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Hunting in B.C.

Last updated on December 18, 2024

Latest News and Important Notices

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Declared Title Land on Nootka Island (on Vancouver Island)

  • Since the Wildlife Act regulations went to print in 2024, the BC Supreme Court has declared that the Nuchatlaht First Nation holds Aboriginal title to a portion of Nootka Island. The declared title area overlaps a small portion of Management Unit 1-12, as shown on the attached map (1.1MB)
  • Those who wish to access the declared title area to hunt, trap or fish must seek permission from Nuchatlaht Chief and Council before entering their Aboriginal title lands. Please see the Nuchatlaht First Nation webpage​ for contact information
 

Special Mountain Sheep Resident Draw for 2025 hunt

  • The Special Sheep Resident Draw is open for applications from Sept. 20 - Nov. 21, 2024
  • After the closing date, you may check the results of the draw by signing in to your WILD profile or by contacting FrontCounter BC
 

Chronic Wasting Disease update - July 3, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in B.C. in two deer samples from the Kootenay Region. As a result, submission for mandatory CWD testing is required for all deer, elk and moose harvested in management units 4-1 to 4-8 and 4-20 to 4-25 (PDF, 840KB) within one week of harvest as a condition of a hunting licence.

Details, including drop-off locations for testing, can be found on the Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and testing page.

CWD test results are available at CWD test results.

 

2024-26 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis is now available - June 27, 2024

The 2024-2026 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis is effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

 

2024 Fall Limited Entry Hunting draw has been run - June 24, 2024

  • You may check the results of the draw by signing in to WILD or by contacting FrontCounter BC.
  • Limited entry hunting authorizations will not be mailed to successful applicants. 
  • You do not need to carry your limited entry hunting authorization while hunting. 
  • You are required to carry and complete upon harvest your Harvest Report for shared limited entry hunting which can be found at the bottom of your authorization.

If you were successful in receiving an authorization, you must read information for successful 2024 fall Limited Entry Hunting applicants for specific information regarding your hunt.

 

2024 Spring Skeena mountain sheep and Haida Gwaii black bear draw has now been run.

Check your results by signing into WILD, or by contacting FrontCounter BC. Limited entry hunting authorization will not be mailed to successful applicants.

 

Access online hunting services

Learn about the online system used to make most hunting applications and purchase licences, including Limited Entry Hunting applications.

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Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis

View the synopsis, find corrections and updates and view maps of motor vehicle closure areas.

View the regulations synopsis

Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Information

Learn how LEH works, how to apply for draws, dates, deadlines and maps.