–27 Lake
A Pin
eC F listed in the legend.
D
r

Cr.
ve

Pine G oo
Otte
i

Sp
dys R
Ra

pid ruc
Taku Atlin e r C
LIN

R
Cr. oy Cr. r.
Gla

Arm
e Cr.

Atlin
E
LA

Lake
Hurrican

Union
KE
R.

Nelson 'Do Mtn.

O

P nn
el

Lake
eR Map F38 Teslin Lake Moose
ik

. Silver Mountain Goat A Surprise Lake Rd. F Wright Creek Rd.

1km inland Salmon B Birch Creek Rd. G Boulder Creek Rd. Closed Area (situated in MU 6-25).
REGION 6

Closed Area C Birch Creek Placer Rd. H Cracker Creek Rd.

from High k River
Slo o D Snake Creek Rd. I Upper Ruby Creek Rd. Hunting of moose is prohibited
R.

Water Mark No Hunting Area E Otter Creek Rd. J Lower Ruby Creek Rd.
K Ruby Creek Rd. from Sept 25 to Oct 10 with 400m
of the shore of and over the
Map F34 Atlin Mountain Goat Closed Area and No portion of Teslin Lake south of the
Hunting Area (situated in MUs 6-25, 6-27). north end of Shaman Island (Burial
Island) and including Shaman Island.
Bennett Lake
Hy
Skeena

.
Cr

la
.
Lk

nd
ly

e
Ju

ris

YUKON 97 R. . rp
Rd
of

le Su
Mi
th
ur

Homan 20 M.U.
Fo

River
Tuts
hi Lake r. 6–25
M.U. eC RD r. Idaho
Map F39 Bull Creek Road Moose
Tagi

eC
6–28 oy LIA
Pin Spruce Mtn.
Kl Mtn. Closed Area (situated in MU 6-25).
sh Lak

Otte

Log Sp
Cabin
T
M.U. ruc
e B r C
ee

r. Hunting of moose is prohibited

pe

s Cr.
.
6-23 Monarch
e

e
as

A
iR

Cr.

Mtn. within 400 m of Bull Creek Rd

P
sh

Union C
ut
White

M.U.
ET

6–27
Fantail
Map F36 Twenty Mile Road
Mtn. from Sept 25 to Oct 10.
Lake
Moose Closed Area (situated in
Map F35 Tagish Highlands
N

MU 6-23). Hunting of moose is A Bull Creek Rd.

LA

B Otter Creek Rd.

Mountain Goat Limited Entry
KE

prohibited within 400m of Twenty C Feather Creek Rd.

Hunting Area. (situated in MUs Mile Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10.
6-27, 6-28).
70
 SKEENA

Smart River Rd.

A O'Donnell River Rd. Gladys Logjam Creek Rd.
B Kuthai Lake Access Rd. L. Morley
Lake Yukon
C O'Donnell River Placer Mining Loop
Indian British Columbia
D Wilson Creek Place Mining Rd. L. D
1 M.U.
Sp C 6-25
ruc

ek
ft
eC Swi River
n L.

Cre
r. Swa

ly
Map F43 Alaska Highway Moose Closed Area (situated in

Ju
f B

o
MU 6-25). Hunting of moose is prohibited within 400m of that
AT

ke
.

urt
on Cr

A
LIN

La
portion of the Alaska Highway (Highway1) in MU 6-25, Smart
r

Fo
ve

D is e
rpr
Ri

River Road and Logjam Creek Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10.
Wils
LAKE

Su
A A Gladys Lake Rd.
O'D B Rufner Mine Rd.
onn C C Consolation Creek Rd.
el D Gladys Lake Mining Loop

B
Map F41 Gladys Lake Moose Closed Monarch
Mtn
Kuthai L. Area (situated in MU 6-25). Hunting Plateau
Cr.
Union
Mtn
of moose is prohibited from Sept 25 South
L. e Cr.
e
McK
Map F40 O’Donnell Road/Kuthai Lake to Oct 10 within 400m of the road

Sh
l
ne
Teresa

ore
an
ry Island Palmer
Moose Closed Area (situated in MU 6-25

Ch
listed in the legend.

Bounda

lin e
L.

s
rre
and 6-26). Hunting of moose is prohibited

To
k
ar
within 400m of O’Donnell Road from

nP
tli
Sept 25 to Oct 10. Nelson
esa
Ter nd M.U.
A Cooper
Island Griffith
O DONNEL
RIVER
Isla ke I.
Lake La 6–25

B.
on
Willis Pillman
M.U.
Atlin

Bastion Cr.
6–27 I.
Y U K O N
Recreation In.
Sloko Simpson
Te

River L.

Llewellyn
Area I.
s

7 Zone A ko
lin

Gladys Slo ary

of 6-25 (and a
nd
L.

portion of 6-26) L. Sloko

r. ou
Nak

B
Lake
Surprise onake
A LA

Atlin Park
L.
Height
SK

Mt
Sloko
ATLIN of Land L.
n Adams Paradise
wi
A

od M.U. Peak
Go Cr. 6–26
.

Map F46 Atlin Park No Hunting Area in

lR
ne

on
Hurricane
Atlin O'D
Cr. Map F45 Atlin Mountain Goat Limited portions of MUs 6-25 and 6-27.
Lake
Atlin Park
Sa Silv Entry Hunting only Area and Atlin Park
lm er
R.

on Mountain Sheep and Caribou Closed

Sl

na

R.
ok

Lake
ki

Area (situated in MUs 6-25, 6-26, 6-27).

R
o

o
Na

er
R.

u
k

Un

Riv
Zone A of
Map F44 Atlin Caribou Limited MU 6-16
Sk
Height

ee
Entry Hunting Area (situated in MU N as s
na

6-25 and 6-26). Caribou hunting is 37A Zone A

by LEH only. of
MU 6-16
STEWART Swan Lake
Ne
lso

Kispiox River
R.
nC

te Park
r.
i

Zone A of
Wh

MU 6-30
A L

Zone A of Ki
sp
MU 6-16 iox
A S

M.U. 37
ALICE

R
6-14 Rive
ARM
r
ve
K A

r
Ri

COVER & PROTECT Zone B of

ss

MU 6-15
Na

Hazleton

REGION 6
Canada Goose M.U.
6-14 M.U.
6-15 Seven
M.U. Sisters
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REGION 7A
Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/
wildlife/hunting/news/ 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.

C U K INSPECTION
YOMPULSORY O N
CENTRES
Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MoE
regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the loca-
N W
Peti
T
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS

tot
Maxhamish
tions listed below. Please contact the regional7-53
office for more information
Lake or R

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see the MoE website at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html. For persons hunting in MUs 7-29 (north of Nation

RI V
LI AR
CI Locations: RePrince George, McBrideD
7-55 River), and 7-37 to 7-39: You are hunting in the

R
dR
traditional territory of the Tsay Keh Dene First
MoE Regional Office, Prince George: . . . . . . . (250) 565-6135
Ra

FORT
Nation. Before your hunt, please phone the band
bb

din
it

Kotcho

ne
Deadwood 7-54 office
L at (250) 993-2177 (Alternate Phone: (250)

Du
C L
ONSERVATION er
OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
6-23 Riv

Ko t c
7-49 562-8882 Robert Tomah Hay
R or Karl Sturmanis) or
K ec

Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an
R

Fort Nelson R

ho
d
Toa check in at the Tsay Keh village band office at the
Rac

7-56
hika

appointment: Rive
r

ing

Mackenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
. . . . . . . . (250) 997-6555 Te
t sa R R north end of the Williston Reservoir to receive
Dal

RIVER
7-52
l R

information pertinent to the safety and environ-

ain

NE
a g Prince George . . . . . . . G.a.t . . . . . . . . . (250) 565-6140
Turn ag

LSO
R

s
Vanderhoof . . . . R. . . . . . . .a . . . . . . . (250) 567-6304 Cr N mental
Fonta concerns of the Tsay Keh people.
T
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Tucho
R iv

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7-50 PEACE
Fro

6-19 Pitman R
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RIVE
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Chukach PROPHET for 2010 - 2012
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7-48
Kw 7-42
Spatsiz

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Riv

7-41

B
6-20 7-40
er

Ak i e IE 7-46
F
R
CH nity in MUs 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, and 7-25.
i

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R
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SIKANN
er

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Be
7-5 2. att
Revised regional bag limits for white-tailed
Po

on
7-45
lly

Pesika Cr
8
Cr

Sk and
Mountainmule deer.

R
Pink
7-39 Ingen 7-57 7-44
ee

a
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3. New: Waterfowler Heritage Days during
Blu
Ca
pik

R R ber R
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FIN

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7-43 way the Rsecond

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weekend in September.
er
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6-17 Sw 7-37 Wonowon

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6-18 WILLISTON ah
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am
Riv
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7-34 7-33
CH

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Sustut a R 7-35
r

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7-36REACH ER
7-38 E RIV
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ilin
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Riv

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6-7 Dri
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7-31 berly
wo

REPORT ALL POACHERS/

Cle

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a
rw r

isp Chetwynd
7-29
R

PA
K

Murray

Kiska

POLLUTERS (RAPP)
ater

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RS

Bab
C

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NI

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Pine
P

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Ma Please see Notice on

RE

Sukunka

LAKE nson
w
AC

7-22 R
R

6-30 7-20 page 26 for details

R

Hazelton 7-27 7-28 Nation

Mackenzie Bur
7-21
Tchentlo L 7-30 nt Tumbler River
BU

Nilkitkwa
ne Ridge
R

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LKLEY

L Pa
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6-8 R le 7-26 Re
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7-24 ap
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Zym
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Pinchi L Salm
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7-16
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Fort
6-9 Burns 6-6 LAKE St James
7-14
R

Houston S TU regor
Morice R Lake ART R McG
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Vanderhoof
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7-18
7-15
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed mercial vehicles allowed, provided they
4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black- Areas: The operation of all motor stay on existing mining and logging roads.
tailed) deer in Region 7A is one. The vehicles for the purpose of hunting, to Closure does not apply on the road
bag limit for white-tailed deer in transport wildlife, to transport equipment, surface of the Omineca Mining Road
Region 7A is two, only one of which may firearms and supplies which are intended through Lawyers Pass from Aiken Lake to
be a buck, and one of which may be ant- for or in support of hunting or to trans- the south shore of the Toodoggone River,
lerless. port hunters to and from the location of or, on the road to Johanson Lake.
4Grouse: The regional daily aggregate wildlife is prohibited in these areas. NOTICE TO HUNTERS
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce ◆ ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas 4Hunters, while returning from hunting,
(Franklin), ruffed) is 10. The regional daily The operation of ATVs (including motor- are required to keep the antlers of a bull
bag limit for ptarmigan is 10. cycles) for the purpose of hunting, to moose taken in the Omineca sub-region,
transport wildlife, to transport firearms and the species licence under which the
ACCESS MANAGEMENT or equipment and supplies which are
AREAS moose was taken together and available for
intended for or in support of hunting, inspection by an officer of MoE.
4Approximately one million hectares of or to transport hunters to or from the
Crown Land has been closed to snow- 4A few white moose have been noticed
location of wildlife is prohibited in these in MU 7-13. Hunters are requested not to
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou areas.
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay, shoot a white moose due to their unique-
▼ Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed ness and viewing value to all people who
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo- Areas: The operation of snowmobiles
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal enjoy wildlife.
for the purpose of hunting, to transport
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi- wildlife, to transport firearms or equip-
BC PARKS
fied riding areas are no longer published 4Please refer to Site & Access
ment and supplies which are intended
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations for or in support of hunting, or to trans- Restrictions section for more information.
Synopsis, they will be available online at 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
port hunters to and from the location
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca. Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
of wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
4Vanderhoof Access Management Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
Plan is available at www.ilmb.gov. MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, ted in others during an open season and
bc.ca/slrp/lrmp/princegeorge/vanderhf/ 7-37 to 7-39 within specific time periods. Hunting is
plan/project.html ▼ from Mar. 31 to Nov. 30. prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
4There are a number of restrictions and MU 7-3 hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
prohibitions in this Region. See definitions ▲ Morkill Forest Road and that part of that hunting in that area during that
of “motor vehicle”, “ATV” and “snowmo- MU 7-3 it accesses from its crossing time is permitted. For more information
bile” in Definitions section. Fraser River during the periods April 15 on hunting regulations within BC Parks
4Information signs may be posted at to June 15 and August 15 to November please phone your regional Ministry of
the points of closure for road and vehicle 30. Environment office or visit the Fish and
restrictions. These signs are for the benefit MUs 7-7 to 7-15 Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.
of hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsibil- ◆ 4:30 am to 8:00am from Aug. 15 - 31 bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
ity to recognize closures whether a sign is ◆ 5:30 am to 9:00am from Sept. 1 - 30
in place or not. ◆ 6:30 am to 10:00am from Oct. 1 to
4 Symbol Key: Use the following Nov. 15
symbols to determine what type of motor MU 7-18
vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow- ▼ access road to Kakwa Recreation Area
ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access due north of Buchanan Creek (MU 7-
Restrictions section, pages 11-12 and 18)
regional maps): MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The ◆ the entire area of MUs 7-38, 7-39
operation of all motor vehicles is prohib- ★ Finlay area (MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40) above
ited in these areas. 1450 m elevation. Authorized trappers
exempt from restriction. Other com-
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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES 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 Sept 10 - Nov 20 1
7-2 to 7-5, 7-7 to 7-11, 7-15, 7-17 Antlerless Nov 10 - Nov 20 1
7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 ★4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 19 1
7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 ★4 Point Bucks Oct 20 - Nov 15 1
7-2 to 7-11, 7-15, 7-26 ★4 Point Bucks Nov 21 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season* 7-2 to 7-11, 7-15 to 7-18, 7-23, 7-26 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Antlerless Sept 10 - Nov 20 1
Youth Only Season* 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 Antlerless Oct 1 - Oct 19 1
Youth Bow Only Season* 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Antlerless Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
▲ Restricted to private land (with the permission of the landowner) and Crown land within 2000 metres of private land.
★ 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 1
▲7-2 to 7-5, 7-7 to 7-10, 7-12, 7-13, 7-15, 7-17 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31 1
Youth Only Season* ▲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 Season* 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9 1
▲ Restricted to private land (with the permission of the landowner) and Crown land within 2000 metres of private land.
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 ★Spike-fork Bulls Sept 10 - Nov 5 1
7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-18, 7-24 to 7-30, 7-38 +Calves Oct 10 - Oct 25 1
7-16, 7-23 +Calves Oct 1 - Oct 25 1
7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 ★Spike-fork Bulls Aug 15 - Nov 5 1
Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-15 ★Spike-fork Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
★ 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 ★6 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 31 1
7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 ★6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 9 1
Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 ★6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
★ See Definitions section: Elk. Antlers must accompany the species licence.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-18 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Aug 15 - Sept 30 1
THINHORN MTN 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.
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
MUs 7-3, 7-4 (see Map G8). See special area maps. Mountain goat are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat when hunting.
CARIBOU *7-37 to 7-41 ★5 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 15 1
* See special area maps. ★ See Definitions section: Caribou.
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 15 2
WOLF 7-2 to 7-9, 7-16 to 7-18, 7-23 Aug 1 - June 15 NBL
7-10 to 7-15, 7-24 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 1 - June 15 3
COUGAR 7-2 to 7-9, 7-16 to 7-18, 7-23 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2
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 15 - 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 is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30.
REGION 7A

SPRUCE and
7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
RUFFED GROUSE
The daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit 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)
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2011
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 10, Sept 13 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 9. Sept 12 - Nov 30 10 (20)
DUCKS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 10, Sept 13 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 9, Sept 12 - Nov 30 8 (16)
Omineca

Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED, SNOW, 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 10, Sept 13 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 9, Sept 12 - Nov 30 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.

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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES LIMIT
WATERFOWL SEASONS CON’T
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 11/2010 - Sept 12/2010 Sept 10/2011 - Sept 11/2011 8 (16)
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 11/2010 - Sept 12/2010 Sept 10/2011 - Sept 11/2011 5 (10)
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REGION 7A

BC Hydro initiated a mule deer, moose and elk monitoring study in the COVER & PROTECT
Peace River Valley in January 2010. The purpose of this study is to further the
understanding of how these species use habitats within, and adjacent to, the
Omineca

Peace River Valley. Up to 70 animals were fitted with GPS collars which are brown
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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:
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Compulsory Inspection Number (if applicable):

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REGION 7B
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wildlife/hunting/news/ 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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BAG LIMITS 4Information signs may be posted at the information and maps showing specific routes
4Deer: The combined bag limit for deer points of closure for road and vehicle restric- and vehicle restrictions within the Muskwa
in Region 7B is two. The bag limit for tions. These signs are for the benefit of Kechika, contact MoE office in Fort St. John
mule (black-tailed) deer is one. The bag hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsibility to and Ministry of Forests and Range offices in
limit for white-tailed deer is two, only recognize closures whether a sign is in place Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek. Vehicles
one of which may be a buck, and one of or not. 500 are no longer permitted on the west
which may be antlerless. 4Symbol Key: Use the following symbols corridor. See Map H19.
4Grouse:The regional daily aggregate to determine what type of motor vehicle MU 7-52
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce prohibition is in place in the following regional ★ Beyond 400 m on either side of Jade/
(Franklin), ruffed is 10. The regional daily bag MUs (see also Site and Access Restrictions Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 & 7-52) from
limit for ptarmigan is 10. The regional daily section, pages 11-12): the junction of Jade/Boulder Road and
bag limit for sharp tailed grouse is 3. ★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas Hwy 37 east to Boulder City Lake, Letain
The operation of all motor vehicles is L, Wolverine L and Elephant L, then south
FIREARMS RESTRICTED prohibited year round in these areas along Kutcho Creek to Provencher L and
AREAS unless otherwise indicated. back along the road to its junction with
4Please take note of the Highway No ▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Shooting Areas outlined on page 13. Jade/Boulder Road again. This closure applies
Areas between May 1 and Nov. 15.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited The operation of all motor vehicles for
on the west half of Lot 1323, Peace River the purpose of hunting, to transport NOTICE TO HUNTERS
District, in which Halfway Elementary School wildlife, to transport equipment, firearms 4Hunters are reminded that when they take
is located. See Map H20. and supplies which are intended for or in livestock into the wilderness, they should
4The discharge of firearms using single pro- support of hunting or to transport hunters purchase locally grown feed that is known to
jectiles is prohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile) to and from the location of wildlife is pro- be invasive plant-free or use pelletized and
of either side of: hibited in these areas. processed feed. The spread of invasive plants
- Road 520 (Canyon Drive) between ◆ ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas is common every year and can be prevented
Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett The operation of ATVs (including motor- by using local weed-free feed, pelletized and
Dam, cycles) for purposes of hunting, or to processed feed and checking and cleaning all
- Road 190 (Twelve Mile Road) between transport hunters, hunting supplies, wildlife vehicles to ensure they are weed-free before
Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek. or firearms to or from the location of leaving home. It is suggested to ensure that
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited wildlife is prohibited in these areas. livestock are fed weed-free feed 2 days prior
between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily in the to departure and including travel time into
Dawson Creek Environmental Demonstration MUs 7-19, 7-21(southeast portion),
the wilderness. It is recommended to bring
Area. See Map H6. 7-31, 7-35, 7-36, 7-43, 7-53, 7-57
and utilize feed bags, buckets or troughs
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited ★ above 1400 m in elevation. However, with you while in the wilderness to minimize
within the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Area. the use of snowmobiles (less than 450 kg in potential ground disturbance by feeding or
See Map H4. weight) is allowed from Nov. 1 to April 30. salting at temporary cam sites and trail heads.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited on Onion Lake Trail (MU 7-21) and Talisman et For further information on this matter, please
Fort St. John’s sewage lagoons, that is the al Murray Road (C-22-E/93-1-15) are open contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and
Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 83, year round. Contact MoE office in Fort St. Lands or Ministry of Forests and Range.
Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian; and John for more information. See Map H13.
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 83, MUs 7-21, 7-22 BC PARKS
4Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian. ▲ BP Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West
4There is no shooting or hunting within Bullmoose Road section for more information.
200m of the high water mark of Radar Lake ★ above the 1524 m elevation in the 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
in the vicinity of the City of Dawson Creek. Bullmoose Chamberlain Mt. area, except BP (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas,
4There is no shooting or hunting within Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West Bullmoose and Conservancies) and is permitted in
Stone Mountain Park within 1 mile (1.6 km) Road. others during an open season and within
of the Alaska Highway. specific time periods. Hunting is prohibited in
MU 7-36
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited Ecological Reserves. Before hunting in a BC
in the Dokie subdivision in the vicinity of ◆ east of Aylard Creek and the unnamed Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that
Chetwynd (MU 7-22 & 7-31). See Map H14. creek due north of Aylard Creek that flows into area during that time is permitted. For more
the Graham River, from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31. information on hunting regulations within BC
ACCESS MANAGEMENT MUs 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, Parks please phone your regional Ministry
AREAS 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 of Environment office or visit the Fish and
4There are a number of restrictions and ★ Muskwa Kechika Access Management Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
REGION 7B

prohibitions in this region. Note definitions of Area- Restriction applies to vehicles other fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
"Motor Vehicle", "ATV" and "Snowmobile" in than aircraft in portions of these MUs. For
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 Zone A, 7-48 to 7-52, 7-57, 7-58 ▲4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Oct 5 1
7-20 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-35, ★7-43 Zone B to 7-47, 7-54 ▲3 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
7-20 Zone A Antlerless Nov 15 - Nov 20 1
Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-47 Either Sex Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
Bag limit for mule deer bucks is o ne.
★ MU 7-43 has been split into Zone A and Zone B. See Map H26 for more information.
▲ See Definitions Section: Mule (Black-tailed Deer). The antlers must accompany the species licence.
* 7-20 Zone A fully encompasses MUs 7-32, 7-33 and 7-34, it also includes portions of 7-20, 7-21, 7-35, 7-45 and 7-46. See Map H21
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 1
7-20 Zone A** Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31 1
Youth Only Season* 7-20 Zone A** Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
Youth Only Season* 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 Season 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
★ MU 7-43 has been split into Zone A and Zone B. See Map H26 for more information.
▲ See Definitions Section: White-tailed Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
* 7-20 Zone A fully encompasses MUs 7-32, 7-33 and 7-34, it also includes portions of 7-20, 7-21, 7-35, 7-45 and 7-46. See Map H21
MOOSE 7-19, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Bulls Aug 15 - Aug 31 1
7-19, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ★Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 Bulls Aug 15 - Aug 31 1
7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ★Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ★Bulls Oct 16 - Oct 31 1
Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ★Bulls Oct 1 - Oct 15 1
★ 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.
ELK 7-42 Zone B*, 7-57 ★6 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Oct 31 1
7-42 Zone A*, 7-49, 7-50 ★3 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Sept 9 1
7-42 Zone A*, 7-49, 7-50 ★6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 31 1
7-48, 7-51 to 7-54 ★6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 10 1
7-19, 7-20+, 7-21+, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-43 Zone A*, 7-46+ ★6 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
7-20 Zone A**, 7-43 Zone B*, 7-44, 7-58 ★3 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 31 1
7-20 Zone A**, 7-43 Zone B*, 7-44, 7-58 Antlerless Sept 15 - Oct 31 1
7-42 Zone A*, 7-50 Antlerless Aug 20 - Oct 31 1
Bow Only Season 7-50 ★3 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 31 1
★ See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
* MUs 7-42 and 7-43 are split into zones A and B. See maps H23 for 7-42 split and H26 for 7-43 split.
** 7-20 Zone A fully encompasses MUs 7-32, 7-33 and 7-34, it also includes portions of 7-20, 7-21, 7-35, 7-45 and 7-46. These hunts also include those portions of MU 7-35
and 7-45 not located within 7-20 Zone A. See Map H21.
+ These MUs only includes those portions of MUs 7-20, 7-21, and 7-46 not located within 7-20 Zone A. See Map H21.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-19 Full Curl Bighorn Rams Aug 15 - Sept 30 1
See special area Map H1.
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 special area maps.
MOUNTAIN GOAT ▲7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 Aug 25 - Oct 15 1
▲ See regional maps H16, H20, and H22 inclusive. Mountain goats are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat.
CARIBOU 7-42, 7-50 to 7-54, ▲ 7-57 ★5 Point Bulls Aug 15 - Sept 30 1
Bow Only Season 7-58 ★5 Point Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
▲ Restricted to a portion of MU 7-57. See map H27.
★ See Definitions section: Caribou. The antlers must accompany the species licence. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting Section page 21.
BLACK BEAR 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Aug 15 - Nov 15 2
7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Apr 1 - June 15 2
REGION 7B

WOLF 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼Aug 1 – Mar 31 3

7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼Apr 1 - June 15 3
▼No 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 1
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: Cougar kitten.
COYOTE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ▼Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
▼No closed season below 1100 m elevation.
Peace

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)
SPRUCE
and RUFFED GROUSE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30.
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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG
LIMIT
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 (9)
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 ▲7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-45, 7-46 No Closed Season 5
▲ 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 - Nov 30 10 (20)
See Map H10
DUCKS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 8 (16)
See Map H10. Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED, SNOW,
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 5 (10)
See Map H10. The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1 - Sept 2 8(16)
GEESE: SNOW, WHITE-FRONTED 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1 - Sept 2 5(10)
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REGION 7B

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REGION 8
Check websitewww.env.gov.bc/fw/
wildlife/hunting/news/ 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 Major Regulation Changes

Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MoE for 2010 - 2012
regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the loca-
tions listed below. Please see the MoE website at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ 1. Shortened seasons for spike-fork
wildlife/hunting/ci.html or contact the regional office for more information. moose.
CI location: Penticton, Grand Forks, Vernon 2. Revised mule deer seasons consistent
MoE Regional Office, Penticton: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 490-8200 with the Kootenay and Thompson
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Regions.
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an
3. Increased fall turkey hunting oppor-
appointment: tunities in MUs 8-10, 8-12, 8-14, 8-15,
Grand Forks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029 8-22, and 8-26.
R Kelowna: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029
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LAKE season.
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pa Penticton: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-356-2029
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Bo Princeton:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029

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BAG LIMITS ★ Underdown Creek (MU 8-1). See Map J2. NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer is ▲ Lawless - Jacobson Lake FSR (MU 8-5) 4White-tailed jackrabbit, Nuttall’s cottontail,
2. Both deer may be antlerless, but only one south of the point where it crosses Vuich badger and other species are protected
antlerless deer of each species may be taken. Creek. under the authority of the Wildlife Act
The bag limit for mule deer is 1. Antlerless ★ Skaha Lake Eastside (MU 8-9 ) - in that (hunting is prohibited).
mule deer are available only through LEH. portion east of Skaha Lake described as 4No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note
The bag limit for white-tailed deer is 2, only Lot A & Lot B of Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined
one of which may be a buck, and one of 27801, SDYD, & Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan on page 13. Note also that the closures
which may be antlerless. 1189, SDYD. for Highway 3 between Manning Park and
4Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for ▲ Garnet Fire area (MU 8-9). See Map J9. Princeton and for the Coquihalla Phase III
grouse: blue, (dusky) spruce (Franklin), and ★ Granby (MUs 8-14, 8-15). The area is (Okanagan Connector) Hwy 97C are No
ruffed is 5. closed 600 m north of the 5 km mark of Shooting and No Hunting Closures.
4Turkey:: The regional aggregate bag limit Burrell-Young Lake FSR, 300 m north of 2 BC PARKS
for turkey is 2. Only 1 turkey may be taken km mark on Arrow Neck FSR, east of the 4Please refer to Site & Access
during each open season. 22 km mark of Grano FSR, east of the 8 km Restrictions section for more information.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS mark on Arthurs Rd, and 500 m east of the 4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
10 km mark on the Goatskin-Rendall FSR. Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
4Information signs are posted at the points Snowmobiles allowed Nov. 1 to May 31.
of closure for the benefit of hunters, but it is Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
See Map J12. ted in others during an open season and
the hunter’s responsibility to recognize the
closures whether a sign is in place or not. ★ Galloping Hills (MU 8-15) from June 1 to within specific time periods. Hunting is
October 31 except for the primary roads prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
4Symbol Key: Use the following leading to Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See
symbols to determine what type of motor hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
Map J12. that hunting in that area during that
vehicle prohibition is in place in the fol-
lowing regional areas (see also Site and COMPULSORY INSPECTION & time is permitted. For more information
Access Restrictions section, pages 11-12): REPORTING on hunting regulations within BC Parks
4In addition to those species requiring please phone your regional Ministry of
★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera-
Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Environment office or visit the Fish and
tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited
Reporting provincially, all elk taken in Region Wildlife Branch website at www.env.gov.
year round in these areas unless otherwise
8 must be Compulsory Inspected within bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
indicated.
▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed 30 days of the date of kill. See page 21 for
Areas:The operation of all motor vehicles requirements.
for the purpose of hunting, to transport
wildlife, to transport equipment, firearms
and supplies which are intended for or
in support of hunting or to transport
hunters to and from the location of
Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis,
wildlife is prohibited in these areas. published February 2011
★ Osoyoos Oxbows except established Call 250-480-3244 or email [email protected]
roadways (MU 8-1). See Map J1.

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BAG
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES
LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ★4point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
8-1 to 8-11, 8-21 to 8-26 ★4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 10 1
Youth Season* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 30 1
Youth Season* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 10 1
Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-11, 8-21, 8-22, 8-24 to 8-26 Bucks Nov 25 - Dec 10 1
★ 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 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31 1
Youth Season* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Youth Season* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Either Sex Dec 1 - Dec 10 2 (1)
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 8-1 to *8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ★Spike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Nov 15 1
* Granby Park (MU 8-15 )and Gladstone Park (MU 8-15, 4-14) are closed to moose hunting. See special area maps J17 and J18
★ See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence.
ELK 8-1, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12, 8-14 ▲6 Point Bulls Sept 10 – Oct 20 1
8-4 to 8-7, 8-15 ▲6 Point Bulls Sept 25 - Oct 20 1
▲ See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence. Elk taken must be Compulsory Inspected. See Compulsory Reporting and Inspection section.
BLACK BEAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1 - Nov 30 *2
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Apr 1 - June 15 *2
▲ 8-1 to 8-26 Aug 1- Aug 31 *2
* The bag limit for black bears is two per licence year (Apr. 1 - Mar. 31). ▲ 8-1 to 8-26 is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners.
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)
Successful huntrs who kill a bobcat or lynx are required to submit a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section page 21.
COUGAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
Pursuit Only 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Nov 15 - Mar 31 0
Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: Cougar kitten. Hunters are requested to select a male cougar. Excessive harvest of female cougars may result in season
closures. Persons participating in the Pursuit Only season must have a hunting licence, they may not carry a firearm, and it is an offence to kill a cougar during a Pursuit Only season.
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)
GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED,
and SPRUCE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 (15)
Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Dec 1 – Dec 10 5 (15)
For Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15.
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-9 Oct 1 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-10, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 Oct 1 - Nov 30 3 (9)
PHEASANT 8-1 to 8-3, 8-8 to 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-21 to
Cocks Oct 1 - Nov 30 2 (6)
8-26
QUAIL 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-11, 8-15, 8-21, 8-22, 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 1▼
8-10, 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Oct 15 1▼
8-1, 8-9 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Nov 30 1▼
▼The aggregate regional bag limit is 2 and only one turkey may be taken during each open season.
MOURNING DOVE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (10)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 10 (20)
DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 8 (16)
Okanagan

Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
WHITE FRONTED GEESE,
SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
CANADA & CACKLING GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 20 – Nov 28 5 (10)
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Dec 20 – Jan 5 5 (10)
REGION 8

8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Feb 21, 2011 – Mar 10, 2011 Feb 22, 2012 - Mar 10, 2012 5 (10)
The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 8 (16)
GEESE: WHITE FRONTED, SNOW, 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 4, 2010 - Sept 5, 2010 Sept 3, 2011 - Sept 4, 2011 5 (10)
ROSS’S, CANADA & CACKLING
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REGION 8

Peachland Lake
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FISHING • CAMPING • HUNTING
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Area. (MU 8-22).
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DEFINITIONS day following, unless using a firearm to kill
egg trap - means a holding device set in a a furbearing animal caught in a trap on a
MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES manner to capture a raccoon by a front paw. registered trapline.
FOR 2010 - 2012 foot snare - means a snare that is designed Trapping Near A Dwelling Or On
1. Various changes have been made to the table to capture the animal for which it is set by Private Property
of Certified Traps, please see table on pg 94. the foot or leg. 4It is an offence to trap within 200 m of a
2. Wolf trapping season in MUs 3-12 to 3-20 furbearing animal or furbearer - means dwelling, unless you use:
and 3-26 to 3-44 has been extended to any fox, beaver, marten, fisher, Canada lynx, If trapping on land, a live box trap or egg
March 31. bobcat, mink, muskrat, river otter, raccoon, trap, or
skunk, squirrel (excluding ground squirrels),
If trapping on or in water,
weasel, wolverine, wolf, coyote and black bear.
● a Conibear trap not larger than size
BC’S FUR MANAGEMENT killing snare - means a snare that is
#330 or equivalent, or
PROGRAM designed to capture the animal for which it
4In British Columbia, some 3,500 trappers is set by the neck. ● leghold traps not larger than size #2, or

actively manage 17 furbearing animal killing trap - means a trap or trapset that ● submarine traps.
species, following standards, legislation and is designed to kill an animal. 4It is an offence to trap on private
regulations developed by MoE. About half property without a trapping licence and the
leghold trap - means a trap or device,
of the province’s trappers are Aboriginal.
other than a snare, which is set in such a written permission of the property owner.
4The Fur Management Program includes:
way as to capture the animal for which it is
● The BC Trappers Association’s (BCTA)
set by the leg or foot.
Continuing Trapper Education Program

NORTH AMERICAN FUR AUCTIONS

modified leghold trap - means a trap
courses for new and experienced
trappers. which has a minimum space of 5 mm
between the jaws of the trap when in the
● The “Furbearer Management Guidelines”
closed position, or has manufactured pads
available for muskrat, beaver, mink, of a rubber-like substance fastened to the
marten, fisher, weasel, wolverine, otter, trap jaws, or has lamination of the trap jaws
bobcat, lynx, fox, coyote, and wolf. These
to increase the surface area of the jaw face.
guidelines outline the role that trappers
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GENERAL REGULATIONS &
Regulating Harvest INFORMATION For Shipping information,
4In general, appropriate trapping seasons please contact your local agent.
have been developed by considering a Checking Traps
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to be the primary system for setting egg trap(s) he or she has set for raccoons
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species management strategies, with on the trapline at least once every 14 days.
furbearers being divided into three classes: 4A holder of a licence, permit or other
Class 1 Species - can be managed on authorization to trap on private property
individual traplines. This class includes commits an offence unless that person
beaver, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, raccoon, examines the holding or non-killing traps he
skunk, squirrel and weasel. or she has set on private property at least
Class 2 Species - move between once every 24 hours.
and among traplines and thus are not 4It is an offence to trap a furbearing
manageable on individual traplines. Harvests
will be regulated regionally, in consultation animal, and if the animal is alive when the
with local trappers. This class includes lynx, trap is checked, fail to immediately release
bobcat, wolverine, fisher and otter. or kill the animal.
Class 3 Species - also move between 4Except as authorised by regulation, it is an
and among traplines, but generally are offence to trap a furbearing animal, and if the
not vulnerable to over-trapping. This class animal is alive, to transport it to another area
includes the wolf and coyote. Trappers and release it without a permit.
will be encouraged to trap these species, Use of Firearms
especially in areas of chronic animal damage 4It is an offence to trap wildlife using a
control problems. firearm from one hour after sunset on any
day until one hour before sunrise on the
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The Agreement applies to most furbearers trapped in BC, including beaver, bobcat,
coyote, ermine, fisher, lynx, marten, muskrat, otter, raccoon and wolf for the following
purposes:
1. for wildlife management purposes, including wildlife conflict control;
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If no certified trap is available for a given species after June 2007, current trap types and/
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Removal of Edible Portions and Hide Use of Road-Kill Wildlife any regional office, Service BCs office, or on
4It is an offence to kill wildlife (with the 4Trappers may pick up and transport the ministry website at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/
exception of grizzly bear, cougar or a fur any dead mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, fw/index.html and submit it to the address
bearing animal other than a black bear) and moose, black bear, or any wildlife listed shown on the form.
fail to remove from the carcass the edible in Schedules B or C (see the “What is 4Trappers must retain a copy of every
portions of the four quarters and loins to Wildlife?” section for current schedules) if: completed Trapper Road Kill Possession
the person’s normal dwelling place or to a (a) the wildlife is dead as a result of collid- Report Form for at least 2 years after the
meat cutter or the owner or operator of ing with a motor vehicle, other than a date of pick up of the road kill described on
a cold storage plant. A person who kills motor vehicle operated by the trapper; the form.
wildlife is exempted from the requirement (b) the meat of the wildlife is unfit for 4For more information on this regulation,
to remove the edible portions if that human consumption; please contact the F&W Branch at
person transfers possession of the wildlife (c) the carcass of the wildlife is to be used 250-387-9771.
to a recipient who complies with the only
Bait for traplines
requirement. Edible portions do not include (i) by the trapper, and
Trappers may keep the carcass of a Beaver,
meat that has been damaged and made (ii) as bait for traps set under the
Coyote, Ermine, Fox, Marmot (except
inedible by the method of taking. Of grizzly authority of the trapper’s licence or
Vancouver Island Marmots), Mink, Mole,
bear, cougar or a fur bearing animal other licence exemption; and
Muskrat, Prairie dog, River Otter, Squirrel
than a black bear, the hide must be removed (d) at the time of possession and transpor-
(ground, flying, Douglas, red), or wildlife
to the person’s normal dwelling place or tation, the trapper has, on his or her
described in Schedules B or C (see the “What
to a meat cutter, the owner or operator person, the trapper’s current trapping
is Wildlife?” section for current schedules)
of a cold storage plant or to a taxidermist, licence or proof of the trapper’s licence
trapped out of season if:
exemption.
tanner or a fur trader. A person who kills (a) the wildlife carcass is to be used only by
4Trappers who pick up road-kill wildlife for
wildlife is exempted from the requirement the trapper, and
use as bait must, within 30 days of picking
to remove the hide if that person transfers up the road kill, complete a “Trapper Road (i) as bait for traps set under the author-
possession of the wildlife to another person Kill Possession Report Form” (available at ity of the trapper's licence or licence
who complies with the requirement. exemption, and
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(b) at the time of possession and transport, 4Registration of a trapline on Crown Land 4As approved humane traps become
the trapper has, on his or her person, may only be granted to a person 19 years available, trapping regulations restricting or
(i) his or her current trapping licence or of age or older who is a citizen of Canada prohibiting the use of certain other traps
proof of licence exemption, and or has the status of a permanent resident in the capture of various animals will be
(ii) a permit issued under section 2 (c)(iii) of of Canada. brought into effect.
the Permit Regulation, BC Reg. 253/2000, 4No more than one trapline shall be 4A person who knowingly damages or
permitting him or her to trap that registered to a person unless traplines are interferes with a lawfully-set trap commits
wildlife during the closed season. adjoining, and a fur management plan is an offence.
Collared, Implanted or Ear-tagged approved by the Regional Manager. 4It is an offence to have live wildlife in
Furbearing Animals 4Registration of a trapline does not: your personal possession except under
a licence or permit or as provided by
4Several furbearing animal research ● give the holder of a trapline any
regulation. A trapping licence does NOT
projects are under way within the province. proprietary rights in wildlife, or
authorize the possession of live wildlife.
Please report the harvest of any collared, ● restrict the rights of another person
4Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing animal
implanted or ear-tagged animal and return to hunt or capture wildlife where shipped out of the Province for commercial
collars or implants to the nearest MoE authorized by regulation or permit. purposes must be accompanied by a an
regional office. Radio collars and implants 4The boundaries of a trapline are defined Export Permit.
are property of the Crown and must be by the MoE Regional Manager. 4When trapping in areas near recreational
returned. 4The relinquishment or transfer of a areas or communities, trappers should
Trapline Cabins trapline must be approved by the Regional evaluate whether lethal traps are necessary
4Trappers must register their trapline Manager. at the site. It is important to remember that
cabins that are on Crown Land. Cabin 4No person shall continue to hold a the landscape is utilized by a number of
applications may take six months or more registered trapline unless he or she: different user groups and that the safety of
to process. Contact the MoE regional ● carries on active trapping on his or her
non-target species is vital to good trapline
office in the area of the trapline for registered trapline to the satisfaction of management. Warning signs should be used
the Regional Manager, or to inform people of trapping activities.
more information. See below for more
information on trapline cabins in parks. ● obtains permission from the Regional
COMPULSORY REPORTING &
Manager to temporarily discontinue the INSPECTION
Ecological Reserves, Provincial Parks, 4In order to better record the harvest
& Recreation Areas use of his or her registered trapline for
a period not exceeding two years, or of furbearing animals, the F&W Branch
4Trapping within ecological reserves is requires that certain species be reported or
● uses or causes the use of his or her
prohibited. submitted to a MoE office. The information
trapline by a licensed trapper or a gathered is critical to the management of
4Registered trapline tenure within person exempted from holding a
Provincial Parks is subject to the provisions these populations, and trapper compliance
licence. is needed to ensure that seasons are
of the Park Act and its regulations. Trappers
4A person fails to use a trapline where, properly set. Please review the following
are required to obtain a Park or Resource
within a year, that person fails to take from requirements and keep accurate records
Use Permit to trap that part of their
the trapline furbearing animals of a value of pertaining to them.
trapline occurring within a Provincial Park $200, or 50 pelts, except where it is unrea-
or Recreation Area. This permit can be sonable for that value of animals or number Compulsory Reporting
obtained from the Permit & Authorization of pelts to be taken from the trapline. 4Trappers must, within 15 days following
Service Bureau (see page 63). the end of the trapping season, report the
4The Province reserves the right to
Trapline cabins in Provincial Parks and remove nuisance animals from Crown harvest of:
Recreation Areas also require authorization Land, whether or not the Crown Land in ● fisher in all MUs when trapped in a
by a Park Use or a Resource Use Permit. question is under a trapline registration. fisher open season;
● wolverine in regions 3, 4, 5, 6,and 7;
TRAPLINE REGISTRATION USE OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND ● lynx in region 4 and 8;
& RELINQUISHMENT INFORMATION ● bobcat in MUs 1-14 and 1-15, and in
4It is an offence to set a trap for, hunt, kill, 4The Assigned Trapper Number (ATN) is
take or capture a furbearing animal in any regions 2, 4, and 8; and
required by the Fur Trader when accepting,
area of the province unless you are the ● wolf in regions 1, 2, 4.
exporting and selling fur. It is also required
registered holder of the trapline for that when paying fur royalties. Please remember 4Compulsory reporting forms are available
area or are authorized by regulation or to write your ATN on a slip of paper or at any MoE regional office and the MoE
permit. letter when shipping your fur to a fur trader. website. Reporting may be done by mail
This will prevent delays in getting your (to the address on the form), phone or in
furs to market and cash returns to you. person. When reporting, please give the
Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fur traders cannot ship or sell fur without following information:
Fishing Regulations Synopsis, recording your ATN. ● name, address and Assigned Trapper

published February 2011 4You are reminded that, under Sections Number (top right corner of licence),
247 and 446 of the Criminal Code of ● location and date of kill,
and the 2012 BC Hunting and Trapping
Canada, it is an offence for anyone to ● type of trap and set used,
Regulations Synopsis wilfully cause, or permit to be caused, ● number of days the trap was set before
Call 250-480-3244 or unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an the animal was killed, and
email [email protected] animal or injury to a person. ● the sex and age class of the animal.

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INCIDENTAL (ACCIDENTAL) AND SCHEDULE Plan in advance!
TRAPPING 4Royalty must be paid by a person to keep 4If you are interested in TEP, please contact:
4Furbearers that are killed incidentally the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal (not BC Trappers Association
in areas with no open season must be raised in captivity) lawfully taken under their PO Box 1063, Prince George, BC V2L 4V2
compulsory inspected. Trappers must TRAPPING licence, unless that person sells Phone: 250-962-5452, fax: 250-962-5462.
submit, within 15 days following the end of the pelt or skin to a licensed fur trader. IMPORTANT NOTICE
the trapping season, the carcass and pelt of: 4Royalty fee payments may be submitted ABOUT FISHERS
● wolverine in regions 1, 2, and 8; by mail or courier with cheque (payable 4Fishers are blue-listed by the BC
● fisher in all MUs when trapped outside
to The Minister of Finance), money order Conservation Data Centre (for description
a fisher open season; or credit card to: Permit & Authorization of the provincial listing process, please go to
Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Road, the BC Conservation Data Centre’s website
● weasel in region 1 and MU’s 6-12 and
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC at www.env.gov.bc.ca/cdc. Trapping
6-13, and a long-tailed weasel in MU’s V8W 9M3 or by fax: 250-387-1814.
2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 and 2-19; and seasons for fisher are open in areas of
4If the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal the province that can support a harvest.
● lynx in MU’s 1-14 and 1-15 and region 2. was lawfully taken under a person’s Therefore, fisher trapping seasons were re-
4Trappers must submit the entire HUNTING licence, a royalty does not need opened in areas of the province that can
carcass and pelt and provide the following to be paid, unless that person intends to support a harvest. All fisher trapped during
information to the local MoE regional office: offer the pelt or skin for sale. an open season must be Compulsory
● name, address and Assigned Trapper SCHEDULE OF ROYALTIES Reported, and those incidentally trapped in
Number (top right corner of licence), 4Royalty per pelt or skin: areas or at times with no open season must
● location and date of kill,
be Compulsory Inspected (see Compulsory
Beaver . . . . . $ .66 Muskrat . . . .$0.11
Reporting/Inspection requirements,
● type of trap and set used, and Black Bear . . $2.76 Otter . . . . . .$1.29 page 92). Fisher populations will continue to
● number of days the trap was set before Bobcat . . . . . $6.35 Racoon. . . . . $ .36 be assessed as new data becomes available.
the animal was killed. Coyote . . . . . $ .76 Skunk . . . . . $ .23 Trappers are encouraged to help provide
4Animals submitted can not be reclaimed Fisher . . . . . . $2.13 Squirrel . . . . $ .04 this data by ensuring all fishers taken are
by the trapper and may be donated by the Fox . . . . . . . . $ .74 Weasel . . . . . $ .16 compulsory reported or inspected in a
Province to the Trapper Education Program. timely manner.
Lynx . . . . . . . $4.59 Wolf . . . . . .$3.38
Marten . . . . . $1.80 Wolverine. . .$7.84 4Strategies to minimize incidental capture
LICENCE AND of fisher in marginal areas and to enhance
REGISTRATION FEES Mink. . . . . . . $ .45
populations are summarized below:
4Applications for trapping licences are TRAPPER EDUCATION
available at Service BC offices, Permit & Harvest Reduction Efforts
PROGRAM 4Modify marten boxes by making them
Authorization Service Bureau, or electroni- 4British Columbia is committed to
cally from the MoE website: www.env. longer and the entry hole smaller
regulating humane traps as they become (2.5 - 3” in diameter).
gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.html. (See available and ensuring that trappers are
Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences educated in the use of humane traps. All 4Avoid trapping around fisher den sites,
article, page 63.) trappers have a responsibility to ensure near large cottonwoods and fir snags.
4The fees payable for the issuance of the they are trained and use the most humane 4Avoid trapping marten or mink where
following licences are: traps available, that furbearing animals in fisher sign is evident.
1. For a trapping licence issued to a citizen their trapping areas are managed wisely, and Population Enhancement
or permanent resident of Canada to pelts are handled professionally.
4Establish food sites for fisher (helps
trap furbearing animals (includes Habitat 4It is an offence to trap unless you have marten and weasel also). Hang carcasses in
Conservation Trust Fund surcharge) completed a Trapper Education Program trees to reduce competition by other land
One Year Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00 (TEP) approved by the Director of the F&W predators.
Five Year Licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 Branch. Approved TEP courses include those
obtained in British Columbia since July 1, 4Complete marten trapping as early in
2. For a duplicate licence to a person who, 1982; from Quebec since July 1,1988; and the season as possible to help reduce the
upon satisfactory proof, shows that his/her from the Yukon, Alberta and Ontario since incidental capture of adult female fisher.
licence has been lost or destroyed (an affi- July 1, 1989. 4Establish non-trapping or refuge sites on
davit is also required, for a fee of $10.70) your trapline.
4In cooperation with MoE, the BC
$10.00
Trappers Association (BCTA) delivers TEP.
3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a 4TEP courses are 3 days in length.
person or group of persons . . . . . $50.00
4The cost of the TEP course is $290.00.
4. For a fur trader’s licence. . . . . . . . $100.00 4The BC Trapper Education Manual is
5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of available from the BCTA (who produced Skunk
business in another province . . . . $400.00 and published it) at TEP courses for $35.00.
Note: Trapping licences shall be valid from 4Instructors are located around the
the date of issuance to June 30. Province. The demand for TEP courses
continues to be high and the delivery of a

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 KILLING TRAPS
(This list will be updated as additional traps are certified check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw)
SPECIES CERTIFIED TRAPS
BEAVER B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper Rudy 280
Underwater or on land B.M.I. 330 Body Gripper Rudy 330
Bélisle Classic 330 Sauvageau 1000-11F
Bélisle Super X 280 Sauvageau 2001-8
Bélisle Super X 330 Sauvageau 2001-11
Bridger 330 Sauvageau 2001-12
Duke 330 Species-Specific 330 Dislocator Half Magnum
LDL C280 Species-Specific 440 Dislocator Half Magnum
LDL C280 Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280
LDL C330 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330
LDL C330 Magnum
FISHER Bélisle Super X 120 Rudy 120 Magnum
Bélisle Super X 160 Rudy 160 Plus
Bélisle Super X 220 Rudy 220 Plus
Koro #2 Sauvageau 2001-5
LDL C160 Magnum Sauvageau 2001-6
LDL C220 Magnum Sauvageau 2001-7
Sauvageau 2001-8
MARTEN B.M.I. 126 Magnum Body Gripper Rudy 120 Magnum
Bélisle Super X 120 Rudy 160 Plus
Bélisle Super X 160 Sauvageau C120 Magnum
Koro #1 Sauvageau 2001-5
LDL B120 Magnum Sauvageau 2001-6
Northwoods 155
RACCOON B.M.I. 160 Body Gripper LDL C220 Magnum
B.M.I. 220 Body Gripper LDL C280 Magnum
B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper Northwoods 155
B.M.I. 280 Magnum Body Gripper Rudy 160
Bélisle Classic 220 Rudy 160 Plus
Bélisle Super X 160 Rudy 220
Bélisle Super X 220 Rudy 220 Plus
Bélisle Super X 280 Sauvageau 2001-6
Bridger 160 Sauvageau 2001-7
Bridger 220 Sauvageau 2001-8
Duke 160 Species-Specific 220 Dislocator Half Magnum
Duke 220 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 160
LDL C160 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220
LDL C220
MUSKRAT B.M.I. 120 Rudy 110
On land only B.M.I. 120 Magnum Rudy 120
B.M.I. 126 Magnum Rudy 120 Magnum
Bélisle Super X 120 Sauvageau 2001-5
Bridger 120 Sauvageau C120 “Reverse Bend”
Duke 120 Sauvageau C120 Magnum
Koro Muskrat Trap Triple M
LDL B120 Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110
Ouell 4-11-180 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120
MUSKRAT Any jaw type trap (body gripping or leghold) set as a submersion set that exerts
Underwater only clamping force on a muskrat and that maintains a muskrat underwater.

LEGHOLD RESTRAINING TRAPS

(This list will be updated as additional traps are certified check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw)
SPECIES CERTIFIED TRAPS
LYNX Bélisle Footsnare #6
Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs
Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs
Oneida Victor #3 equipped with a minimum of 8 mm thick, non-offset steel jaws, 4 coil
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 TRAPPING REGULATIONS

It’s Unlawful
TRAPPING METHODS You should know that it is unlawful to:
4Use a leghold trap which has teeth or

Rifle, Shotgun
Live Box Trap
Killing Snare

Submerging

Killing Trap

Foot Snare
other projections on the jaws of the trap.

Leghold -
Modified

Egg Trap
Leghold

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 X X 4Use a snare made of wire heavier than 20
gauge unless licenced or authorized to trap.
Black Bear* X3,4
4Use a snare made of braided wire unless
Bobcat X X X X X X licenced or authorized to trap.
Coyote X X X X X X 4Set spring poles or running poles unless
they are equipped with a killing trap.
Fisher X X5 X X
4Use a trap equipped with a spearing
Fox X X X X X X device.
Lynx X X 6
X X X X 4Use any Conibear trap larger than, but
5 not including, #220 for land sets within any
Marten X X X X
municipality in Region 2.
Mink X X X X X 4Use a rat trap unless the bait and trigger
Muskrat X X 2
X 5
X X are completely covered, with an opening not
larger than 4.5 cm wide and 5 cm high.
Otter X X X X X
4Trap with a rifle using a full metal jacketed
Raccoon X X5 X X X non-expanding bullet, or a tracer, incendiary,
Skunk X X X X or explosive bullet, or with a shotgun using a
tracer or incendiary shot shell.
Squirrel X X X X
4Use electronic or recorded calls for
Weasel X X X X trapping furbearing animals other than for
Wolf X X 1
X X X X3 trapping wolf, coyote, bobcat or lynx.
Trappers should be aware of the
Wolverine X X X X
restrictions described in the It’s
“X” means that this is a legal trapping method in BC Unlawful section (page 14) and the
* black bear may not be trapped by placing bait or by using a dead animal or part Hunting Methods and Restrictions
of it as bait. sections (pages 16 to 18).
1 For solidly-fastened leghold traps designed to trap wolves, no more than 60 cm
of chain between the trap and the point to which it is fastened may be used.
2 A minimum weight of 150 g must be securely attached to all muskrat submerging
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, X DAIRY FAR
with a rifle using a rimfire cartridge, or with a shotgun with a bore size of less
FO 2849 HOLLEY RD. M
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than 20 gauge, or using shells of shot size smaller than No. 1 Buck. QUESNEL B.C.
4 Refer to the Hunting Methods table, page 16, for firearm and archery require- V2J 6L9
PH: 250 - 747 8609 FAX: 250 - 747 0659
ments for black bear, the Bears section page 8, and the Important Notice for Bear
Hunters page 63. Full Size Meat Cooler - Hanging Only
5 Only killing traps certified under the AIHTS may be used see list on page 94. Open 7 Days a Week
6 Only leghold restraining traps certified under the AIHTS may be used see page 94. Located 25 min south of Quesnel on Hwy 97
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 2010 - 2012 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) SEASONS DATES
BEAVER MUSKRAT
Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 1 - Apr 30 Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30 Region 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15
Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31 Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
BLACK BEAR RACCOON
Region 4, 5 (except MUs 5-2, 5-15) and MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - May 15 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 1 - Mar 31
Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14), and Region 7, MUs 6-12, 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 1 - Dec 31
and MUs 3-34 to 3-44 and MUs 5-2, 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31 RIVER OTTER
Quota = 2 black bear in one year Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Mar 31
See the “Bears” and “It’s Unlawful” section for general regulations concerning bear parts. MUs 2-2 to 2-5, 2-12 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 28
BOBCAT MUs 2-6 to 2-11, 2-17 to 2-19 and Regions 3, 4, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30
Regions 2, 3, 4◆, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15 Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
◆ Quota = 2 in one year Region 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Apr 15
COYOTE SKUNK
Region 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 10 - Jun 15 MUs 1-14, 1-14 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Feb 28
Regions 3, 4✚, 5, 6, 7★, 8 and MUs 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31 SQUIRREL
✚ In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 15
to place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 30
to attract a coyote to an area in which a killing snare is used. WEASEL
★ 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 1100 m elevation.
Regions 2✚, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
Regions 6, 7 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28
FISHER ✚ There is no open season on long-tailed weasel in MUs 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 & 2-19
MUs 3-27 to 3-33, 3-38 to 3-41, 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15, WOLVERINE
6-1 to 6-11, 6-19 to 6-27, 7-5 to 7-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15 Regions 3, 4, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Jan 31
See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting requirements, page 92 Region 6, 7 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28
FOX MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
Regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and MUs 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Feb 28 WOLF
Region 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31 Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Jun 30
LYNX MUs 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 10 - Jun 15
Regions 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Feb 15 MUs 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
Region 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Dec 31 Regions 4* ✚, 5, 6, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
MARTEN Region 7★ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - May 31
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15 * There is no closed season on wolf in the East Kootenay Trench below 1100 m elevation.
Regions 6, 7 (except MUs 7-49to 7-54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28 ✚ In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal to
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 15 place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected to
MINK attract a wolf to an area in which a killing snare is used.
Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 1 - Feb 15 ★ 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
Region 2 and MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Feb 15 1100 m elevation.
Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 1 - Feb 28
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Feb 15
BAIT STATIONS AND SNARE-SET RECOMMENDATIONS
Bait Stations 3. snare cables and wires should not be re-used after the capture of an
Bait stations are strategically placed baits used to attract animals, animal,
particularly wolves and coyotes, to locations where they can be trapped. 4. loop size and height of the loop off the ground are critical to the
They are often established a week or two prior to trapping at the site. humane and effective operation of a snare. Large loops and snares set
Bait stations may alter bear behaviour by potentially delaying the onset of at improper heights have the potential to inhumanely trap both target
hibernation. Because of this, bait stations should only be set up after local and non-target species. This is especially true when trapping WOLVES,
bears have begun hibernating. You are reminded that it is illegal to hunt a COYOTES, or FOXES. Do not set snares with excessively large loops,
bear by placing bait or using a dead animal or par of it as bait. 5. record the locations of all your snares and be sure none are left out
Snares after the end of the trapping season,
Currently, killing snares may be used to trap all furbearers except Black 6. snares set for wolves and coyotes should be set only after bears have
Bear. Proper snaring techniques are important to master to trap these begun hibernating and should be pulled prior to bears coming out of
animals in a humane and efficient manner. When setting snares, please hibernation in the spring.
remember: The BC Trappers Association’s Trapper Education Manual describes guide-
1. snares must be constructed from high quality material and be assem- lines for establishing bait stations, as well as for assembling and setting
bled with care, snares for various species. Please consult this publication to ensure you
2. the snare cable cannot be twisted when making the snare, are following proper, humane snaring practices. Contact the BC Trappers
Association at 1-250-962-5452 to obtain a copy of the manual.
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