Hunting in B.C.

Last updated on April 10, 2024

Latest News and Important Notices

 

2024 Spring Skeena mountain sheep and Haida Gwaii black bear draw has now been run.

Check your results by signing into WILD, or by contacting FrontCounter BC. Limited entry hunting authorization will not be mailed to successful applicants.

 

Chronic Wasting Disease update for the 2023/24 hunting season -  February 7, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in B.C. in two deer samples from the Kootenay Region. In response, we are asking for the specific locations where deer were harvested in the 2023/2024 season. Details can be found on the Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and testing page.

CWD test results are available at CWD test results.

If you have further questions, please contact Cait Nelson 250-751-3219 or the Wildlife Health Program Lab 250-751-7246

 


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