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HUNTING AND TRAPPING SYNOPSIS
2012 - 2014
Table of Contents
For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a Ministry Regional Office, Fish, Wildlife & Habitat
Management Branch HQ Victoria, or the Conservation Officer Service using the numbers listed on the regional maps of each
region. Service BC can provide toll free access to provincial government telephone numbers. Simply call Service BC and request
a transfer to the number you wish to call:
Service BC
from Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604-660-2421
from Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387-6121
elsewhere in BC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-663-7867
Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-952-RAPP (7277)
REGION 1
VANCOUVER
ISLAND
REGION 2
LOWER
MAINLAND
REGION 3
THOMPSON
REGION 4
KOOTENAY
REGION 5
CARIBOO
REGION 6
SKEENA
REGION 7
OMINECA &
PEACE
REGION 8
OKANAGAN
BEFORE YOUR HUNT
Major Regulation Changes for 2012-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BC Resident Hunter Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Open Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Waterfowler Heritage Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aboriginal Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Limited Entry Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Licences Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Non-Resident Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Federal Firearms Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Licence Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DURI NG YOUR HUNT
Site and Access Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
No Hunting or Shooting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is Wildlife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Illegal Guiding and Illegal Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Its Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 & 18
Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 16 & 17
AFTER YOUR HUNT
Royalty Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Possession and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Compulsory Inspection & Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Export from the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
C.I.T.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Taxidermy, Tanning & Meatcutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Submitting Your Hunter Sample Questionnaire . . . . . . . 23
ARTI CLES & FORMS
Ministers Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Measure A Tine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hunter Notice: Accidental Illegal Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Licensing Changes for Youth and New Hunters . . . 15
Deer Bag Limit - Explained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mountain Caribou Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notice to Mountain Goat Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Report All Poachers/Polluters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leadshot Ban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ARTI CLES & FORMS Cont
Change of Address/Name Notification (Form) . . . . . . . 40
Horncurl Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Badger Sightings Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Notice to Bear Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife . . . . . . . . . 24
International Humane Trapping Standards . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bait Stations and Snare-sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGI ONS
Region 1 Vancouver Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Region 2 Lower Mainland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Region 3 Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Region 4 Kootenay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Region 5 Cariboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Region 6 Skeena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Region 7A Omineca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Region 7B Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Region 8 Okanagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
TRAPPI NG REGULATI ONS
BCs Fur Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
General Regulations & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment. . . . . . . . . . 92
Other Restrictions & Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compulsory Inspection & Reporting (Trapping) . . . . . . 92
Licence & Registration Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Fur Royalty Regulations & Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Trapper Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Important Notice About Fishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Certified Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trapping Methods & Its Unlawful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Provincial Trapping Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
CENTRE GLOSS
Coordinated White-tailed and Mule Deer Seasons
Hunting and Trapping Ethics
Wildlife Health
Taking Care of Game Meat
The Bear Identification Table
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Smithers
Williams Lake
Kamloops
Cranbrook
Nelson Penticton Surrey
Nanaimo
Lower
Mainland
Thompson
Kootenay
Okanagan Okanagan
Vancouver
Island
Cariboo
Skeena
PrinceGeorge
Fort
St. J ohn
Zone
Omineca
A
Zone
B
Peace
MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2012-2014
Lynx and bobcat family unit protection, see Pg 14 ITS UNLAWFUL
Increased bag and possession limits for Migratory Game Birds
Harmonized 6 point bull elk seasons across the Kootenay and
Okanagan Regions
Black bear hunting season for trappers in the Okanagan and
remainder of the Thompson Region
Okanagan Alpine Motor Vehicle Prohibition
Revised definition of Mature Bighorn Ram
Upcoming Licensing Changes for Youth and New Hunters, Pg 15

New information or regulation changes are

highlighted as green, bolded text.
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF REGULATION CHANGES VIA RSS
We have adopted a new system for notifying hunters of in-season or recent
regulation changes. RSS is an internet-based technology that allows users
to sign up for instant web updates. It is a convenient way to be notified of
changes to regulations. To sign up for this new service, visit the Fish, Wildlife
and Habitat Management Branch website, click on the RSS icon, and
subscribe to the In-Season Regulation Changes feed.
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/
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.
Welcome to the 2012/13 hunting and trapping
season! Hunting and trapping is an integral part
of the social fabric of British Columbia, providing
amazing opportunity to appreciate our provinces
wild spaces, and the creatures that dwell in them.
Hunting not only provides recreational
opportunities for residents of the province who
appreciate nature and enjoy the experience of
being in the outdoors, it also augments British
Columbias tourism industry, further spreading the word around the
globe of our exceptional wilderness.
Hunting and trapping support the economy, providing direct
and indirect jobs in other sectors, including transportation,
accommodation, equipment, and vehicles.
Encouraging more people to take up hunting will generate even
more jobs. The province is committed to achieving its goal of 100,000
annual licence sales by 2014/15. This goal is within reach, with 96,292
licences sold in 2011.
To encourage new hunters, we are developing a new expanded
Youth Hunting Licence and creating an Initiation Hunting Licence.
These licences will provide a chance for novices to have a full hunting
experience under the care and supervision of a seasoned mentor.
The Expanded Youth Licence will expand eligibility from the previous
10-13 years to 10-17 years. The Initiation Licence will allow a one-
time purchase of a trial hunting licence for adults who have never
hunted before, but would like to see if it is right for them. More
information on the status of both initiatives is available through the
new Angling, Hunting, and Trapping Public Engagement Website at
http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/ahte/.
This website launched in October 2011, invites public comment on
proposed angling, hunting and trapping regulations. Individuals now
have the opportunity to let the ministry know how they feel about
proposed fish or wildlife regulations. I encourage you to visit the site
and take a proactive role in shaping the future of hunting, trapping
and fishing.
Since the last Hunting and Trapping Synopsis was published, the Fish,
Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch has moved into the new
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. As the
provinces one land manager, the new ministry brings a significantly
enhanced ability to fund important inventory work on big game
species.
From 2008 to 2010 the average annual investment for wildlife
inventories was $120,000. In 2011/2012 inventory investments
totalled almost $2 million, including important work on deer, elk, goat,
sheep, moose, and caribou populations. Enhancements in inventory
will continue to improve our ability to manage big game populations,
maximize hunting opportunity, and ensure that hunting and trapping
are sustainable and available for future generations.
Thank you for your contributions and stewardship of wildlife
resources in British Columbia and have safe and enjoyable 2012-2014
Hunting and Trapping Seasons.
Sincerely,
Steve Thomson
Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
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Accompany - means to remain in the
company of the other person, able to see the
other person without the aid of any device
other than ordinary corrective lenses and able
to communicate by unamplified voice with that
person.
All Terrain Vehicle or ATV - means a
wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle propelled
by motorized power, and capable of travel on
or off a highway, including motorcycles but not
including a snowmobile or motor vehicle that
is licensed for highway travel under the Motor
Vehicle Act.
Antlered Animal - means a member of the
deer family over one year of age bearing visible
bony antlers.
Antlerless Animal - means a member of
the deer family bearing no visible antlers. The
small skin or hair covered protuberances of
male fawns and calves do not constitute antlers.
Arrow - means a slender shaft, which may be
pointed at one end and may be feathered at
the opposite end, for shooting from a bow.
Bait - means anything, including meat, cereals,
cultivated crops, restrained animal or any
manufactured product or material, that may
attract wildlife and includes plastic or other imi-
tation foods, but does not include a decoy as
described under these regulations.
BC Resident - means a person who is a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of
Canada, and whose only or primary residence
is in British Columbia and who has been physi-
cally present in BC for the greater portion of
each of 6 calendar months out of the 12
calendar months immediately before doing a
thing under the Wildlife Act, or if not a Canadian
citizen or permanent resident of Canada, but
whose only or primary residence is in British
Columbia, and has been physically present in
BC for the greater portion of each of the 12
calendar months immediately before doing a
thing under the Wildlife Act.
Bearded Turkey - a turkey with a tuft of
hair-like feathers on the chest that grow larger
with age.
Big Game - means any mountain sheep,
mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose, deer,
grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf, bobcat,
lynx, wolverine or other animal designated by
regulation.
Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to be
shot from a crossbow or catapult.
Bow - means a longbow or crossbow.
Brow Tine - means the first tine projecting
forward or upward in the lower 1/3 of the
antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer.
Buck or Bull - with reference to deer, moose,
or elk means one bearing visible bony antlers.
Buck or Bull - with reference to caribou, means
a male one year of age or older, bearing visible
bony antlers.
Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less than
twelve (12) months of age.
Cow Moose - a female moose recogniz-
able by having no antlers and being 6 feet at
shoulder height weighing 600-800 lbs.
Calf Moose - a moose less than 12 months
of age usually less than 5 feet at shoulder height
weighing 200-300 lbs.
Cancelled Species Licence - means a
Species Licence that has been cancelled as indi-
cated on the licence.
Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler which
bears at least 5 tines (points), including the tip
of the main beam above the rear point. If rear
point is missing, the first rear-facing point will be
used as the rear point.
Compound Crossbow - means a crossbow
on which the bow string runs through pulleys.
Cougar Kitten - means any cougar with
spots or any cougar under one year of age.
Crossbow - means a bow fixed across a stock
with a groove for the arrow or bolt and a
mechanism for holding and releasing the string.
(NOTE: The use of crossbows is permitted
during special bow only seasons unless other-
wise indicated under the regional schedules.)
Decoy - means any material or manufactured
product that simulates the appearance or has
the form of wildlife.
Deer Family - means moose, caribou, deer
and elk.
Edible Portions - with respect to big game,
excluding grizzly bear, cougar, wolf, lynx, bobcat
and wolverine, means the edible portions of
the four quarters and the loins of the animal
and with respect to game birds, means the
edible portions of both breasts of the bird.
Elk - Six Points or Greater Bull - means
any bull having at least six tines on one antler.
Elk - Spike Bull - means a bull elk having
antlers that are composed of a main beam
from which there are no bony projections
more than 2.5 cm in length.
Elk - Three Points or Greater Bull - means
any bull having at least three tines on one antler.
Existing road or trail - means a) a road or
trail with a paved surface, b) a cross-country or
downhill ski route marked in a ski area by the
owner of the ski area, c) a road used for logging
or mining, d) a road or trail used for access to
fences, power lines, wind generators or commu-
nication towers, or e) a trail on which there is no
vegetation except on a strip that, if present, can
be straddled by a 4-wheel vehicle.
Firearm - includes a device that propels a
projectile by means of an explosion, com-
pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle,
shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or spring
gun but does not include a bow.
Furbearing Animal - means a fox, beaver,
black bear, marten, fisher, lynx, bobcat, mink,
muskrat, river otter, raccoon, striped and
spotted skunk, northern flying squirrel, red and
Douglas squirrel, ermine, weasel, wolverine,
wolf or coyote.
Game Bird - means any grouse, partridge,
quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory game bird,
or wild turkey.
Game - includes all big game, small game,
game birds and furbearing animals.
Handgun is a firearm that is designed,
altered or intended to be aimed and fired by
the action of one hand or that has a barrel less
than 305 mm (12 in.) in length.
Hunt & Hunting - includes shooting at,
attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, fol-
lowing after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying
in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any of
those things, whether or not the wildlife is then
or subsequently wounded, killed or captured:
(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or
(b) while in possession of a firearm or other
weapon.
Licence Year - Hunting and Guide Licences
- means the period from April 1 to March 31
of the following year. Trapping and Fur Trading
Licences - means the period from July 1 to
June 30 of the following year.
BEFORE YOUR HUNT
Caribou
Rear
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Rear
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6 point
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3 point
antler
Elk
Antler tines must be at least 2.5 cm in length
Calves are much
smaller and show a
distinctly "stubby" face.
Not all moose in the
accompaniment of
a larger moose are
necessarily calves. Be
sure of your target.
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bull
Elk
No bony projections
more than 2.5 cm in
length off the main
beam
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Loaded Firearm - means any firearm con-
taining live ammunition in either the breech or
the magazine. A clip containing live ammunition,
when attached to the firearm, is considered as
the magazine. Muzzle loaders - see page 17.
Migratory Game Birds - for which there
may be an open season in BC and for which a
Canadian Migratory Game Bird hunting permit
is required are: waterfowl (ducks and geese,
including Brant); American Coot; Common
Snipe; Band-tailed Pigeon and Mourning Dove.
Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull
moose having no more than two tines on one
antler. (Includes tines on main antler and brow
palms.) Does not include a calf. See diagram.
Moose - 10 Point Bull - means a bull moose
having at least one antler with a minimum of
ten points (tines), including the tines on the
brow palm. (See diagram and tine definition.)
Moose - Tripalm Bull - means a bull moose
having at least one antler with a brow palm
bearing three or more points (tines). The brow
palm is separated from the main palm by the
deepest antler bay. The deepest bay is the bay
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
runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or seat
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
to be self propelled, and includes an ATV or
snowmobile, but does not include a device
designed to be moved by human, animal or
wind power; a device designed to be used
exclusively on stationary rails or stationary
tracks; or a boat propelled by motorized power.
Mountain Goat Kid - means a mountian
goat with horns less than 10 cm in length.
Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Bighorn Ram
- means any male bighorn mountain sheep,
the head of which, when viewed squarely from
the side, has at least one horn tip extending
upwards beyond a straight line drawn through
the centre of the nostril and the lowest
hindmost portion of the horn base. If the skull
and horns are presented for examination, when
viewed squarely from the side with both horns
in alignment, at least one horn tip extends
upward beyond a straight line drawn through
the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base
and the lowermost edge of the eye socket.
Mountain Sheep - 3/4 Curl Bighorn Ram
- means any male bighorn mountain sheep,
the head of which, when viewed squarely from
the side, has at least one horn tip extending
beyond a straight line drawn through the back
of the eye opening and at right angles to a line
drawn between the centre of the nostril and
the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base.
If the skull and horns are presented for exami-
nation, when viewed squarely from the side
with both horns in alignment, at least one horn
tip extends beyond a straight line through the
Spike - Fork Bull Moose
10 Point Bull
Minimumof a total of ten
points (includingbrow
palm) onone antler.
Note: Hunters mustrefer to the definitionof a tine. The
roundedprotuberances atthe topof the main
palmonsome moose maynotconstitute a point.
Tripalm Bull
Minimumof a total of three
points onone brow palm.
Tripalm
Bull
Moose
Antler
Base Brow
Palm
at least 3 points on brow palm
Main
Palm
Vertex
of the
deepest
bay
Full Curl Thinhorn/
Mature Bighorn
3/4 Curl Bighorn
Full Curl Bighorn
annulus annulus
through
back of eye
through
back
of eye
annulus annulus
annulus annulus
ILLEGAL LEGAL
ILLEGAL LEGAL
ILLEGAL LEGAL
Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and the
lowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn
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back edge of the eye socket and at right angles
to a line drawn through the lowest hindmost
portion of the horn base and the lowermost
edge of the eye socket.
Mountain Sheep - Mature Bighorn Ram
means any bighorn ram mountain sheep
whose horn tip, when viewed squarely
from the side extends upwards beyond the
forehead-nose bridge.
Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Thinhorn Ram
- means any male thinhorn mountain sheep
whose horn tip extends upwards beyond the
forehead-nose bridge when viewed squarely
from the side or which has attained the age of
8 years as evidenced by yearly horn growth
annuli as determined by the Regional Manager
or designate. Do not use yearly horn growth
annuli to determine the age of a ram in the
field, because "false" annuli may be present.
Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points
or Greater Buck - means any buck having at
least four tines, excluding the brow tine, on one
antler.
Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Three Points
or Greater Buck - means any buck having at
least three tines, excluding the brow tine, on
one antler.
No Hunting Area - means a designated
area in which hunting (see definition) is prohib-
ited. Non-Resident - means a person who
is not a BC resident but who is a Canadian
citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, or
a person who is not a BC resident but whose
only or primary residence is in Canada and has
resided in Canada for the 12 month period
immediately before doing a thing under the
Wildlife Act.
Non-Resident Alien means a person who is
neither a BC resident nor a non-resident.
Non-Toxic Shot - means shotgun pellets
consisting of, by weight, not more than one
percent lead.
No Shooting Area - means a designated
area in which the discharge of firearms is
prohibited.
Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or yacht
powered by electric, gasoline, oil, steam or
other mechanical means, but does not include
a boat powered manually nor a boat with an
outboard motor provided the motor is tilted
or otherwise disengaged so as not to be ready
for immediate use.
Raptor - means a bird of the order
Falconiformes known as vultures, eagles, falcons
and hawks or of the order Strigiformes known
as owls and includes the eggs of these birds.
Road Allowance - see definition, page 13.
Shot means a cartridge manufactured so
that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical
projectiles.
Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, coyote,
skunk, snowshoe hare and game birds.
Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed
primarily for travel on snow or ice, having one
or more steering skis, self propelled and using
one or more endless belts or tracks driven in
contact with the ground.
Spike Buck - means a male deer having
antlers that are composed of a main beam
from which there are no bony projections
greater than 2.5 cm in length.
Tine or "Point" - means a branch of an
antler which is longer than its breadth and is at
least 2.5 cm in length, and for the purpose of
determining the length of a tine
(a) the breadth of the tine is measured (if
extending from a palmation of an antler, then in
the plane of the palm) at a location at least 2.5
cm from the tip of the tine, and
(b) the length of the tine is measured from its
tip end, following the midline of the profile of
the tine, and following the natural curvature
of the tine, to the midpoint of the straight line
along which the breadth is measured. (See
How to Measure a Tine diagram below)
Traffic or Trafficking - means to buy, sell,
trade or distribute for gain or consideration or
to offer to do so.
Upland Game Bird - includes the gallina-
ceous birds, such as wild turkey, grouse, par-
tridge, ptarmigan, pheasant, and quail.
Vehicle - means a wheeled or tracked device
in, on or by which a person or thing is or may
be transported or drawn on a highway.
Wildlife - means raptors, threatened species,
endangered species, game and other species of
vertebrates prescribed as wildlife by regulation.
BEFORE YOUR HUNT
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HUNTER EDUCATION
4Since 1974, Conservation and Outdoor
Recreation Education (CORE) has been an
educational program designed to ensure that
prospective new hunters meet acceptable
standards of knowledge and skill for safe and
ethical participation in hunting. As of
March 1, 1998, the BC Wildlife Federation
(BCWF) accepted the responsibility for the
delivery of the program and graduate record
keeping. CORE graduates who are not a
BCWF or affiliated club member are entitled
to apply for a BCWF direct membership
at half-price, including the Out-door Edge
magazine and liability insurance.
4Although not compulsory, classroom
instruction in CORE is recommended and
may be obtained through courses in adult
education, community colleges, rod and gun
clubs or course advertisements. The written
examination is based on: Outdoor Ethics,
Firearm Handling, Hunting Regulations, Animal
and Bird Identification, Outdoor Survival,
First Aid and Safety, and Hunter Heritage,
Conservation and Wildlife Management
chapters found in the CORE manual. There is
a $10.00 fee for each of the practical firearms
handling and written examinations. There
is also a graduate fee of $30.00 payable to
BCWF at the time of program completion
used for CORE program delivery support.
4The course requires about 21 hours of
self study and firearm handling practice based
upon the CORE manual. Information on how
to obtain the CORE manual and a list of certi-
fied CORE examiners is available from Service
BC Centres, MFLNRO, the BCWF at
1-888-881-2293 or www.bcwf.bc.ca
4For a Bowhunter Education Program
course recognized throughout North America,
contact: BC Archery Association,
www.archeryassociation.bc.ca
BC RESIDENT
HUNTER NUMBER
4A BC resident (see Definitions section) may only
have and use one hunter number. If you lose
your hunter number card, contact a Service BC
in your area or the FW&HM Branch, Victoria
to obtain a duplicate. DO NOT obtain a new
hunter number, as this violates the Wildlife Act
Regulations.
4It is important that the FW&HM Branch
maintains accurate records of hunter addresses
and hunter numbers particularly as they relate
to Limited Entry Hunting, wildlife harvest and
hunter effort data requested from hunters
through reporting, inspection and surveys.
4A member of the Canadian Armed Forces
enrolled in continuing full-time military service
is eligible to obtain a HUNTER NUMBER after
making his/her permanent residence in BC for
30 days immediately before applying for the
licence/HUNTER Number. Proof of hunter
safety training is a pre-requisite.
4If the holder of a hunter number card
changes his or her legal name, residential address
or ceases to be a resident, he or she within 30
days of the address or name change or date at
which they cease to be a resident, must notify
the Director of the FW&HM Branch of the
address change, provide a document evidencing
the legal name change or on ceasing to be a
resident, surrender their hunter number card to
the Director of the FW&HM Branch. If a person
who holds a BC resident hunter number card
ceases to be a BC resident, the hunter number
card is suspended as long as the person is not
a resident. For correspondence, please inform
us of changes by writing, quoting your Resident
Hunter Number, at Ministry of Forest, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations, Fish, Wildlife and
Habitat Management Branch, PO Box 9374, Stn
Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9M4. See p. 40 for
name/address change form.
OPEN SEASONS
4There is NO OPEN SEASON FOR ANY
WILDLIFE except as indicated in this
Synopsis. It is unlawful to hunt at any time
during the year except within the open
season, or by authority of a permit issued
under the Wildlife Act.
4To define open seasons for big game, small
game and game birds, the province is divided
into Management Units (MUs). Hunting
seasons are shown in regional schedules on
the following pages. All season dates shown
are inclusive.
4Where an open season does not apply to
the entire Management Unit, a reference is
given to maps showing the area and describ-
ing the applicable regulation.
4Published seasons in this Synopsis cease to
be in effect in any area closed by the Ministry
of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Operations and are in effect for the duration
of the forest closure order.
4Hunting season dates may only be
changed in season by order of the Minister.
Such changes will be given local publicity.
Check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw for updates before
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WATERFOWLER
HERITAGE DAYS
4Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHDs)
for the hunting of ducks and geese occur
province wide. Only young hunters at least
10 years of age and less than 18 years of
age who have met all provincial require-
ments are permitted to hunt, and they must
be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter.
The adult hunter can accompany a maximum
of 2 youth hunters. The adult hunter can
guide and advise the young hunter but is not
permitted to hunt. See individual regions for
season dates. General open seasons in the
regions are reduced by 2 days so that the
overall number of hunting days for migra-
tory game birds remains unchanged. Federal
regulations have been amended to exempt
young hunters from having to purchase the
federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
when participating in WHDs. Provincial
regulations have been amended to exempt
young hunters from having to purchase
the provincial hunting licence or the junior
hunting licence when participating in WHDs.
In addition, youth at least 10 years of age
and less than 18 years of age are exempt
from the requirement to complete hunter
safety training (CORE) prior to participat-
ing in WHDs. NOTE: Youth who wish to
hunt ducks and geese outside of designated
WHDs or who wish to hunt for any other
species of game, must purchase the appropri-
ate licence and, if 14 years of age or older,
must complete CORE.
ABORIGINAL HUNTING
4The first priority of the Ministry of Forest,
Lands and Natural Resource Opertations
is to ensure the long-term conservation of
wildlife populations and their habitats. The
Ministry also recognizes that Indian people
have aboriginal rights to harvest wildlife for
sustenance (food, social and ceremonial
purposes) in their traditional areas. Such uses
of wildlife must be sustainable, and harvesting
methods must not jeopardize safety or the
use and enjoyment of property. Any hunting
of wildlife species for sale or barter, in whole
or in part, is not legal, except as authorized
by regulation or where there is a demon-
strated aboriginal or treaty right to do so.
4Under the Wildlife Act Indian means a
person who is defined as a status Indian
under the Indian Act (Canada).
4Indians who are residents of British
Columbia are not required to obtain any
type of hunting licence under the
Wildlife Act. Indians who are residents of BC
and are exercising an aboriginal right to hunt
for sustenance purposes within a tradition-
ally-used area are required to comply with
hunting regulations related to public health
and public safety. In situations where conser-
vation of a particular species is of concern
and compliance with hunting regulations
is required by Indians belonging to a First
Nation group, there will be prior consultation
with the affected First Nation in accordance
with Ministry policy and procedures. These
restrictions may include the requirement for
Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) authorizations.
Prior to undertaking any hunting activity,
individuals should inquire with their appropri-
ate First Nation officials or with the Ministry
regional office with respect to any specific
requirements that may apply to them.
4Indians who are residents of BC and wish
to hunt outside their traditionally-used areas
must do so in accordance with the Hunting
Regulations. This includes making application
for a LEH authorization via the LEH draw. If
an individual is in doubt regarding a tradition-
al hunting area or practice, they should be in
contact with the appropriate First Nations
officials and the regional Wildlife Program
staff to discuss specific situations
Mtis Hunters
A reminder that all Mtis individuals intending
to hunt in the upcoming season are required,
under the Wildlife Act, to hold a valid hunting
licence and comply with all appropriate
hunting regulations. This includes obtaining
appropriate species licences and complying
with Limited Entry Hunting Regulations.
LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING
4Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons are
open only to hunters who have drawn the
appropriate LEH authorization. LEH seasons and
open seasons may coincide for some species in
some management units if: a) the class of animal
(sex, age, etc.) is different, or b) a portion of the
management unit is available for LEH only.
4Species licences are required in addition to an
LEH authorization.
4Maps showing LEH zones for seasons that
coincide with open seasons are included in this
Synopsis for reference. Hunters should refer to
the Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis published
each spring for specific LEH maps.
4For information regarding Limited Entry
Hunting please contact (250) 356-5142.
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
4In order to purchase a hunting licence, a
BC resident 14 years of age or older must
show their valid Hunter Number card (see BC
Resident Hunter Number section page 6).
4You may be asked to produce photo identifi-
cation when purchasing a hunting licence.
4BC Resident Hunter Number Cards are avail-
able only at Service BC offices, or the FW&HM
Branch (2975 Jutland Rd, Victoria).
1. A Hunter Number Card may only be
obtained by an applicant who produces
a document issued by a province or state
evidencing the successful completion of
the CORE (Conservation and Outdoor
Recreation Education) examinations in BC
or another North American government
sponsored hunter safety training program
completed while a resident in that state or
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2. A person 14 years of age or older and under
18 must apply for a hunting licence in person
in the presence of a parent or guardian,
who must sign an "Acknowledgement of
Responsibility" for his/her son, daughter or
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BEFORE YOUR HUNT
ward. Hunters under the age of 18 must
be accompanied and closely supervised
while hunting by a person who is 18 years
of age or older and who holds a hunting
licence.

No one under the age of 10 may hunt.
A person who causes or allows a person
under the age of 10 to hunt wildlife
commits an offence.

When a BC resident who is 10 years
of age or older completes CORE, he or
she is entitled to a BC Resident Hunter
Number Card, and to have a bag limit
of his or her own, to purchase a hunting
licence, and to enter the limited entry
hunting draw.
3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only be
issued to a parent or guardian on behalf
of his/her child or ward who is 10 years of
age or older and under the age of 14. The
junior hunter need not have completed
a hunter training program but must be
accompanied and under the close personal
supervision of an adult who carries the
proper licences. Wildlife taken by the junior
under this licence is included in the bag
limit of the accompanying licensed adult.
No species licences may be purchased
with the junior licence. However, during
a hunting season, a licensed junior hunter
may accompany and hunt with an adult
holding a valid Limited Entry Hunting
authorization and a valid species licence.
4. Non-residents qualifications for a Junior
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
4
Resident 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.
4
Duplicates 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
disability, to exit a vehicle to discharge a
firearm, or are unable to walk 100 m while
carrying a firearm, may apply for a disabled
hunting permit. Information and the permit
application process is available through the
Permit and Authorizations Service Bureau
website www.env.bc.ca/pasb/applications/
process/wildlife.html or by phone at
1-866-433-7272.
DEER LICENCES
4A person must not possess more than
15 of any current year deer licences. The
combination of deer licences may include a
maximum of 3 mule deer and 3 white-tailed
deer licences.
4There are special deer licences (Queen
Charlotte Islands Deer Licences) which
allow hunters to exceed the 2 deer bag
limit for the Skeena Region and the 3 deer
provincial bag limit up to a maximum of 15
deer when hunting on the Queen Charlotte
Islands (MUs 6-12, 6-13). Up to 3 regular
mule deer licences can be used on the
Queen Charlottes, but they will count toward
the regional and provincial bag limits. (For
example, if a mule deer licence is used in
MU 6-12 or 6-13, a hunter will be prevented
from pursuing deer elsewhere in the Skeena
Region, and it will count towards the 3-deer
provincial bag limit).
MIGRATORY BIRDS
4When hunting migratory game birds,
you must carry with you a valid Canadian
Migratory Game Bird hunting permit in
addition to any required provincial hunting
licence. The permit is available at most Post
Offices.
4The Bird Banding Laboratory in Maryland
collates all North American bird banding
records. If you find a banded migratory bird,
please report it on their website at
www.reportband.gov/
BEARS
BCs Bear Parts Trade Ban
4To protect grizzly and black bears, the BC
government imposed a ban on the com-
mercial trade in certain bear parts effective
February 1, 1993 which continues to be an
important step toward reducing the illegal
killing of these animals. Many jurisdictions in
western North America have similar bans in
place.
4The BC regulation forbids the possession,
trafficking, importing and exporting of bear
galls, including any part or derivative of the gall
bladder, and genitalia. It also bans importing,
exporting or trafficking in bear paws separated
from the carcass or hide, although possession
of bear paws is still permitted to allow for
personal and ceremonial use.
4Hunters are not committing an offense
if they remove the gall bladder from the
carcass and leave the gall bladder at the kill
site, or, if they move the bear from the kill
site and they, within 48 hours, dispose of the
gut pile including the gall bladder.
KEEPING YOUR LICENCES
& RECORDS
4Hunters should keep all documents under
which an animal was taken until the animal
has been consumed. In the case of a mounted
trophy or a tanned hide, the licence and
Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet should
be kept in a safe place indefinitely. If a person
wishes to transfer the trophy to someone else
or requires an export permit to move it out of
the province, the original documentation makes
the transfer or the issuance of a permit much
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easier. It greatly assist Ministry staff if, when a
hunter sells a trophy, the licences and other
documentation are transferred with the trophy
to the new owner.
NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS
Non-residents of British Columbia hunting
big game must be accompanied by either a
licensed BC guide or a resident who holds a
Permit to Accompany.
Big Game Guided Hunts
4When purchasing big game species licences,
non-residents must provide the Licensing
office with the name of the guide outfitter,
the guides licence number, the management
unit(s) in which the hunt will take place and
the dates of the hunt. On completion of the
hunt, non-residents must obtain a completed
form of declaration from their guide. Failure to
do so constitutes an offence on the part of
the hunter and the guide.
Big Game Accompanied Hunts
4A non-resident of BC who is a resident
of Canada or a Canadian citizen may be
accompanied by a resident of BC who holds
a Permit to Accompany. Only one Permit to
Accompany will be issued to a person in a
licence year.
4
The BC resident applying for this permit
must be a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident of Canada who has held a BC
hunting licence and a big game species
licence for 3 of the 5 years preceding
application (or 2 of the 5 years preced-
ing application if the applicant has com-
pleted C.O.R.E). This person must obtain
the required permit at least one month
prior to hunting. Applications for permits are
available at Service BC offices, the Permit &
Authorization Service Bureau, or electroni-
cally from: www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/appli-
cations.html. (See Wildlife Permits &
Commercial Licences article, page 63.)
4The non-residents must show the Permit to
Accompany or a copy indicating the name of
the permittee when purchasing their big game
species licences.
4A non-resident who is not a resident of
Canada and is not a Canadian citizen, may also
be eligible under the Permit to Accompany
providing they qualify under one of the
required relationship categories (ie, if accom-
panied by a father, brother, son, uncle, nephew,
grandson, grandfather, mother, sister, daughter,
aunt, niece, granddaughter, grandmother,
spouse, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law,
daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law,
but excludes cousins).
4Permits to Accompany may not be avail-
able for all species and areas (for example,
thinhorn sheep). Please contact the Permit
and Authorization Service Bureau toll free at
1-866-433-7272 (Victoria: 250-387-2928) for
more information.
4Royalties are payable on animals taken
under a Permit to Accompany (see Royalty
Fees section page 20).
Small Game
4It is not necessary for a non-resident of
British Columbia to be accompanied by a
licensed guide when hunting for small game
(includes game birds).
Handguns
4It is illegal to hunt with a handgun in BC.
See page 3 for definition.
4There are special handgun restrictions in
Canada. Please contact the R.C.M.P. for details
before bringing a handgun into Canada.
FEDERAL FIREARMS
LEGISLATION
4A BC hunting licence does not give
authority to carry a firearm.
4For information on the Canadian Firearm
Licence, contact Canadian Firearm Centre at
1-800-731-4000 or visit the website at
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/.
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Hunting Licence Fees
The following fees apply province-wide.
Additional licence requirements are indicated
under certain regional schedules.
Prices do not include H.S.T.
A BC resident to hunt all game $32.00
A BC Resident who is 65 years of age or
over to hunt all game $7.00
A resident of Canada (not BC), or a
Canadian citizen to hunt all game $75.00
A non-resident alien to hunt all game
(Resident of another country) $180.00
A person to hunt in the Fraser Valley
Special Area (See Region 2) $10.00
A person to hunt in the Gulf Islands
Special Area. All islands in MU 1-1 (except
Vancouver Island) and Denman and Hornby
Islands in MU 1-6 $2.00
A junior hunting licence - to a person
10 years of age or older and
under age 14 $7.00
Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting
Permit $17.00
Queen Charlotte Island (QCI)
Deer $10.00
Non-Resident QCI Deer $25.00
Includes surcharge for the Habitat
Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).
A youth hunting ducks or geese
during Waterfowler Heritage Days
does not require a hunting licence,
junior hunting licence or the Canada
Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit.
The Acknowledgement of Responsibility,
signed by a parent or guardian, is still
required.
All hunting and species licences
expire March 31 of each year
Species Licence Fees
Species licences are required for the hunting of
the following animals and are required in addition
to the basic hunting licences.
Fees include HCTF surcharge, but not H.S.T.
BIG GAME
BC
RESIDENT
Non-BC
Resident
Bison $70.00 $700.00
Black Bear $20.00 $180.00
Bobcat $8.00 $40.00
Caribou $20.00 $230.00
Cougar $30.00 $230.00
Deer
(mule, white-tailed & fallow)
$15.00 $125.00
Elk $25.00 $250.00
Grizzly Bear $80.00 $1,030.00
Lynx $8.00 $40.00
Moose $25.00 $250.00
Mountain Goat $40.00 $350.00
Mountain Sheep $60.00 $620.00
Wolf
No Species
licence
required
$50.00
Wolverine $8.00 $40.00
SMALL GAME
Small Game
No Species
licence
required
No Species
licence
required
Upland Game Birds
No Species
licence
required
$50.00
Species licences for these species are not
valid until 2 days after the date of issue.
Mule deer licence also valid for black-tailed
and fallow deer.
Except for upland gamebirds
Duplicate Licences
To a person who can satisfactorily prove his
hunting and/or species licences have been
lost or destroyed (a Statement of Loss is
required) for:
Seniors, Gulf Islands and Junior . . . $1.00
All Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
It is unlawful to use another persons
licence or permit, or to loan or
transfer any licence or permit under
any circumstances.
Licence Cancellation
It is unlawful to be in possession of a big game
animal without a properly cancelled species
licence or otherwise by licence, permit, or
as provided by regulation. Any person who
kills any big game species must immediately
after the kill and before handling the big game
killed, cancell the appropriate species licence
in accordance with the instructions on that
licence.
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National Parks
4Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks.
The law requires that all firearms transport-
ed in National Parks be dismantled, carried
in a closed case or wrapped and tied
securely in such a manner as not to expose
any part of the firearm.
4Firearms are also not permitted outside
of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a National
Park unless they are being moved into, or
out of, a persons premises, or with a permit
issued by the park superintendent.
Regional District Parks
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms
is prohibited within 100 m of all Regional
District Parks in Regions 1 and 2. The dis-
charge of firearms and bows is prohibited in
most regional district parks. Regional district
bylaws are NOT included in this synopsis.
4Contact the Regional District in the
locality you wish to hunt for information on
new parks.
National Wildlife Areas and
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
4Hunting is prohibited in National
Wildlife Areas (NWAs) and Migratory Bird
Sanctuaries (MBSs) unless a special federal
permit is granted or notices to the contrary
are posted. Blue signs depicting a loon
mark the boundaries of NWAs and MBSs.
Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service in
Delta for more information (604) 940-4650.
BC Parks
Individuals visiting BC Parks, either a Park,
Conservancy, Recreation Area or Protected
Area should be aware that the Park Act and
its regulations apply, as do the hunting regu-
lations in this synopsis. Visit www.bcparks.ca
for more information on activities allowed
or prohibited in specific parks.
4
Hunting and the discharge of firearms, or
bows is prohibited in many BC Parks. BC
Parks where hunting and/or the discharge of
firearms is permitted are no longer be listed
in the hunting and trapping synopsis. Before
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify that
hunting in that area during that time is permit-
ted. For more information on which BC Parks
that are open to hunting please visit www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/, or
phone your local Ministry of Forest, Lands and
Natural Resource Opertations office. Hunting
in BC Parks is only permitted during a lawful
open season. For additional information on
permitted activities in BC Parks, please visit the
BC Parks website at www.bcparks.ca
4
When a BC Park is closed to hunting or
there is no open season for any species,
both the possession and discharge of a
firearm or bow are prohibited except when
authorized by a park officer. Possession
is only allowed when such weapons are
carried within a vehicle or when authorized
by a park officer.
4
The use of horses and motor vehicles
(including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs
and other self-propelled vehicles or cycles)
is generally prohibited in BC Parks except
where specifically authorized. All motor
vehicles on park roads must be licensed.
Use of aircraft to arrive at or depart from
some parks is restricted.
4It is prohibited to hunt or discharge a
firearm or bow in a BC Park within 400
metres of either side of the centre line of any
park road or highway except as authorized
by a park officer, unless otherwise stated in
this Synopsis for a specific road. A park road
is a road in a park or recreation area that is
designated and developed for licensed motor
vehicles. Contact the regional office for further
information, or consult the Park, Conservancy
and Recreation Area Regulation.
4Note: Protected areas that have been
established since the deadline for changes
to the hunting regulations for 2012/14 (Oct
2011) will have no change to their status
unless specified in these regulations.
4Hunters should note that big game
seasons in most parks are under Limited
Entry Hunting (LEH) restrictions. Consult
the current LEH Synopsis for map details.
4Hunters are encouraged to remove gut
piles from near hiking trails or known areas
of recreational use or, if that is not possible,
to advise park staff of kill locations.
Recreation Sites and Trails
4Unless authorized by a recreation officer,
it is unlawful to trap, dispose of wildlife
parts, or discharge a firearm, bow or
crossbow on or into:
the developed portion of a Recreation
Site or Interpretive Forest.
the developed portion of a Recreation
trail were a prohibition has been posted,
as defined in the Forest Recreation
Regulation.
For more information on Recreation Sites

and Trails www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca.

Ecological Reserves
4
Hunting, trapping and angling are pro-
hibited in Ecological Reserves in British
Columbia. The discharge of a firearm,
or bow is prohibited. A complete list of
Ecological Reserves including detailed maps
and legal descriptions is available from the
regional office, or from BC Parks headquar-
ters at PO Box 9398 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria,
BC V8W 9M9 or visit www.bcparks.ca..
4
Most ecological reserves are also ref-
erenced in the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th
Edition.
Municipal Restrictions
4
Most municipalities have local bylaws
restricting and controlling the use of weapons,
firearms and bows within their boundaries.
Consult municipal clerks for details of closures.
4
Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge
of firearms and/or bows are NOT included in
this synopsis.
Indian Reserves
4Indian Reserves are private land. Permission
must be obtained from the local Indian
business office in order to hunt on or across
these lands.
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Recreation Access Management
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A copy of the following plans is located
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4Please refer to the Golden Backcountry
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in MUs 4-34, 4-36 and 4-40.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF
CABINS
4While in the back country you may have
occasion to encounter cabins of various
sorts. These belong to someone engaged
in a legitimate business such as trapping
or guiding. They are private and are not to
be entered, damaged or disturbed. Hunter
ethics, courtesy and respect are relied upon
so that additions to the regulations imposing
severe sanctions are not necessary.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
4Several laws govern public access to
wildlife and several types of closures spe-
cifically limit access by licensed hunters or
others. In brief the following laws apply:
1.
Trespass Act - The provincial Trespass
Act sets out strict limits on any public
access to enclosed private land. Private
property is considered enclosed if any
one of the following conditions are
met:
there are clearly visible signs prohibiting
trespassing posted at each ordinary
access point; or
the property is surrounded by a lawful
fence; or
the property is surrounded by a natural
boundary such as a river bank or a 4
1/2 foot hedge.
In the Fraser Valley, and to a lesser
extent elsewhere in agricultural areas,
local sporting groups (clubs) have made
private arrangements with landowners
to exclude other hunters. Such areas
are frequently posted to no trespassing
by these sporting groups.
2. Forest and Range Practices Act
On May 31, 2009 the Forests and Range
Statutes Amendment Act introduced
a provision that makes it illegal for
individuals to cause environmental
damage. Irresponsible off-road vehicle
use in alpine, grassland or wetland
areas can disturb soil and destroy
plants, risk watershed and water
source quality, threaten or kill birds and
animals, introduce invasive plants and
reduce wildlife and cattle food sources.
Regulations have been revised and
update the definition of environmental
damage to include any change to soil
that adversely alters an ecosystem.
Under the new provision, individuals
found to have caused environmental
damage may be levied a violation ticket
that carries a $575 fine. More serious
cases of damage could lead to penalties
of up to $100,000 and/or a year in jail.
While travelling on a Forest Service
Road, operators of ATVs are required
to hold a valid drivers licence, carry a
minimum of $200,000 third-party liability
insurance.
3.
Wildlife Act (Section 39) - A person is
not permitted to hunt on cultivated land
or on Crown land which is subject to a
grazing lease while the land is occupied
by livestock, without the consent of the
owner, lessee or occupant of the land.
4
In addition to the above, there is author-
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limit access by hunters or other persons.
Relevant regulations include the Motor
Vehicle Prohibition Regulation and the
Public Access Prohibition Regulation.
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NO HUNTING and NO SHOOTING AREA
No Hunting Areas
4
It is unlawful to hunt or discharge a
firearm within 100 metres of a church,
school building, school yard, playground,
regional district park, dwelling house, or farm
or ranch building that is occupied by persons
or domestic animals. Owners and occupiers
or their employees or agents are exempted
near dwelling houses or farm or ranch build-
ings for the purpose of slaughtering livestock.
No Shooting Areas
4
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a
No Shooting Area (see Definitions section).
No Shooting Areas as prescribed under the
Wildlife Act are open to the use of bows
(including crossbows) unless specifically
restricted (see regional sections).
HIGHWAY
NO SHOOTING AREAS
4
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm across
or to discharge a firearm or hunt within the
road allowances of all numbered highways
and any two lane or greater public road
in BC that is maintained by the Ministry of
Transportation (or their Contractors), the
federal government or another province or
territory. The road allowance extends:
(a) 15 metres on either side of the middle
of a road with less than three lanes, or
(b) 15 metres from the edge of the paved
surface of a highway with three lanes or
more, or
(c) to the boundary of private or cultivated
land, whichever comes first.
4
In addition to the above universal restric-
tion, several major or heavily populated
routes in the province have an additional
400 m area bordering the road allowance
in which the discharge of a firearm using a
single projectile is prohibited. The discharge
of a shotgun using shot only is permitted.
These areas are listed in the section 400 m
Single Projectile Prohibited Areas.
4
The major purpose of these restrictions
is to address the problems associated with
increasing public pressure for more closures
near rural roads, where the urban public
is expanding residential properties, often
at considerable distances from main urban
centres. The above restrictions, although
perhaps initially are more than required
for some parts of the province, will be
universal and, more importantly, universally
understood.
4
These restrictions address safety concerns
that have been expressed by many residents
living in previously unrestricted rural areas.
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NOTE: Other closures that may be more
restrictive on some highways or roads
are listed below or under the Regional
Schedules.
Hwy 99 No Shooting Area
4
The discharge of firearms is prohibited
within 400 m west of the road allowance
and 1 km east of the road allowance
of Highway 99 between the northern
boundary of the District Municipality of West
Vancouver and the southern boundary of
the District Municipality of Squamish.
Hwy 118 No Shooting Area
4
The discharge of firearms is prohibited
within 400 m on either side of the road
allowance of Highway 118 (Topley Landing
Road) between the intersection of Highway
118 and Highway 16 at Topley Landing and
Granisle in the Skeena region.
400 METRE SINGLE
PROJECTILE (FIREARM)
PROHIBITED AREAS
4
The discharge of a firearm using a single
projectile is prohibited within 400 m (1/4
mile) on either side of the road allowance of
following portions of the highways and roads
in British Columbia listed below:
Hwy 5 (Coquihalla Highway) between Hope
and the junction of Highways 1 and 5 at
Kamloops;
Hwy 6 between Bench Creek and Banting
Creek;
Hwy 16 between the boundary of the City
of Prince Rupert and the British Columbia
- Alberta interprovincial boundary;
Hwy 20 between Bella Coola and the
westerly boundary of Tweedsmuir Park;
Hwy 27 from the junction with Route 16
(Yellowhead) west of Vanderhoof to Fort St.
James;
Hwy 29 between the intersection of
Highway 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity
of the Village of Chetwynd and the intersec-
tion of Highway 29 with Highway 97 in the
vicinity of Charlie Lake, Peace River Land
District;
Hwy 35 between Francois Lake and Burns
Lake;
Hwy 37 between the intersection of
Highway 37 with Highway 16 and the
boundary of the District of Kitimat;
Hwy 37 between the Skeena River Bridge at
Kitwanga Post Office, Cassiar Land District,
and the intersection of said highway with
Highway 37A at Meziadin Junction;
Hwy 37A between the intersection of
said highway and Highway 37 at Meziadin
Junction and the boundary of the District of
Stewart at Bitter Creek;
Hwy 39 from the junction with Highway 97
north of Mcleod Lake to its intercept with
the municipal boundaries of the City of
Mackenzie;
Hwy 97 those portions of the Caribou
Highway from Cottonwood River to Prince
George, the John Hart Highway from Prince
George to Dawson Creek, and the Alaska
Highway from Dawson Creek to Lower Post;
Hwy 113 between Terrace and Kincolith
(Gingolx).
Canyon Drive (Road 520) between
Hudsons Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett
Dam;
Twelve Mile Road (Road 190) between
Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek.
400 METRE NO HUNTING OR
SHOOTING AREAS
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms is
prohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile) of the
road allowance of the following highways:
Highways in all Provincial Parks
Hwy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between
Hope and Manning Park, Manning Park and
Princeton.
Hwy 97C (Okanagan Connector, Phase III)
between its junction with Highway 97 near
Peachland and its junction with Highway 5
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WHAT IS WILDLIFE?
4All native species of animals in the
province excluding invertebrates and fish as
well as several non-native species have been
designated as wildlife, giving them full pro-
tection under provisions of the Wildlife Act,
RSBC 1996, Chapter 488. These species may
not be hunted, killed, captured, kept as pets
or used for commercial purposes unless spe-
cifically allowed by regulation or by authority
of a permit. Schedules B and C of the
Designation and Exemption Regulation list
wildlife that are known to destroy property
and/or are detrimental to native wildlife.
These species have fewer restrictions regu-
lating their hunting, killing or capturing. Any
capture or killing of these species must
still abide by provincial laws regarding the
humane treatment of animals.
Schedule B
4Schedule "B" lists animals that may be
captured or killed only for the specific
purpose of protecting property unless an
open season is designated by regulation (see
Regional Schedules for open seasons).
(a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole
(b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare
(c) all of the species of the sub family
Arvicolinae and lemmings, except
Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat.
(d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat
(e) all species of the genus Peromyscus -
deer mice
(f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine
(g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket
gopher
(h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied
marmot
(i) Marmota monax - woodchuck
(j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian
ground squirrel
(k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk
(l) Procyon lotor - raccoon
(m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk
Schedule C
4Schedule "C" animals can be captured
or killed anywhere and at any time in BC.
Schedule C birds may be hunted using elec-
tronic calls. You do not need a hunting licence
to hunt or kill the following
Schedule C wildlife:
(a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog
(b) Rana clamitans - green frog
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae -
snapping turtles
(d) Didelphis virginiana - North American
opossum
(e) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail
(f) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit
(g) Myocastor coypus - nutria
(h) all species of the genus Sciurus - gray
squirrels and fox squirrels
(i) Passer domesticus - house sparrow
(j) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling
(k) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic
pigeon)
4You do need a hunting licence to hunt the
following Schedule C wildlife UNLESS you
are hunting them on your property or they are
damaging your property:
(a) Corvus caurina - Northwestern Crow
(b) Corvus brachyrhynchos - American Crow
(c) Pica pica - black-billed magpie
(d) Molothrus ater - brown-headed cowbird
and the eggs of this bird species may be
destroyed.
EAR TAGS AND COLLARS
4Please avoid shooting wildlife with ear tags
or radio collars applied for research programs.
If you inadvertently kill any animal with such
a device contact your local Ministry office
because the meat may or may not be edible.
These animals were handled using immobi-
lizing drugs and are not suitable for people
to eat until the drugs have left the animals
system. The collar must be returned.
ILLEGAL GUIDING
4The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: "a
person who for compensation or reward
received or promised, accompanies and
assists another person to hunt wildlife".
4It is unlawful to act as, or offer to act as, a
guide for fish or game for compensation or
reward unless licensed to do so.
4A person must possess a valid British
Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or
Assistant Guide Licence in order to legally
guide hunters. The government licences
guides to ensure that their activities can be
closely monitored and regulated.
4MoE intends to increase its enforcement
efforts to stop illegal guiding. A person who
guides without the proper licence commits
an offence. A person who uses the services
of an illegal guide may, as a party to the
offence, be charged and convicted of the
same offence.
ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING
4The definition of transporter in the
Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation
is as follows: transporter means a person
who, for money or other compensation,
transports a hunter to, from or between
locations so that the hunter can hunt but
does not include a person who operates a
scheduled commercial flight or a chartered
aircraft unless the person also provides
ground transportation, accommodation or
other ground services to the hunter.
4A person must not act as a transporter
unless the person holds a transport licence
or a guide outfitter licence issued under
section 15 of the Wildlife Act.
PENALTIES
4We will be tough with violators of our
conservation laws and invaluable wildlife
resource!
ITS UNLAWFUL
to make a false statement to an Officer,
Conservation Officer, or Constable.
to capture, possess or keep in captivity
any live wildlife without a permit.
to possess or wantonly take, injure or
destroy a bird, egg, or the nest of a bird
except those designated by regulations,
(ie: crows, house sparrows, cowbirds,
magpies, rock doves or European starlings
or their egg or nest).
to buy or sell migratory birds (or their
eggs or nests).
to traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat or
offer to do so except as authorized by
permit.
to traffic in dead wildlife or a part of
wildlife except when the wildlife was
lawfully killed in BC during an open
season under the Wildlife Act or lawfully
brought into BC, or when trafficking in
cast antlers or when the wildlife or part
of wildlife has been processed into a
product that no longer resembles the
original wildlife or part.
to discharge, dump, discard or dispose of
litter.
to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk,
falcon, owl or eagle except under permit.
to deface any notice posted under
authority of the Wildlife Act.
to damage or interfere with a lawfully set
trap.
to hunt a female mountain goat accom-
panying a kid or a female mountain goat
in a group that contains one or more kids
to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear
less than 2 years old or any bear in its
company.
to hunt the white or blue (Glacier) colour
phases of the black bear.
to hunt a cougar kitten (any cougar with
spots or under 1 yr of age) or any cougar
accompanying it.
to hunt a lynx accompanied by one or
more lynx.
to hunt a bobcat accompanied by one
or more bobcats.
to kill or wound wildlife by accident or
to protect life or property and fail to
promptly report the killing to an Officer.
to kill wildlife while in the process of
committing offences against any statute
including, but not limited to, the
Wildlife Act. Examples would be wildlife
taken while trespassing on private
property or on mine property in viola-
tion of the Mine Safety Code.
to intentionally feed or attempt to feed
dangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolf
and bear) except when lawfully engaged
in hunting or trapping where baiting is
authorised.
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Its Unlawful is continued on page 18
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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
the area in which you want to hunt to determine if any special conditions apply. For a list of BC
Parks where hunting is permitted visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/
Hunting
in
Parks
What should you do if you harvest an
animal in error?
Mistakes happen. Either through poor
judgement, inexperience or at times through
a series of unavoidable circumstances, each
year animals are mistakenly killed. Many are
self reported but many more are left in the
bush to rot. The Conservation Officer Service
wants to encourage those who make such a
mistake to come forward. In circumstances
where such animals are recovered by the
COS the meat will be distributed and utilized
by those in need.
Hunters who self report such kills will be
viewed in a different light than those who
intentionally kill an illegal animal or fail to
report the matter. The Conservation Officer
Service believes that the true test of a hunter
is not whether or not a mistake is made, but
how he/she deals with that mistake.
All self reported unlawful kills will be
investigated and the appropriate action will
be assessed by the officer.
What should you do?
Immediately cancel your species licence and
mark in ink on the species licence page that
your intention is to self report.
If you have telephone service, call the
RAPP number and seek direction from a
Conservation Officer.
If you are within close proximity of a
phone but it will require some traveling,
field dress that animal to prevent spoilage,
leave the carcass at the scene and go
to a location where a call to the RAPP
number can be made.
If you are in a remote location and
telephone contact is not possible, field
dress that animal to prevent spoilage,
care for the carcass until
you enter a location where
a phone call to the RAPP
number can be made.
RAPP 1- 877-952-7277
HUNTER NOTICE
Accidental Illegal Harvest
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SO, YOU WANT TO HUNT. GREAT IDEA!
British Columbia boasts a greater variety of
game species than anywhere else in Canada
and many of our opportunities are world class.
Hunting is a popular and healthy recreational
activity for many in the province.
Some upcoming changes to the hunting
licensing program will make it easier and more
affordable to start hunting in BC. These changes
will give youth and other new hunters an
opportunity to find out if they enjoy hunting,
and to begin the social and participatory
process of actually becoming a hunter, before
requiring them to go through the time and
monetary commitment of taking hunter
safety training - the Conservation Outdoor
Recreation Education (CORE) course.
HUNTING LICENCE FOR YOUTH
The $7.00 junior licence currently available
for youth aged 10 - 13 will be expanded
soon to include youth aged 14 - 17 and will
be renamed a youth licence. This change
will provide youth with the opportunity to
try hunting without the requirement to take
CORE. An acknowledgement of responsibility
signed by a parent or guardian is still required
for all youth under 18 years of age. The youth
licence is issued on behalf of the youth, but
held by the parent or guardian. As always,
any youth who wants to take CORE and get
their own regular hunting licence and bag limit
entitlement can still do so. All youth under
18 years of age must be accompanied by an
experienced supervising hunter.
INITIATION HUNTING LICENCE
A new initiation hunting licence is planned to
be introduced in the near future. This new
licence will allow a person 18 years or older
who has never previously held a hunting licence
in B.C. to try hunting for a period of time. It is
a one-time-only licence and requires that the
person be accompanied by an experienced
supervising hunter. The cost of the initiation
licence is still under review.
ACCOMPANYING HUNTERS ARE MENTORS
Both a youth licensed hunter and an
initiation licensed hunter are required to be
accompanied by an adult licensed hunter. An
accompanying hunter must be a BC resident
hunter 18 years of age or older who meets
certain qualifications. Persons hunting under
the youth licence or initiation licence will not
have their own bag limit. Any wildlife killed
by a youth hunter or initiation hunter will be
included in the bag limit of the accompanying
hunter. A maximum number may be set for
either youth or initiation hunters, or both, that
may be accompanied at the same time by one
mentor hunter. These proposed requirements
for an accompanying hunter will be slightly
more stringent than previously, however
they aim to improve safety, facilitate an ideal
learning environment, improve the chances of
a successful hunt, and attract more seasoned
hunters to mentor the new hunters. They are
not intended to create barriers for participants.
Numerous studies have shown that it takes
a hunter to make a hunter. Most people that
become hunters do so under the tutelage of
an older relative, usually their father or mother,
grandfather or grandmother, or uncle or aunt.
Those that come to hunting outside of a family
setting usually do so in a manner that simulates
the same path, such as befriending a hunter
and becoming their protg. People that are
new to hunting need mentors and advice on
how to safely pursue their new interest. Simply
going hunting does not make an individual see
themselves as a hunter. Becoming a hunter is a
protracted learning and social process.
Advice on where to hunt and how to hunt
can be difficult to obtain. New hunters need
advice on where to hunt both in a general
geographic sense and in the sense of being
shown what type of habitat and terrain they
should investigate for the species they seek.
The actual techniques of hunting must also be
learned. Fundamentals of firearms care and use,
wilderness survival and orienteering, hunting
ethics, basic equipment, first aid and care of
game meat must be understood in addition
to the various techniques for stalking game.
These matters are covered in mandatory hunter
education courses (e.g. CORE), but further study,
especially under field conditions, is necessary in
order to truly become a hunter. Generally, the
acquisition of such skills requires a mentor.
The new initiative related to the licensing of
youth and new hunters, including requirements
for the accompanying hunter, are still being
finalized. The changes aim to increase
recreational opportunities for you and others
to hunt in BC, to keep hunting affordable for
families and to increase hunter recruitment and
retention.
The new licences are expected to be available
by April 1, 2013. Please check the Ministry
website for updates
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/news/
LICENSING CHANGES FOR YOUTH AND NEW HUNTERS
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Legal Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits
Firearms
Archery
Provincial Bag
Limits
Ries Shotguns
Note: Some hunts and areas have
specic restrictions. See region's
section for descriptions
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BIG GAME
Bison No Yes
7
No Bow E 1
Black Bear
6
No Yes Yes
1
Bow A, C, D 2*
Bobcat Yes Yes Yes
1
Bow B, C, D 5*
Caribou No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Cougar No Yes Yes
1
Bow A, C, D 2*
Deer No Yes Yes
1
Bow B, C, D 3*(see Deer Licences section)
Elk No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Grizzly Bear
6
No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Lynx Yes Yes Yes
1
Bow B, C, D 1
Moose No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Mountain Goat No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Mountain Sheep No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1
Wolf No Yes Yes
1
Bow A, C, D 3*
Wolverine Yes Yes Yes
1
Bow B, C, D 1
SMALL GAME
Upland Game Birds Yes
2
Yes
3
Yes Bow B, C, D
Bearded Turkey. . . . . . . . . 1*
Upland Game Birds - see next page
Other Small Game
(includes Coyote)
Yes Yes
Yes

1
for Coyote
Bow B, C, D
Snowshoe hare. . . . . . . 10/day
Racoon, Skunk, Coyote. . . . NBL*
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Migratory Game Birds No No Yes
4, 5
Bow D
Ducks. . . . . . . . see next page*
Geese . . . . . . . see next page*
*See regions' sections for regional bag limit.
NOTES
1 shotgun must have a bore size of 20 gauge or larger
and use shells of shot size No. 1 Buck or larger.
2 grouse, ptarmigan or turkey only
3 grouse or ptarmigan only
4 possession or use of shot other than non-toxic shot is
prohibited, except for pigeons or doves. See page 17.
5 shotgun must not be loaded with single projectile or
be larger than 10 gauge; must not use more than 1
shotgun while hunting migratory game birds, unless
each shotgun in excess of one is disassembled or
unloaded and encased.
6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a
dead animal or part of it as bait
7 ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with
a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules
(2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m.
ARCHERY
Bow A (Crossbow)(does not include compound crossbow) - Must have a
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
of at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
Bow B (Crossbow) (does not include compound crossbow)- Must have pull
of no less than 55 kg (120 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than
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.
Bow C (Compound Crossbow) - Must have pull of no less than 45 kg
(100 lbs) at a peak weight or bolt weighing no less than 16.2 g (250 grains).
For big game, must have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8
in) at the widest point.
Bow D (Longbow, Recurve, Compound) - Must have pull of no less than
18 kg (40 lbs) within the archers draw length. For big game, must have an
arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.
Bow E (Bison only) - For bison, the bow (does not include compound
crossbow) must have a pull no less than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) within the archers
draw length, an arrow greater than 26 g (400 grains) in weight, and a
broadhead greater than 8.1 g in weight and 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at its widest
point.
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4It is unlawful to continue to hunt game species on a day in
which the daily bag limit of that species has been taken, or, on the
day or subsequent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit for
that species of game has been taken.
4
In the table on the previous page and the regional schedules, NBL
means No Bag Limit. An entry such as "2(1)" used for ungulates means
the season bag limit is two animals of that species, one of which may be
antlerless. An entry such as "10(20)" for game birds means the daily bag
limit is 10 and the possession limit is 20.
4
The table on the previous page indicates the maximum number
of animals which a hunter may take in the province in one licence
year (April 1 to March 31). Exceptions to the provincial bag limits
may apply to some species in some regions. Provincial bag limits
may be achieved by hunting in one or more regions provided the
regional bag limits are not exceeded.
4The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restricted
species: Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback.
4The daily bag limit for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4,
Goldeneyes is 2 and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections.
4The daily bag limit for Canada and Cackling geese in aggregate is 10.
4The daily bag limit for White-fronted Goose is 5.
4The daily bag limit for Snow and Rosss geese in aggregate is 5 except
for MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where an additional 5 Snow Geese may be taken.
4The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times
(including while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is
three times the daily limit.
4The possession limit for all upland game birds (including sharp-
tailed grouse in region 7B) while hunting or returning from hunting is
three times the daily limit except for Sharp-tailed Grouse (Regions
3 & 5) and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possession limit is two
times the daily limit.
Provincial Bag & Possession Limits
Check regional sections for open seasons, additional
restrictions and regional bag limits.
Firearms
4No person shall hunt wildlife with a handgun.
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
nipple of a percussion lock) is not considered a loaded firearm under
the Criminal Code (Canada).
4It is unlawful to hunt with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with a pump,
repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a magazine capable of holding
more than two shells. Where the use of a shotgun is allowed for
hunting or trapping big game, an unplugged shotgun holding more than
2 shells and firing single projectiles only (slugs) may be used.
4It is unlawful to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracer, incendi-
ary or explosive bullets for hunting or trapping game.
Retrieval
4No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making all
reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit. The
retrieved game shall be killed immediately and included in the hunters
bag limit.
4It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal
with the assistance of a power boat provided no person in the power
boat is in possession of a loaded firearm.
Falconry
4Falconers, with valid possession permit, may hunt small game with
the use or aid of raptors throughout the Province during the regular
open season or during bow only seasons subject to the applicable
bag limits as indicated in the regional schedules, as long as they have
acquired the necessary hunting licence(s).
Dogs
4The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, but dogs
must be on a leash when used to hunt deer, elk, moose, mountain
sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used to
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.
Legal hunting Methods
Deer Bag Limits - Explained
One of the most common questions that wildlife staff receive is
about deer bag limits and deer species licenses. On the surface it
seems confusing, even intimidating, with provincial bag limits vs.
regional bag limits, buck limits vs. antlerless bag limits, aggregate
bag limits, individual bag limits for species, and species licenses for
mule (black-tailed) and white-tailed deer. Dont be intimidated, once
the system is broken down into its parts it is straight forward.
There are two classes of bag limits, Provincial and Regional, neither of
these bag limits can be exceeded.
1) The Provincial baglimit for deer is 3(not including Haida Gwaii/QCI).
Hunters may not harvest more
than 3 deer in one licence year.
Hunters may harvest 3 white-
tailed deer (if they purchase 3
white-tailed deer licenses), or 3
mule deer (if the purchase 3 mule
deer licenses), or a combination of
white-tailed and mule deer (1+2 or
2+1) providing they do not exceed
the provincial limit of 3. The reason
hunters may purchase more
than 3 deer licenses in total is to
provide hunters with the flexibility
to harvest any combination of
white-tailed or mule deer up to a
maximum of 3.
2) Regional BagLimits: Regional bag limits are implemented to limit
the number of a species or sex of deer that may be harvested per
hunter per year in response to local conditions. If a hunter harvests
the maximum number of a species or sex of deer within a region,
they can no longer hunt within that region. They can, however,
continue to hunt and harvest deer in other regions until they reach
the provincial bag limit of 3.
The following table outlines the provincial and regional bag limits for
deer. Deer bag limits on Haida Gwaii are not covered in this article, as
they are a unique case.
Region
Mule (Black-tailed) Deer White-tailed Deer Combined All Deer
Bucks Antlerless Total Bucks Antlerless Total
Regional
Bag Limit
Provincial
Bag Limit
1 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 3
*2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 3
3 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
4 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
5 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 3
**6 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 3
7A 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3
7B 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3
8 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3
Hunters cannot harvest deer in excess of the sex, species, regional, or provincial bag limits
* Some exceptions apply ** Table does not include deer bag limit for Haida Gwaii/QCI
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to hunt bears by placing bait or by using
a dead animal or using part of it as bait.
to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or
a boat propelled by a motor.
to hunt migratory birds from a power
boat, unless the boat is beached, resting at
anchor or fastened within or tied immedi-
ately along side a fixed hunting blind.
to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor
vehicle or other mechanical device to
herd or harass wildlife.
to hunt, take, wound or kill big game while
it is swimming unless it has been previ-
ously wounded.
to discharge, carry or have in possession
a firearm containing live ammunition in
its breech or in its magazine attached to
the firearm, in or on a railway car, motor
vehicle, sleigh, aircraft, bicycle or other
conveyance.
to carry a cocked crossbow in or on a
vehicle, or to discharge a bow from a
vehicle of any kind
to hunt or transport hunters or wildlife by
a helicopter.
to hunt wildlife from an aircraft.
to hunt wildlife within 6 hours of being
airborne in an aircraft other than a regu-
larly scheduled commercial aircraft.
to hunt game, except migratory game
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
birds (see #31), from one hour after
sunset to one hour before sunrise. To
find out the time of sunrise and sunset,
consult a local newspaper or the follow-
ing website: www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.
gc.ca/sunrise_e.html. The responsibil-
ity remains with the hunter to make the
determination of sunrise and sunset in the
field based on existing terrain and circum-
stances.
to hunt migratory game birds from 1/2
hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before
sunrise.
to hunt wildlife by the use of, or with the
aid of, a light or an illuminating device.
to use poison for the hunting, trapping,
taking or killing of any wildlife.
to use recorded or electronic calls to hunt
wildlife except wolf, coyote, cougar, lynx
or bobcat or any bird listed in Schedule C
(see What is Wildlife? section).
to use live birds as decoys or recorded
bird calls to hunt game birds.
to hunt migratory game birds within
400 m of any place where bait has been
deposited unless that place has been free
of bait for at least 7 days.
to kill wildlife (with the exception of grizzly
bear, cougar or a fur bearing animal other
than a black bear) and fail to remove from
the carcass the edible portions of the four
quarters and loins to the persons normal
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
dwelling place or to a meat cutter or the
owner or operator of a cold storage plant.
A person who kills wildlife is exempted
from the requirement to remove the
edible portions if that person transfers
possession of the wildlife to a recipient
who complies with the requirement.
Edible portions do not include meat that
has been damaged and made inedible
by the method of taking. Of grizzly bear,
cougar or a furbearing animal other than
a black bear, the hide must be removed
to the persons normal dwelling place or
to a meat cutter, the owner or operator
of a cold storage plant or to a taxidermist,
tanner or a fur trader. A person who kills
wildlife is exempted from the require-
ment to remove the hide if that person
transfers possession of the wildlife to
another person who complies with the
requirement.
to interfere with or obstruct a person
licensed or permitted to hunt, guide or trap
while that person is lawfully so engaged.
38.
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MOUNTAIN CARIBOU RECOVERY STRATEGIES
Mountain caribou are a unique type of woodland
caribou that is confined to mountainous terrain
in eastern British Columbia from Mackenzie to
Nelson where they feed almost exclusively on
arboreal (tree) lichens during winter. They no
longer live in almost half of their original range, and
are listed as threatened under the federal Species
at Risk Act. Scientists believe that mountain caribou
have declined because of increased habitat frag-
mentation, predation, and disturbance associated
with motorized backcountry recreation. These
threats are being addressed through the govern-
ment supported Mountain Caribou Recovery
Implementation Plan www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/
speciesconservation/mc/index.html. Another
emerging threat to mountain caribou is climate
change. While the implications of climate change
for mountain caribou has not been assessed,
climate change will likely affect the current distribu-
tion and availability of arboreal lichens.
FORESTRY AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU
When high elevation forests are harvested the
habitat of mountain caribou becomes fragmented
and the primary winter food source for caribou,
arboreal lichens, are removed from the landscape.
Cut blocks provide forage for other ungulates
that support predators that prey on caribou
and roads can improve access to caribou habitat
for predators and motorized recreation. Timber
harvesting and road building activities has been
prohibited in approximately 2.2 million hectares in
order to protect high suitability mountain caribou
habitat.
PREDATOR MANAGEMENT/PREDATOR-PREY
DYNAMICS AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU
Wolves are considered the main predator of
mountain caribou, although cougar predation is
also significant in some herds. Moose populations
that have expanded their range into mountain
caribou habitats have enabled wolf populations
to increase in these areas, increasing the risk of
predation by wolves on caribou. In an effort to
lower predation losses on caribou, pilot projects
to reduce both moose (the primary food supply
of wolves) and wolves have been implemented in
some of the mountain caribou recovery areas.
The ministry is requesting the help of the hunting
and trapping community with caribou recovery
efforts. Mountain Caribou range is within MUs
3-40 to 3-46, 4-4 to 4-8, 4-17, 4-20, 4-27 to
4-32, 4-37 to 4-40, 5-15, 5-16, 7-3 to 7-7, 7-16
to 7-18 and 7-23. If you harvest a wolf within the
range of Mountain Caribou please phone the
nearest regional Ministry of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations office and report
the date, location, and sex of the harvested
animal. Reporting of harvested wolves will help
to determine pack numbers, location, movements,
and provide valuable information to enable
a better understanding of this predator-prey
relationship.
WINTER RECREATION AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU
Winter recreation, including snowmobiling,
heli-skiing, and cat-skiing may displace mountain
caribou from their preferred winter habitats.
Encountering snow machines or skiers may also
increase metabolic stress on mountain caribou,
which can reduce their energy reserves during
winter. In addition, snowmobile trails may provide
access routes for wolves into areas occupied by
mountain caribou.
In an effort to reduce impacts on mountain
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ROYALTY FEES
4It is unlawful to offer for sale the pelt or
skin from a furbearing animal taken under a
hunting licence in a prescribed open season
unless a royalty on the pelt or skin has been
paid to the Province.
4Every holder of a valid hunting licence
who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is
exempt from paying the prescribed royalty
fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See
current Trapping Regulations for royalty fees.
Payment of a royalty fee is required only
upon the initial sale of the pelt. Furbearing
animals may only be hunted where an open
hunting season is declared.
4The permit holder who accompanies
a non-resident and/or non-resident alien
(see Definitions section) under a Permit to
Accompany must submit royalty fees, within
30 days after the hunt has ended, for each
animal taken by the non-resident and/or
non-resident alien. See website for list of
royalty fees www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb.
4A guide outfitter is exempt from having
to pay royalty fees (Section 69 of the
Wildlife Act) in relation to animals taken by
a resident hunter guided by or on behalf of
the guide outfitter.
4If the hunter sells the pelt of a furbear-
ing animal to a licensed Fur Trader, they are
exempt from paying the royalty.
4Royalty fee payments may be submitted
by mail or courier with cheque (payable
to The Minister of Finance), money order
or credit card to: Permit & Authorization
Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Rd.,
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC
V8W 9M3 or by fax: 250-387-1814.
POSSESSION AND
TRANSPORTATION
Game Birds
4
Anyone who possesses or transports
a game bird must leave attached to the
carcass one feathered wing.
Big Game
4
It is unlawful to possess or transport a
big game animal that was killed unintention-
ally by accident or collision, or was illegally
killed.
4
It is prohibited to possess the head,
hide, hoof, spinal column, internal organ or
mammary gland of any animal of the family
Cervidae (deer, elk, moose) that was killed
outside British Columbia. Possession of an
out-of-province Cervidae hide that has been
treated in a manner that removes all tissue,
or antlers or parts of skulls that have had all
tissues removed is permitted.
4
Anyone who possesses or transports the
carcass or part of the carcass of the follow-
ing animals must leave naturally attached
to the carcass or one part of the carcass in
the persons possession the following listed
parts:
(1) For elk, moose, and deer:
(a) If the animal is male, either
(i) that portion of the head which
bears the antlers, OR
(ii) both a testicle or part of the penis,
AND the animals tail or another
readily identifiable part of the hide
not less than 6 cm
2
.
(b) If the animal is female, either
(i) that portion of the head which in
males normally bears antlers, OR
(ii) both a portion of the udder or teats,
AND the animals tail or another
readily identifiable part of the hide
not less than 6 cm
2
.
(2) For caribou:
(a) If the animal is male, a testicle or part
of the penis, AND either the animals
tail, another readily identifiable part of
the hide not less than 6 cm
2
or that
portion of the head that bears the
antlers.
(b) If the animal is female, a portion of
the udder or teats, AND either the
animals tail, another readily identifi-
able part of the hide not less than 6
cm
2
or that portion of the head that
normally bears the antlers.
(3) For mountain sheep:
(a) If the animal is male, either
(i) that portion of the head that bears
the horns, OR
(ii) a testicle or part of the penis.
(b) If the animal is female, either
(i) that portion of the head that in
males normally bears horns, OR
(ii) a portion of the udder or teats.
(4) For mountain goat or bison:
(a) If the animal is male, either a testicle
or part of the penis.
(b)If the animal is female, a portion of
the udder or teats.
4
The above sections (1) - (4) do not apply
if a person possesses a portion of a carcass
or hide which they did not kill, provided that:
1) they possess the portion of carcass or
hide for the purpose of transporting
it to their residence, a meatcutter, a
cold storage plant or a Compulsory
Inspector, AND
2) they have a Record of Receipt as
described in the Transporting Wildlife
section (this page), AND
3) the person who killed the wildlife
possesses a portion of the carcass
or hide with the parts attached as
described in sections (1) - (4) on this
page.
Removing Evidence of Sex & Species
Evidence of species and sex may be removed
from the carcass or the hide of game:
4after it arrives at a persons normal
dwelling place and is butchered and stored
there for consumption on the premises,
4after it is taken to a meat cutter or the
owner or operator of a cold storage plant, or
4after it has been inspected by a qualified
Compulsory Inspector.
NOTE: It is not an offence to possess bear
genitalia attached to the hide or carcass, and,
after it is no longer needed on a bear carcass
as evidence of sex, the genitalia may be
removed from the hide at the above loca-
tions if immediately destroyed and disposed
of at that location. Leaving evidence of
species and sex on the carcass will not spoil
or in any way contaminate the meat.
Transporting Wildlife
All persons who possess, transport or ship
wildlife meat or parts of wildlife within the
Province of British Columbia must have
with them the species licence under which
the animal was taken by that person, or, if
the animal was taken by another person, a
Record of Receipt of the wildlife (see
page 77) showing:
4the date and place of receipt,
4the name and address of the person
who killed the animal, or from whom it was
acquired,
HANDLING GAME MEAT
SAFELY
These general safety measures are
recommended when handling game meat:
Do not shoot, handle or consume any
animal that is acting abnormally or appears
to be sick.
Wear latex or rubber gloves when field
dressing or handling any dead animal.
Bone out the meat from your animal.
Dont saw through bone if you can avoid
it, and avoid cutting through the brain or
spinal cord.
Minimize the handling of brain and spinal
tissues.
Wash hands and instruments thoroughly
after field dressing is completed.
contined on page 22...
AFTER YOUR HUNT
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Compulsory Inspections are a requirement
for specific game species under the BC
Hunting Regulations. These species are sub-
mitted for the purposes of data collection
and enforcement. The Compulsory Inspection
process includes taking measurements and/or
parts of the animals for scientific analysis
and provides wildlife managers with valuable
information about the sex, age and condi-
tion of animals being harvested. Compulsory
Inspections in concert with other data collec-
tion methods enable managers to set more
specific hunting regulations. Without adequate
information, the risk of over harvests would
increase, thereby requiring managers to set
more conservative harvest levels in order to
protect animal populations.
Compulsory Inspections for hunter harvest
are provided in some regional offices and
some are provided through independent,
qualified inspectors throughout the province.
All Compulsory Inspectors have completed
a training course and have been appointed
under the Environment Management Act by
the Chief Conservation Officer.
The Compulsory Inspector locations are
listed on the regional maps of each region.
Appointments must be arranged by the
hunter for all compulsory inspections. For
Compulsory Inspection Centres, see Regional
Sections front page maps.
For more information, please contact the
appropriate Ministry Regional Office or the
Ministry website
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm
Information required for Compulsory
Reporting and Inspection include:
1. the hunters name, address, telephone number,
and Hunter Number,
2. the location where the animal was taken,
3. the date the animal was taken,
4. the sex of the animal taken, and
5. the licences under which the animal was taken.
See LEH synopsis for additional requirements.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION
Compulsory Inspectors will not complete the
compulsory inspection unless ALL information
and parts are submitted and able to be collected.
Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlife
unless they comply with compulsory inspection
requirements.
Except as noted, all compulsory inspected
species must be submitted to a compulsory
inspector for the purpose of taking measurements
or parts of the animal required for management
(ie, tooth) within 30 days of the kill (see note
regarding trapping exemption below).
The following species of game must be submitted
to a regional compulsory inspection centre:
mountain goat mountain sheep
grizzly bear cougar caribou
elk in Regions 2 and 8
moose in MUs 6-19, 6-20, and 6-22 to
6-25, and the Nass Wildlife Area (NWA),
see map F47 for NWA
black bear in MUs 6-12 and 6-13
lynx in Region 4
Compulsory Inspection of all Moose
Harvested in MUs 7-50 to 7-54 is being
considered please refer to the online
synopsis before you hunt.
1. Grizzly bear, mountain goat and mountain
sheep must be submitted to a compulsory
inspector within 30 days or before December 5
of the year of the kill, whichever occurs first.
2. Persons who gain the written approval from a
Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Technician or Official
of MoE prior to hunting can submit such
animals for inspection within 30 days after the
last day of the hunt.
3. Persons who use the service of a licensed
guide for the purpose of hunting a caribou,
or an elk in Region 2 or 8, must submit such
animals for inspection within 30 days after the
last day of the hunt of the continuous season
in which the animal was taken.
4. Persons who use the services of a licensed
guide for the purpose of hunting a grizzly
bear, mountain goat, or mountain sheep must
submit such animals for inspection within
30 days after the last day of the continuous
season in which the animal was taken, or by
December 5 of the year of the kill, whichever
occurs first.
5. Persons who take a cougar in Region 4
must submit the animal for inspection to a
compulsory inspector in Region 4 within 4
days of the kill.
6. Persons who take a cougar in Region 6
must submit the animal for inspection to a
compulsory inspector in Region 6 within 4
days of the kill.
7. Persons who take a black bear in MUs
6-12 and 6-13 must submit the animal
for inspection within 10 days of the kill
or before exporting from the province,
whichever occurs first.
PARTS REQUIRED
For mountain sheep (ie. Dalls, Stones,
California or Rocky Mountain):

the portion of the skull including the nasal

bones, the entire eye-socket,
the horns and the associated
connective bone structure, and

the horns for insertion of a

numbered aluminum plug by an
officer.
For mountain goat:

the horns.
For grizzly bear, black bear,
lynx and cougar:

the skull and the hide bearing:

for males, a testicle or part of the
penis, or

for females, a portion of the teats
or mammary gland.
For caribou:

the incisor (front) tooth, the

antlers, and for a caribou without at least
one main beam measuring over 60 cm (24
inches) in length, the hide with evidence of sex
attached.
For elk:

an incisor (front) tooth, and

for males, the antlers attached to a portion of

the upper skull, or

for females, the upper portion of the skull or a

portion of the teats or mammary gland.
For moose:

an incisor tooth, and

for males, the antlers attached to a portion of the

upper skull, or

for females, the upper portion of the skull or a

portion of the teats or mammary gland.
COMPULSORY REPORTING
A person who takes or kills the following species
in any Management Unit:
lynx in Regions 3, 5, 7, 8 wolverine
bobcat wolf in Regions 1, 2, 4, 8
elk Region 1
must, within 30 days after the date of the kill,
report in person or by mail:
1. their name, address, telephone number and
Hunter Number,
2. the location where the animal was killed,
3. the date the animal was killed, and
4. the sex of the animal taken.
The Harvest Data card can be used to
submit this data. The card is available at any
licence issuer, Service BC, Ministry office or
by downloading the form from the ministry
website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw. Compulsory
Reports may be submitted to any Ministry
office. We are not collecting tooth samples at
this time by mail.
Note: A person authorized to trap is exempt
from the requirements noted above with respect to
furbearing animals taken by trapping. See page 92.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION and REPORTING
DO NOT SEND TEETH IN THE MAIL
Compulsory Reporting Data Envelopes
can be mailed to
FW&HM Branch,
PO Box 9374 STN PROV GOVT,
Victoria, BC V8W 9M4
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the name and address of the person to
whom the wildlife parts are to be delivered,
4the BC Resident Hunter Number or
permit number of the person who killed
the animal,
4the species licence number under which
the animal was taken, and
4the species and sex of the animal taken.
Anyone having wildlife butchered and
packaged is required to obtain from the
butcher a receipt which indicates:
4the Hunter Number,
4the species licence number, and
4the species, and sex of the animal taken.
Game Check
4All hunters, with or without game, when
encountering temporary checking stations
operated by an officer, are required by law
to stop and report. Their compliance with
wildlife and firearms laws will be deter-
mined.
EXPORT FROM THE PROVINCE
4It is unlawful to export wildlife from
BC unless you have a valid export permit
or are exempted from holding an export
permit
4An export permit is required if the
animal is exported more than 1 year after
the date of kill.
4An export permit is required if the
hunter does not accompany their animal
while exporting it from the Province,
regardless of the date of kill.
4An export permit is not required if the
hunter accompanies their big game within
1 year of the kill AND provides the
cancelled species licence and (where
Compulsory Inspection is required) the
Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet.
4In the case of an animal covered under
the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora
(C.I.T.E.S.), a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit may
be required (see C.I.T.E.S. section for list of
animals requiring C.I.T.E.S. Export Permits).
U.S. residents, please refer to C.IT.E.S.
section for additional information on black
bear exports.
4Hunters planning to hunt in MUs 7-19
or 7-20 and accessing BC by way of the
Alberta border should contact the Permit &
Authorization Service Bureau (see page 63)
to obtain export permits for Compulsory
Inspection species prior to starting their hunt.
4When a big game animal has been
processed by a taxidermist, a tanner or
meatcutter, it may be exported with an
export permit to the hunter who lives in
another province or in another country.
4British Columbia is part of a North
American system of recording wild sheep
identification and hence all sheep horns
harvested in the province must be inspect-
ed by a qualified Compulsory Inspector and
a numbered plug inserted in one of the
horns.
4Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner
or meatcutter has any doubt or ques-
tions about how to proceed under any
circumstances which are not covered in
the foregoing, he or she should contact
the FW&HM Branch or a Ministry regional
office as soon as possible.
4Hunters possessing a mountain goat,
mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly bear har-
vested in BC, who must drive through the
Yukon and back into BC in order to submit
the animal for compulsory inspection, are
exempt from obtaining an export permit
for this purpose.
C.I.T.E.S.
4The "Convention on the International
Trade of Endangered Species" (C.I.T.E.S.)
requires that a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit
be obtained from BC for the export out
of Canada of all grizzly bear, black bear,
cougar, lynx, bobcat, wolf, wood bison, sea
otter, raptors, river otter and polar bear or
parts of these animals. Such permits leaving
Canada directly from BC may be obtained
by applying to the Permit & Authorization
Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Rd.,
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC
V8W 9M3. Application forms are available
from Service BCs or at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
pasb/applications.html. Clients can expect
a turnaround time of 5 business days from
the time it arrives at our office.
4A person who is ordinarily a resident
of the United States may export a black
bear hunted by the person, if it is in a fresh,
frozen or salted condition and the person is
exporting only the hide, the hide with paws
and claws attached, the skull, or the meat
excluding any organs, without obtaining a
C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit.
TAXIDERMISTS, TANNERS,
MEATCUTTERS, FUR TRADERS
AND COLD STORAGE PLANT
OPERATORS
4Many hunters wish to have trophies
mounted for display in their homes, or to
have the hides tanned for leather and other
articles, while an even larger number use the
services of a professional meatcutter or cold
storage plant operator. These businesses are
required under the Wildlife Act and regula-
tions to keep records of their transactions.
4The regulations state that the following
information must be recorded:
(a) the total number of wildlife or parts of
each species acquired.
(b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or
parts of them.
(c) the name and address of the person
from whom wildlife or parts of them
were acquired, and
(d) the serial number, date and type of
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4In order to fulfill these requirements, ,
when the hunter takes the parts of the
animal to the business concerned, he or
she must have the following documentation
with them:
1. his or her hunting and species licences
with the appropriately cancelled species
licence.
2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if
such was required in order to hunt the
animal.
3. Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet,
which confirms that the animal has been
inspected by a Wildlife Act officer, where
such an inspection is required.
4. his or her trapping licence, if the animal
was taken under that authority.
5. the valid permit that allows possession
of the animal if a permit is required in
exceptional circumstances.
4Normally a hunter would not be required
to have a trapping licence or permit for a big
game animal.
4The question is frequently asked, "Why do
I need this documentation?" The answer is
simply that presentation of the documentation
helps to protect the recipient, i.e. the taxider-
mist, tanner or meatcutter, from prosecution
for illegal possession; it is required by law, and
a "paper trail" exists should an investigation
be required. In addition, some taxidermists, as
agents for their clients, present the necessary
parts of game animals for compulsory inspec-
tion by a Wildlife Act officer, when the hunter
is unable to do so personally. In such cases
it is mandatory that the hunter provide the
taxidermist with all the information required
for the inspection, including the location of the
kill. If such information cannot be produced by
an agent, then the animal may be seized by a
conservation officer or constable until all the
documentation is provided. Difficulties in such
situations occur often enough that hunters
should take special care to ensure that all
information is available to an inspecting officer.
SUBMITTING YOUR HUNTER
SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE
4The single largest source of hunter activity
and game harvest information is the annual
Hunter Sample Questionnaire. Every January,
a large portion of the BC residents who
have purchased a hunting licence in the
previous year are sent a questionnaire
referring to the species for which a par-
ticular licence was purchased. Hunters who
have purchased several species licences may
receive questionnaires for more than one
species and are asked to respond. Replies
from those who did not hunt that season, or
who were unsuccessful, are just as valuable
to wildlife managers as the information from
hunters who did have successful hunts. In
addition to the standard questionnaire proce-
dure, the FW&HM Branch will contact some
hunters by telephone this season.
4Periodic game checks, compulsory inspec-
tion, and compulsory reporting all provide
valuable information for wildlife managers
across the province. From this information,
managers can determine who is hunting,
where they are hunting, and other impor-
tant information about the animal taken.
4This information enables managers to
set specific hunting regulations on a year to
year basis, reducing heavy harvests in some
areas and extending the season in others, to
balance the needs of the animal population
against the desires of the public.
4Without adequate information, managers
must set conservative harvest levels to
ensure that an overharvest does not occur.
The managers choices are then limited to
restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing
season lengths, or applying Limited Entry
Hunting.
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Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife
Date: Place of Receipt:
Species: Species Sex:
Name & Address of person who killed the animal:

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

Signature of hunter: Witness:
For wildlife or parts of wildlife destined for taxidermists, tanners, meatcutters, fur traders and cold storage plant operators the following information is required.
Date of kill:
Hunting Licence Number RHC or NRH:
Compulsory Inspection Number (if applicable):
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Minimizing the female (nanny) harvest
of mountain goats has been identified
as an important conservation action.
Previously, the Ministry of Forest, Lands
and Natural Resource Opertations
has addressed concerns with the
harvest of females through voluntary
compliance among hunters to select a
male mountain goat (billy). While the
proportion of females in the harvest
has decreased, there continues to be
concerns over the high harvest of female
mountain goats in some areas. In order
to address this concern, a new regulation
was implemented in 2010/11 that states
It is unlawful to hunt a female
mountain goat accompanying a kid
or a female mountain goat in a group
that contains one or more kids. This
regulation does not protect all female
mountain goats as a solitary female
mountain goat, or a female mountain
goat within a group of goats that does
not contain kids, would still be legal to
harvest. For a more detailed rationale
for this regulation, see our website
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wildlife/managment-issues/
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same video is also available from the BC
Wildlife Federation. To test yourself on
mountain goat sex identification go to
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/
docs/goat_orientation_08Utah.pdf.
The recently completed Management
Plan for the Mountain Goat in British
Columbia contains detailed information
on managing mountain goats in BC, and
is available for downloading at www.env.
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(except salmon related violations
which should be reported to
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
at 1-800-465-4336).
Wildlife/Human Conflicts
where public safety is at risk.
What you can do:
1. Familiarize yourself with current
regulations.
2. Record relevant details of
suspicious activities, such as: time,
date, location, descriptions of violators
and/or vehicles. Photographs are
useful.
3. Report any fish, wildlife or
environmental offences as soon
as possible to the Provincial
Emergency ProgramCall Centre.
Look for this sign along highways and forestry
roads in British Columbia
Available 24/7
Use This Number to Report:
Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) operates in cooperation with the BC Wildlife Federation. The B.C.W.F. pays rewards up to
$2000 for information leading to the conviction of persons who have violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife, or the
environment, or damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers.
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
someone other than the criminal has information that can solve the crime.
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
1. Expanded Area for Youth Antlerless Deer
Seasons
2. Increased Bag Limits for Deer
3. Expanded Cowichan Lake No Shooting
Area, See Map A9
4. Conuma Watershed Archery Only Area
Boundary Amendment, See Map A32
5. Beaver Cove No Black Bear Hunting Area,
See Notice To Hunters Page 28
6. White-fronted Geese Season Re-opened
7. Compulsory Reporting of Harvested
Roosevelt Elk (Limited Entry Hunt only)
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service
at the locations listed below. Please see the Ministry
website or contact the regional office for more
information www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River
Regional Office, Nanaimo: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 751-3100
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded
information or to make an appointment:
Campbell River: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 286-7630
Duncan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 746-1236
Nanaimo:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 751-3190
Port Alberni: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 724-9290
Port Hardy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 949-2800
Victoria: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 391-2225
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial Licences,
please see page 63.
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
REGION 1
VANCOUVER ISLAND
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
Check website
www.env.gov.bc/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/
for in-season changes prior to your hunt.
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Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-
tailed) deer is three, of which only
two may be antlerless and only 2
may be bucks.
Grouse: The daily bag limit for blue (sooty)
and ruffed grouse is 5 each. See page 17
for additional information on bag limits.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The
operation of all motor vehicles is pro-
hibited year round in these areas:
The Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife
Management Area in MU 1-5
(see Map A19)
Willow Creek in MU 1-6
(see Map A20)
Block 1392 of MU 1-5 on Green
Mountain (in order to protect the
habitat for Vancouver Island Marmots)
ATV and Snowmobile Closed Areas:
The operation of snowmobiles and ATVs
(including motorcycles) is prohibited in the
Nanaimo River Camp (Zone B of MU 1-
5) in the watershed of the Nanaimo River
from Sept 1 to Dec 31 (see Map A17).
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Hunters should be aware of No
Hunting and No Shooting Areas described
on page 13. Hunters are also responsible
for identifying and complying with com-
munity/municipal No Shooting bylaws.
Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge
of firearms and/or bows are not included
in this synopsis. For more information,
contact individual municipalities.
4No hunting of black bears within
800 m of the intersection of Beaver
Cove Road and Telegraph Cove Road in
MU 1-11
4Hunters are reminded that the
Nanaimo River estuary is within city
limits. A municipal bylaw restricts hunting
to only a portion of the estuary and only
during migratory bird seasons. Maps of
the area open to hunting are available for
viewing at the Ministry Regional Office in
Nanaimo, or from the City of Nanaimo.
4The discharge of rifles is prohibited in
MU 1-1 except on Valdes Island, Sidney
Island and James Island (and except by
permit elsewhere). Note No Shooting or
Hunting areas in MU 1-1, Maps A2 to A6.
4Nanoose Bay No Shooting Area
(MU1-5) - From the mean high water
mark at the southeast corner of the
Qualicum National Wildlife Area east
to the mean high water mark on the
Department of Defence property line
and the shore area between these points
(400 m out onto the water from the
mean high water mark).
4Qualicum National Wildlife Areas
(MU 1-6) - Hunting, trapping, fishing or
the possession of any firearm (Canada
Wildlife Act) is prohibited in this area.
For further details contact the Canadian
Wildlife Service office in Delta (604-940-
4650) Pacific Wildlife Research Centre.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
within 25 m on either side of the midline
of Westcan Terminals Road east of Indian
Reserve #9 and 25 m seaward from,
and including the paved area of Westcan
Terminals Port site (situated in MU 1-4).
See Map A11.
4
Cowichan River No Shooting Area (MU
1-4). The discharge of firearms is Prohibited
within 100 m of the high water mark of the
Cowichan River from a point starting on the
River immediately north of the Holt Creek
Trailhead upstream along the Cowichan
River to the Municipality of Lake Cowichan.
Gulf Islands Licence Hunting Area
4The Gulf Islands are largely comprised
of private lands within MU 1-1 and
Denman and Hornby Islands in MU 1-6.
Hunters are reminded that they must
obtain consent from owners before
hunting on private land.
4Hunters planning to hunt on Galiano,
Denman and Hornby Islands should be
aware that the majority of these islands are
comprised of private lots - large blocks of
industrial forest lands no longer exist. Prior
to hunting on private land, hunters must
obtain permission from the owner of the
property they intend to hunt.
4No hunting or shooting of upland
game birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on
Denman Island (situated in MU 1-6).
4Evidence of $100,000 Public Liability
and Property Damage insurance valid
while hunting is required.
4All persons 18 years of age or older
hunting on an island in MU 1-1 (except
Vancouver Island) and/or Denman and
Hornby Islands in MU 1-6, are required
to purchase a Gulf Islands Special
Licence, available at Service BCs offices.
Persons under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by someone over the age
of 18 who holds a Gulf Island Special
Licence.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
ted in others during an open season and
within specific time periods. Hunting is
prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
that hunting in that area during that
time is permitted. For more informa-
tion on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1
TAGZ CONTRACTING
THE COWICHAN VALLEYS FENCING SPECIALISTS
KEEPING YOUR DOGS IN AND THE DEER OUT
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GRIZZLY BEARS ON
VANCOUVER ISLAND
There have been a number of grizzly bear sight-
ings on northern Vancouver Island in recent
years. Appropriate safety precautions should be
taken and hunters are reminded that there is
no open season for grizzly bears on the island.
Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear
on Vancouver Island (which would be brown
in colour compared to the uniformly black
colour of black bears on Vancouver Island) to
the Nanaimo Regional office, (250) 751-3100,
or the 24 hour call center line at 1-877 952-
7277. For more information on bear safety visit:
www.bearaware.bc.ca/bears/safety.html
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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 2
1-1 Antlerless Nov 1 - Nov 10 2
Youth Only Season** 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, to 1-6, 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 2
Youth Bow Only Season** 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, to 1-6, 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
+ 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
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 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource 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 (15)
2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 1-1 to 1-15 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 1-3, 1-8 to 1-15 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 10 (30)
1-1, 1-2, 1-4 to 1-7 Sept 1, 2012 - Sept 9, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 15, 2013 10 (30)
1-1, 1-2, 1-4 to 1-7 Oct 6, 2012 - Nov 18, 2012 Oct 12, 2013 - Nov 24, 2013 10 (30)
1-1, 1-2, 1-4 to 1-7 Dec 15, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013 Dec 21, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014 10 (30)
1-1, 1-2, 1-4 to 1-7 Feb 10, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Feb 10, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 10 (30)
For Cowichan Bay and Ex-Dinsdale property seasons in MU 1-4, see below
*1-4 (Cowichan Bay) Oct 6, 2012 - Nov 18, 2012 Oct 12, 2013 - Nov 24, 2013 10 (30)
Dec 15, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013 Dec 21, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014 10 (30)
Feb 10, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Feb 10, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 10 (30)
*1-4 (Ex-Dinsdale property) Oct 6, 2012 - Oct 15, 2012 Oct 12, 2013 - Oct 21, 2013 10 (30)
Dec 15, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012 Dec 21, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013 10 (30)
* See Map A11. Feb 16, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Feb 15, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 1-1 to 1-15 Sept 29, 2012 - Sept 30, 2012 Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map A2 Mudge and DeCourcy
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Map A3 Ganges - No Shooting Area
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Caycuse R.
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side of
midline
of river
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Map A8 Nitinat River - No Shooting or
Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).
Map A10 Pacific Rim (West
Coast) National Park No
Shooting or Hunting Area
(situated in MUs 1-3, 1-8).
Map A11 Cowichan Bay
Area (situated in MU 1-
4) Seasonal No Shooting
Area & Firearms Using
Shot Only Area, Sept 15
to Mar 11. Hunting by
Permission Only Area
(Ex-Dinsdale property) is
closed to Hunting except
for Canada Geese. See
General Open Seasons
Table.
Map A9 Cowichan Lake - No Shooting
or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).
M.U.
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E&N Railway
Duncan 14km
Mayo
Lake
Mayo Lake
Road
Skutz Falls
Road
Skutz Falls
Cowichan River
S. Bdry of
Block 32
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Mayo Lake - No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 1-4).
E&N R.R.
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Map A13 Nanaimo/Ladysmith - No
Shooting Area and Bow or Discharge of
Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated
in MU 1-5) and special antlerless mule
deer season (east of the powerline).
Michael Lake No Shooting Area on
Michael Lake to the high water mark.
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CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT
Hunting and discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows are
prohibited within CRD Water Supply and Regional Park lands.
These lands are located northwest of Victoria, south and
southwest of Shawnigan Lake, south of Renfrew Road, west
of the Malahat and east of the Bear Creek Reservoir.
For more information please contact CRD Integrated Water
Services at 250.474.9600 or CRD Regional Parks at
250.478.3344.
Strait of Georgia
Parksville
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NO SHOOTING AREA
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M.U.
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M.U. 15
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Nanaimo River Camp Closed
Area during bow only season for grouse,
mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear.
Use of snowmobiles and ATVs (including
all motorcycles) prohibited from Sept 1 to
Dec 31 (situated in MU 1-5) in the water-
shed of the S. Nanaimo River.
Map A18 York Lake - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 1-5).
Map A16 Ladysmith/Malahat - Bow or Discharge of
Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 1-2,
1-4 & 1-5) and special antlerless mule deer season.
Map A15 Nanaimo - No Shooting Area and Bow or
Discharge of Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in
MU 1-5) and special anterless mule deer season (east of
the powerline).
ROOSEVELT ELK
The population of Roosevelt Elk in BC is estimated
at 4,300 - 6,100. Over the past 10 years, BC
resident hunters harvested an average of 124
Roosevelt Elk annually.
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D.L. 178
D.L. 223
D.L. 151
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Comox
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Hornby I.
Courtenay
Comox
M.U.
16
Qualicum R.
Englishman R.
Deep Bay
Dumont Rd.
B.C. Hydro
Transmission Line
Qualicum
Beach
Parksville
Strait of Georgia
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12530'00'' W Long
12530'00'' W Long 4954'30''N
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Map A19 Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
(situated in MU 1-5) Motor Vehicle Closed Area.
Map A20 Willow Creek Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A21 Woodhus Slough No
Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A22 Courtenay/Campbell
River - Bow or Firearms Using Shot
Only Area (situated in MU 1-6)
and special antlerless mule deer
season. Gulf Island Special Licence
is required on Denman and Hornby
Islands - see page 28.
Map A23 Qualicum/Parksville - Bow or
Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in
MUs 1-5, 1-6) and special antlerless mule
deer season.
Map A24 Lazo Marsh No Shooting
or Hunting Area (situated in MU
1-6).
Map A25 Comox Harbour No
Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Pipeline
J ohnstone
Island
Alberni
Inlet
I.R.
Somass
River
Port
Alberni
Mun.
Bdry
Shoe-
maker
Bay 268m
(880ft)
M.U.
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Map A26 Lukwa Lake No Hunting
Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A27
Quinsam Coal Mine Site
No Shooting Area (situated in MU
1-6).
Map A28
Shoemaker Bay
No Shooting Area (situated in
MU 1-7).
Map A29 Iron River/Oyster River Special
2 Point or better Mule Deer Hunting Area
(situated in MU 1-6).
Map A30 Ucluelet Inlet No Hunting
or Shooting Area (situated in MU
1-8).
Map A31 Kakweiken River Grizzly
Bear and Black Bear Closed Area
(situated in MU 1-15).
Map A32 Conuma Watershed Bow
Only Area (situated in MU 1-12).
Open for Bow Only Hunting of all big
game with open seasons in MU 1-12.
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Kingcome
River
Kingcome
Inlet
Kingcome
Mainline
Logging
Road
L.145 L.147
L.144
L.143
L.140
L.139 L.138
L.137
M.U. 1-14
Buckley
Bay
Base
Flat
450m
4
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Village
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M.U.
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L. 72
L. 64
L. 69
Wakeman
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mainline
logging
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Quadra
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Rebecca
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Lakberg
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Campbell
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Map A33 Kingcome Inlet Grizzly
Bear and Black Bear Closed Area
(situated in MU 1-14).
Map A34 Wakeman Sound Grizzly
Bear and Black Bear Closed Area
(situated in MU 1-14).
Map A35 Quadra Island Bow or
Discharge of Firearms Using Shot
Only Area (situated in MU 1-15) and
special antleress mule deer season.
Map A36 Beaver Lodge Trust Lands No
Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A39 Strathcona Park McBride Creek and
Megin Creek additions (situated in MUs 1-7, 1-8).
Map A41 Stamp Lagoon
Firearms Using Shot Only Area
(situated in MU 1-7).
Map A37 Buckley Bay No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 1-6).
Map A40 Knight Inlet Grizzly Bear
and Black Bear Closed Area (situated
in MU 1-15).
Map A38 Glendale Cove Grizzly Bear
and Black Bear Closed Area (situated
in MU 1-15).
NOTICE!
SHOT BAN
The use of toxic (lead) shot for hunting waterfowl has been
prohibited in British Columbia since 1995 and in Canada since
1997. The ban applies to all ducks, geese, coots and snipe. It
does not apply to upland gamebirds (grouse, ptarmigan, quail,
partridge, pheasants and turkey), migratory upland game-
birds (pigeons, doves), ravens (where seasons exist), or target
shooting, although a local restriction may be implemented if
there is a conflict with an important wetland.
Federal regulations currently identify steel shot, bismuth shot,
tungsten-iron shot, tungsten-bronze-iron shot, tin shot, tungsten
- matrixshot, and tungsten-polymer shot as the only non-toxic
shot permitted for use on waterfowl, coot and snipe. Hunters
are advised to contact the CWS Canadian Wildlife Service in
Delta (604-940-4700) for more details.
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www.env.gov.bc/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/
for in-season changes prior to your hunt.
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
1-4
1-3
1-5
1-7
1-6
1-10
1-15
1-2
1-1
8-5
8-4
3-31
3-17
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3-33
3-32
3-13
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Sidney
Duncan
Port Renfrew
Jordan
River
Bamfield
Ladysmith
NANAIMO
PORT ALBERNI
COURTENAY
CAMPBELL
RIVER
Comox
Parksville
Squamish
Pemberton
Whistler
Surrey
Abbotsford
Mission
Hope
Princeton
Boston Bar
Spuzzum
Lytton
Merritt
Lillooet
Gold
Bridge
100 Mile House
Cache Creek
KAMLOOPS
Chilliwack
Harrison
Hot
Springs
Gibsons
Sechelt
Qualicum
Beach
Powell
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COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations listed
below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for more
information www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI contractor locations: Surrey, Agassiz, Squamish, Sunshine Coast
Ministry Regional Office, Surrey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 586-4400
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call the number provided below for recorded information or to make an
appointment:
Cultus Lake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-731-6373
Powell River: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-731-6373
Sechelt: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-731-6373
Squamish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-731-6373
Surrey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-731-6373
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial Licences,
please see page 63.
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
REGION 2
LOWER MAINLAND
Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
1. New Season for White-fronted Geese
2. Expanded Hunting Areas for Snow Geese
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
Black Bear: In MUs 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 the bag
limit for black bear is one. In other MUs, the bag
limit is two.
Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the bag limit
for mule (black-tailed) deer is two.
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for sooty/
dusky (blue), spruce and ruffed grouse is ten.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4No person shall use lead shot for any purpose
when discharging a firearm on any dyke or on the
water side (seaward or river side) of any dyke
in the municipality of Delta, or on any foreshore
dyke facing Mud Bay in the city of Surrey.
4Fraser Valley Special Area - Hunters should
take note of the special licence area in the Fraser
Valley (see Map B10). These special licences are
available through selected private outlets. For
further information, contact a Service BCs office.
4No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Areas:
Hunters should be aware of these areas as
outlined on page 13 and regional maps.
4Burns Bog (MU 2-4) No Hunting or Trapping
Area - no hunting or trapping in the Burns Bog
Partnership Lands.
4
Bowen Island No Shooting Area (MU 2-16)
- contact the Bowen Island Municipal Clerk (604-
947-4255) for important information on munici-
pal bylaws (including those for use of bows) that
also cover this area.
4Vancouver Harbour: The discharge of firearms
is prohibited in Burrard Inlet east of a straight
line drawn from Point Grey to Point Atkinson
(Lighthouse Park).
4A small population of white-tailed deer has
become resident to the Herrling Island area
(MU 2-3) near Hope, BC. Hunters are reminded
that there is no open season for white-tailed
deer in this area.
4Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area (MU
2-4) is closed to snipe hunting. This includes all
foreshore areas seaward of the dykes surround-
ing Boundary, Mud and Semiahmoo Bays.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
4Information signs are posted or gates are
placed at the points for motor vehicle closures.
These signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it
is the hunters responsibility to recognize closures
whether a sign is in place or not. Contact local
Ministry offices for details.
4Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: see the definition
of Motor Vehicle in the definitions section.
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera-
tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited in these
areas from April 1 to June 15, unless otherwise
indicated.
MU 2-6
beyond the bridge crossing at 50.5 mile of
the Elaho G-Main Forest Service Road (FSR).
beyond the bridge crossing over Pikett Creek
located at 30 mile on the Ashlu Creek North
FSR.
MU 2-9
beyond the bridge crossing over an
unnamed creek located 5 km north of the
bridge crossing over North Sloquet Creek on
the North Sloquet Creek FSR.
MU 2-11
beyond the first bridge crossing over South
Creek on the South Creek FSR
on the Salal Creek FSR beyond 3 km North
of the junction of the Upper Lillooet North FSR
and the Salal Creek FSR
in the Phelix Creek FSR beyond the junction of
Phelix Creek FSR and the Blackwater Creek FSR
beyond the bridge crossing over Delilah
Creek on the North Creek FSR
beyond the bridge crossing over Hotsprings
Creek on the Meager Creek South FSR
beyond the gate located at 9 km on the
Meager Creek North FSR
beyond the bridge crossing over Tenquille
Creek on the Birkenhead FSR
Prohibited year round beyond the bridge
crossing over the Ryan River located 8 km on
the Ryan River FSR
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
(Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas, and
Conservancies) and is permitted in others
during an open season and within specific time
periods. Hunting is prohibited in Ecological
Reserves. Before hunting in a BC Park, hunters
must verify that hunting in that area during
that time is permitted. For more information
on hunting regulations within BC Parks please
phone your regional Ministry office or visit the
Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch
website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/
hunting/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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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)
2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014
PHEASANT 2-4, 2-8 Cocks Oct 6, 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Oct 12 2013 - Nov 30, 2013 2 (6)
Hunting permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 15 - Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 10 each (30 each)
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 2-19 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17. See special area maps.
BRANT 2-4 Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Mar 1, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 2 (6)
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 6, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 5, 2014 5 (15)
2-2 to 2-19 Feb 20, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Feb 20, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 5 (15)
Daily bag and possession limits for Snow Goose only in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 are 10 (30)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 2-2 to 2-19 Oct 6, 2012 - Jan 18, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 - Jan 24, 2014 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 2-2 to 2-19 Sept 1, 2012 - Sept 9, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 15, 2013 10 (30)
2-2 to 2-19 Oct 6, 2012 - Nov 18, 2012 Oct 12, 2013 - Nov 24, 2013 10 (30)
2-2 to 2-19 Dec 15, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013 Dec 21, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014 10 (30)
2-2 to 2-19 Feb 10, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 Feb 10, 2014 - Mar 10, 2014 10 (30)
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.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE
(excluding Brant)
2-2 to 2-19 Sept 29, 2012 - Sept 30, 2012 Oct 5, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
When a season is based on antler or horn
size, hunters are reminded that the antlers
or horns of male big game animals must
accompany the carcass to a residence, a
meatcutter or a cold storage plant
Similarly, the lower jaw with incisor teeth
must accompany the carcass of a calf
moose, where General Open Seasons exist.
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Map B3 Chilliwack Valley - Firearms Using
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Map B2 Popkum - No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-3).
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Map B10 Fraser Valley Special Licence Hunting Area
(FVSLHA) (situated in MUs 2-4, 2-8). All persons
hunting within MU 2-4 & those portions of MU 2-8
within the corporate limits of the corporation of
the district of Maple Ridge, the corporation of the
district of Pitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the
corporation of the district of Coquitlam are required
to purchase a Fraser Valley Special Area Hunting
Licence in addition to other Provincial licences and
for hunting migratory game birds, the Migratory Bird
Licence. $1,000,000.00 Public Liability and Property
Damage insurance is required.
0.8km either
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Map B8 Waugh Lake/Skookumchuck - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 2-5).
Map B9 Ashlu - Squamish
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Map B6 Evans Lake - No Shooting
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604-864-0434
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Abbotsford
Map B15 Whistler
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(situated in MUs 2-6,
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Map B21A 2-11 Zone A
Pemberton Agricultural Zone -
Antlerless Mule Deer (black-tailed)
Youth/Senior season applies to
this zone only. Hunt area is almost
entirely private land, permission
from land owner must be obtained
prior to accessing land. See Map
B14 for Pemberton firearms
restrictions.
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LOWER MAINLAND
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TEXADA ISLAND
FOREST RESERVE LTD.
owns 2,600 ha of private land
on the North end of Texada Island.
Access to these lands is controlled
and hunting is encouraged,
but this is by permission, and
only for members of the
Acorn Outdoor Club.
For Information about obtaining membership,
maps, and keys for gates please call 604-486-7772
on Texada Island or visit www.monticola.ca
Gibsons
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Howe
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Georgia
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Map B22 Keats Island (situated in MU 2-
16). The discharge of rifles is prohibited.
Map B24
Blubber Bay - No
Shooting Area
(situated in
MU 2-16).
Map B23 Van Anda - No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-16).
Map B25 Gillies Bay - No Shooting Area (situated in
MU 2-16).
Map B28 Yale - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 2-18).
Map B26 North Thormanby Island -
No Shooting or Hunting Area (situated
in MU 2-16).
Map B27 Central Road/ Shelter Point Road
No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-16).
Map B30 Hemlock Valley - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 2-19).
Map B29 Elbow Lake - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 2-19).
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Please forward notice WITHIN 30 DAYS of address/name change to:
Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Opertations
Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch
PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9M4 or fax (250) 387-0239
PLEASE PRINT
Hunter Number: Birthdate: / /
6 digits YYYY MM DD
Last Name First Name Initial
Mailing Address (new mailing address if applicable)
City/Town Postal Code
Telephone: ( )
NAME CHANGE: PLEASE FILL OUT ABOVE AND BELOW
OLD Last Name First Name Initial
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3-39
3-38
3-36
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
Consistent Canada Goose Split Seasons Region
Wide
Revision to the Definition of Mature Ram
See Definitions Section
Closure of Portions of MU 3-32 General Open
Season for Full Curl Bighorn Rams.
1.
2.
3.
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial
Licences, please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest will be provided by
appointment only in Region 3 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural
Resource Opertations Kamloops office
Thompson Region
1259 Dalhousie Drive
Kamloops, BC, V2C 5Z5: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 371-6200
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to
make an appointment:
Clearwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 674-3722
Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 371-6281
Lillooet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 256-4636
Merritt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 378-8489
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
THOMPSON
REGION 3
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer
is 3. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed)
deer is 2, but only one may be a buck.
Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are
under Limited Entry Hunting only. The
bag limit for white-tailed deer is two, only
one of which may be a buck, and one of
which may be antlerless.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
AREAS
4Approximately one million hectares of
Crown Land has been closed to snow-
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay,
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo-
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi-
fied riding areas are no longer published
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Synopsis, they will be available online at
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca.
4Information signs are posted at the
points of closure for the benefit of
hunters - but it is the hunters responsi-
bility to recognize the closures whether a
sign is in place or not. Contact Kamloops
Regional Office for details.
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The
operation of all motor vehicles is pro-
hibited in the following areas:
Above the elevation of 1800 m in
the Mt Hewitt-Bostock and Stoyoma
Mountain area (MUs 3-13, 3-14) from
May 1 to Nov 30 inclusive (except for
Cabin Lake Rd). See Map C1.
Skull Mountain Special Resource
Management Zone (MU 3-28) other
than indicated open roads (see Map
C17) or under permit Sept. 1 to Dec. 10.
Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MUs 3-28
and 3-29. See Map C16.
Dewdrop/Rosseau WMA (MU 3-29).
See Map C18.
Porcupine Meadows Park (MU 3-29).
See Map C13.
Above the 1920 m elevation in
MU 3-32 in the following areas:
- China Head Mountain (excluding
Yalakom-Big Bar Road)
- Nine Mile Ridge
- Red Mountain - French Mountain
- Hogback Mountain
Spruce Lake area in MU 3-32. See
Map C15.
Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and
Lempriere Creeks above 1700 m in
MU 3-44 (snowmobiles are permitted
in designated area between Dec. 1 and
May 31). See Map C19.
Texas Creek watershed (MU 3-16),
upstream of 3 km on the Texas Creek
Forest Service Road closed from Apr.
15 to June 30.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas: The operation of all motor
vehicles to hunt wildlife, transport
wildlife, transport equipment and
supplies which are intended for or in
support of hunting, or transport hunters
to and from the location of wildlife is
prohibited in the following areas:
Greenstone Mountain Burn (MU 3-19)
(except for Duffy Lake Road, Beaton
Lake Road and Greenstone Mountain
Road). See Map C3.
Watershed of Clinton Creek
(MU 3-31). See Map C14.
Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed
Areas: The use of snowmobiles to
hunt wildlife, transport wildlife, trans-
port equipment or supplies which are
intended for or in support of hunting
or transport hunters to or from the
location of wildlife is prohibited in the
Thompson Region MUs 3-28, 3-45 and
3-46. An authorized trapper is exempt
from this restriction with respect to
the trapping of furbearing animals.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Cattle grazing takes place on both
public and private land. To keep cattle
in the correct pasture, it is important
that hunters leave gates and fences as
they are found. Hunters should read the
Access Restrictions section for more
information about private property.
4Hunters should note firearms restric-
tions in the No Hunting and No Shooting
Areas section page 13 and regional maps.
4Hunting and the discharge of firearms
are prohibited in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray
Park).
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
Areas, and Conservancies) and is per-
mitted in others during an open season
and within specific time periods. Hunting
is prohibited in Ecological Reserves.
Before hunting in a BC Park, hunters
must verify that hunting in that area
during that time is permitted. For more
information on hunting regulations within
BC Parks please phone your regional
Ministry office or visit the Fish, Wildlife
and Habitat Management Branch website
at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/
regulations/.
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MASTER INSTRUCTOR:
Bill: (250) 376-7970 Kamloops
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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.
+ A portion of MU 3-32 is closed to Mountain Sheep hunting. See map C20.
See Definitions section: Mountain Sheep
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
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
& SPRUCE
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Nov 30 5 each (15 each)
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 (15)
BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 3-13 to 3-17 Sept 15 Sept 30 5 (15)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (30)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (30)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 10 - Sept 20 10 (30)
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Oct 1 - Dec 23 10 (30)
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Mar 1 - Mar 10 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1/2012 - Sept 2/2012 Sept 7/2013 - Sept 8/2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map C1 Stoyoma Mountain Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MUs 3-13, 3-14)
above 1800 m elevation from May 1 - Nov
30, except on Cabin Lake Rd.
Map C2 Full Curl bighorn and
Mature bighorn sheep hunting
areas (situated in MU 3-17).
Map C7 Logan Lake -
No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 3-19).
Map C4 Kamloops - No Shooting or
Hunting Area (situated in MUs 3-19, 3-20,
3-26, 3-27 and 3-28).
Map C3 Greenstone Mt. Burn
Motor Vehicle for Hunting
Closed Area (situated in MU 3-
19). Roads shown as open lines
are open year round.
Map C5 Highland Valley - No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 3-18).
Map C6 Blind Bay - No
Shooting Area (situated in MU
3-26).
M.U. 3-18
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Copper L.
Spud L.
Wells
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lighted roads except as posted.
Map C17 Skull Mountain Motor Vehicle Closed
Area (situated in MU 3-28). Roads shown as
open lines are open year-round. All other roads
closed to motor vehicles from Sept. 1 to Dec. 10.
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Map C19 Miledge, Chappell & Lempriere Creeks
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.
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Map C10 McQueen Lake - No
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Map C11 Sun Peaks - No
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Closed Area situated in MU 3-32.
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For information on
Wildlife Permits and
Commercial Licences,
please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the
locations listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the
regional office for more information.
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI Locations: Revelstoke, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood,
Cranbrook, Fruitvale, Nakusp
Regional Office, Cranbrook: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 489-8540
Nelson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 354-6333
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or
to make an appointment:
Castlegar . . . . . (250) 365-8611 Cranbrook . . . . (250) 489-8540
Creston . . . . . . (250) 428-3220 Fernie . . . . . . . (250) 423-7551
Invermere. . . . . (250) 342-4266 Nelson . . . . . . . (250) 354-6397
Revelstoke . . . . 1-877-333-8537 Golden . . . . . . .1-877-333-8537
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
KOOTENAY
Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
Compulsory Inspection of All Hunter Harvested
Lynx
New Motor Vehicle Prohibitions in Holt Creek
and Lang Creek
August Private Land Black Bear Hunting Season
Increased Bag Limit for Antlerless White-tailed
Deer
Shortened November 4 Point Mule Deer Season
Region-wide
4 Point Mule Deer Seasons in the Cranbrook
Game Management Zone
Harmonization of 6 Point Bull Elk Seasons Across
the Kootenays and Okanagan
Increased Areas for Agricultural Elk Hunts in 4-26
Compulsory Inspection is No Longer Required
For Moose Harvested in Region 4
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NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
PRIVATE LAND HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES IN ZONE X
Before you go hunting, please ensure that you have permission
to cross over OR hunt on private land. If you wish to hunt on
leased Crown land, including grazing leases, even if no livestock
are present, permission is still required from the lease holder
(the Wildlife Act, Land Act and Trespass Act may all apply).
Hunters can produce their own maps that depict geographic
features and land ownership status at no charge through
services available on websites or through existing government
services. These services are identified on the Kootenay Regions
Provincial Agriculture Zone Wildlife Programs website at:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/wld/pazwp.html
REGION 4
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Bobcat: The bag limit for Bobcat is one.
Cougar: The bag limit for Cougar is one.
Coyote: No bag limit (NBL).
Deer: The aggreate bag limit in the Kootenay
Region is two. The bag limit for mule (black-
tailed) deer is one. The bag limit for white-tailed
is two; both may be antlerless, but only one
may be a buck.
Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse:
blue (dusky), spruce (Franklin), and ruffed is 5.
Turkey: The regional aggregate bag limit for
turkey is two. Only one turkey may be taken in
the spring and only one turkey may be taken in
the fall.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4In 2007 and 2008, eighty radio collars were
put on cow elk around Skookumchuck, Wasa,
Kimberley, Cranbrook and Bull River. If you kill
a collared elk, please return the collar to the
Ministry of Environment office in Cranbrook,
so that the data can be downloaded and the
collar can be used for future research. Through
this project we have been gathering information
on elk migratory behaviour and assessing the
response of elk to early season antlerless elk
hunts.
No Shooting Areas: see firearms restrictions as
outlined in the No Hunting or Shooting Areas
section and regions maps on pages 51-56.
4Hunters are allowed to take one moose and
one elk.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
4Access Permits are required for hunting
or fishing activities on the Creston Valley
Wildlife Management Area. For more
details on acquiring permits visit www.
crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900
4Approximately one million hectares of
Crown Land has been closed to snowmobile
use to support Mountain Caribou recovery
in the Thompson, Kootenay, Cariboo, and
Omineca regions. Snowmobile closure maps
with boundaries, legal access trails, prohibited
dates, and identified riding areas are no longer
published in the Hunting and Trapping Regula-
tions Synopsis, they will be available online at
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca.
4Information signs are posted at the points of
closure for road and vehicle restrictions. These
signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it is the
hunters responsibility to recognize closures
whether a sign is in place or not. Maps are avail-
able for many of the motorized access closures and
restrictions at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/
access.htm.
4See definitions of ATV, "motor vehicle" and
"snowmobile" in Definitions section.
4Public access by land or air is prohibited in the
Baynes Lake area (MU 4-22) April 15 to June 30.
Dogs must be leashed April 1 to April 14 and July
1 to Aug. 1. See Map D54. The boat launch and all
portions of the sand peninsula south of the boat
launch are open.
4Public access is prohibited beyond 3 m of
either side of Sulphur Creek Road in mineral lick
area (MU 4-22) year round. See Map D51.
4Symbol Key: Use the following symbols to
determine what type of motor vehicle prohibition
is in place in the following areas (see also Site
and Access Restrictions section, pages 11-12). See
maps on pages 51-56 for additional information:
(1) Access Management Areas (AMAs) - des-
ignated areas where vehicle use is managed
to reduce damage to fish and wildlife habitat
and/or to protect fish and wildlife populations
from harassment or over harvest:
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera-
tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited in these
areas year round, unless indicated otherwise.
(2) Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas
(formerly known as VAHCs) - designated areas
where the operation of all motor vehicles to
hunt, transport wildlife, transport equipment
and supplies which are intended for or in
support of hunting, or to transport hunters to
or from the location of wildlife is prohibited.
An authorized trapper is exempt from this
prohibition with respect to the trapping of
furbearing animals.
Year Round Motor Vehicles for Hunting
Closed Areas unless otherwise indicated.
Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting
Closed Areas - open Mar. 1 - 31 and
July 1 - Aug. 31,
Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting
Closed Areas- open Dec. 1- Mar. 31 and
July 1- Aug. 31
(3) Region-wide Snowmobiles for Hunting
Closed Area: The use of snowmobiles to hunt,
to transport wildlife, or to transport hunters
to or from the location of wildlife is prohib-
ited in the entire Kootenay Region during the
period Apr. 1-Nov. 30. An authorized trapper is
exempt from this prohibition with respect to
the trapping of furbearing animals.
MU 4-1
McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary. (Map D1)
Upper Flathead (Map D2)
East Flathead (Map D3)
MU 4-2
Wigwam Flats-Mt.Broadwood /Sportsman
Ridge (Map D4)
Galton Range (Map D6)
Upper Wigwam River drainage. See Map D5.
The watershed of an unnamed tributary of
Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Windfall
Creek) upstream of 34.8 km on the Windfall
Creek Road.
MU 4-3
Purcell Creek watershed upstream of the
Linklater Creek Bypass Road
Elizabeth Lake (Map D9)
Linklater Creek (Map D10)
MU 4-4
the northerly watershed above Hawkins Creek
Road west of an unnamed stream flowing
southwesterly into Hawkins Creek from Mt.
Mahon approximately 2 km northwest of the
confluence of Canuck Creek and Hawkins
Creek and including the western slopes of Mt.
Mahon and the Manson Creek watershed.
MU 4-5
Irishman Creek watershed upstream of
Hwy 3/95
MU 4-6
Leadville Creek watershed upstream of 8 km
on the Leadville Creek Road
watersheds of 4 unnamed creeks (upstream
of the Sanca Creek Road) flowing south into
Sanca Creek from Sherman Mtn.
MU 4-7
Topaz Creek watershed upstream of Midgely
Mountain Road at the 1425 m (4700 ft) elevation
all areas north of Corn Creek in the Corn
Creek watershed, upstream of Acorn Creek,
including Buckworth Creek, closed from Sept 1
to June 1. Corn Creek FSR is open.
MU 4-9
the watersheds of Malde, Goodeve, Morris
and Shepard Creeks and the Cambridge Creek
watershed upstream of the 750 m elevation
Tiger Creek watershed upstream of the
Gopher Creek Crossing
MU 4-14
commencing on the north side of Peter Creek
bridge crossing and includes both Faith and
Peter Creek watersheds, Sept. 1 to Nov. 30
MU 4-15
Commencing at 11 km on the Rialto Cr FSR
and above the 760 metre contour in the
watersheds of Tulip Creek in the west to
Rialto Creek in the east including all water-
sheds in between (Syringa, Allendale, Yarrow
and several unnamed) and including areas
within Syringa Provincial Park.
Deer Creek Road (both East Fork and West
Fork) from approximately 5 km point (on
each); the watersheds of Gladstone, Hutchison
and Sangrida Creeks and above 750 meters
in elevation in the watersheds of Dawsons,
Sunshine and Twobit Creeks from
Sept. 1 to Nov. 30
MU 4-18
Grohman Creek (Map D14)
Marsden Face during the period Dec 1 to
April 15 (Map D15)
the watershed of Sproule Creek and com-
mencing at the start of the Sproule Creek
FSR, and not including that portion of the
Smallwood FSR located wihtin the Sproule
Creek Watershed.
MU 4-20
Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from 1.0
km on the Baribeau Creek Road snowmobiles
and trappers are exempt
the watershed of Bradford Creek
the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally
known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar
Creek between Mt. Patrick and Mt. Manson
upstream of the Dewar Creek access road
the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek
upstream from a point downstream 1 kilome-
tre from its confluence with Greenland Creek
Cherry Creek. See Map D23
the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of
the Skookumchuck Forest Access Rd crossing
the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 kilo-
metre upstream of the Skookumchuck Creek
Bridge crossing near the confluence of Buhl
Creek with Skookumchuck Creek
MU 4-21
the watershed of the easterly headwaters of
Coyote Creek
Premier Ridge (Map D24) from Dec 1 to April 30
MU 4-22
Baynes Lake area (Map D54)
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4
CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
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Grizzly Bear
Black Bear
Colour and Size can be misleading.
Look for a combination of characteristics
Colour varies form blond to black, including white and blue.
No Distinctive shoulder hump.
Rump is higher than front shoulders.
Face prole is straight.
Ears are tall and pointed.
Front claws are less than 4 cm (2 inches) long and curved.
Claw marks are not usually visible in tracks.
Colour varies from blond to black.
Distinctive shoulder hump.
Rump is lower than shoulder hump.
Face prole appears dished-in between eyes and snout.
Ears are short and rounded.
Front claws are 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long, slightly curved.
Claw marks are usually visible in tracks.
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that are now in effect, from spring 2012 to 2018 as the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project is constructed.
These restrictions are to ensure the safety of the public and construction crews.
Stave River East Bank
- The Ruskin Picnic/Recreolion
Site and parking lot, located
downstream of the Ruskin
dam, off Hayward Street, is
closed to the public.
- Locol lrofc only is permilled
on Hayward Street, north of
Keystone Avenue and parking
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- The Hoyword Slreel crossing
of the Ruskin Dam is
closed for the duration of
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Stave River West Bank
- No porking is permilled
on Wilson Street, from the
BCHydro Ruskin Operations
Ofce south to the Ruskin
Place mobile home park on 287th Street. Violators will be towed.
- No porking is permilled on Ruskin 0rescenl in lhe Ruskin lownsile off Wilson lvenue.
The Stave River remains open for shing, subject to Fisheries and Oceans Canada restrictions and limits. For current
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For many people the opportunity to dine
on favourful wild meat is one of the prime
benefts of hunting. Others, out of sorry
past experience, consider game meat
quite unpalatable.
Which will it be: gourmet or "gamey"?
The difference depends much less on the
skill of the qualifed butcher who may cut
the steaks and roasts for your table than
it does on the care you take as a hunter in
your initial treatment of the carcass.
The basic rules:
Place your shot carefully for a quick,
clean kill with little damaged meat.
Clean the animal as soon as possible.
Keep the meat free of hair, dirt and
other contaminants.
Cool the carcass out and keep it
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Take Care of Your
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SAFE TRAVEL TIPS FOR
RESOURCE ROAD USERS
Resource roads are planned and constructed to develop (and protect)
BCs natural resources. They are maintained to industrial standards
suitable for users that transport workers, equipment and products to
and from work sites. Here are a few things you can do to contribute to
the safety of all resource road users.

APPLY THE SAME RULES OF THE ROAD

AS YOU USE ON HIGHWAYS
Take your licence and insurance. Drive on the right hand side of the
road. Wear your seatbelt. Dont drink and drive. Obey the speed limit
- unless posted otherwise, its often 80 km/hr, but many roads are
designed and built for 60 km/hr.

DRIVE ACCORDING TO ROAD CONDITIONS

Travel at a speed that allows you to stop within half of your range
of sight (the other vehicle needs room to stop). When its dusty or
when roads are slippery due to snow or mud, slow down so you
can react to oncoming trafc, potholes, wildlife, changing road
conditions and unexpected hazards.

FOCUS ON YOUR DRIVING; EXERCISE

CAUTION, PATIENCE AND COURTESY
Keep your headlights and taillights on. Large industrial
vehicles cant manoeuvre as quickly as your SUV. But
industrial drivers are familiar with the road. Give them
room to do their job. Let them go ahead. Its
advantageous for you to follow industrial vehicles,
watching for their brake lights as they slow down,
and nding turn-outs to clear oncoming trafc.

OBSERVE AND OBEY THE SIGNS

Take time to read and understand signs at the start of a
resource road, and along the way. They have important
information about the road, trafc you can expect and
active worksites or hazardous
conditions. But remember that not all hazards
are signed be ready for the unexpected.

STOPPING IN THE RIGHT

LOCATION
If you must stop along an active road, nd a
straight section that provides good visibility
from both directions, and plenty of width
for other trafc to pass. Pull over onto
the shoulder. Avoid stopping in a
curve or on the crest of a hill.

BE PREPARED
Plan your trip before you go; share it with
a reliable contact. Bring a map or GPS
system. Carry extra clothing, footwear, food,
water and fuel. Have an emergency rst aid
kit. Make sure your vehicle is ready for the
trip good tires, a spare, chains in winter,
tools and a re extinguisher.
Unsafe is Unacceptable
BC Forest Safety Council
Transportation
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REPORT ALL
POACHERS
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Violations of Fisheries, Wildlife
or Environmental Protection Laws
(except salmon related violations which
should be reported to Fisheries and Oceans
Canada at 1-800-465-4336).
Wildlife/Human Conflicts
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What you can do:
1. Familiarize yourself with current
regulations.
2. Record relevant details of suspicious
activities, such as: time, date, location,
descriptions of violators and/or vehicles.
Photographs are useful.
3. Report any fish, wildlife or
environmental offences as soon as
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Look for this sign along highways and
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CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease
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It is considered the most important disease of
big game management in North America. In
Canada, CWD is present in some wild deer
and elk herds in Saskatchewan, and wild deer in
eastcentral Alberta. CWD has not been found in
British Columbia (BC). The BC CWD Program
is focused on preventing the entry of CWD into
the province. There are no known methods to
eradicate the disease once present in an animal
population so prevention and early detection are
vital. CWD can be transmitted from animal to
animal through the environment - if infected
parts are left in the field, soil becomes
contaminated and can infect new animals.
BC conducts annual CWD monitoring, sampling
deer, elk and moose across the province, focussing
on the higher risk areas near the BC/Alberta
border (Peace and East Kootenay regions).
Get information and updates on our Wildlife
Health/CWD websites and through your local
sportsman clubs. The CWD program is dedicated
to reducing the risk and preventing the entry
of CWD into BC, but we need your help. We
encourage hunters, especially in the Peace
and Kootenay regions, to submit heads for
voluntary testing. Drop off locations have been
set up at various businesses and clubs in both
regions.
The CWD Program is strongly advising further
reducing the risk of CWD to BC by not using
biological material from cervids such as scents
or attractants (urine, feces, saliva or scent glands),
as they may be capable of transmitting CWD
through environmental contamination. PLEASE
USE synthetic scents to reduce the risk.
NEW IMPORT REGULATIONS now apply.
To prevent the import of CWD into BC
you cannot bring intact deer, elk, moose
or caribou carcasses into BC from another
jurisdiction. The carcass must be processed
so that high risk material is left behind. High
risk material is the head, hide, hoof, spinal
column, internal organ or mammary gland of
cervids that were killed outside of BC. Hides,
antlers and skulls that have all soft tissues
removed are permitted.
So, if you hunt outside of BC DO NOT return to
BC with the intact carcass process it on-site to
reduce the risk. Remove the head, hide, hooves,
mammary glands, all internal organs and spinal
column at the kill site, and leave these parts in
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the place of origin you may be able to
submit the head to local agencies for CWD
testing. De-bone it, quarter it or have the meat
processed prior to coming home to BC. If you
want to keep antlers, remove them, any soft
tissue and the connecting bone plate from the
remainder of the skull, and soak in 2% bleach.
If you want to keep the hide, all tissue must be
removed before being possessed in BC. DO
NOT dump carcasses in BC if they are from
elsewhere, use landfills for proper disposal.
Please help us prevent CWD entry into BC
by supporting these new regulations. For
more information see our CWD website:
www.stopchronicwastingdisease.ca
HUMAN HEALTH RISKS OR ZOONOTIC
DISEASES
For information on diseases that affect human
health such as West Nile virus, various parasites
and Lymes disease, pick up a copy of our
booklet from a government office or visit our
interactive website, Diseases You Can Get From
Wildlife at the BC Wildlife Health website
www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth/diseases/
or the BC Centre for Disease Control at
www.bccdc.org/
LEARN MORE AND PASS IT ON!
Wildlife health is one important link to the
health of BC in general - we need your
observations about diseases and parasites in
BC wildlife populations over time. Hunters and
anglers provide eyes for the BC Wildlife Health
Program to track the health of our wildlife
we appreciate the submission of videos,
written/verbal descriptions, or photographs. If
you see something or would like to know more
about wildlife diseases, refer to the following:
BC Wildlife Health website at www.env.gov.
bc.ca/wld/wldhealth.html
Manual of Wildlife Diseases of BC at www.
unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
at http://www.ccwhc.ca/
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caution when identifying these two deer species (see diagram
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White-tailed Deer in British Columbia
White-tailed Deer
Brown rump,
tail is brown
with white
fringe. Bottom
of erect tail is
all white
Ears are smaller in proportion to
head than mule deer
Antlers (of older males) consist
of main beams with 3 to 5
projecting upward
Mule Deer
White rump.
Rope-like
white tail with
black tip
Large ears in
proportion to head
Antlers (of older males) fork
and fork again
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the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas shown
on Maps D26 and D27
the watershed of North Galbraith Creek and
of that portion of the watershed of Galbraith
Creek south and east of their confluence
the watershed of Big Tower, Little Tower,
Swanson Creek and Haynes Creeks
the watershed of Iron Creek and Lime Creek
the watershed of Burton Creek upstream of
3.5 km on Burton Creek FSR
the watershed of McDermid Creek
the watersheds of Little Sand Creek above the
Galloway Road and of Big Sand Creek upstream
of its confluence with Whimpster Creek
the watershed of Quinn Creek upstream of
its confluence with Alpine Creek, including the
watershed of Alpine Creek
MU 4-23
Barnes Lake (except snowmobiles) (Map D33)
Chauncey-Todhunter area (Map D29)
Grave Prairie area (Map D34)
Corbin Creek (Map D38)
Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles)
(note Map D31)
Upper Elk Valley/Fording River (snowmobiles
allowed)(Map D35)
Alexander Creek Access Management Area
(Map D39)
MU 4-24
that portion of the Mutton Creek water-
shed upstream of the westerly boundary of
Whiteswan Lake Park
Blackfoot Creek watershed upstream from 38
km on the Blackfoot Creek Road
Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50
km on the Fenwick Creek Road
Elk Creek watershed upstream from the
White Rock Forestry Access Road
the watershed of Nilksuka Creek upstream of
the North White River haul road
Grave Creek watershed upstream from 48 km
on the Main Grave Creek Road
the watershed of Nine Mile Creek upstream of
1300 metre elevation
the watershed of the middle fork of White
River upstream of the first bridge crossing
MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34 and 4-35
Use of a conveyance of any description which
is powered by a motor which exceeds a rating
of 10 horsepower is prohibited within the
Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area
(MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34, 4-35). Boats operating
on NAVIGABLE portions of the Columbia
River are exempt from the regulation, and the
following rights of way are also excluded from
this regulation:
Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road
#5467.01 located at Radium
Plan 22153 of DL 11383 located at Brisco
Plan 26T1689of DL 2566 located at
Spillimacheen
Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 7752.01
located at Parsons
Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen
The Dogtooth road located at Golden
(Map D40)
MU 4-25
Stoddart Creek area (Map D41)
Columbia Lake area. (Map D42).
Albert River watershed upstream from 52.5
km on the Albert River Road
Cross River watershed upstream from 27.3 km
on the Cross River Road, and on side roads
further than 100 m road distance from the
Cross River main line between 20.4 km and
27.3 km
the watershed of Pedley Creek
North fork of Dry Creek watershed upstream
from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd
the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and
Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly
boundary of the Columbia Lake Indian Reserve
MU 4-26
that portion of the watershed of Goldie Creek
upstream of 1525 metre elevation
Dutch Creek-Findlay. (Map D52)
the watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of
and including the watershed of Thorald Creek
Crown land in the watershed of Lavington
Creek upstream of the northerly boundary of
sublot 137, Kootenay Land District
the watershed of Dutch Creek upstream of its
confluence with Whitetail Creek
MU 4-29
the easterly watershed of the Lardeau River
between the northerly boundaries of District
Lots 7527 and 9378, Kootenay Land District
and the northerly height of land of Lake Creek
(including the Lake Creek watershed), from
Oct. 20 to Dec.10.
MU 4-30
the Duncan-Lardeau area shown on Map D56
MU 4-32
the watershed on the north east side of
Barnes Creek upstream of the 30 km marker
on east Barnes Creek Main, south of the height
of land with Keefer Lake and south of the
height of land with Fife Creek. The closure on
the Fife Creek side commences at the height
of land on Branch 40 by way of Fife Creek FSR
MU 4-34
Holt Creek area (See Map D58)
Lang Creek area (See Map D58)
MU 4-35
the drainages of Ice River and the easterly water-
shed of Beaverfoot River upstream of Ice River
MU 4-38
the watershed of Downie Creek including the
Sorcerer Creek drainage, upstream of the 15
km sign on the Downie Creek FSR
COMPULSORY INSPECTION
4In addition to those species requiring
Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Reporting
provincially, all cougar taken in Region 4 must be
Compulsory Inspected within 4 days of the date
of kill, and all wolf taken in Region 4 must be
Compulsory Reported. See page 21.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
(Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas,
and Conservancies) and is permitted in
others during an open season and within
specific time periods. Hunting is prohibited in
Ecological Reserves. Before hunting in a BC
Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that
area during that time is permitted. For more
information on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES
BAG
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MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30 1
4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-20, 4-26 4 Point Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31 1
4-1, 4-2, 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-21 to 4-25, 4-27 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 10 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 2
Youth Only Season* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 2(2)
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
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Either Sex Dec 1 - Dec 20 2(2)
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
ELK 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-38, 4-40 6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - 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 **4-6 Zone C, +4-26 Zone X Antlerless Sept 10 - Sept 19 1
Senior/Youth *4-3 Zone X Antlerless Sept 10 - Sep 14 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, +4-26 Zone X Antlerless Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-38, 4-40 Bulls Sept 1 - Sept 9 1
See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence. * 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.
Restricted to hunters under the age of 18 and those 65 years of age or older. ** This zone includes portions of 4-6 and 4-7. See Map D8 for details.
+ See Map D7 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
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.
Compulsory Inspection is no longer requred for Moose harvested in Region 4
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
* 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
4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - Aug 31 2
Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 9 2
Restricted to private land only, hunter must obtain permission from land owners prior to access.
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
Compulsory inspection is required, see page 21 for details.
BOBCAT 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Feb 15 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.
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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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 (15)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40* Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (30)
* Kootenay River Canada Goose closed area in portions of MUs 4-3, 4-20, 4-21and 4-22, see Map D12.
Hunters please note that Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area opens to hunting for coots, snipe, ducks and geese on October 1.
Access permit is required for hunting activities in the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area for more information, phone 250-402-6900 or www.crestonwildlife.ca
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1, 2012 - Sept 2, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 8, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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4-25
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INVERMERE
1100 m
1100 m M.U.
4-26
Shuwap Creek
drainage northend
Columbia
L.
M.U.
4-22
M.U.
4-20
M.U.
4-3
M.U.
4-4
M.U.
4-5
M.U.
4-6
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Zone X
of 4-03
Zone X
of 4-03
Cotton Cr.
Moyie
L.
Zone X
of
4-26
95
93
1100 m
1100 m
Zone X
of
4-26
1100 m
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St. Marys
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21
3
Creston Wildlife
Management
Area
CRESTON
Wynndel
4-6 Zone C
(includes portions of 4-7)
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U.S.A
D8 4-6 Zone C for antlerless elk
and spike bulls. Includes portions
of MUs 4-6 and 4-7. Detailed map
available at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/
wild/resident/leh.html
Elizabeth
Lake
Pcl. 1
D.D.
5963I
Pcl. A
D.L.
3912
D.L.17
City Limit
Cranbrook
M.U.
43
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Map D9 Elizabeth Lake No
Hunting, Shooting, or Trapping
Area and Motor Vehicle Closed
Area AMA (situated in MU 4-3).
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Map D10 Linklater Creek
Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA
(situated in MU 4-3). Roads
shown as open lines are open
year round .
Skookumchuck
Wardner
Bridge
Closed:
From east to west bank
- Includes all waters,
sand and gravel bars
and islands
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Map D12 Kootenay River Canada
Goose Closed Area (situated in MUs
4-3, 4-20, 4-21, 4-22).
D7 4-3 Zone X and 4-26 Zone
X. Includes land on or below
1100 m (excluding the upper
drainages of several creeks and
rivers) within portions of 4-2, to
4-5, 4-20 to 4-22. Detailed map
available at www.env.gov.bc.ca/
fw/wild/resident/leh.html
Summit Creek
Campground and
Recreation Area
Evans Road Trail
West Creston Road
Corn Cr.
Summit Creek
Kootenay
River
Old
Kootenay
River
Channel
3
Map D13 Summit Creek
Campground and Recreation Area
and Corn Creek Marsh No Hunting
Areas (situated in MU 4-7).
M.U.
418
M.U.
417
3A
3A
Nelson
Taghum K
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L
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Mount
Eccles
Mount
Hoover Mount
Grohman
Mount
Peters
L.12332
L.12331
L.12330
L.12329 L.8256
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Roads open all year
Sproule C
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km
Map D14 Grohman Creek Motor
Vehicle Hunting Closed Area
(situated in MU 4-18) closed year
round to use of motor vehicles for
the purpose of hunting.
.
8
3A
Taghum
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Mount
Peters
Mount
Nelson
L.12332
L.12331
L.12330
L.12329
L.8256
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Map D15 Mardsen Face area
closed to all motor vehicles from
Dec 1to Apr. 15
Stagleap
Provincial Park
Blazed Creek
Road
L.1243
Sl2
L.1381
Sl1
Darkwoods Forest
Sh
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W
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Lost Cr. Summ
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Cr.
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M.U.
47
M.U.
48 3
Map D16 Selkirk No Shooting Area
(situated in MUs 4-7, 4-8). Watch for
mountain caribou.
Burden Cr.
Crawford Bay
B
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Crawford
Bay
M.U.
46
3A
Map D11 Crawford Bay No
Shooting Area (situated in
MU 4-6).
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Grave Lake
Fording Rd
Fording River
43
C
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Creek
Elk River FSR
ELKFORD
C
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m
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SPARWOOD
FERNIE
Hosmer
F
a
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C
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Grave Cr.
L
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C
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Powerline
Railway Track
Forest Service Rd. (FSR)
Elk River
Elk River
3
3
Bow Hunting Only
Zone A
of
4-23
Zone A
of
4-23
Elk River FSR
Bingey Cree
k
Railway tracks
Elk River
H
a
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e
r
C
r
.
SHEEP
MTN
Zone A
of
4-23
Forsy
th
C
r.
Headwaters
of Harmer Cr
No
Shooting
Area
No Shooting
or Hunting
Area
Directly east to
end of Powerline
No
Shooting
Area
Kilm
arnock Cr.
No
Shooting

Area
D.L. 4588
Zone A of 4-23
D9A 4-23 Zone A for antlerless elk and
spike bulls. Includes portions of 4-23.
Detailed map available at
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/resident/leh.html
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KOOTENAY
NOTICE!
BADGER SIGHTINGS
Hunters & trappers should be aware that the BC
subspecies of Badger is federally endangered and on
the BC Red List. There are no hunting or trapping
seasons for badgers. The estimated population is less
than 300 animals. Badgers still occur in the Cariboo,
Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan, Boundary & East
Kootenay. Please report sightings of Badgers in the
Kootenays to (250) 489-8540 and elsewhere in BC
to 1-888-223-4376. Badger information can be found at
ww.badgers.bc.ca.
Bummers flat IR
93
95
Fort
Steele
L. 9827
L. 3061
M.U. 4-21
L. 11045
L. 129 L. 13059
L. 13058
L.13057 Wasa
M.U 4-20
Mather Creek
Kootenay
R
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Wolf C
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Lazy
Lake
Rockbluff
Lake
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93
95
338
336
Lot
265
116
8
1
0
3
Roads open
all year
Roads open
May 1- Nov 30
C
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M.U.
420
M.U.
421
Wasa
Station
Old Hwy.
right of way
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Roads open all year
Roads open J une1- August 31
Aberfeldie Generating Station
Wardner
Fort Steele
Highway
B
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Bull
River
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Elko
Range
Fence
Tie
Lake
G
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R
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S
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ply Cr.
1900
3
0
0
8
M.U.
422 3
93
Roads open all year
Pipeline
W
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D
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R
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C
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M
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Lake
Elko
93
Cr.
Murray
Lake
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Lot
313
Dam
BC Hydro Powerline
B
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M.U.
422
F
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M.U.
423
Torn
a
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Ewin Cr.
T
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Cr.
C
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C
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Kilmarnock Cr.
H
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A
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B
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C
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Roads open all year
Map D25 Wasa Slough
Wildlife Sanctuary (situated
in MU 4-21) No Shooting,
Hunting or Trapping Area.
Map D24 Premier
Ridge Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA
(situated in MU
4-21). Roads shown
as dashed lines are
open May 1 to Nov
30, and roads shown
as open lines are
open year-round.
Map D23 Cherry Creek/ Bummers Flats Motor
Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated in MUs 4-20,
4-21). Roads shown as open lines and CPR right-
of-way are open year round.
Map D26 Pickering Hills Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-22).
Excludes Lot 3, Plan 12040, District Lot 325,
Kootenay Land District.
Map D27 Sheep Mountain
Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA
(situated in MU 4-22).
Map D28 Powerplant Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU
4-22). Roads shown as open lines
are open year-round; roads shown as
dashed lines are open May 1 to Nov 30.
Map D29 Chauncey-Todhunter
Motor Vehicle Closed Area AMA
(situated in MU 4-23). Roads shown
as dashed lines are open June 16 to
Aug 31; roads shown as open lines
are open year-round.
Andy Good Creek C.P.R.
Scru
b
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C
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C
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b
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L.
7000
L.7001 L.10147
L.7292 L.6999
L.6998
L.6997
L.6995
L.7294
L
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9
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L.7293
L.6994
M
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3
Corbin
Road Heigh
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Map D30 Fording Coal Limited Coal Mountain
Mine No Shooting Area (situated in MU 4-23).
Roads openall year
M.U. 4-23
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Sparwood
Elkford
L. 8542
Weig
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43
Height o
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L
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L
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.
Map D31 Weigert Creek Motor Vehicle Closed
Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles
allowed. Roads shown as open lines open year-
round. Road shown as dashed open July 1 to Aug
31 to ATV use only.
Valhalla
Ranges
S
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Lemon C
r.
C
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P
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R
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6
M.U.
417
Slocan
M.U.
419
Argenta
Argen
ta

C
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C
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rte
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L.8391
L.1884
L.1883
L.7828
L.16404
L.16386
Argenta
Marsh
Fry Creek Canyon
Recreation Area
6km from
Kootenay Lake
6
0
0
m
5
0
0
m
Slide Area
T
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F
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M.U.
419
S
k
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kum
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M.U.
420
M.U.
421
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Skookumchuck
Farstad
Way
95
Map D19 Walter Clough Wildlife
Management Area No Shooting or
Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-17).
Map D20 Argenta Marsh Wildlife
Management Area No Shooting or
Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-19).
Map D21 Fry Creek No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 4-19).
Map D22 Skookumchuck Pulp
Mill No Shooting Area (situated in
MU 4-20).
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M.U.
4-23
6500 ft
contour
Road Closure
Point
Barnes
Lake
UTM Coordinate
666670 E
5480740 N
(NAD 27)
Grave
Lake
Grave
Cr.
Lot 1
B
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Road E
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4
2
Line Cr.
Mine
Access
Rd.
M.U.
423
Map D33 Barnes Lake Motor
Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated
in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles allowed.
Map D34 Grave Prairie Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 4-23). Roads
shown as open lines are open year-round;
roads shown as dashed lines are open May
15 to Sept 30.
Elkford
F
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R
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B
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g
a
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C
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F
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Creek
Q
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C
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H
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C
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B le
a
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C
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Elk Lakes
Provincial
Park
Elk
River
Co n no r
Lakes
E
lk
R
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H
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L
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M.U.
423
Roads openall year
Height
of the
Rockies
Provincial
Park
A
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b
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a
B
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C
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Mount
Turnbull Mount
Farquhar
Mount
Tuxford
Mount
Forsythe
Mount
Minton
Mount
Marconi
Mount
Lancaster
Mount
Abruzzi
Riverside
Mtn
Mount
Bishop
O'Neil
Peak
10 0
km
Big Weary
Ridge Trail
A
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rid
g
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C
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Roads Closed Apr 1 - June 15
Open All Year
Closed All Year
Closed Sept 1 - Nov 30
Open Sept 1-Nov 30 ATV use only
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Map D32 Upper Elk Valley - Fording River Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles
allowed. Roads shown as open lines are open year-round.
Big Weary Ridge Trail open July 1 to Aug 31 to ATV use only.
Map D37 Alexander Creek Motor Vehicle Closed
Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles
allowed. See restriction on using snowmobiles for
hunting on page 48.
B
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Cave Mt.
Mt.
Sturdee
M.U.
425
Elizabeth Lake
Cerulean L.
Magog
Lake.
Gog L.
Mago
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Cr.
Height
of Land
Sum
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McGillivray
3
Hydro
Right of Way
Byron Creek
Mine Access
Road
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M
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M.U.
423
Map D38 Corbin Creek Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-23).
Roads shown as open lines are open year
round.
Map D36 Mount Assiniboine Park No
Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-25).
Seismic
Road
Upper Fording Henretta
Recreational Access Trail
Height
of Land
D.L. 4588
Westar Mining
Property Line
Mt.
Lyne
Grave
Lake
Height
of Land
Posted
Cutline
Fording Coal
Property Boundary
CFI Logging Road
Elk River
Line Cr.
No Shooting
Area
L.8965
L.8289
District
Boundary
District
Boundary
Mining Access
Road
K
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C
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cey Cr.
Tornado Cr.
L
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Fording
Mtn.
Elkford
Horseshoe
Ridge
Line Creek
No Shooting
or Hunting
Area
Erickson Cr.
M
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Natal
Sparwood
M.U.
422
M.U.
423
43
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B
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C
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C
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Kilmarnock Cr.
Access Rd.
NO SHOOTING OR
HUNTING AREA
NO SHOOTING AREA
FORDING RIVER
NO SHOOTING AREA
Map D35 Teck, Fording River, Natal Ridge, Sparwood Ridge,
Greenhills, Fording Mountain, Line Creek and McGillivray
No Shooting Areas and Line Creek No Shooting or Hunting
Area (situated in MU 4-23). Mine No Shooting Areas and
No Shooting or Hunting Areas are situated on private
property and permission from companies is required prior
to entry.
Columbia
Lake
Canal Flats
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SL72
Airfield
Mount
Sabine
93
95
Elevational
Contour
1
0
6
7
m
8
8
4
m
M.U.
425
Map D39 Canal Flats Firearms Using Shot
Only Area (situated in MU 4-25).
Kevin Evans
Phone: (250) 429-3584
Fax: (250) 429-3524
Cell: (250) 421-9115
Cell: (250) 421-7090
Email: kevans@kootenayarchery.com
www.kootenayarchery.com
APA, Hoyt, Mathews & PSE Bows
Excalibur & Horton XBows
We carry a full line of Archery Accessories
and service all makes of Bows & XBows
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SL48
M.U.
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M.U.
425
Canal
Flats
M.U.
425
Kootenay National Park
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Map D42 Columbia Lake Motor Vehicle
Closed Areas (situated in MU 4-25). Roads
shown as dashed lines are open May 1 to
Nov 30; roads shown as open lines are open
year-round.
Map D41Stoddart Creek Motor
Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated in
MU 4-25). Road shown as open lines is
open year-round.
Map D43 Sunshine Meadows No
Hunting Area (situated in MU 4-25).
Map D46 Mt. Assiniboine Park Mountain
Sheep Limited Entry Hunting only Area
(situated in MU 4-25). Note a portion of this
zone is closed to hunting see Map D32.
Map D45 Fairmont No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 4-25)
Map D49 Radium No Shooting
or Hunting Area (situated in MUs
4-25 and 4-35).
Map D48 Columbia Lake and River
Wildlife Sanctuary (situated in MUs
4-25, 4-26) No Shooting, Hunting or
Trapping Area.
Map D40 Columbia Wetlands Wildlife
Management Area (situated in MU 4-25).
Closed to use of any conveyance of
any description which is powered by
a motor which exceeds a rating
of 10 horsepower (Boats
operating on NAVIGABLE
portions of the Columbia
River are exempt).
Contact Cranbrook
Ministry office for
more informa-
tion.
Map D47 Windermere No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 4-25).
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Map D50 Bergenham and Moberly Marsh
Wildlife Sanctuaries (situated in MU 4-36) No
Shooting, Hunting or Trapping Areas.
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Full retail / fresh meats /
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No nitrates and preservatives. Hunters we offer total
processing, aging, cutting and wrapping.
Jerky, Sausage-Making and special
service for out of town hunters.
PH: 250-426-7770
Mon Fri 9:00 to 5:30 Sat 9-5
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Website: www.wildelkfederation.ca
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ration ca
HOME of the
Canadian
Elk Calling
Championships
Tel: 250-367-2245 Toll Free: 1-866-785-2246
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Firearms: Christensen, Kimber, Sako,
Beretta, Weatherby, etc.
Optics: Leupold, Swarovski, Leica, Redeld,
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Backpacks: Eberlestock and Sitka
Clothing: Sitka & Beretta
Bullets: Barnes and Hornady
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Vehicle Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-
26). Roads shown as open lines are open year-
round; roads shown as dashed lines are open
May 1 to Nov 30.
Map D56 Duncan - Lardeau Motor Vehicle
Closed Area AMA (situated in MU 4-30).
Highway 31 is open year round.
Map D53 Kicking Horse River Mountain
Sheep Closed Area (MU 4-35).
Map D54 Baynes Lake (MU 4-22). Public access
by land or air is prohibited Apr 15 to June 30.
Dogs must be leashed Apr 1 to 15 and July 1
to Aug 1. The boat launch and all portions of
the sand peninsula south of the boat launch are
open.
Map D51 Sulphur Creek (MU 4-22). Between
Sulphur Creek Bridge and the junction of Sulphur
Creek Road and Hartley Pass Road, public access
is prohibited beyond 3 m of either side of Sulphur
Creek Road and up to 1310 m elevation level of
either side of that road.
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Season (situated in MU 4-30).
Map D58 Lang and Holt Creek - Motor Vehicle Closure
(situated in MU 4-34). The Holt Creek closure begins at
approximately 4.8 km on Holt Creek Road. The Lang
Creek closure begins at approximately 3.4 km on the Lang
Creek Road.
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
1. Itcha Ilgalchuz Motor Vehicle
Prohibition, See Map E28
2. Closure of Bighorn Sheep Season
in MU 5-03
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial
Licences, please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations
listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for
more information. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI Location: Williams Lake
Ministry 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
appointment:
Bella Coola: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 982-2421
Quesnel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 992-4212
100 Mile House: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 395-5511
Williams Lake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 398-4569
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
CARIBOO
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
In 2011, 44 VHF radio and GPS collars were put
on caribou in the Itcha and Ilgachuz Mountains
in Region 5, MU 5-12. Up to 20 collars were put
on adult bulls. Hunters are asked not to shoot
collared animals. GPS collars are light brown
with a black battery pack at base; VHF collars
are white. The purpose of this study is to gather
information on bull and cow numbers, population
trends, habitat use and caribou distribution on
the landscape in response to the Mountain Pine
Beetle epidemic. If found, please return to the
Ministry office in Williams Lake (250-398-4530).
REGION 5
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-tailed)
deer is 2, but only one may be a buck.
Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are under
Limited Entry Hunting only. The bag limit for
white-tailed deer is 1.
4Wolf: The bag limit for wolf is 3, except in
MUs 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 where there is
no bag limit.
4Bobcat: The bag limit for bobcat is 1.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION &
REPORTING
4In addition to those species requiring
Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory
Reporting provincially, all caribou taken in
Region 5 must be Compulsory Inspected.
See page 21 for requirements.
FIREARMS RESTRICTED AREAS
4No Shooting Areas: note the Highway No
Shooting Areas outlined in the No Hunting
or Shooting Areas section on page 13.
No Shooting Areas The discharge of
firearms is prohibited in the following areas:
100 Mile House No Shooting Area (MU
5-2)- see Map E1.
Rose Lake No Shooting Area (MU 5-2)-
see Map E2.
Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area (MU
5-2)- see Map E4.
Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary (Alkali
Lake)(MU 5-2) - no hunting, trapping or
discharge of firearms - see Map E5.
Williams Lake and Williams Lake River
No Shooting Area (MU 5-2)- see Map E3.
Nekite River Spawning Channel (MU
5-7)- Hunting and the discharge of
firearms is prohibited within 100 m of
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
spawning channel.
Snootli Creek Park (MU 5-8)
Ocean Falls No Shooting Area (MU 5-9)-
see Map E19.
Stum Lake (MU 5-13) - Between Mar.
1 and Aug. 31, hunting, trapping and the
discharge of firearms is prohibited within
the Stum (Pelican) Lake Park. The area
includes all of Stum Lake below the high
water mark and all of the islands.
Wells No Shooting Area (MU 5-15)- see
Map E26.
Quarter Mile Single Projectile
(Firearm) Closed Areas The discharge of
a firearm using a single projectile within 400
metres (1/4 mile) on either side of the road
allowance is prohibited in the following areas.
Use of firearms using shot permitted:
Robertson Road and any side roads (MU
5-2) from its intersection with Hwy 97 at
D.L. 61 (Cariboo Land District) north to
its intersection with Hwy 97 at the village
of McLeese Lake.
Tatlayoko Road (MU 5-5) - either side of
the mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road
to its end.
Horn-Bluff Lakes Road (MU 5-5) - see
Map E13.
Hwy 20 - Between Bella Coola and the
westerly boundary of Tweedsmuir Park
(MU 5-8) - see Map E17.
West Fraser Road (MU 5-13)- south from
the City of Quesnel limits to the inter-
section of this road and Grouse Road
(located just north west of Rudy Johnson
Bridge), see Map E21.
Tibbles Road - see Map E18.
West Fraser Road (MU 5-14) - see
description under MU 5-13. See Map E21.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS
4Approximately one million hectares of
Crown Land has been closed to snow-
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay,
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo-
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi-
fied riding areas are no longer published
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Synopsis, they will be available online at
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca.
4Information signs are posted at the points
of closure for most road and vehicle restric-
tions. These signs are for the benefit of
hunters, but it is the hunters responsibility to
recognize closures whether a sign is in place
or not.
4 Symbol Key: Use the following
symbols to determine what type of motor
vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow-
ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access
Restrictions section, pages 11-12):
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas
The operation of all motor vehicles is pro-
hibited year round in these areas unless
otherwise indicated.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas: The operation of all motor vehicles
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
wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
ATVs and Snowmobile Closed Areas
The operation of snowmobiles and ATVs
(including motorcycles) is prohibited year
round in these areas unless otherwise
indicated.
ATVs and Snowmobiles for Hunting
Closed Areas The operation of snow-
mobiles and ATVs (including motorcycles)
for the purpose of hunting, to transport
wildlife,to transport firearms or equipment
and supplies which are intended for or
in support of hunting, or to transport a
hunter to or from the location of wildlife is
prohibited in these areas.
MU 5-2
Access to Mount Polley mine site is pro-
hibited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
Moffat Lake-Spokin FSR (Project #7968-
05) and any side roads.
Knife Creek Vehicle Restricted Area - see
Map E6.
MU 5-3
From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service
(3200) Road - restricted south of the
junction of this road and Stobart Creek
(bridge).
Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service
(2800) Road (including any side roads)
- restricted south of Kilometre 35 of this
Road.
Churn Creek Protected Area - motor
vehicles prohibited except on desig-
nated roads. Access for commercial
purposes other than hunting is allowed.
Snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1
- see Map E7.
Gaspard-Churn Creek except for com-
mercial activities other than hunting; and
snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1
- see Map E8.
Red Mountain & French Mountain
- motor vehicles prohibited above the
1920 m elevation.
MU 5-4
From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Groundhog FSR and any side roads,
southerly from the 15.5 km point.
Rocky Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads,
westerly from the intersection of Rocky
Lake-5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek.
Battlement Ridge Mining Road - entire
road, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 only.
Taseko-Chilko ATV and Snowmobile
Restricted Area. See Map E9.
MU 5-5
From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Valleau Creek - see Map E12.
Potato Mountain - Snowmobiles allowed
Dec. 1 to Mar. 31, except in Tsil?os Park.
See Map E11.
MU 5-6
From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
MU 5-8
Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road
and any side roads - southerly and
westerly from Kilometre 15 to South
Bentinck Arm.
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MU 5-12
Upper Dean River Main Haul Road
northerly from 66.5 km.
Beef Trail Road.
Corkscrew Road - Except for industrial
forestry purposes.
MU 5-12 (entire management unit) from
Sept. 1 to Dec. 5.
MU 5-13
MU 5-13 (entire management unit) from
Sept. 1 to Dec. 5.
MU 5-12 and 5-13
Itcha Ilgachuz - trails open as
indicated on Map E28. Commercial
vehicles are exempt.
MU 5-14
From 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Junction - Roads open as shown on
Map E20. Commercial vehicles allowed.
Doc English - access is restricted to
designated roads; portions of this area
are private land and for safety reasons,
hunters are requested not to hunt in
these areas - see Map E22.
MU 5-15
Eureka Peak - this restriction applies to
the operation of all motor vehicles for
any purpose. Snowmobiles allowed Dec
1 to Apr 30. - see Map E23
Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service
Road - northerly and easterly from
the No-Name Lake Forest Service
Recreational Site.
Crooked Lake Forest Service Road and
any side roads from its point of com-
mencement to its termination.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
ted in others during an open season and
within specific time periods. Hunting is
prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
that hunting in that area during that
time is permitted. For more informa-
tion on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
GUNSMITHING:
Cleaning, Scope/Sight Installs
Bore Sighting Sighting
Repairs Chambering Rebuild
Barrel Work Muzzle Brakes
Fluting Bluing Hot Cold
Stocks Replacement Repairs
SALES:
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Optics Reloading Archery
Quality FlyfshingGear
Thomas &Thomas Fly Rods
Scientifc Angler &
Ross FlyfshingRods &Reels
365B North Mackenzie Ave.
Williams Lake
Ph: 250.392.2515
Fax: 250.392.3337
Buffalo Bill's ATV Rentals
in beautiful Quesnel BC
1.877.822.4141/250.992.8424 /250.991.6434
www.buffalobillsatvrentals.ca
CHILCOTIN GUNS
Full
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of rifles, shot-
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1542 S. Broadway, Williams Lake, B.C V2G 2X3
Ph: 250-392-6800
E-mail: chiguns@telus.net
Hunting
and fishing
licences
Ruger, Weatherby,
Remington, Tikka &
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Also paintball guns & supplies
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Phone/Fax:
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PHOTO CONTEST!
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Interested in submitting a photo for the
Freshwater Fishing or the Hunting and
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For more information visit
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WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER
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770 North Broadway, Williams Lake
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ALES SERVICE PARTS
Warning: ATVScanbehazardous tooperate. For your safety, always wear ahelmet,
eye protection and protective clothing and never carry passengers unless the adult
ATVhasbeendesignedbythemanufacturer specificallyfor that purpose. Polarisadult
modelsarefor riders16andolder. Besuretotakeasafetytrainingcourse. For safety
andtraininginformationcontact your Polarisdealer.
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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, 5-4 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 5-7, 5-8, 5-9 Apr 1 - June 15 3
5-7, 5-8, 5-9 Aug 1 - Mar 31 3
5-10, 5-11 Sept 1 - Mar 31 3
5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15 No Closed Season NBL
COYOTE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 1 - Mar 31 NBL
LYNX 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
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
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)
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 each (30 each)
DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS, 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 15 - Dec 25 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 5-1 to 5-15 Sept 8, 2012 - Sept 9, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 8, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map E1 100 Mile House No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 5-2).
Map E2 Rose Lake No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 5-2).
Map E3 Williams Lake and Williams Lake River No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 5-2).
Map E5 Reidemann Wildlife
Sanctuary (situated in MU 5-2). No
Shooting, Hunting or Trapping Area.
Map E4 Gibraltar Mines No
shooting Area (situated in MU 5-2).
Map E6 Knife Creek Motor
Vehicle Closed Area (situated in
MU 5-2). Road shown as dashed
line is open.
Map E8 Gaspard - Churn Creek
ATV and Snowmobile Closed Area
and sharp-tailed grouse closed area
(situated in MU 5-3).
Map E7 Churn Creek Protected Area (situated in MU 5-3). Motor
vehicles prohibited except on designated roads.
Map E9 Taseko-Chilko Lake ATVs and Snowmobiles
for Hunting Closed Area (situated in MU 5-4).
Map E10 Open area for Bighorn Sheep hunting in MU
5-4. The remainder of MU 5-4 is closed to Bighorn Sheep
hunting.
Map E11 Potato Mountain Goat Closed Area and
Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5).
Vehicle restriction includes all areas above 1520
m elevation in this area, year round. Snowmobiles
allowed Dec 1 to Mar 31except in Tsil?os Park.
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Charlotte Lake
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Bluff Lake Rd.
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Map E12 Valleau Creek Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5).
Map E13 Horn-Bluff Lakes
Quarter Mile Single Projectile
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-5).
Map E14 Bluff-Middle Lake Moose Closed
Area (situated in MU 5-5).
Map E15 Perkins Peak - Kappen Mtn
Mountain Goat Closed Area. Jobin-
McClinchy & Cherry Creek Mtn. Goat
LEH Areas (situated in MUs 5-5, 5-6).
Map E16 Tweedsmuir Park Bow Only
Area. The bow and arrow only season
for mule (black-tailed) deer bucks is
Dec 1- Dec 24 (situated in MU 5-11).
See Map E17 for Tweedsmuir Park No
Hunting Areas.
Map E17 Tweedsmuir Park No
Hunting Areas (situated in MUs 5-10,
5-11, 6-1, 6-2). Hatched ares shows
LEH Bull Moose hunting area. See
Map F1 on page 67 for more details.
Map E18Tibbles Road Quarter Mile
Single Projectile Closed Area (situated
in MU 5-13).
Map E19 Ocean Falls No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 5-9).
Map E20 Junction Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-14),
except commercial vehicles allowed.
Road shown as dashed lines are open
Apr 1 to Nov 30.
Map E21 West Fraser Road Quarter
Mile Single Projectile Closed Area
(situated in MUs 5-13, 5-14).
Map E22 Doc English Gulch Motor
Vehicles for Hunting Closed Area
(situated in MU 5-14). Trails high-
lighted in white are open. Portions
of hatched area are private land
& for safety reasons, hunters are
requested not to hunt in these areas.
Map E24 Mt. Spranger Mountain Goat
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-15).
Map E23 Eureka Peak Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-15).
Check the LEH Synopsis for areas open
to Limited Entry Hunting. Snowmobiles
allowed Dec 1 to Apr 30.
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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations, Permit and Authorization
Service Bureau (PASB) administers the process-
ing of permit and commercial licence applica-
tions under the Wildlife Act..
Fish and wildlife commercial licensing
programs include angling guiding, guide outfit-
ting, transporting and trapping. Wildlife per-
mitting includes more than 70 permit types
such as authorizations to export wildlife, to
release an animal from captivity, to possess
dead wildlife, etc.
Permits and Commercial Licences remain a
legal requirement, ensuring that environmental
standards are not compromised.
The Permit and Authorization Service Bureau
deals only with applications for Fish and
Wildlife commercial licences and permits and
Park Use Permits. Recreational hunting and
fishing licences are only available at local retail
outlets and Service BC offices.
How to Apply:
Background information and application forms
for C.I.T.E.S. permits and other willdife permits,
trapping licences and guide outfitter licences
are available at Service BC offices, Front
Counter BC offices, PASB, or electronically
from the Ministry website www.env.gov.bc.ca/
pasb/applications.html
Completed applications with necessary
attachments and payment (cheque, money
order, or credit card authorization payable to
the Minister of Finance) can be sent to:
Ministry of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau
4th Floor 2975 Jutland Road
PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria BC V8W 9M3
Fax: 250-387-1814
Questions Please contact PASB at:
Telephone: (250) 387-2928
Toll Free: 1-866-433-7272
WILDLIFE PERMTS & COMMERCIAL LICENCES
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Map E27 Sharp-tailed Grouse
Closed Area (situated in MU 5-14).
NOTICE TO BEAR HUNTERS
In order to ensure the sustainability of bear hunting, bear
hunters are requested to:
1. Be patient. Dont shoot the moment you see a bear!
2. Observe carefully and select an adult, male bear, especially
a male grizzly bear.. Bears can look deceptively large.
Adult males have larger home ranges and will tend to be
encountered less frequently than females and younger males.
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
company (e.g., the sow). Take the time to ensure that cubs
are not nearby.
4. Be aware there is no open season on white (Kermode) or
blue (Glacier) colour phases of the black bear.
5. Contact the nearest Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations office immediately for important
information if you shoot an ear-tagged or radio collared bear.
See Ear Tags and Collars section, page 14.
All grizzly bear hunting is under Limited Entry
Hunting (LEH). See LEH Synopsis for more
information and an article on how to identify black
bears and grizzly bears.
Small/Young Bears
Appear to be all legs.
Frequently look over shoulder or turn
around.
More streamlined, pointed head.
Ears look larger and closer together.
Neck appears longer and thinner.
Ears-to-nose lines form a skinny triangle
Large/Adult Male Bears
Stocky legs
Massive body with belly that hangs closer to
the ground
Slower, more deliberate movements
Large, rounded head (like a basketball)
Ears look smaller
Thicker neck
Ear-to-nose lines form an equilateral triangle
Map E28 Itcha Ilgachuz Motor Vehicle Closed
Area (situated in MU 5-12 & 5-13). Closed
year round to the operation of motor vehicles
except: ATV trail to the north-eastern edge of
Itcha Ilgachuz Park open in August; snowmobile
trails open from Dec 15-Apr 30 except the
Blackwater Trail which is open to snowmobiles
as soon as passable; motor vehicle track on the
north western edge open all year. Commercial
vehicles are exempt.
Baezaeko
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Dec 15 - Apr 30
Blackwater Trail Open open
to Snowmobiles All Winter
Snowmobile Trails Open
Dec 15 - Apr 30, open to
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SMITHERS, BC
Leo Lubbers
Personal Real Estate Corporation
O ce 250-847-5999
Cell 250-847-1292
Fax 250-847-9039
Leo
Persona
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Cell 25
Fax 25
www.realestatesmithers.com
lubbers@realestatesmithers.com
Cariboo-Chilcotin Taxidermy
Established since 1977
Large Showroom
Complete Taxidermy Services
96 Mile - Hwy 97
Larry Novakowski
Award Winning Taxidermist
Ph: (250) 395-4121
Box 1055 -100 Mile House,
BC V0K 2E0
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
1. Telkwa Mountain Motor Vehicle
for Hunting Prohibition
2. Expanded General Open Seasons
for Mountain Goat in MUs 6-04
and 6-09
For information on
Wildlife Permits and
Commercial Licences,
please see page 63.
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
The Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC)
is requesting the assistance of
hunters to ensure that all parts
of wildlife harvested within the
Teslin Tlingit traditional territory in
northern British Columbia
(MU 6-25) are utilized. The TTC
requests that hunters drop off any
portions of carcasses they would
otherwise leave in the field (e.g.
ribs and heads) For further infor-
mation on this program, please
contact Mike Dunn, Fish and
Wildlife Officer at 867-390-2532..
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this
service at the locations listed below. Please see the
Ministry website or contact the regional office for
more information.
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI locations: Terrace and Smithers
Ministry Regional Office, Smithers: (250) 847-7260
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded
information or to make an appointment:
Atlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 651-7501
Burns Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 692-7777
Dease Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 771-3566
Queen Charlotte City . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 559-8431
Smithers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 847-7266
Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 638-6530
REGION 6
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REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
4Deer: The bag limit and possession limit for
mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, of which only one
may be antlered and only one may be antler-
less, except in MUs 6-12 and 6-13, where the
bag limit is 15 and possession limit is 5. The bag
limit and possession limit for white-tailed deer
is two, only one of which may be a buck, and
one of which may be antlerless.
Cougar: The bag limit for cougar is 1.
Black Bear: The bag limit for black bear in
MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 1 per licence year.
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed Areas:
The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is pro-
hibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and
6-30 year round.
4Snowmobiles may be used as transport
vehicles while hunting wildlife, transporting
wildlife, transporting equipment or supplies
which are intended for or in support of
hunting, or to transport hunters to or from the
location of wildlife in MUs 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-7, 6-
10 to 6-14 and 6-16 to 6-29.
4The use of snowmobiles is permitted
to transport wildlife, transport equipment,
firearms or supplies or transport hunter to and
from the location of wildlife in MUs 6-4, 6-5,
6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and 6-30 from Dec 16 to
Mar 31 only.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas:
The operation of all motor vehicles for the
purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife, to trans-
port equipment, firearms and supplies which are
intended for or in support of hunting or to trans-
port hunters to and from the location of wildlife
is prohibited in these areas.
Telkwa Mountain Area (See map F47)
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The operation
of all motor vehicles is prohibited in these areas
during the time periods indicated:
Year round Motor Vehicle Closed Areas
- The operation of all motor vehicles is prohib-
ited year round above 1400 m in elevation on
Tsatia Mountain (MU 6-20), Klastline Plateau
(MU 6-21), Level Mountain (MU 6-22, 6-26)
and Gnat Pass on the east side of Hwy 37
(MU 6-19. This applies to both road and off-
road areas.
Seasonal Motor Vehicle Closed Areas -
From May 1 to Nov 15, the operation of all motor
vehicle is only allowed within 400 m on either side
of the road/trail, or 10 m on either side of the
road/trail as stated, when the road/trail is accessed
from the point of commencement as described
below:
4Jade/Boulder Mining Access Road (MU 6-19),
commencing at the junction of that road and Hwy
37 to the height of land at Cariboo Pass that sepa-
rates the watershed of the Turnagain River from
the watershed of the Tanzilla River.
4Middle Range Road (MU 6-19), commencing
at the junction with Jade/Boulder Road, to 400 m
from the ends of the trail at N 58
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W 129
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4Todagin Mountain Mining Access Road (MU
6-20), commencing at the start of the Todagin
Mountain Mining Access Road, to N 57
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and W 129
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51 0.6 (start of alpine) then within
10 m of either side to 10 m from its end at N 57
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42 13.43 and W 129
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48 1.04.
4Goldpan Road (MU 6-23), commencing at the
junction with Hwy 37, to where it crosses Little
Eagle River.
4Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24), commencing at N
58
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48 12.36 and W 130
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8 56.21, to a point
400 m beyond the end of both roads, and includ-
ing the road leading to Porcupine Lake.
4Hot Lakes Road (MU 6-24), commencing at
Highway 37 to N 59
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38 3.6
(start of alpine), then within 10 metres of either
side to 10 metres from the end of the trail at N
59
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30 13.5 and W 129
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32 12.0.
4Cassiar Townsite/Quartzrock Creek Access
Trail (MU 6-24), commencing at the junction of
Quartzrock Creek Road and Highway 37 to N 59
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42 37.97 (height of land),
then within 10 metres of either side of the trail and
side trails to 10 metres from the end at N 59
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34.74 and W 129
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50 25.75.
4Midway Mine Access Trail (Mu 6-24), commenc-
ing at N 59
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55 39.96 and W 130
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26 13.44 to
400 metres from its end at a point 5 km north of
the Little Rancheria River: See Map F31.
4One Ace mountain mining Access Road (MU
6-24), commencing near the junction with Highway
37 at N 59
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52 49.51 and W 129
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10 13.0 to
400 metres from the end of the trail and side trails
at N 59
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48 37.55 and W 129
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36 53.89; at N
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37 56.09; and N 59
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Hunters may encounter locked gates that
prevent access to certain areas. Most gates
have been erected legally as part of local
planning processes. Hunters should check
with local government ministries and/or
logging companies on gate locations or other
restrictions.
4First Nations wish to urge hunters to use
caution and respect when hunting in traditional
territories in the Skeena Region. Please watch
for local residents and leave your campsites
clean.
4
Mule deer hunters are strongly encouraged to
submit a front incisor tooth (including the root)
and a photograph of the antlers to any Skeena
Ministry office [Regional office: 3726 Alfred Avenue,
Smithers (drop off tooth - please do not mail)].
A lack of harvest data increases the risk that mule
deer seasons will become more restrictive.
4
The Nisgaa Government wishes to urge hunters
to use caution when hunting in the Nass Valley,
because there may be a large number of people
picking mushrooms during the hunting season.
4Access to the Endako Mines and
Huckleberry Mines Sites (MU 6-4) is prohib-
ited under the Mines and Trespass Acts.
4Hunters should check regional maps for No
Shooting and No Hunting Areas that might apply
in areas they wish to hunt (pgs 67 - 71). Hunters
should note closures in the No Shooting and No
Hunting Areas section on page 13.
4Hunters should be aware that the discharge
of a firearm is prohibited within 400 metres of
either side of the road allowance of Granisle
Highway (Hwy 118) between Topley and
Granisle (MU 6-8).
4 The hunting of all wildlife is .prohibited
within 2 km of either side of the Muddy Lake/
Golden Bear Access Rd (MUs 6-22, 6-26).
4White and blue (Glacier) colour phases of
the black bear are closed to hunting. Note that
these animals are rarely pure in colour and are
usually somewhat dirty. Hunters should pass up
any very light-coloured black bear.
4Lucy Island (in the vicinity of Langara
Island, Queen Charlotte Islands) is a Wildlife
Sanctuary and hunting, trapping and the dis-
charge of firearms are prohibited (MU 6-13).
4Please avoid shooting collared wildlife.
See page14.
NOTICE TO BLACK BEAR
HUNTERS
4There is no open season for black bears
in those portions of MU 6-3, being Gribbell
Island, Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy on
Princess Royal Island, or the Whalen Estuary
and all lands within 1 km of the Estuary on
Princess Royal Island.
NOTICE TO MOOSE
HUNTERS
4A series of rut closures are in place along
various rights of way as set out below:
1. There is no open season for moose during
the period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 within 400
metres of:
Highway 51 from Dease Lake to Telegraph
Creek.
Highway 37 from the junction of Highway
37 and Highway 37A to the Yukon border.
the road locally known as Blue River Road,
east from Highway 37 to the Blue River
Indian Reserve #2 (MU 6-23). See Map F33.
the trail locally known as One Ace Mountain
Road, west from Highway 37 to One Ace
Mountain (MU 6-24). See Map F33.
the road locally known as McDame Road,
southeasterly from Highway 37 near Good
Hope Lake to Atan Lake (MU6-23).
See Map F33.
Twenty Mile Road (east of the Hyland River),
south from the Alaska Highway to the Liard
River (MU 6-23). See Map F36.
the road locally known as Midway Mine/
Silvertip Rd, south from the Yukon border to
the mine site (MU 6-24) See Map F33.
that portion of the Alaska Highway in MU 6-25
See Map F43.
the road locally known as the Smart River Road,
north from the Alaska Highway to the Yukon
border (MU 6-25). See Map F43.
the road locally known as Logjam Creek Road,
north from the Alaska Highway to the Yukon
border (MU 6-25). See Map F43.
Highway 7 from the Yukon border to Atlin
(MU 6-25).
the road locally known as Surprise Lake Road or
Discovery Avenue from Highway 7 to Surprise
Lake (MU 6-25). See Map F37.
the road locally known as Bull Creek/Blue Canyon
Road/ Spruce Creek road to the junction with
Bull Creek (MU 6-25). See Map F39.
the road locally known as Warm Bay/ ODonnell
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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.
2. There is no open season for moose during the
period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, within 400 m. of the
shore of and over that portion of Teslin Lake
south of the north end of Shaman Island (also
known as Burial Island), and including Shaman
Island. (MU 6-25). See Map F38.
NATIONAL PARKS
4Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks this
includes Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and
the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
(Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas,
and Conservancies) and is permitted in
others during an open season and within
specific time periods. Hunting is prohibited in
Ecological Reserves. Before hunting in a BC
Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that
area during that time is permitted. For more
information on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 6
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
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, 6-20, 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
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, are closed to Moose hunting 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 pg 65. See Maps F23, F33, F36 to F43.
This season applies only to a portion of MU 6-20. See Map F26A. This season applies only to that portion of 6-20 outside the shaded area on 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, 6-9, +6-4 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.
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 Portion of 6-16 closed. See Map F22 Part of MU 6-9 only, see map F47 + Part of MU 6-4 only see map F47
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.
* The black bear season in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 will close 72 hours after the regional manager has published that during the current licence year the total number of
black bears killed in these MUs has reached 4. Compulsory inspection is required for black bears killed in MUs 6-12 and 6-13, see page 21 for details.
The bag limit for black bears in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 1 per licence year.
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)
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 3. 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 6; Sept 9 - Nov 30 10 each (30 each)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2012 - Jan 13, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 3. 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 6; Sept 9 - Nov 30 8 (24)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2012 - Jan 13, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 3. 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 6; Sept 9 - Nov 30 5 (15)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2012 - Jan 13, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 3. 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 6; Sept 9 - Nov 30 5 (15)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2012 - Jan 13, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 Sept 3. 2012 - Nov 30, 2012 Sept 1 - Sept 6; Sept 9 - Nov 30 10 (30)
6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 Oct 1, 2012 - Jan 13, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 6-1 to 6-30 Sept 1, 2012 - Sept 2, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 8, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map F1 Tweedsmuir Park No Hunting
Areas (situated in MUs 6-1, 6-2). The
general open hunting season for bull
moose in that portion of 6-2 located within
Tweedsmuir Park is Oct 20 to Nov 15.
Map F3 Lakelse Lake No
Shooting Area and Firearms
Using Shot Only Area
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No Shooting Area (year
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portions of 6-15,
6-30).
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(situated in MU 6-10 and in portions of 6-3, 6-11). The general
open hunting season for bull moose in this area is from Oct
20 to Oct 26 only. For those portions of MUs 6-3 and 6-11
that are outside of the shaded Smithers Bull Moose LEH area,
the general open season for bull moose is Sept 10 to Nov 15.
Lake
Kathlyn
Smithers
6km (3.6mi)
Airfield
M.U.
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16
Map F9 Lake Kathlyn No
Shooting Area (situated in
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Smithers Community Forest No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 6-9).
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Hunting only areas (situated in MUs 6-4, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14,
6-15, 6-30) and Mountain Goat Closed Area in MU 6-30. Note: no
open season for mountain goats on Skip Mountain (situated in MU
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Hunting Area (situated in MU 6-13). The 50
metre strips along the banks of the Tlell River
are open for Firearms Using Shot Only as
indicated on map (closed along Hwy).
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Area 0.4 km either side of road
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Map F5 Blunt Mountain Special Bow Only
Season (situated in MU 6-8). The open
season for bow hunting of mountain goat
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Map F20 North Kitsumkalum
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Shotguns With Shot Only
No Shooting Area
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1 km
1 km
Map F21 Port Clements No Shooting
Area and Kumdis Bay Firearms Using
Shot Only Area (siuated in MU 6-13).
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areas (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20). See map F27.
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Entry Hunting only areas (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20). See
map F27.
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ZoneA
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ZoneB
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ZoneC
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Limited Entry
Hunt Only
Mountain Goat
Closed Area
Map F26 Spatsizi Mountain Goat Limited Entry Hunting
Area. The Dawson area (shaded) is general open season for
Mountain Goat (situated in MU 6-19, 6-20).
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M.U. 613
Lina Island
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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
NO SHOOTING AREA
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L.8
L.361
Map F17 Masset No Shooting Area (situated
in MU 6-13) and Delkatla Slough Wildlife
Sanctuary No Shooting, Hunting or Trapping
Area.
Map F18 Queen Charlotte
City No Shooting Area
(situated in MU 6-13).
Zone A
of 6-14
STEWART
A
37A
M.U.
6-14
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Goat Area. This portion of MU 6-
14 is open Aug 1 - Feb 28
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M.U.
6-21
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AREA
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37
NO SHOOTING
AREA & GOAT
CLOSEDAREA
Map F27 Spatsizi (Cold Fish-Gladys
Lake) Ecological Reserve No Hunting
Area (situated in MU 6-20). Cold Fish
Lake Camp No Shooting Area: The dis-
charge of firearms is prohibited within 1
km of Cold Fish Lake Camp.
Map F28 Todagin Mountain No Shooting
Area and Mountain Goat Closed Area
(situated in MU 6-20). See page 65 for mining
access road restrictions.
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Map F26A Klappan - Bull Moose (situated in MU
6-20). The general open hunting season for bull
moose in this area is from Sept 15 to Oct 15 only.
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Mountain Sheep
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No Hunting Area
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from High
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Map F32 Atlin Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting Area and
Mountain Sheep Open Area (situated in MU 6-25, 6-27).
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M.U.
627
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Lake
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Closed Area
No Hunting Area
1km inland
from High
Water Mark
Map F34 Atlin Mountain Goat Closed Area and No
Hunting Area (situated in MUs 6-25, 6-27).
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Birch Creek Rd.
Birch Creek Placer Rd.
Snake Creek Rd.
Otter Creek Rd.
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Boulder Creek Rd.
Cracker Creek Rd.
Upper Ruby Creek Rd.
Lower Ruby Creek Rd.
Ruby Creek Rd.
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Otter Creek Rd.
Feather Creek Rd.
Bennett Lake
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River
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M.U.
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M.U.
628
Map F35 Tagish Highlands
Mountain Goat Limited Entry
Hunting Area. (situated in MUs
6-27, 6-28).
Map F36 Twenty Mile Road
Moose Closed Area (situated
in MU 6-23). Hunting of
moose is prohibited within
400m of Twenty Mile Road
from Sept 25 to Oct 10.
Map F37 Surprise Lake Moose
Closed Area (situated in MU
6-25). Hunting of moose is pro-
hibited from Sept 25 to Oct
10 within 400 m of the roads
listed in the legend.
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Map F38 Teslin Lake Moose
Closed Area (situated in MU
6-25). Hunting of moose is
prohibited from Sept 25 to
Oct 10 with 400m of the
shore of and over the portion
of Teslin Lake south of the
north end of Shaman Island
(Burial Island) and including
Shaman Island.
Map F39 Bull
Creek Road Moose
Closed Area
(situated in MU
6-25). Hunting of
moose is prohibited
within 400 m of Bull
Creek Rd from Sept
25 to Oct 10.
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Buckley
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Edziza Park
and
Recreation
Area
Zone A 621
Boundary
Map F29 Mt. Edziza Park Mountain
Sheep, Caribou and Mountain Goat
Limited Entry Hunting only areas
(situated in MU 6-21).
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Map F31 Midway Mine Access
Trail (situated in MU 6-24).
See page 65.
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Map F30 Stikine Mountain Goat Limited Entry
Hunting only area (situated in MUs 6-21, 6-22).
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Blue
River
Rd.
One Ace Mtn.
One Ace Mountain Rd.
Midway
Mining Rd.
McDame
Road
McDame McDame
Cassiar
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M.U. 6-24
M.U
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Map F33 Cassiar Road
Moose Closed Area (situated
in MU 6-23). Hunting of
moose is prohibited within
400m of Blue River, One Ace
Mountain, Midway Mining and
McDame Roads and Highway
37 between the junction of
Hwy 37 and Hwy 37A (at
Meziadin Junction) and the
Yukon border and between
Dease Lake to Telegraph
Creek (Hwy 51) from Sept
25 to Oct 10. See page 65
Notice to Hunters.
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Atlin Park
Map F44 Atlin Caribou Limited Entry
Hunting Area (situated in MU 6-25 and 6-26).
Caribou hunting is by LEH only.
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M.U.
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M.U.
627
Height
of Land
Map F45 Atlin Mountain Goat Limited Entry
Hunting only Area and Atlin Park Mountain Sheep
and Caribou Closed Area (situated in MUs 6-25,
6-26, 6-27).
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Map F46 Atlin Park No Hunting Area in
portions of MUs 6-25 and 6-27.
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Gladys Lake Rd.
Rufner Mine Rd.
Consolation Creek Rd.
Gladys Lake Mining Loop
Map F41 Gladys Lake Moose Closed Area
(situated in MU 6-25). Hunting of moose is
prohibited from Sept 25 to Oct 10 within
400m of the road listed in the legend.
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Lake
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Yukon
British Columbia
Yukon
British Columbia
Smart River Rd.
Logjam Creek Rd.
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M.U.
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Map F43 Alaska Highway Moose Closed Area (situated in
MU 6-25). Hunting of moose is prohibited within 400m of that
portion of the Alaska Highway (Highway1) in MU 6-25, Smart
River Road and Logjam Creek Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10.
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Map F40 ODonnell Road/Kuthai Lake Moose
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Hunting of moose is prohibited within 400m of
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Map F47 General Open Season Areas for Mountain
Goat (situated in portions of MUs 6-04 and 6-09)
Map F48 Telkwa Mountain Area
(situated in MU 6-9) - Use of Motor
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
1. Expanded Cougar Seasons
2. Extended Lynx Hunting Seasons
3. Closure of the Nov 10 - 20 Antlerless
Mule Deer Season in the South Omineca
4. No Bag Limit for Wolves
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial
Licences, please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations
listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for
more information. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI Locations: Prince George, McBride
Ministry Regional Office, Prince George: . . . . (250) 565-6135
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an
appointment:
Mackenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 997-6555
Prince George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 565-6140
Vanderhoof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 567-6304
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
Please see Notice on
page 26 for details
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
OMINECA
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
For persons hunting in MUs 7-29 (north of
Nation River), and 7-37 to 7-39: You are hunting
in the traditional territory of the Tsay Keh Dene
First Nation. Before your hunt, please contact the
band office at www.tsaykey.com - click on Fish
and Wildlife, tkdfishandwildlife@gmail.com, Prince
George contact Derek Ingram 250-562-8882, or
Tsay Keh Dene contact Luke Gleeson 250-993-
2127 or check in at the Tsay Keh village band
office at the north end of the Williston Reservoir
to receive information pertinent to the safety and
environmental concerns of the Tsay Keh people.
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4Deer: The bag limit for mule (black-
tailed) deer in Region 7A is one. The bag
limit for white-tailed deer in Region 7A is
two, only one of which may be a buck, and
one of which may be antlerless.
4Grouse: The regional daily aggregate
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce
(Franklin), ruffed) is 10. The regional daily
bag limit for ptarmigan is 10.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
AREAS
4Approximately one million hectares of
Crown Land has been closed to snow-
mobile use to support Mountain Caribou
recovery in the Thompson, Kootenay,
Cariboo, and Omineca regions. Snowmo-
bile closure maps with boundaries, legal
access trails, prohibited dates, and identi-
fied riding areas are no longer published
in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Synopsis, they will be available online at
www.snowmobile.gov.bc.ca.
4Vanderhoof Access Management Plan
is available at www.ilmb.gov.bc.ca/slrp/
lrmp/princegeorge/vanderhf/plan/project.
html
4There are a number of restrictions and
prohibitions in this Region. See definitions
of motor vehicle, ATV and snowmo-
bile in Definitions section.
4Information signs may be posted at
the points of closure for road and vehicle
restrictions. These signs are for the benefit
of hunters, but it is the hunters responsibil-
ity to recognize closures whether a sign is
in place or not.
4 Symbol Key: Use the following
symbols to determine what type of motor
vehicle prohibition is in place in the follow-
ing regional MUs (see also Site and Access
Restrictions section, pages 11-12 and
regional maps):
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The
operation of all motor vehicles is prohib-
ited in these areas.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas: The operation of all motor
vehicles 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 trans-
port hunters to and from the location of
wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas
The operation of ATVs (including motor-
cycles) for the purpose of hunting, to
transport wildlife, to transport firearms
or equipment and supplies which are
intended for or in support of hunting,
or to transport hunters to or from the
location of wildlife is prohibited in these
areas.
Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed
Areas: The operation of snowmobiles
for the purpose of hunting, to transport
wildlife, to transport firearms or equip-
ment and supplies which are intended
for or in support of hunting, or to trans-
port hunters to and from the location
of wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30,
7-37 to 7-39
from Mar. 31 to Nov. 30.
MU 7-3 and 7-16
Morkill Forest Road above its crossing of
Fraser River during the periods April 15
to June 15 and August 15 to November
30.
MUs 7-7 to 7-15
4:30 am to 8:00am from Aug. 15 - 31
5:30 am to 9:00am from Sept. 1 - 30
6:30 am to 10:00am from Oct. 1 to
Nov. 15
MU 7-18
access road to Kakwa Recreation Area
due north of Buchanan Creek (MU 7-
18)
MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40
the entire area of MUs 7-38, 7-39
Finlay area (MUs 7-38, 7-39, 7-40) above
1450 m elevation. Authorized trappers
exempt from restriction. Other com-
mercial vehicles allowed, provided they
stay on existing mining and logging roads.
Closure does not apply on the road
surface of the Omineca Mining Road
through Lawyers Pass from Aiken Lake to
the south shore of the Toodoggone River,
or, on the road to Johanson Lake.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Hunters, while returning from hunting,
are required to keep the antlers of a bull
moose taken in the Omineca sub-region,
and the species licence under which the
moose was taken together and available for
inspection by an officer of MoE.
4A few white moose have been noticed
in MU 7-13. Hunters are requested not to
shoot a white moose due to their unique-
ness and viewing value to all people who
enjoy wildlife.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
ted in others during an open season and
within specific time periods. Hunting is
prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
that hunting in that area during that
time is permitted. For more informa-
tion on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
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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
7-12 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
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 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 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 1 - June 15 NBL
COUGAR 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-25 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 1 - Feb 15 1
SNOWSHOE HARE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 No Closed Season NBL
The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land.
DUSKY (Blue) GROUSE 7-2 to 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
SPRUCE and RUFFED GROUSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
PTARMIGAN 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Aug 15 - Feb 28 10 (30)
2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014
COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 7; Sept 10 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 13; Sept 16 - Nov 30 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 7; Sept 10 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 13; Sept 16 - Nov 30 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 7; Sept 10 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 13; Sept 16 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 7; Sept 10 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 13; Sept 16 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 1 - Sept 7; Sept 10 - Nov 30 Sept 1 - Sept 13; Sept 16 - Nov 30 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 Sept 8, 2012 - Sept 9, 2012 Sept 14, 2013 - Sept 15, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map G3 Canoe River - North Thompson Snowmobile
Closed Area (situated in MUs 3-44, 7-2). Snowmobiles
allowed on Allan Creek Access Trail Nov 1 to May 31.
Map G4 Howard, Foster, and Encampment Snowmobile
Closed Areas (MU 7-2). Snowmobiles allowed on Foster
Trail Dec 1 to May 31.
Map G5 East Twin Creek
Mountain Goat Closed Area
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closed area (situated in MU 7-4).
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except for LEH permit holders
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Area (situated in MU 7-4). Hunting of
Mountain Goat is prohibited except for LEH
permit holders.
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Map G10 Purden Lake Park
addition (situated in MU 7-7).
Shaded area is open to hunting
and the discharge of firearms,
bows, crossbows only during a
lawful game hunting season.
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Map G15 Mount Robson addition
(situated in MU 7-3). Shaded area is
open to hunting and the discharge
of firearms, bows, crossbows only
during a lawful game hunting season.
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Map G16 Eskers Park addition
(situated in MU 7-15). Shaded area
is open to hunting and the discharge
of firearms, bows, crossbows only
during a lawful game hunting season.
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or Hunting Area (MU 7-23). Hunting and
discharge of firearms is prohibited from
Nov 6 to Mar 31.
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Map G13 Dahl Lake Park addition
(situated in MU 7-12). Shaded area is
open to hunting and the discharge of
firearms, bows, crossbows only during a
lawful game hunting season.
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OMINECA
PEACE
For information on
Wildlife Permits and
Commercial Licences,
please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations
listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for
more information. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI locations: Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Pouce Coupe
Ministry Regional Office, Fort St. John: . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 787-3411
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an
appointment:
Chetwynd: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 788-3611
Dawson Creek: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 784-2304
Fort Nelson: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 774-3547
Fort St. John: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 787-3225
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
See Notice on
page 26 for details
Major Regulation Proposals
for 2012 - 2014
1. No Bag Limit for Wolves, Is Being
Considered Please Refer to the
Online Synopsis Before You Hunt.
2. Compulsory Inspection of all Moose
Harvested in MUs 7-50 to 7-54 is
Being Considered Please Refer to the
Online Synopsis Before You Hunt.
3. General Open Seasons for Mule (black-
tailed) Deer have been amended. The
Nov 15-Nov 20 antlerless season has
been closed, the Sept 1-Sept 30 either
sex bow only season is now open to
bucks only, and the 3 pt buck season
from Nov 1-Nov 30 is now a 4 pt buck
season. A LEH only antlerless season
in 7-20 Zone A from Dec 1-Dec 20 has
been implemented.
NOTICE!
TO HUNTERS
The Peace River Enfranchisement Project
that used a reservation system to coordi-
nate hunter access onto a limited number
of private properties has drawn to its
scheduled conclusion.
The pilots Working Group will now evaluate
the program and consider options for the
future.
As in all years, hunters must obtain permis-
sion from land owner before hunting on
private land.
Private Land Deer and Elk Opportunities
REGION 7B
PEACE
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B
BAG LIMITS
4Deer: The combined bag limit for deer
in Region 7B is two. The bag limit for mule
(black-tailed) deer is one. The bag limit for
white-tailed deer is two, only one of which
may be a buck, and one of which may be
antlerless.
4Grouse:The regional daily aggregate
bag limit for grouse: blue (dusky), spruce
(Franklin), ruffed is 10. The regional daily bag
limit for ptarmigan is 10. The regional daily
bag limit for sharp tailed grouse is 3.
FIREARMS RESTRICTED
AREAS
4Please take note of the Highway No
Shooting Areas outlined on page 13.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
on the west half of Lot 1323, Peace River
District, in which Halfway Elementary School
is located. See Map H20.
4The discharge of firearms using single pro-
jectiles is prohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile)
of either side of:
- Road 520 (Canyon Drive) between
Hudsons Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett
Dam,
- Road 190 (Twelve Mile Road) between
Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily in the
Dawson Creek Environmental Demonstration
Area. See Map H6.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
within the Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Area.
See Map H4.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited on
Fort St. Johns sewage lagoons, that is the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 83,
Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian; and
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 83,
Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian.
4There is no shooting or hunting within
200m of the high water mark of Radar Lake
in the vicinity of the City of Dawson Creek.
4There is no shooting or hunting within
Stone Mountain Park within 1 mile (1.6 km)
of the Alaska Highway.
4The discharge of firearms is prohibited
in the Dokie subdivision in the vicinity of
Chetwynd (MU 7-22 & 7-31). See Map H14.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
AREAS
4There are a number of restrictions and
prohibitions in this region. Note definitions of
"Motor Vehicle", "ATV" and "Snowmobile" in
Definitions section.
4Information signs may be posted at the
points of closure for road and vehicle restric-
tions. These signs are for the benefit of
hunters, but it is the hunters responsibility to
recognize closures whether a sign is in place
or not.
4
Symbol Key: Use the following symbols
to determine what type of motor vehicle
prohibition is in place in the following regional
MUs (see also Site and Access Restrictions
section, pages 11-12):
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas
The operation of all motor vehicles is
prohibited year round in these areas
unless otherwise indicated.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas
The operation of all motor vehicles 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 wildlife is pro-
hibited in these areas.
ATVs for Hunting Closed Areas
The operation of ATVs (including motor-
cycles) for purposes of hunting, or to
transport hunters, hunting supplies, wildlife
or firearms to or from the location of
wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
MUs 7-19, 7-21(southeast portion),
7-31, 7-35, 7-36, 7-43, 7-53, 7-57
above 1400 m in elevation. However,
the use of snowmobiles (less than 450 kg in
weight) is allowed from Nov. 1 to April 30.
Onion Lake Trail (MU 7-21) and Talisman et
al Murray Road (C-22-E/93-1-15) are open
year round. Contact Ministry office in Fort St.
John for more information. See Map H13.
MUs 7-21, 7-22
BP Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West
Bullmoose Road
above the 1524 m elevation in the
Bullmoose Chamberlain Mt. area, except BP
Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West Bullmoose
Road.
MU 7-36
east of Aylard Creek and the unnamed
creek due north of Aylard Creek that flows into
the Graham River, from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31.
MUs 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50,
7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57
Muskwa Kechika Access Management
Area- Restriction applies to vehicles other
than aircraft in portions of these MUs. For
information and maps showing specific routes
and vehicle restrictions within the Muskwa
Kechika, contact Ministry office in Fort St.
John and Ministry of Forests and Range offices
in Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek. Vehicles
500 are no longer permitted on the west
corridor. See Map H19.
MU 7-52
Beyond 400 m on either side of Jade/
Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 & 7-52) from
the junction of Jade/Boulder Road and
Hwy 37 east to Boulder City Lake, Letain
L, Wolverine L and Elephant L, then south
along Kutcho Creek to Provencher L and
back along the road to its junction with
Jade/Boulder Road again. This closure applies
between May 1 and Nov. 15.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4Hunters are reminded that when they take
livestock into the wilderness, they should
purchase locally grown feed that is known to
be invasive plant-free or use pelletized and
processed feed. The spread of invasive plants
is common every year and can be prevented
by using local weed-free feed, pelletized and
processed feed and checking and cleaning all
vehicles to ensure they are weed-free before
leaving home. It is suggested to ensure that
livestock are fed weed-free feed 2 days prior
to departure and including travel time into
the wilderness. It is recommended to bring
and utilize feed bags, buckets or troughs
with you while in the wilderness to minimize
potential ground disturbance by feeding or
salting at temporary cam sites and trail heads.
For further information on this matter, please
contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and
Lands or Ministry of Forests and Range.
BC PARKS
4
Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions
section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC Parks
(Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation Areas,
and Conservancies) and is permitted in
others during an open season and within
specific time periods. Hunting is prohibited in
Ecological Reserves. Before hunting in a BC
Park, hunters must verify that hunting in that
area during that time is permitted. For more
information on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES
BAG
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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 4 Point Bucks Nov 1 - Nov 30 1
7-20 Zone A Antlerless Closed - LEH only 0
Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-47 Bucks 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
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. 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.
Compulsory Inspection of moose harvested in MUs 7-50 to 7-54 is being considered, check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news prior to hunting in these MUs.
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
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. No bag limit for wolves is being considered, check www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news prior to your hunt.
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.
WOLVERINE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-47 to 7-58 Oct 15 - Jan 15 1
LYNX 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1
SNOWSHOE HARE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 (daily)
DUSKY (Blue) GROUSE 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57, 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15 10 (30)
The daily aggregate bag limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
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BAG
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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 for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 10; the aggregate possession limit for Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse combined is 30.
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 7-20 to 7-22, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-49, 7-52 to 7-56, 7-58 Sept 1 - Nov 15 3 (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 each (30 each)
See Map H10
DUCKS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 8 (24)
See Map H10. Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW & ROSSS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 3 - Nov 30 10 (30)
Geese: See map H10.
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Sept 1 - Sept 2

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map H2 Bear Mountain No
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from June 1 to Oct 15.
Map H3 One Island Lake
Firearms Using Shot Only Area
(situated in MU 7-20) from June
1 to Oct 15.
Map H4 Bear Mountain Nordic Ski
Area - No Shooting Area. (situated in
MU 7-20)
Map H5 Groundbirch Firearms Using
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Map H6 Dawson Creek Environmental
Demonstration - No Shooting Area
between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm daily.
(situated in MU 7-20)
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Area map shows only the southeast portion of MU
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Map H14 Dokie Subdivision No Shooting Area (situated in
MU 7-22 and 7-31).
Map H15 Sunset Prairie No Hunting
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Map H9 Goodlow No Hunting Area
(situated in MU 7-33) from
June 1 to Oct 15.
Map H10 Peace River Duck,
Coot, Snow Goose, Canada Goose,
White-fronted Goose and Wilsons
Snipe and Rosss Goose Closed
Area (situated in MU 7-33).
Map H11 Charlie Lake No Shooting
Area (situated in MU 7-33).
Map H12 Farrell Creek Firearms
Using Shot Only Area (situated in
MU 7-35) from June 1 to Oct 15.
Map H19 Muskwa-Kechika Access Management Area
(situated in MUs 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57)
and Klingzut Mountain Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated
in MU 7-42). Maps showing boundaries and motor vehicle
routes within the Muskwa-Kechika AMA can be viewed in the
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
offices in Fort Nelson, or in Fort St John [(250) 787-3225],
and ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/slrp/lrmp/fortstjohn/muskwa/
maps/index.html Larger scale maps can be purchased from
McElhanney Associates in Fort St. John [(250) 787-0356].
South of district lot 1229 on the West Toad River corridor
travel is restricted to within 10 metres of route and vehicles
under 500 kg only.
Map H16 Sikanni-Muskwa Foothills Mountain
Goat Closed Area (situated in MUs 7-36, 7-
42, 7-43, 7-50 and 7-57).
Map H17 Muncho Lake Park Mountain
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Map H21 Zone A of M.U. 7-20, the agricultural zone of the Peace
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Greenwood
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Armstrong
Merritt
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Major Regulation Changes
for 2012 - 2014
Okanagan Alpine Motor Vehicle Prohibition
General Open Season for Wolves
Harmonization of 6 Point Bull Elk Seasons
Across the Kootenays and Okanagan
Motor Vehicle Prohibitions in the Garnett
Valley
Expansion of the Grand Forks Discharge of
Rifles Prohibited Area
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
For information on Wildlife
Permits and Commercial
Licences, please see page 63.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES
Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations
listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for
more information. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html.
CI location: Penticton, Grand Forks, Vernon
Ministry Regional Office, Penticton: . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 490-8200
CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES
Please call the number provided below for recorded information or to make
an appointment:
Grand Forks: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029
Kelowna: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029
Penticton: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-356-2029
Princeton:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029
Vernon:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-356-2029
These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.
OKANAGAN
REPORT ALL POACHERS/
POLLUTERS (RAPP)
See Notice on
page 26 for details
REGION 8
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BAG LIMITS
4Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer is
2. Both deer may be antlerless, but only one
antlerless deer of each species may be taken.
The bag limit for mule deer is 1. Antlerless
mule deer are available only through LEH.
The bag limit for white-tailed deer is 2, only
one of which may be a buck, and one of
which may be antlerless.
4Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for
grouse: blue, (dusky) spruce (Franklin), and
ruffed is 5.
4Turkey:: The regional aggregate bag limit
for turkey is 2. Only 1 turkey may be taken
during each open season.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS
4Information signs are posted at the points
of closure for the benefit of hunters, but it is
the hunters responsibility to recognize the
closures whether a sign is in place or not.
4Symbol Key: Use the following
symbols to determine what type of motor
vehicle prohibition is in place in the fol-
lowing regional areas (see also Site and
Access Restrictions section, pages 11-12):
Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera-
tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited
year round in these areas unless otherwise
indicated.
Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed
Areas:The operation of all motor vehicles
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
wildlife is prohibited in these areas.
The operation of all motor vehicles,
excluding snowmobiles is prohibited in
Region 8 above 1,700 metre elevation,
except on existing roads and trails- See
page 3 for definition of existing road or
trail.
Crater Mountain Area (MU 8-3). See
Map J21.
Placer Mountain to Border Lake area
(MU 8-3, 8-4). See Map J21.
Granet Valley (MU 8-8). See Map J22.
Osoyoos Oxbows except established
roadways (MU 8-1). See Map J1.
Underdown Creek (MU 8-1). See Map J2.
Lawless - Jacobson Lake FSR (MU 8-5)
south of the point where it crosses Vuich
Creek.
Skaha Lake Eastside (MU 8-9 ) - in that
portion east of Skaha Lake described as
Lot A & Lot B of Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan
27801, SDYD, & Sublot 48, DL 2710, Plan
1189, SDYD.
Garnet Fire area (MU 8-9). See Map J9.
Granby (MUs 8-14, 8-15). The area is
closed 600 m north of the 5 km mark of
Burrell-Young Lake FSR, 300 m north of 2
km mark on Arrow Neck FSR, east of the
22 km mark of Grano FSR, east of the 8 km
mark on Arthurs Rd, and 500 m east of the
10 km mark on the Goatskin-Rendall FSR.
Snowmobiles allowed Nov. 1 to May 31.
See Map J12.
Galloping Hills (MU 8-15) from June 1 to
October 31 except for the primary roads
leading to Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See
Map J12.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION &
REPORTING
4In addition to those species requiring
Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory
Reporting provincially, all elk taken in Region
8 must be Compulsory Inspected within
30 days of the date of kill. See page 21 for
requirements.
NOTICE TO HUNTERS
4White-tailed jackrabbit, Nuttalls cottontail,
badger and other species are protected
under the authority of the Wildlife Act
(hunting is prohibited).
4No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note
the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined
on page 13. Note also that the closures
for Highway 3 between Manning Park and
Princeton and for the Coquihalla Phase III
(Okanagan Connector) Hwy 97C are No
Shooting and No Hunting Closures.
BC PARKS
4Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section for more information.
4Hunting is prohibited in some BC
Parks (Parks, Protected Areas, Recreation
Areas, and Conservancies) and is permit-
ted in others during an open season and
within specific time periods. Hunting is
prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Before
hunting in a BC Park, hunters must verify
that hunting in that area during that
time is permitted. For more informa-
tion on hunting regulations within BC
Parks please phone your regional Ministry
office or visit the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat
Management Branch website at www.env.
gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/.
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SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES
BAG
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
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 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 20 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 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 6 Point Bulls Sept 10 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.
WOLF 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Apr 1 - June 15
Sept 10 Mar 31
3
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 8-26 Cocks Oct 1 - Nov 30 2 (6)
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 (15)
COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 10 each (30 each)
DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 8 (24)
Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17.
GEESE: SNOW and ROSSS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 5 (15)
GEESE: WHITE FRONTED 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 12 - Dec 25 5 (15)
GEESE: CANADA & CACKLING 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 20 Nov 28 10 (30)
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Dec 20 Jan 5 10 (30)
8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Feb 21 - Mar 10 10 (30)
WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 18. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.)
DUCKS and GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept 1, 2012 - Sept 2, 2012 Sept 7, 2013 - Sept 8, 2013

Daily bag and possession limits are same as general open seasons described above. See page 17 for more details.
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Map J1 Osoyoos
Oxbows Motor Vehicle
Closed Area and No
Shooting or Hunting
Area (situated in MU
8-1). The operation of
vehicles is restricted to
established roadways
shown as open lines.
No shooting or hunting
from Mar 1 - Sept 30,
in the restricted area,
including the roadways.
Map J2 Underdown Creek Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MU 8-1).
Map J3 Vaseux Lake Migratory Bird
Sanctuary (situated in MU 8-1). No
hunting allowed.
Map J5 Mascot Gold Mines No
Shooting Area (situated in MU 8-7).
Map J6 Willow Heights No
Shooting Area (situated in
MU 8-6).
Map J7 Similkameen Mining Co.
Ltd. No Shooting or Hunting Area
(situated in MUs 8-4, 8-5).
Map J10 Naramata No Shooting
Area and Firearms Using Shot
Only Area (situated in MU 8-9).
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Map J9 Garnet Fire Motor Vehicles for
Hunting Closed Area and Upper Carmi
Road No Shooting Area (situated in
MU 8-9).
Map J8 Brenda Mines No
Shooting Area (situated in
MU 8-8).
Map J4 Kaleden, Penticton and Okanagan Falls
No Shooting Areas and Skaha Lake Firearms
Using Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 8-1,
8-8, 8-9).
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Map J14 Grand Forks Closed Area (situated in
MU 8-15). Discharge of rifles prohibited.
Map J12 Galloping Hills Motor Vehicle Closed Area
(situated in MU 8-15) and Granby Motor Vehicle
Closed Area (situated in MUs 8-14, 8-15).
Map J13 Ward Lake No Hunting,
Shooting or Trapping Area (situated in
MU 8-15).
Map J15 Swan Lake No
Shooting or Hunting Area
(situated in MU 8-22).
Map J16 Silver Star Park No
Hunting Area (situated in MUs 8-22,
8-25, 8-26). Contact Ministry offices
in Vernon or Penticton for details.
M.U.
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KALAMALKA LAKE PROTECTED AREA
Closed to Hunting
Map J20 Kalamalka Lake Park and Protected
Area. (MU 8-22).
Map J17 Granby Park
Moose Closed Area (situated
in MU 8-15).
Map J19 Monashee Park addition
(situated in MU 8-23).
Map J18 Gladstone Park Moose
Closed Area (situated in MU 8-15).
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Map J21 Placer Mountain
and Crater Mountain
motor vehicle closed areas
(situated in MU 8-3, 8-4).
Closed year round to the
operation of motor vehicles,
except; roads shown as
white are open year round.
Darke
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- motor vehicle closed area
closed Jan 1 to April 30 to the
operation of motor vehicles,
except roads shown as open
lines are open year round,
(situated in MU 8-8).
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
MAJOR REGULATION CHANGES
FOR 2012 - 2014
Removal of Bobcat Quota in the Kootenay
Region
Extended Lynx Trapping Season in the
Omineca
Black Bear Hunting Season for Trappers
in the Okanagan and Remainder of the
Thompson Region.
New Traps Added to the Table of Certified
Traps
1.
2.
3.
4.
BCS FUR MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
4In British Columbia, some 3,500 trappers
actively manage 17 furbearing animal
species, following standards, legislation
and regulations developed by Ministry
of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Operations. About half of the provinces
trappers are Aboriginal.
4The Fur Management Program includes:
The BC Trappers Associations (BCTA)
Continuing Trapper Education Program
courses for new and experienced trappers.
The Furbearer Management Guidelines
available for muskrat, beaver, mink,
marten, fisher, weasel, wolverine, otter,
bobcat, lynx, fox, coyote, and wolf. These
guidelines outline the role that trappers
can play in the wise management of
these species. The guidelines can be
found on the FW&HM Branch website
at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw
Regulating Harvest
4In general, appropriate trapping seasons
have been developed by considering a
variety of criteria including pelt primeness,
relative vulnerability of age and sex classes
to harvesting, abundance and capture
technology.
4The registered trapline system continues
to be the primary system for setting
harvest guidelines and managing furbearing
animals. Harvest levels are guided by
species management strategies, with
furbearers being divided into three classes:
Class 1 Species - can be managed on
individual traplines. This class includes
beaver, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, raccoon,
skunk, squirrel and weasel.
Class 2 Species - move between
and among traplines and thus are not
manageable on individual traplines. Harvests
will be regulated regionally, in consultation
with local trappers. This class includes lynx,
bobcat, wolverine, fisher and otter.
Class 3 Species - also move between
and among traplines, but generally are
not vulnerable to over-trapping. This class
includes the wolf and coyote. Trappers
will be encouraged to trap these species,
especially in areas of chronic animal damage
control problems.
DEFINITIONS
egg trap - means a holding device set in a
manner to capture a raccoon by a front paw.
foot snare - means a snare that is designed
to capture the animal for which it is set by
the foot or leg.
furbearing animal or furbearer - means
any fox, beaver, marten, fisher, Canada lynx,
bobcat, mink, muskrat, river otter, raccoon,
skunk, squirrel (excluding ground squirrels),
weasel, wolverine, wolf, coyote and black bear.
killing snare - means a snare that is
designed to capture the animal for which it
is set by the neck.
killing trap - means a trap or trapset that
is designed to kill an animal.
leghold trap - means a trap or device,
other than a snare, which is set in such a
way as to capture the animal for which it is
set by the leg or foot.
modified leghold trap - means a trap
which has a minimum space of 5 mm
between the jaws of the trap when in the
closed position, or has manufactured pads
of a rubber-like substance fastened to the
trap jaws, or has lamination of the trap jaws
to increase the surface area of the jaw face.
trapping - means the act of setting or
placing a trap in an operative condition or
killing by the use of a firearm.
GENERAL REGULATIONS &
INFORMATION
Checking Traps
4A holder of a licence, permit or other
authorization to trap commits an offence
unless that person examines the holding
or non-killing traps he or she has set on a
trapline at least once every 72 hours, the
egg trap(s) he or she has set for raccoons
at least once every 24 hours, and killing
traps or killing snares that he or she has set
on the trapline at least once every 14 days.
4A holder of a licence, permit or other
authorization to trap on private property
commits an offence unless that person
examines the holding or non-killing traps he
or she has set on private property at least
once every 24 hours.
4It is an offence to trap a furbearing
animal, and if the animal is alive when the
trap is checked, fail to immediately release
or kill the animal.
4Except as authorised by regulation, it is an
offence to trap a furbearing animal, and if the
animal is alive, to transport it to another area
and release it without a permit.
Use of Firearms
4It is an offence to trap wildlife using a
firearm from one hour after sunset on any
day until one hour before sunrise on the
day following, unless using a firearm to kill
a furbearing animal caught in a trap on a
registered trapline.
Trapping Near A Dwelling Or On
Private Property
4It is an offence to trap within 200 m of a
dwelling, unless you use:
If trapping on land, a live box trap or egg
trap, or
If trapping on or in water,
a Conibear trap not larger than size
#330 or equivalent, or
leghold traps not larger than size #2, or
submarine traps.
4It is an offence to trap on private
property without a trapping licence and the
written permission of the property owner.
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Removal of Edible Portions and Hide
4It is an offence to kill wildlife (with the
exception of grizzly bear, cougar or a fur
bearing animal other than a black bear)
and fail to remove from the carcass the
edible portions of the four quarters and
loins to the persons normal dwelling
place or to a meat cutter or the owner or
operator of a cold storage plant. A person
who kills wildlife is exempted from the
requirement to remove the edible portions
if that person transfers possession of the
wildlife to a recipient who complies with
the requirement. Edible portions do not
include meat that has been damaged and
made inedible by the method of taking. Of
grizzly bear, cougar or a fur bearing animal
other than a black bear, the hide must be
removed to the persons normal dwelling
place or to a meat cutter, the owner or
operator of a cold storage plant or to a
taxidermist, tanner or a fur trader. A person
who kills wildlife is exempted from the
requirement to remove the hide if that
person transfers possession of the wildlife
to another person who complies with the
requirement.
Use of Road-Kill Wildlife
4Trappers may pick up and transport
any dead mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk,
moose, black bear, or any wildlife listed
in Schedules B or C (see the What is
Wildlife? section for current schedules) if:
(a) the wildlife is dead as a result of col-
liding with a motor vehicle, other
than a motor vehicle operated by the
trapper;
(b) the meat of the wildlife is unfit for
human consumption;
(c) the carcass of the wildlife is to be used
only
(i) by the trapper, and
(ii) as bait for traps set under the
authority of the trappers licence or
licence exemption; and
(d) at the time of possession and trans-
portation, the trapper has, on his
or her person, the trappers current
trapping licence or proof of the trap-
pers licence exemption.
4Trappers who pick up road-kill wildlife
for use as bait must, within 30 days
of picking up the road kill, complete a
Trapper Road Kill Possession Report
Form (available at any regional office,
Service BCs office, or on the Ministry
website: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/
trapping and submit it to the address
shown on the form.
On June 1, 1999, the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS, or
the Agreement) came into effect. Signed by the Government of Canada, the European
Community, and the Government of the Russian Federation, the Agreement serves
to protect Canadas access to the European fur market and thus protects the wild fur
industry in Canada.
The AIHTS sets performance thresholds on traps for specific species. Those traps that
meet the performance thresholds are then eligible for certification.
In order to comply with the Agreement, BC has made numerous regulatory changes and
will make further regulatory changes to ensure that only certified traps will be legal for
those species listed in the AIHTS.
WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT MEAN FOR BRITISH COLUMBIAS TRAPPERS?
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;
2. to obtain furs, skins or meat;
3. for conservation purposes.
Since the 2007/2008 trapping season, a person using killing traps for beaver, fisher, marten,
raccoon and muskrat and restraining traps for lynx has been required, by law, to use only
species-specific traps included in BCs trapping regulations which have been certified
under the Agreement. See page 94 for the list of traps. As additional traps are tested
and certified for these species they will be added to this list of legal traps traps for
these species are not legal until they have been added to BCs regulations.
If no certified trap is available for a given species after June 2007, current trap types and/
or models will be allowed for the given species until a reasonable number of traps have
been certified through the aforementioned process.
A sufficient number of kill traps for lynx, weasel and river otter have now been tested
and certified for the Provinces and Territories to begin requiring the use of only certified
traps for these species. For the 2015/16 trapping season, BC, along with all other
Canadian Provinces and Territories intends to require, by law, that only traps
certified under the AIHTS be used to kill trap lynx and weasel. Requirements that
only certified traps be used to kill trap river otter are expected starting with
the 2016/17 trapping season. Please consult the Ministrys website at www.env.gov.
bc.ca/fw/wildlife/trapping/ or the Fur Institute of Canada website at www.fur.ca for a list of
killing traps currently certified for lynx, weasel and river otter. Notice is being given now
of these intended regulation changes to allow trappers sufficient time to acquire certified
traps for these species.
Since 1999, the Province of British Columbia has been moving towards meeting its
obligations under the Agreement. The implementation of the Agreement allows trappers
to continue to market their furs internationally, and will ensure Canada continues to play
a leading role in the research, development and implementation of humane trapping
methods to effectively manage our fur resource.
For more information on the Agreement and to see an updated list of traps currently
meeting the standards of the Agreement, please visit the Fur Institute of Canadas website
at www.fur.ca or contact the Ministry at 250-387-9771.
THE AGREEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL
HUMANE TRAPPING STANDARDS
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
4Trappers must retain a copy of every
completed Trapper Road Kill Possession
Report Form for at least 2 years after the
date of pick up of the road kill described on
the form.
4For more information on this regulation,
please contact the FW&HM Branch at
250-387-9771.
Bait for traplines
Trappers may keep the carcass of a Beaver,
Coyote, Ermine, Fox, Marmot (except
Vancouver Island Marmots), Mink, Mole,
Muskrat, Prairie dog, River Otter, Squirrel
(ground, flying, Douglas, red), or wildlife
described in Schedules B or C (see the What
is Wildlife? section for current schedules)
trapped out of season if:
(a) the wildlife carcass is to be used only by
the trapper, and
(i)
as bait for traps set under the author-
ity of the trapper's licence or licence
exemption, and
(b) at the time of possession and transport,
the trapper has, on his or her person,
(i)
his or her current trapping licence or
proof of licence exemption, and
(ii)
a permit issued under section 2 (c)(iii) of
the Permit Regulation, BC Reg. 253/2000,
permitting him or her to trap that
wildlife during the closed season.
Collared, Implanted or Ear-tagged
Furbearing Animals
4Several furbearing animal research
projects are under way within the province.
Please report the harvest of any collared,
implanted or ear-tagged animal and return
collars or implants to the nearest Ministry
regional office. Radio collars and implants
are property of the Crown and must be
returned.
Trapline Cabins
4Trappers must register their trapline
cabins that are on Crown Land. Cabin
applications may take six months or
more to process. Contact the Ministry
regional office in the area of the trapline
for more information. See below for more
information on trapline cabins in parks.
Ecological Reserves, Provincial Parks,
& Recreation Areas
4Trapping within ecological reserves is
prohibited.
4Registered trapline tenure within
Provincial Parks is subject to the provisions
of the Park Act and its regulations. Trappers
are required to obtain a Park or Resource
Use Permit to trap that part of their
trapline occurring within a Provincial Park
or Recreation Area. This permit can be
obtained from the Permit & Authorization
Service Bureau (see page 63).
Trapline cabins in Provincial Parks and
Recreation Areas also require authorization
by a Park Use or a Resource Use Permit.
TRAPLINE REGISTRATION USE
& RELINQUISHMENT
4It is an offence to set a trap for, hunt, kill,
take or capture a furbearing animal in any
area of the province unless you are the
registered holder of the trapline for that
area or are authorized by regulation or
permit.
4Registration of a trapline on Crown Land
may only be granted to a person 19 years
of age or older who is a citizen of Canada
or has the status of a permanent resident
of Canada.
4No more than one trapline shall be
registered to a person unless traplines are
adjoining, and a fur management plan is
approved by the Regional Manager.
4Registration of a trapline does not:
give the holder of a trapline any
proprietary rights in wildlife, or
restrict the rights of another person
to hunt or capture wildlife where
authorized by regulation or permit.
4The boundaries of a trapline are defined
by the Ministry Regional Manager.
4The relinquishment or transfer of a
trapline must be approved by the Regional
Manager.
4No person shall continue to hold a
registered trapline unless he or she:
carries on active trapping on his or her
registered trapline to the satisfaction of
the Regional Manager, or
obtains permission from the Regional
Manager to temporarily discontinue the
use of his or her registered trapline for
a period not exceeding two years, or
uses or causes the use of his or her
trapline by a licensed trapper or a
person exempted from holding a
licence.
4A person fails to use a trapline where,
within a year, that person fails to take from
the trapline furbearing animals of a value of
$200, or 50 pelts, except where it is unrea-
sonable for that value of animals or number
of pelts to be taken from the trapline.
4The Province reserves the right to
remove nuisance animals from Crown
Land, whether or not the Crown Land in
question is under a trapline registration.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND
INFORMATION
4The Assigned Trapper Number (ATN) is
required by the Fur Trader when accepting,
exporting and selling fur. It is also required
when paying fur royalties. Please remember
to write your ATN on a slip of paper or
letter when shipping your fur to a fur trader.
This will prevent delays in getting your
furs to market and cash returns to you.
Fur traders cannot ship or sell fur without
recording your ATN.
4You are reminded that, under Sections
247 and 446 of the Criminal Code of
Canada, it is an offence for anyone to
wilfully cause, or permit to be caused,
unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an
animal or injury to a person.
4As approved humane traps become
available, trapping regulations restricting or
prohibiting the use of certain other traps
in the capture of various animals will be
brought into effect. Please see the notice on
page 91.
4A person who knowingly damages or
interferes with a lawfully-set trap commits
an offence.
4It is an offence to have live wildlife in
your personal possession except under
a licence or permit or as provided by
regulation. A trapping licence does NOT
authorize the possession of live wildlife.
4Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing animal
shipped out of the Province for commercial
purposes must be accompanied by a an
Export Permit.
4When trapping in areas near recreational
areas or communities, trappers should
evaluate whether lethal traps are necessary
at the site. It is important to remember that
the landscape is utilized by a number of
different user groups and that the safety of
non-target species is vital to good trapline
management. Warning signs should be used
to inform people of trapping activities.
COMPULSORY REPORTING &
INSPECTION
4In order to better record the harvest
of furbearing animals, the FW&HM Branch
requires that certain species be reported
or submitted to a Ministry office. The
information gathered is critical to the
management of these populations, and
trapper compliance is needed to ensure
that seasons are properly set. Please review
the following requirements and keep
accurate records pertaining to them.
Compulsory Reporting
4Trappers must, within 15 days following
the end of the trapping season, report the
harvest of:
fisher in all MUs when trapped in a
fisher open season;
wolverine in regions 3, 4, 5, 6,and 7;
lynx in region 4 and 8;
bobcat in MUs 1-14 and 1-15, and in
regions 2, 4, and 8; and
wolf in regions 1, 2, 4.
4Compulsory reporting forms are available
at any Ministry regional office and the
Ministry website. Reporting may be done
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by mail (to the address on the form), phone
or in person. When reporting, please give
the following information:
name, address and Assigned Trapper
Number (top right corner of licence),
location and date of kill,
type of trap and set used,
number of days the trap was set before
the animal was killed, and
the sex and age class of the animal.
COMPULSORY INSPECTION &
INCIDENTAL (ACCIDENTAL)
TRAPPING
4Furbearers that are killed incidentally
in areas with no open season must be
compulsory inspected. Trappers must
submit, within 15 days following the end of
the trapping season, the carcass and pelt of:
wolverine in regions 1, 2, and 8;
fisher in all MUs when trapped outside
a fisher open season;
weasel in region 1 and MUs 6-12 and
6-13, and a long-tailed weasel in MUs
2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 and 2-19; and
lynx in MUs 1-14 and 1-15 and region 2.
4Trappers must submit the entire carcass
and pelt and provide the following information
to the local Ministry regional office:
name, address and Assigned Trapper
Number (top right corner of licence),
location and date of kill,
type of trap and set used, and
number of days the trap was set before
the animal was killed.
4Animals submitted can not be reclaimed
by the trapper and may be donated by the
Province to the Trapper Education Program.
LICENCE AND
REGISTRATION FEES
4Applications for trapping licences are
available at Service BC offices, Permit &
Authorization Service Bureau, or electroni-
cally from the Ministry website: www.env.
gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.html. (See
Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences
article, page 63.)
4The fees payable for the issuance of the
following licences are:
1. For a trapping licence issued to a citizen
or permanent resident of Canada to
trap furbearing animals (includes Habitat
Conservation Trust Fund surcharge)
One Year Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00
Five Year Licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00
2. For a duplicate licence to a person who,
upon satisfactory proof, shows that his/her
licence has been lost or destroyed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a
person or group of persons . . . . . $50.00
4. For a fur traders licence. . . . . . . . $100.00
5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of
business in another province. . . . $400.00
Note: Trapping licences shall be valid from
the date of issuance to June 30.
FUR ROYALTY REGULATIONS
AND SCHEDULE
4Royalty must be paid by a person to keep
the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal (not
raised in captivity) lawfully taken under their
TRAPPING licence, unless that person sells
the pelt or skin to a licensed fur trader.
4Royalty fee payments may be submitted
by mail or courier with cheque (payable
to The Minister of Finance), money order
or credit card to: Permit & Authorization
Service Bureau, 4th Floor 2975 Jutland Road,
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC
V8W 9M3 or by fax: 250-387-1814.
4If the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal
was lawfully taken under a persons
HUNTING licence, a royalty does not need
to be paid, unless that person intends to
offer the pelt or skin for sale.
2012 SCHEDULE OF ROYALTIES
4Royalty per pelt or skin:
Beaver . . . . . $ .64 Muskrat . . . . .$0.19
Black Bear . . .$3.50 Otter . . . . . . .$2.07
Bobcat . . . . . .$7.55 Racoon . . . . . $ .23
Coyote . . . . . .$1.08 Skunk . . . . . . $ .23
Fisher . . . . . .$2.04 Squirrel . . . . . $ .04
Fox . . . . . . . .$1.05 Weasel . . . . . . $ .11
Lynx . . . . . . .$3.35 Wolf . . . . . . .$3.46
Marten . . . . .$1.93 Wolverine . . . .$7.31
Mink . . . . . . .$0.54
TRAPPER EDUCATION
PROGRAM
4British Columbia is committed to
regulating humane traps as they become
available and ensuring that trappers are
educated in the use of humane traps. All
trappers have a responsibility to ensure
they are trained and use the most humane
traps available, that furbearing animals in
their trapping areas are managed wisely, and
pelts are handled professionally.
4It is an offence to trap unless you have
completed a Trapper Education Program
(TEP) approved by the Director of the
FW&HM Branch. Approved TEP courses
include those obtained in British Columbia
since July 1, 1982; from Quebec since July
1,1988; and from the Yukon, Alberta and
Ontario since July 1, 1989.
4In cooperation with the Ministry, the BC
Trappers Association (BCTA) delivers TEP.
4TEP courses are 3 days in length.
4The cost of the TEP course is $390.00.
4The BC Trapper Education Manual is
available from the BCTA (who produced
and published it) at TEP courses for $35.00.
4Instructors are located around the
Province. The demand for TEP courses
continues to be high and the delivery of a
course is subject to instructor availability.
Plan in advance!
4If you are interested in TEP, please contact:
BC Trappers Association
PO Box 1063, Prince George, BC V2L 4V2
Phone: 250-962-5452, fax: 250-962-5462.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ABOUT FISHERS
4Fishers are blue-listed by the BC
Conservation Data Centre (for description
of the provincial listing process, please go to
the BC Conservation Data Centres website
at www.env.gov.bc.ca/cdc. Trapping
seasons for fisher are open in areas of
the province that can support a harvest.
Therefore, fisher trapping seasons were re-
opened in areas of the province that can
support a harvest. All fisher trapped during
an open season must be Compulsory
Reported, and those incidentally trapped in
areas or at times with no open season must
be Compulsory Inspected (see Compulsory
Reporting/Inspection requirements,
page 92). Fisher populations will continue to
be assessed as new data becomes available.
Trappers are encouraged to help provide
this data by ensuring all fishers taken are
compulsory reported or inspected in a
timely manner.
4Strategies to minimize incidental capture
of fisher in marginal areas and to enhance
populations are summarized below:
Harvest Reduction Efforts
4Modify marten boxes by making them
longer and the entry hole smaller
(2.5 - 3 in diameter).
4Avoid trapping around fisher den sites,
near large cottonwoods and fir snags.
4Avoid trapping marten or mink where
fisher sign is evident.
Population Enhancement
4Establish food sites for fisher (helps
marten and weasel also). Hang carcasses in
trees to reduce competition by other land
predators.
4Complete marten trapping as early in
the season as possible to help reduce the
incidental capture of adult female fisher.
4Establish non-trapping or refuge sites on
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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
Underwater or on land
B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper
B.M.I. 330 Body Gripper
Blisle Classic 330
Blisle Super X 280
Blisle Super X 330
Bridger 330
Duke 330
LDL C280
LDL C280 Magnum
LDL C330
LDL C330 Magnum
Rudy 280
Rudy 330
Sauvageau 1000-11F
Sauvageau 2001-8
Sauvageau 2001-11
Sauvageau 2001-12
Species-Specific 330 Dislocator Half Magnum
Species-Specific 440 Dislocator Half Magnum
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 280
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 330
FISHER Blisle Super X 120
Blisle Super X 160
Blisle Super X 220
Koro #2
LDL C160 Magnum
LDL C220 Magnum
Rudy 120 Magnum
Rudy 160 Plus
Rudy 220 Plus
Sauvageau 2001-5
Sauvageau 2001-6
Sauvageau 2001-7
Sauvageau 2001-8
MARTEN B.M.I. 126 Magnum Body Gripper
Blisle Super X 120
Blisle Super X 160
Koro #1
LDL B120 Magnum
Northwoods 155
Rudy 120 Magnum
Rudy 160 Plus
Sauvageau C120 Magnum
Sauvageau 2001-5
Sauvageau 2001-6
RACCOON B.M.I. 160 Body Gripper
B.M.I. 220 Body Gripper
B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper
B.M.I. 280 Magnum Body Gripper
Blisle Classic 220
Blisle Super X 160
Blisle Super X 220
Blisle Super X 280
Bridger 160
Bridger 220
Duke 160
Duke 220
LDL C160
LDL C220
LDL C220 Magnum
LDL C280 Magnum
Northwoods 155
Rudy 160
Rudy 160 Plus
Rudy 220
Rudy 220 Plus
Sauvageau 2001-6
Sauvageau 2001-7
Sauvageau 2001-8
Species-Specific 220 Dislocator Half Magnum
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 160
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220
Koro #2
MUSKRAT
On land only
B.M.I. 120
B.M.I. 120 Magnum
B.M.I. 126 Magnum
Blisle Super X 120
Bridger 120
Duke 120
Koro Muskrat Trap
LDL B120 Magnum
Ouell 4-11-180
Rudy 110
Rudy 120
Rudy 120 Magnum
Sauvageau 2001-5
Sauvageau C120 Reverse Bend
Sauvageau C120 Magnum
Triple M
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 110
Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 120
MUSKRAT
Underwater only
Any jaw type trap (body gripping or leghold) set as a submersion set that exerts
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 Blisle Footsnare #6
Blisle Slectif
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
springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate
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TRAPPING REGULATIONS
I ts Unlawf ul
You should know that it is unlawful to:
4Use a leghold trap which has teeth or
other projections on the jaws of the trap.
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.
4Use a snare made of wire heavier than 20
gauge unless licenced or authorized to trap.
4Use a snare made of braided wire unless
licenced or authorized to trap.
4Set spring poles or running poles unless
they are equipped with a killing trap.
4Use a trap equipped with a spearing
device.
4Use any Conibear trap larger than, but
not including, #220 for land sets within any
municipality in Region 2.
4Use a rat trap unless the bait and trigger
are completely covered, with an opening not
larger than 4.5 cm wide and 5 cm high.
4Trap with a rifle using a full metal jacketed
non-expanding bullet, or a tracer, incendiary,
or explosive bullet, or with a shotgun using a
tracer or incendiary shot shell.
4Use electronic or recorded calls for
trapping furbearing animals other than for
trapping wolf, coyote, bobcat or lynx.
Trappers should be aware of the
restrictions described in the Its
Unlawful section (page 14) and the
Hunting Methods and Restrictions
sections (pages 16 to 18).
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Fisher X X
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X means that this is a legal trapping method in BC
* black bear may not be trapped by placing bait or by using a dead animal or part
of it as bait.
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,
with a rifle using a rimfire cartridge, or with a shotgun with a bore size of less
than 20 gauge, or using shells of shot size smaller than No. 1 Buck.
4
Refer to the Hunting Methods table, page 16, for firearm and archery require-
ments for black bear, the Bears section page 8, and the Important Notice for Bear
Hunters page 63.
5
Only killing traps certified under the AIHTS may be used see list on page 94.
6
Only leghold restraining traps certified under the AIHTS may be used see page 94.
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Bait Stations
Bait stations are strategically placed baits used to attract animals,
particularly wolves and coyotes, to locations where they can be trapped.
They are often established a week or two prior to trapping at the site.
Bait stations may alter bear behaviour by potentially delaying the onset of
hibernation. Because of this, bait stations should only be set up after local
bears have begun hibernating. You are reminded that it is illegal to hunt a
bear by placing bait or using a dead animal or par of it as bait.
Snares
Currently, killing snares may be used to trap all furbearers except Black
Bear. Proper snaring techniques are important to master to trap these
animals in a humane and efficient manner. When setting snares, please
remember:
1. snares must be constructed from high quality material and be assem-
bled with care,
2. the snare cable cannot be twisted when making the snare,
3. snare cables and wires should not be re-used after the capture of an
animal,
4. loop size and height of the loop off the ground are critical to the
humane and effective operation of a snare. Large loops and snares set
at improper heights have the potential to inhumanely trap both target
and non-target species. This is especially true when trapping WOLVES,
COYOTES, or FOXES. Do not set snares with excessively large loops,
5. record the locations of all your snares and be sure none are left out
after the end of the trapping season,
6. snares set for wolves and coyotes should be set only after bears have
begun hibernating and should be pulled prior to bears coming out of
hibernation in the spring.
The BC Trappers Associations Trapper Education Manual describes guide-
lines for establishing bait stations, as well as for assembling and setting
snares for various species. Please consult this publication to ensure you
are following proper, humane snaring practices. Contact the BC Trappers
Association at 1-250-962-5452 to obtain a copy of the manual.
BAIT STATIONS AND SNARE-SET RECOMMENDATIONS
2012 - 2014 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
BEAVER
Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 1 - Apr 30
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30
Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
BLACK BEAR
Region 5 (except MUs 5-2, 5-15) and MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - May 15
Region 3, 4, 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14), Region 7B, 8
and MUs 5-2, 5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
Region 7A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 15 - May 31
Quota = 2 black bear in one year
See the Bears and Its Unlawful section for general regulations concerning bear parts.
BOBCAT
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15
COYOTE
Region 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 10 - Jun 15
Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and MUs 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal
to place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected
to attract a coyote to an area in which a killing snare is used.
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.
FISHER
MUs 3-27 to 3-33, 3-38 to 3-41, 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15,
6-1 to 6-11, 6-19 to 6-27, 7-5 to 7-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting requirements, page 92
FOX
Regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and MUs 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Feb 28
Region 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
LYNX
Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7B, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Feb 15
Regions 7A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
MARTEN
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
Regions 6, 7 (except MUs 7-49to 7-54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 15
MINK
Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 1 - Feb 15
Region 2 and MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Feb 15
Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 1 - Feb 28
MUs 7-49 to 7-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Feb 15
SPECIES/REGIONS (MUs) SEASON DATES
MUSKRAT
Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30
Region 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15
Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
RACCOON
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 1 - Mar 31
MUs 6-12, 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 1 - Dec 31
RIVER OTTER
Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 15 - Mar 31
MUs 2-2 to 2-5, 2-12 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 28
MUs 2-6 to 2-11, 2-17 to 2-19 and Regions 3, 4, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Apr 30
Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 1 - May 31
Region 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Apr 15
SKUNK
MUs 1-14, 1-14 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - Feb 28
SQUIRREL
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 15
Regions 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Mar 30
WEASEL
Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
Regions 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28
There is no open season on long-tailed weasel in MUs 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 & 2-19
WOLVERINE
Regions 3, 4, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Jan 31
Region 6, 7 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 28
MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Feb 15
WOLF
Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 - Jun 30
MUs 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 10 - Jun 15
MUs 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
Regions 4* , 5, 6, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 15 - Mar 31
Region 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 15 - May 31
* There is no closed season on wolf in the East Kootenay Trench below 1100 m elevation.
In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal to
place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected to
attract a wolf to an area in which a killing snare is used.
There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 below
1100 m elevation.
There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-14, restricted to private land
only and use of modified leg hold traps only from Apr 1 to Oct 14
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