Hunting in B.C.
Last updated on November 25, 2025
Latest news and important notices
The 2026 Special Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Draw has now been run.
The 2026 Special Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) Draw has now been run.
Check your results by logging in to your WILD profile or by contacting FrontCounter BC. Step-by-step instructions for WILD are available in the WILD Quick Reference Guides.
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.
2024-26 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
The 2024-2026 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis is effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
Learn about the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD) system used to make most hunting applications and purchase licences, including Limited Entry Hunting applications.
Consult the regulations synopsis, find corrections and updates and view maps of motor vehicle closure areas.
Learn how LEH works, how to apply for draws, dates, deadlines and maps.
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