Seasons Moose
Moose hunting seasons in BC, 2026–2028
General open seasons for moose in British Columbia, 2026–2028, region by region, from the hunting and trapping regulations synopsis. 6 of 9 regions have a general open season.
Region 3 Region 4 Region 6 Region 7A Region 7B Region 8
Region 3 · Thompson-Nicola
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-34 to 3-38, 3-40 to 3-44, 3-46 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 20 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 3-15 to 3-17, 3-31 to 3-33 | Spike-fork Bulls | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 3-12 to 3-14, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-39 | Spike-fork Bulls | Nov 1 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
Synopsis p. 34
Region 4 · Kootenay
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 14 | Bow only | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 1 – Sep 19 | Bow only | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 20 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 | Spike-fork Bulls | Oct 15 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
Synopsis p. 39
Region 6 · Skeena
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-17 to 6-29 | Bulls | Aug 23 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Parts of MUs 6-17 to 6-29 have special regulations, are closed to moose hunting, or are LEH only (Maps F25, F39, F40; incl. Spatsizi/Stikine/Klappan LEH areas, North Skeena LEH areas in portions of MUs 6-19 to 6-25, and the Haines Highway Area of MUs 6-28/6-29 where any bull is open only Aug 23 - Aug 31) Haines Highway Area (MUs 6-28, 6-29, Map F39): any bull only Aug 23 - Aug 31; Sept 1 - Oct 31 spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point bulls only. Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 6-1, 6-2 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | In the Tweedsmuir Park portion of MU 6-2 the bull moose season is Oct 20 - Nov 15 (Map F1); parts of Tweedsmuir Park in MUs 6-1 and 6-2 are No Hunting Areas. Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 6-28, 6-29 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Haines Highway Area of MUs 6-28 and 6-29 only (Map F39; the table footnote also cites F40, but F40 is the North Skeena moose LEH map) Bull is a spike-fork (no more than 2 tines on one antler), tripalm (at least 3 tines on one brow palm), or has at least one antler with 10 or more points incl. brow palm Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 6-1, 6-2 | Bulls | Oct 20 – Oct 22 | Any licensed hunter | In the Tweedsmuir Park portion of MU 6-2 the bull moose season is Oct 20 - Nov 15 (Map F1); parts of Tweedsmuir Park in MUs 6-1 and 6-2 are No Hunting Areas. Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 6-2 | Bulls | Oct 20 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Tweedsmuir Park portion of MU 6-2 only (see Map F1; parts of the park are No Hunting Areas) Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 6-1, 6-2 | Bulls | Nov 16 – Nov 20 | Bow only | In the Tweedsmuir Park portion of MU 6-2 the bull moose season is Oct 20 - Nov 15 (Map F1); parts of Tweedsmuir Park in MUs 6-1 and 6-2 are No Hunting Areas. Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
Synopsis p. 50
Region 7A · Omineca
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 | Spike-fork Bulls | Aug 15 – Nov 5 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 7-2 to 7-15 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 | Spike-fork Bulls | Sep 10 – Nov 5 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
Synopsis p. 57
Region 7B · Peace
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-36, 7-42, 7-50, 7-53, 7-54, 7-57 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-43 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Portion of MU 7-43 only; the rest is LEH only (LEH Synopsis map 7P) Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-51 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | MU 7-51 except the Moose Lake portion closed to moose hunting (Map H32) Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-52 | Bulls | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | Portion of MU 7-52 only; the rest is LEH only (LEH Synopsis map 7R) Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-19 to 7-22, 7-33, 7-35, 7-46 to 7-49, 7-55 | Bulls | Oct 25 – Oct 26 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-31 | Bulls | Oct 25 – Oct 26 | Any licensed hunter | MU 7-31 except the portion closed to moose hunting (Map H11) Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-19 to 7-22, 7-33, 7-35, 7-46 to 7-49, 7-55 | Bulls | Nov 10 – Nov 11 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
| 7-31 | Bulls | Nov 10 – Nov 11 | Any licensed hunter | MU 7-31 except the portion closed to moose hunting (Map H11) Bull meets the spike-fork, tripalm or 10-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 |
Synopsis p. 62
Region 8 · Okanagan
| Units | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 | Spike-fork Bulls | Nov 1 – Nov 15 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the spike-fork definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
Synopsis p. 68
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.