Units Region 8 Okanagan MU 8-1
MU 8-1 hunting seasons · Okanagan, BC
Management Unit 8-1 is in Region 8 (Okanagan), about 1,244 km², around Oliver, Osoyoos, East Osoyoos, Fairview, Inkaneep and Willowbrook.
22 general open seasons in the synopsis cover MU 8-1: Mule deer, White-tailed deer, Moose, Elk, Black bear, Cougar, Wolf, Grouse.
Parks inside the unit include Inkaneep Park, sẁiẁs Park, sxwexwnitkw Park and Vaseux Lake Park. Hunting rules in parks differ; Huntable shows each park’s rules where you stand.
General open seasons, 2026–2028
| Species | What | Season | Who | Also check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Bucks | Sep 1 – Sep 30 | Youth hunters only | |
| Bucks | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | ||
| 4 Point Bucks | Sep 10 – Sep 30 | Any licensed hunter | Buck meets the 4-point definition Antlers must accompany the species licence | |
| Bucks | Oct 1 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | ||
| 4 Point Bucks | Nov 1 – Nov 10 | Any licensed hunter | Buck meets the 4-point definition Antlers must accompany the species licence | |
| White-tailed deer | Bucks | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Youth hunters only | |
| Bucks | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | ||
| Bucks | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | ||
| Antlerless | Oct 10 – Oct 31 | Any licensed hunter | ||
| Either Sex | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | Youth hunters only | ||
| Either Sex | Dec 1 – Dec 20 | Bow only | ||
| Moose | 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 |
| Elk | 6 Point Bulls | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Bow only | Bull meets the 6-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence |
| 6 Point Bulls | Sep 10 – Oct 20 | Any licensed hunter | Bull meets the 6-point definition Mandatory hunter report by March 31 Antlers must accompany the species licence | |
| Black bear | Any | Apr 1 – Jun 30 | Any licensed hunter | |
| Any | Aug 1 – Aug 31 | Private land only | ||
| Any | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | ||
| Cougar | Any | Nov 15 – Mar 31 | Any licensed hunter | Not a kitten or a cougar in a kitten's company Compulsory inspection required |
| Wolf | Any | Sep 10 – Jun 15 | Any licensed hunter | |
| Grouse (sooty/dusky, ruffed, spruce) | Any | Sep 1 – Sep 9 | Youth hunters only | |
| Any | Sep 10 – Nov 30 | Any licensed hunter | ||
| Any | Dec 1 – Dec 10 | Bow only |
Synopsis p. 68
Bag limits in 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. Synopsis p. 67
Region 8 notices
- Highway No Shooting Areas on page 10 apply; Hwy 3 (Manning Park to Princeton) and Hwy 97C (Okanagan Connector) are No Shooting and No Hunting closures.
- Hunting is prohibited in the Vaseux Migratory Bird Sanctuary and National Wildlife Areas.
- It is unlawful to intentionally bait or feed ungulates within 200 m of a dwelling, school yard or playground.
Synopsis p. 67
Next to MU 8-1
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.