BC Region 6 – Skeena: fishing quotas & hunting seasons
Region-wide daily quotas copied from the Skeena 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 |
|---|---|
| Arctic grayling | 3 |
| Burbot | 5 |
| Inconnu | 1 |
| Kokanee | 10 (none from streams) |
| Northern pike | 5 |
| Whitefish | 15 (all species combined) |
| White sturgeon | CLOSED TO ALL FISHING |
Trout/char
| 5, but not more than |
BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025–2027, Region 6 – Skeena (PDF) 2025–2027 (Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Skeena hunting seasons 2026–27
General open seasons in Region 6 by Management Unit. All BC hunting seasons
Mule deer (black-tailed)11 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-12, 6-13 | June 1 - Feb 28 |
| Antlerless | Region 6: MU 6-12, 6-13 | Sept 1 - Feb 28 |
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 | Sept 10 - Sept 30 |
| Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 |
| Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 | Oct 1 - Oct 19 |
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 | Oct 20 - Nov 30 |
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-6 | Oct 20 - Nov 15 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 | Dec 1 - Dec 10 |
| Bow Only · 4 Point Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-7 to 6-9, 6-30 | Dec 1 - Dec 10 |
| Bow Only · Antlerless | Region 6: MU 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 | Dec 1 - Dec 10 |
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 deer5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | Sept 10 - Dec 10 |
| Antlerless | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | Oct 10 - Oct 31 |
| Youth Only · Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Youth Only · Either Sex | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | Dec 1 - Dec 20 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 | 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.
Moose5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2 | Oct 20 - Oct 22 |
| Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-17 to 6-29 | Aug 23 - Oct 31 |
| Bulls+ | Region 6: MU 6-28, 6-29 | Sept 1 - Oct 31 |
| Bow Only · Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2 | Nov 16 - Nov 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.
Elk3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Point Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-6, 6-8, 6-9 | Oct 1 - Oct 9 |
| Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-13 | Sept 15 - Nov 15 |
| Bow Only · Bulls | Region 6: MU 6-13 | Sept 1 - Sept 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.
Black bear2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Aug 15 - Nov 30 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Apr 1 - June 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.
Canada & cackling geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 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.
Ducks3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | Sept 1 - Nov 30 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
Thinhorn sheep1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Full Curl Thinhorn Rams | Region 6: MU 6-17, 6-18 to 6-26, 6-27 | Aug 1 - Oct 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.
Mountain goat3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-7, 6-17 to 6-30 | Aug 1 - Oct 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-9 | Aug 1 - Nov 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-14 | Aug 1 - Feb 28 |
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 6: MU 6-1 to 6-30 | Aug 1 - June 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.
Cougar1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11 | Sept 10 - 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.
Coyote1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Sept 1 - 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.
Wolverine1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Sept 15 - Feb 28 |
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.
Lynx1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
Snowshoe hare1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-30 | 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)4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Sept 10 - Nov 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-12, 6-13 | Sept 10 - Nov 15 |
| Bow Only | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only | Region 6: MU 6-12, 6-13 | 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.
Ptarmigan3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1 to 6-6, 6-8 to 6-11, 6-15 and 6-30 | Aug 15 - Feb 28 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-7, 6-14, 6-16 to 6-29 | Aug 15 - Feb 28 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
Common snipe2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
Coots1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 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.
Snow & Ross's geese2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
White-fronted geese2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 | Oct 1 - Jan 15 |
| General open season | Region 6: MU 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 | 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.
BC Hunting & Trapping Synopsis 2026–2028, Region 6 – Skeena (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.