Seasons Grouse
Grouse hunting seasons in BC, 2026–2028
General open seasons for grouse in British Columbia, 2026–2028, region by region, from the hunting and trapping regulations synopsis. 9 of 9 regions have a general open season.
Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7A Region 7B Region 8
Region 1 · Vancouver Island
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1, 1-5, 1-6 | Any | Aug 20 – Aug 31 | Bow only | MUs 1-1, 1-5, 1-6 except: no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1 (except Gabriola Island), zone B of MU 1-5 (Map A12) or Denman and Hornby Islands; no upland game bird season on Denman Island Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse only. |
| 1-2 to 1-4, 1-7 to 1-15 | Any | Aug 20 – Aug 31 | Bow only | Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse only. |
| 1-1 to 1-5, 1-7 to 1-15 | Any | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | Any licensed hunter | Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse only. |
| 1-6 | Any | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | Any licensed hunter | MU 1-6 except Denman Island (no open season for upland game birds there) Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse only. |
Synopsis p. 21
Bag limits, Region 1: Deer: mule (black-tailed) deer bag limit is 3, of which only two may be antlerless from Special Areas and only two may be bucks; antlerless deer taken in the youth only or youth bow only season (MUs 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6) limit is one. Mountain goat 1, black bear 2, wolf 3, cougar 2 (p. 21). Grouse: daily bag 5 each of blue (sooty) and ruffed grouse, possession 15 each.
Region 2 · Lower Mainland
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 to 2-19 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | |
| 2-2 to 2-19 | Any | Sep 10 – Dec 15 | Any licensed hunter |
Synopsis p. 28
Bag limits, Region 2: Deer: unless otherwise indicated, the bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, one of which may be antlerless. On Bowen and Texada Islands (MU 2-16) the deer bag limit is 3(2) (p. 28). Grouse: daily aggregate 10, possession 30.
Region 3 · Thompson-Nicola
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Youth hunters only | |
| 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 | Any | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | |
| 3-46 | Any | Sep 20 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter |
Synopsis p. 34
Bag limits, Region 3: Deer: aggregate 3. Mule (black-tailed) deer 1 (antlerless mule deer by LEH only). White-tailed deer 2, either sex. Moose 1. Bighorn sheep 1. Black bear 2. Wolf 3 in MUs 3-12 to 3-16, 3-18 to 3-20; no bag limit in 3-17, 3-26 to 3-44. Cougar 2 (p. 34). Grouse (dusky, spruce, ruffed): 5 each daily (15 each possession); daily aggregate 10, possession aggregate 30.
Region 4 · Kootenay
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Any | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter |
Synopsis p. 39
Bag limits, Region 4: Deer: aggregate 2; mule (black-tailed) deer 1; white-tailed 2, one may be antlerless and one may be a buck. One additional deer (either species, antlered or antlerless) may be taken in the Jan 5-31 Cranbrook Deer Hunt (Map D27); provincial limit of 3 deer. Elk 1, moose 1, mountain goat 1, black bear 2 (p. 39). Wolf: no bag limit in MUs 4-5 to 4-8, 4-17, 4-18, 4-20, 4-27 to 4-31, 4-33, 4-37 to 4-40; 3 elsewhere (p. 39). Cougar: 2, except 1 in MUs 4-1 to 4-5, 4-9 to 4-27, 4-32 to 4-37 and 4-40. Grouse (dusky, spruce, ruffed): daily aggregate 5, possession 15.
Region 5 · Cariboo
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 to 5-15 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Youth hunters only | Sooty/Dusky (Blue) grouse bag 5 (15); Spruce & Ruffed 10 (30); daily aggregate 10, possession aggregate 30. |
| 5-1 to 5-15 | Any | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | Sooty/Dusky (Blue) grouse bag 5 (15); Spruce & Ruffed 10 (30); daily aggregate 10, possession aggregate 30. |
Synopsis p. 44
Bag limits, Region 5: Deer: mule (black-tailed) deer 2, only one may be a buck (antlerless mule deer by LEH only). White-tailed deer 2, only one may be a buck. See also the Deer Bag Limits article on p. 14. Bighorn sheep 1, mountain goat 1, black bear 2, cougar 2 (p. 44). Wolf 3, except no bag limit in MUs 5-1 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-15. Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue) 5 daily (15 possession); Spruce & Ruffed 10 (30); daily aggregate 10, possession aggregate 30 (p. 44).
Region 6 · Skeena
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | |
| 6-12, 6-13 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | Daily aggregate bag limit in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 (possession 15). |
| 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Any | Sep 10 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | |
| 6-12, 6-13 | Any | Sep 10 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Daily aggregate bag limit in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 (possession 15). |
Synopsis p. 51
Bag limits, Region 6: Mule (black-tailed) deer: 2 (possession 2), only one a buck and only one antlerless; in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 the bag limit is 15 and possession limit 5. White-tailed deer: 2, only one a buck and one may be antlerless. Moose 1. Elk 1. Thinhorn sheep 1. Mountain goat 1. Black bear 2 (MUs 6-12 and 6-13: 1 per licence year). Wolf 3. Cougar 1. Grouse: daily aggregate 10, possession 30 (MUs 6-12 and 6-13: daily 5, possession 15) (pp. 49-51).
Region 7A · Omineca
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Any | Sep 1 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Spruce & ruffed grouse: all listed MUs. Dusky (blue) grouse: only 7-2 to 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41. Dusky (blue) grouse are closed in MUs 7-8 to 7-16, 7-24 to 7-26 and 7-29 (spruce and ruffed grouse are open there) |
Synopsis p. 57
Bag limits, Region 7A: Deer: mule (black-tailed) deer 1; white-tailed deer 2, only one of which may be a buck and one antlerless (see also Deer Bag Limits article p. 14). Moose 1, elk 1, bighorn sheep 1, thinhorn sheep 1, mountain goat 1, black bear 2, wolf no bag limit. Cougar 2 in MUs 7-2 to 7-8, 7-16 to 7-18, 7-23; 1 in MUs 7-9 to 7-15, 7-24, 7-25 (p. 57). Grouse: daily aggregate for blue (dusky), spruce (Franklin) and ruffed is 10, possession 30.
Region 7B · Peace
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-19, 7-20, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-49, 7-53, 7-55, 7-56 | Any | Sep 1 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Daily aggregate 10, possession 30. Spruce or ruffed grouse only: dusky (blue) grouse season is closed in this MU |
| 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57, 7-58 | Any | Sep 1 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Dusky (blue), spruce and ruffed grouse open. Daily aggregate 10, possession 30. |
Synopsis p. 63
Bag limits, Region 7B: Deer: combined bag limit 2. Mule deer 1 (bucks only, 1). White-tailed deer 2, only one a buck and one antlerless. Per the season table (pp. 62-63): moose 1, elk 1, bighorn sheep 1, thinhorn sheep 1, mountain goat 1, black bear 2, wolf 3, cougar 2. Grouse: daily aggregate 10 for dusky (blue), spruce and ruffed combined; possession aggregate 30.
Region 8 · Okanagan
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Youth hunters only | |
| 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 | Any | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | |
| 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 | Any | Dec 1 – Dec 10 | Bow only |
Synopsis p. 68
Bag limits, Region 8: Deer: aggregate 3. Two deer may be antlerless but only one antlerless deer of each species. Mule deer 1 (antlerless mule deer by LEH only). White-tailed deer 2, only one a buck and one antlerless. Grouse: daily aggregate 5.
Seasons are from the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 2026-2028 as transcribed by Huntable. This page is a summary, not legal advice or a licence. It leaves out Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons, area-specific maps and in-season changes: always read the synopsis pages listed and check gov.bc.ca/hunting before you go. Spot a mistake? Tell us.