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March 26, 2013

Region 5 Cariboo - Tentative Numbers for Bull Moose
Please note that the Tentative Numbers for Bull Moose (hunt codes 4137 to 4224) in the 2013-2014 Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis have been reduced and the on-line LEH Synopsis has been updated.
March 18, 2013

The 2013-2014 Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis is now available on-line. Hard copies (printed version) are currently being printed and should be available at your local vendor the week of Apri 1, 2013.

Please note: The application deadline is May 24, 2013.
March 13, 2013

Region 7B Peace - Mule (Black-tailed) Deer -
General Open Seasons for Mule (blacktailed) Deer have been amended. The Nov 15-Nov 20 antlerless season has been closed, the Sept 1-Sept 30 either sex bow only season is now open to bucks only, and the 3 pt buck season from Nov 1-Nov 30 is now a 4 pt buck season. A LEH only antlerless season in 7-20 Zone A from Dec 1-Dec 20 has been implemented.

Corrections and Updates to the 2012 - 2014 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis. Updated March 18, 2013 [PDF 47KB]
Feb 16, 2013 Wildlife Act amendments grow hunter recruitment through an expanded youth licence and a new initiation hunting licence, both of which will be effective for the 2013/14 hunting season. For more information click here.
Feb 5, 2013

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the cougar hunting season in the East Kootenay effective, January 31, 2013. The closure covers the following Wildlife Management Units only: 4-01 to 4-04, 4-21 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, and 4-40. Click here for details.
Jan 21, 2013 For final number of authorizations to be drawn for the 2013 Spring Grizzly and 2013 Skeena Mountain Sheep draws click here.
Nov 29, 2012

Regional Bag Limits - Kootenay Region 4
Deer: The aggregate bag limit in the Kootenay Regions is two. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is one. The bag limit for white-tailed is two; both may be antlerless, but only one may be a buck.

Corrections and Updates to the 2012 - 2014 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis. Updated November 29, 2012 [PDF 50KB]
Sept 18, 2012 Corrections and Updates to the 2012 - 2014 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis. Updated September 18, 2012 [PDF 61KB]
July 4, 2012

Effective July 1, 2012, IT'S UNLAWFUL:

  • To hunt a lynx that is accompanied by one or more lynx.
  • To hunt bobcat that is accompanied by one or more bobcats.
May 28, 2012 The 2012/2014 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis is now available online. The hard copies are currently being distributed to vendors and will be available at your local vendor very soon.
April 13, 2012

The 2012/2013 Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis is now available on-line. Hard copies (printed version) are currently being printed and should be available at your local vendor by May 1, 2012.

Please note: The application deadline is May 25, 2012.