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British Columbia MU 4-24 map and hunting seasons 2026

British Columbia MU 4-24 (Fernie, Kootenay): open season dates for white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, elk, black bear, cougar, wolf, coyote, snowshoe hare, grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds, turkey, 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

Season	Residents	Non-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 – Nov 30	Sep 10 – Nov 30
Antlerless Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Oct 21 – Oct 31	Oct 21 – 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 30	Nov 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 9	Sep 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 9	Sep 1 – Sep 9
Bow only, either sex Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Dec 1 – Dec 20	Dec 1 – Dec 20

British Columbia white-tailed deer rules

Mule deer (black-tailed)

Season	Residents	Non-residents
4-point bucks Antlers must accompany the species licence. CWD head submission in high-risk areas. Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 10 – Nov 10	Sep 10 – Nov 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 9	Sep 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 9	Sep 1 – Sep 9

British Columbia mule deer rules

Moose

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Spike-fork bulls Spike-fork bulls only. Mandatory hunter report. Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Oct 15 – Oct 31	Oct 15 – Oct 31
Bow only, spike-fork bulls Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 1 – Oct 14	Sep 1 – Oct 14

British Columbia moose rules

Elk

Season	Residents	Non-residents
6-point bulls Bulls with at least 6 points on one antler. 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 10 – Oct 20	Sep 10 – Oct 20
Bow only, bulls Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 1 – Sep 9	Sep 1 – Sep 9

British Columbia elk rules

Black bear

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Fall and spring 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 10 – Nov 30 Apr 1 – Jun 30	Sep 10 – Nov 30 Apr 1 – Jun 30
Private land only, August Private land only, with landowner permission. Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Aug 1 – Aug 31	Aug 1 – Aug 31
Bow only Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 1 – Sep 9	Sep 1 – Sep 9

British Columbia black bear rules

Cougar

Season	Residents	Non-residents
General open season Bag limit 1. Compulsory inspection (within 30 days). Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 10 – Feb 28	Sep 10 – Feb 28

British Columbia cougar rules

Wolf

Season	Residents	Non-residents
General open season Bag limit 3. Some low-elevation parts have no closed season. Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany).	Sep 10 – Jun 15	Sep 10 – Jun 15

British Columbia wolf rules

Coyote

Season	Residents	Non-residents
General open season No bag limit.	Sep 10 – Mar 31	Sep 10 – Mar 31

British Columbia coyote rules

Snowshoe hare

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Snowshoe hare Daily limit 10.	Aug 1 – Apr 30	Aug 1 – Apr 30

British Columbia snowshoe hare rules

Grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Dusky (blue), ruffed and spruce grouse Bag limit 5 (15) combined.	Sep 1 – Nov 30	Sep 1 – Nov 30
Ptarmigan Bag limit 10 (30).	Sep 10 – Nov 30	Sep 10 – Nov 30

British Columbia grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds rules

Turkey

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Bearded, spring Bag limit 1.	Apr 15 – May 25	Apr 15 – May 25
Any turkey, fall Aggregate limit 3: one spring, two fall.	Oct 1 – Oct 15	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Bow only, bearded	Sep 1 – Sep 30	Sep 1 – Sep 30

British Columbia turkey rules

Ducks, geese and coots

Season	Residents	Non-residents
Ducks, coots, geese Ducks 8 (24), coots 10 (30), Canada geese 10 (30), snow/white-fronted 5 (15). Creston Valley WMA opens Oct 1 and needs an access permit.	Sep 8 – Dec 23	Sep 8 – Dec 23

British Columbia ducks, geese and coots rules

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

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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