Changes to elk Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) in MU 2-8
Last updated on January 12, 2026The public is invited to comment on the proposed hunting regulation described below.
Status: Proposed
Region: Region 2, Lower Mainland
Management unit (MU): 2-08
Regulation type: Limited Entry Hunting
Species: Elk
Closing date: February 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm PT
Current regulation:
Limited Entry Hunting Regulations (PDF, 11MB)
|
Area |
MU |
Zone |
Season dates |
Class of animal |
Range of authorizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
October 10 to November 20 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
October 10 to November 10 |
Bull |
1-20 |
|
Stave River |
2-08 |
C |
October 10 to November 20 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
October 10 to November 20 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
October 1 to October 31 |
Antlerless |
1-20 |
|
Pitt River |
|
B |
November 1 to November 30 |
Antlerless |
1-20 |
|
Stave River |
2-08 |
C |
October 10 to November 20 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
* Access to Zone A of M.U. 2-08 will be extremely limited in 2025 due to industrial activity. To view a map of the affected area, please visit the Information for Successful Limited Entry Hunting applicants webpage.
Proposed regulation:
Expand LEH hunt zone 2-08A, consult map (PDF, 719KB).
Add new LEH hunts and amend hunt dates as noted in table below.
|
Area |
MU |
Zone |
Season dates |
Class of animal |
Range of authorizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
October 1 to October 9 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
October 10 to October 31 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
October 1 to October 9 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
October 10 to October 20 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
October 21 to October 31 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Stave River |
2-08 |
C |
October 1 to October 9 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Stave River |
2-08 |
C |
October 10 to October 31 |
Bull |
1-10 |
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
November 1 to November 14 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Indian River |
2-08 |
A* |
November 15 to November 30 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
November 1 to November 9 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
November 10 to November 20 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
November 21 to November 30 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
|
Pitt River |
2-08 |
B |
December 1 to December 15 |
Antlerless |
1-15 |
|
Stave River |
2-08 |
C |
November 1 to November 30 |
Antlerless |
1-10 |
* Access to Zone A of M.U. 2-08 will be extremely limited in 2025 due to industrial activity. To view a map of the affected area, please visit the Information for Successful Limited Entry Hunting applicants webpage.
Rationale:
The primary intention with these new hunts is to increase wildlife-related recreational opportunities in the South Coast, particularly for elk, which is a highly sought after game species in the region. Management related to Roosevelt elk in the South Coast will follow the guidance outlined in the Roosevelt Elk Management Plan. In all cases these new seasons are a result of relocation and recovery efforts, the minimum population will be greater than 50, and stable to increasing, based on a series of winter aerial surveys results. Harvest rates will be consistent with the population estimate, trend, and target as outlined in A Management Plan for Roosevelt elk in BC and as agreed to with the local First Nations.
In many areas we are proposing moving bull seasons forward from Oct 10- Nov 20 to Oct 1-31, while shifting antlerless seasons back from October 10-20 to Nov 1-30. In some areas we are also splitting seasons. All of these proposed changes are driven by desire to reduce hunter crowding and improve hunter success.
At Indian River, Currently, the elk population in the Indian and surrounding area has expanded to an estimated at 148 Elk. This population has colonized the entire Indian River watershed and expanded into Seymore River, upper Coquitlam River and Mamquam River areas and is now likely connected with both Pitt and Squamish Elk Population Units (EPUs).