Hunting in B.C.

Last updated on June 27, 2024

Latest News and Important Notices

 

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.

 

Chronic Wasting Disease update for the 2023/24 hunting season -  February 7, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in B.C. in two deer samples from the Kootenay Region. In response, we are asking for the specific locations where deer were harvested in the 2023/2024 season. Details can be found on the Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and testing page.

CWD test results are available at CWD test results.

If you have further questions, please contact Cait Nelson 250-751-3219 or the Wildlife Health Program Lab 250-751-7246

 


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

Sign-in to WILD


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

View the regulations synopsis


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