BC Region 7A – Omineca: fishing quotas & hunting seasons
Region-wide daily quotas copied from the Omineca 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 |
| Arctic grayling | catch and release only |
| Burbot | 5 |
| Kokanee | 10 (none from streams) |
| White Sturgeon | CLOSED TO ALL FISHING |
| Whitefish | 15 (all species combined) |
BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025–2027, Region 7A – Omineca (PDF) 2025–2027 (Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Omineca hunting seasons 2026–27
General open seasons in Region 7A by Management Unit. All BC hunting seasons
Mule deer (black-tailed)5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 | Oct 1 - Nov 15 |
| 4 Point Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Sept 10 - Sept 30 |
| Youth Only · Either Sex | Region 7A: MU 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 | Oct 1 - Oct 19 |
| Youth Bow Only · Antlerless | Region 7A: MU 7-12 to 7-14, 7-24, 7-25 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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 deer5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Sept 10 - Dec 10 |
| Antlerless | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Oct 10 - Oct 31 |
| Youth Only · Either Sex | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-5, 7-7 to 7-10, 7-12, 7-13, 7-15, 7-17 | Nov 1 - Nov 30 |
| Youth Only · Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Sept 1 - Sept 9 |
| Bow Only · Bucks | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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.
Moose3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spike-fork Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 | Sept 10 - Nov 5 |
| Spike-fork Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 | Aug 15 - Nov 5 |
| Bow Only · Spike-fork Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-15 | 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.
Elk3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Point Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-37, 7-41 | Aug 15 - Oct 31 |
| 6 Point Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 | Sept 10 - Oct 9 |
| Bow Only · 6 Point Bulls | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 to 7-40 | 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.
Black bear2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 15 - Nov 15 |
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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.
Ducks1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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.
Bighorn sheep1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Full Curl Bighorn Rams | Region 7A: MU 7-18 | Aug 15 - 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.
Thinhorn sheep1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Full Curl Thinhorn Rams | Region 7A: MU 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 | 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 goat1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-3 to 7-5, 7-17, 7-18, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 15 - 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.
Wolf1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 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.
Cougar2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-8, 7-16 to 7-18, 7-23 | Sept 10 - Mar 31 |
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-9 to 7-15, 7-24, 7-25 | 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.
Coyote1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 15 - 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 7A: MU 7-3, 7-17, 7-18, 7-37 to 7-41 | Oct 15 - 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.
Lynx1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Nov 1 - 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.
Raccoon1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Apr 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.
Snowshoe hare1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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)2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Sept 1 - Nov 15 |
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Sept 1 - Nov 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.
Ptarmigan1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 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.
Common snipe1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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.
Snow & Ross's geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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 geese1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General open season | Region 7A: MU 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | 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 7A – Omineca (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.