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British Columbia MU 3-43 map and hunting seasons 2026

British Columbia MU 3-43 (North Thompson, Thompson): open season dates for white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, black bear, cougar, wolf, coyote, snowshoe hare, grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds, ducks, geese and coots.

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Dates copied from the 2026-2028 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional editions, Regions 1-8), plus the 2026 Regulation Changes Summary (June 16, 2026). Limited entry (LEH) seasons, including all caribou and grizzly, are not included. and checked row by row against it on 2026-10-16. British Columbia is marked Beta on the map: a person hasn't checked every part of it yet. Confirm in British Columbia's hunting regulations before you go.

White-tailed deer

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Bucks
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 10 – Dec 10Sep 10 – Dec 10
Antlerless
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Oct 10 – Oct 31Oct 10 – Oct 31
Youth only, either sex
Hunters under 18 only.
Non-resident youth can hunt it on a youth licence, with a licensed guide outfitter or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany.		Nov 1 – Nov 30Nov 1 – Nov 30
Youth only, bucks
Hunters under 18 only.
Non-resident youth can hunt it on a youth licence, with a licensed guide outfitter or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany.		Sep 1 – Sep 9Sep 1 – Sep 9
Bow only, bucks
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 1 – Sep 9Sep 1 – Sep 9
Bow only, either sex (new for 2026)
New 2026 late bow-only either-sex hunt.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Dec 11 – Dec 20Dec 11 – Dec 20

British Columbia white-tailed deer rules

Mule deer (black-tailed)

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
4-point bucks
Antlers must accompany the species licence.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 10 – Sep 30Sep 10 – Sep 30
Bucks, any
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Oct 1 – Oct 31Oct 1 – Oct 31
4-point bucks
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Nov 1 – Dec 10Nov 1 – Dec 10
Youth only, bucks
Hunters under 18 only.
Non-resident youth can hunt it on a youth licence, with a licensed guide outfitter or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany.		Sep 1 – Sep 9Sep 1 – Sep 9
Bow only, bucks
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 1 – Sep 9Sep 1 – Sep 9

British Columbia mule deer rules

Moose

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Spike-fork bulls
Spike-fork bulls only; antlers must accompany the species licence. Mandatory hunter report by March 31.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 20 – Oct 31Sep 20 – Oct 31

British Columbia moose rules

Black bear

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Fall
Bag limit 2.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 1 – Nov 30Sep 1 – Nov 30
Spring
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Apr 1 – Jun 30Apr 1 – Jun 30

British Columbia black bear rules

Cougar

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
General open season
Bag limit 2. Compulsory inspection.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 10 – Mar 31Sep 10 – Mar 31

British Columbia cougar rules

Wolf

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
General open season
No closed season, no bag limit.
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Jan 1 – Dec 31Jan 1 – Dec 31

British Columbia wolf rules

Coyote

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
General open season
No bag limit.		Sep 1 – Jun 30Sep 1 – Jun 30

British Columbia coyote rules

Snowshoe hare

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Snowshoe hare
Daily limit 10.		Aug 1 – Apr 30Aug 1 – Apr 30

British Columbia snowshoe hare rules

Grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Dusky (blue), ruffed and spruce grouse
Bag limit 10 (30) combined.		Sep 10 – Nov 30Sep 10 – Nov 30
Youth-only grouse (new 2026)
Hunters under 18 only.
Non-resident youth can hunt it on a youth licence.		Sep 1 – Sep 9Sep 1 – Sep 9
Ptarmigan
Bag limit 5 (15).		Sep 1 – Nov 30Sep 1 – Nov 30
Chukar and gray partridge, pheasant (cocks)
Chukar 5 (15), gray partridge 3 (9), pheasant 2 (6).		Oct 1 – Nov 30Oct 1 – Nov 30

British Columbia grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds rules

Ducks, geese and coots

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Ducks, coots, snow and white-fronted geese
Ducks 8 (24), coots 10 (30), snow/white-fronted geese 5 (15).		Sep 8 – Dec 23Sep 8 – Dec 23
Canada and cackling geese
Bag limit 10 (30). Mar 1 - 10 is in 2027.		Sep 8 – Sep 20
Oct 1 – Dec 23
Mar 1 – Mar 10		Sep 8 – Sep 20
Oct 1 – Dec 23
Mar 1 – Mar 10

British Columbia ducks, geese and coots rules

No open season listed here for elk, mountain sheep, mountain goat, bison, turkey.

Nearby zones

All British Columbia zones. Public land isn't automatically open to hunting: leases, posted land, private land and firearm bylaws near towns still apply.

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