Jackpine Outdoors · Hunting zone maps and seasonsBritish Columbia MU 5-5 map and hunting seasons 2026
British Columbia MU 5-5 (South Chilcotin, Cariboo): open season dates for white-tailed deer, mule deer, black bear, mountain goat, cougar, wolf, coyote, snowshoe hare, grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds, ducks, geese and coots.
Open MU 5-5 on the mapDates 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 5-8 and 5-11 (Bella Coola Valley) added for 2026. 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 10 – Oct 31 | Oct 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 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 |
British Columbia white-tailed deer rules
Mule deer (black-tailed)
| Season | Residents | Non-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 1 – Sep 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 9 |
| 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 10 – Sep 30 Nov 1 – Nov 10 Nov 21 – Nov 30 | Sep 10 – Sep 30 Nov 1 – Nov 10 Nov 21 – Nov 30 |
| Bucks Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany). | Oct 1 – Oct 31 | Oct 1 – Oct 31 |
| Bow only, bucks Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany). | Dec 1 – Dec 10 | Dec 1 – Dec 10 |
British Columbia mule deer rules
Black bear
| Season | Residents | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|
| Fall and spring Bag limit 2. Parts of 5-9 are closed (Map F14). Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany). | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Apr 1 – Jun 30 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Apr 1 – Jun 30 |
British Columbia black bear rules
Mountain goat
| Season | Residents | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|
| General open season Parts closed or LEH only (maps E14, E22). Compulsory inspection. Non-residents must hunt big game with a licensed guide outfitter (or a B.C. resident with a permit to accompany). | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 |
British Columbia mountain goat rules
Cougar
| Season | Residents | Non-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 – Apr 30 | Sep 10 – Apr 30 |
Wolf
| Season | Residents | Non-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 31 | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
Coyote
| Season | Residents | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|
| General open season No bag limit. | Sep 1 – Mar 31 | Sep 1 – Mar 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sooty/dusky (blue) grouse Bag limit 5 (15). Reduced for 2026. | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Sep 10 – Nov 30 |
| Spruce and ruffed grouse Bag limit 10 (30). | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Sep 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 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 9 |
| Sharp-tailed grouse Bag limit 5 (10). Closed areas in 5-3 and 5-14. | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Sep 10 – Nov 30 |
| Ptarmigan Bag limit 5 (15). | Sep 1 – Nov 1 | Sep 1 – Nov 1 |
British Columbia grouse, ptarmigan and other upland birds 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). | Sep 13 – Dec 25 | Sep 13 – Dec 25 |
British Columbia ducks, geese and coots rules
No open season listed here for moose, elk, mountain sheep, 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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