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Hunting in B.C.

Last updated on February 26, 2026

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The 2026 Early Skeena Mountain Sheep and Haida Gwaii Black Bear Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Draw has now been run

The 2026 Early Skeena Mountain Sheep and Haida Gwaii Black Bear Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Draw has now been run. To check your results log in to WILD or contact FrontCounter BC. Instructions for WILD are available in the quick reference guides.

 

Log in to WILD with your BC Services Card Account

B.C. residents and people living in Canada can now use their BC Services Card Account to log in to WILD.

This secure login method is available to both new and existing Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) holders. When you log in using your BC Services Card Account, WILD will automatically verify your identity and, if eligible, issue or renew your B.C. resident credential.

Basic BCeIDs can still be used to access WILD. Both login options can be linked to a FWID profile and used interchangeably.

 

Hunting and trapping regulations public engagement

The proposed changes to the 2026-2028 Hunting and Trapping regulations are now closed for public feedback. 

 

Changes to compulsory inspection requirements

The following species hunted or trapped on or after September 29, 2025, no longer require compulsory inspection:

  • Moose in:
    • Regions 3, 4, and 8
    • Management Units 5-3 to 5-6, and 5-10 to 5-14
  • Lynx hunted or trapped in regions 4, 5, and 8
  • Bobcat hunted or trapped in regions 4, 5, and 8

Note: Moose in Management Units 6-1 to 6-11, 6-15, 6-17 to 6-30 and the portion of 7-52 accessed through Region 6 (see Map H31) are still subject to compulsory inspection requirements and must be submitted to an inspector within 30 days of the kill. 

 

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
 

Chronic Wasting Disease update

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in B.C. in 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. Samples must be dropped off at a designated drop-off location within the CWD Management Zone 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.

Stay up to date on the latest news about CWD in B.C. on the BC Gov News website.

 

Access online hunting services

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

Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis

Consult the regulations synopsis, find corrections and updates and view maps of motor vehicle closure areas:

Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Information

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