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British Columbia MU 3-46 map and hunting seasons 2026

British Columbia MU 3-46 (North Thompson, Thompson): open season dates for white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, black bear, grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds.

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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 20 – Dec 10Sep 20 – 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
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
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 20 – Sep 30Sep 20 – 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

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
Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).		Sep 20 – Nov 30Sep 20 – 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

Grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds

SeasonResidentsNon-residents
Dusky, ruffed and spruce grouse
Bag limit 10 (30) combined.		Sep 20 – Nov 30Sep 20 – Nov 30

British Columbia grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds rules

No open season listed here for elk, mountain sheep, mountain goat, cougar, wolf, coyote, bison, snowshoe hare, turkey, ducks, geese and coots.

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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