BC Region 4 – Kootenay: fishing quotas & hunting seasons
Region-wide daily quotas copied from the Kootenay section of the 2025–2027 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and checked against the full provincial synopsis. Water-specific regulations, closures and in-season changes are not repeated here — check the official regional PDF and the in-season changes page before you fish. If anything here disagrees with the Province of B.C., the Province is right.
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Region-wide daily quotas
Possession quota is generally 2 daily quotas — see the synopsis for exceptions. Salmon are managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
| Species | Daily quota |
|---|---|
Trout/char
| 5, but not more than |
| Bass | 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) |
| Burbot | 2 |
| Crayfish | 25 |
| Kokanee | 15 (none from streams), no more than 5 over 30 cm |
| Northern pike | 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) |
| Walleye | 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) |
| White Sturgeon | 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (No exceptions) |
| Whitefish | 15 (all species combined) |
| Yellow perch | 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) |
BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025–2027, Region 4 – Kootenay (PDF) 2025–2027 (Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Kootenay hunting seasons 2026–27
General open seasons in Region 4 by Management Unit. All BC hunting seasons
Mule deer (black-tailed)4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 10 |
| Youth Only · Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Either Sex | Region 4: MU 4-3 to 4-5, 4-20 | Jan 5 - Jan 31 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
White-tailed deer8 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 |
| Antlerless | Region 4: MU 4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 | Oct 10 - Oct 31 |
| Antlerless | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-6, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 | Oct 21 - Oct 31 |
| Either Sex | Region 4: MU 4-3 to 4-5, 4-20 | Jan 5 - Jan 31 |
| Youth Only · Either Sex | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Nov 1 - Nov 30 |
| Youth Only · Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Either Sex | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Dec 1 - Dec 20 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Moose4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spike-fork Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 | Sept 20 - Oct 31 |
| Spike-fork Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 | Oct 15 - Oct 31 |
| Bow Only · Spike-fork Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 19 |
| Bow Only · Spike-fork Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-6, 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 | Sept 1 - Oct 14 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Elk4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Point Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-7, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36, 4-40 | Sept 10 - Oct 20 |
| 6 Point Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37, 4-38 | Sept 10 - Oct 5 |
| Bow Only · Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-7, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36, 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · 6 Point Bulls | Region 4: MU 4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37, 4-38 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Black bear5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Apr 1 - June 30 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Aug 1 - Aug 31 |
| Bow Only | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-5 to 4-8, 4-17, 4-18, 4-20, 4-27 to 4-31, 4-33, 4-37 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Jun 15 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Canada & cackling geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Ducks1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Mountain goat1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-28 to 4-30, 4-37 (open season north and west of Windy Creek), 4-39, 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Wolf1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-4, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-16, 4-19, 4-21 to 4-26, 4-32, 4-34 to 4-36 | Sept 10 - Jun 15 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Coyote1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Mar 31 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Lynx2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1, 4-2, 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-21 to 4-40 | Nov 15 - Dec 31 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-3 to 4-5, 4-20 | Dec 1 - Dec 31 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Bobcat1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Nov 15 - Feb 15 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Cougar3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36 | Sept 10 - Feb 28 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-6 to 4-8, 4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 | Sept 10 - Mar 31 |
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-9 to 4-19, 4-27, 4-32, 4-33, 4-37, 4-40 | Sept 10 - Mar 31 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Snowshoe hare1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Raccoon1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Mar 31 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Skunk1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Grouse (sooty/dusky, ruffed, spruce)1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Nov 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Pheasant1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-6, 4-7 | Oct 15 - Nov 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Ptarmigan1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Wild turkey5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bearded | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Apr 15 - May 25 |
| Any Turkey | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-4, 4-14 to 4-24, 4-26 to 4-40 | Oct 1 - Oct 15 |
| Any Turkey | Region 4: MU 4-5 to 4-9, 4-25 | Oct 1 - Nov 30 |
| Any Turkey | Region 4: MU 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18 | Dec 1 - Dec 31 |
| Bow Only · Bearded | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Mourning & Eurasian collared dove1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 1 - Sept 30 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Common snipe1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Coots1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
Snow & Ross's geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
White-fronted geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 4: MU 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 8 - Dec 23 |
MU = Management Unit. General open seasons copied from the 2026–2028 BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis (regional PDFs); every row cross-checked against the full provincial synopsis. Limited Entry Hunting (LEH), closed portions of MUs and bag limits are not shown — read the footnotes in the official PDF.
BC Hunting & Trapping Synopsis 2026–2028, Region 4 – Kootenay (PDF) 2026–2028 synopsis (Jul 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2028); dates shown for 2026-27 · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Exceptions apply. Many lakes and streams in this region have their own quotas, closures and gear rules.