Extend white-tailed deer buck season to December 10
Last updated on January 12, 2026The public is invited to comment on the proposed hunting regulation described below.
Status: Proposed
Region: Region 7A, Omineca
Management unit (MU): 7-02 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41
Regulation type: Hunting
Species: White-tailed deer
Closing date: February 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm PT
Current regulation:
From Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis (PDF, 14MB) page 57:
| Species | MU | Class | Season dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Bucks | September 10 to November 30 |
Proposed regulation:
Extend white-tailed deer buck season to December 10.
| Species | MU | Class | Season dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Bucks | September 10 to December 10 |
Rationale:
The goal of this proposal is to provide more hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer appear to be expanding in both numbers and range in the Omineca region and their populations are resilient to hunting pressure. As a result, this proposal is not expected to cause population declines in white-tailed deer. In some areas, including the Robson Valley, Vanderhoof and Prince George, higher harvest levels may also help reduce competition with mule deer.
If accepted, extending the buck season in the Omineca region would provide more hunting opportunities with low risk to white-tailed deer populations, even in conjunction with the expanded antlerless opportunity in some wildlife MUs