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Hunting Trapping Synopsis 2020 2022 Region3
Hunting Trapping Synopsis 2020 2022 Region3
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Please call 1-877-952-7277 for recorded information or to make an Thompson Region
appointment at any of the following Field Offices: 1259 Dalhousie Drive
Clearwater, Kamloops, Lillooet, and Merritt Kamloops BC V2C 5Z5: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 371-6200
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THOMPSON
REGIONAL BAG LIMITS H Clinton Creek Watershed • Mowhokam Creek: in portions of
Deer: The aggregate bag limit for deer (MU 3-31). See Map C19. An M.U. 3-14.
is 3. The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) authorized trapper is exempt from • Lytton Creek/George Road: in
deer is 1. Antlerless mule (black-tailed) this restriction with respect to portions of M.U.s 3-13, 3-14,
deer are under LEH only. The bag limit the trapping of furbearing animals 3-17, and 3-18.
for white-tailed deer is two, either sex. (restricted to Clinton Creek Access • Two Mile Road: in portions of
Road). M.U.s 3-34.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREAS H Spruce Lake area in MU 3-32. See
4Approximately one million hectares • July Mountain: in portions of
Map C20. M.U.s 3-13.
of Crown Land has been closed to H Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and
snowmobile use to support Mountain Lempriere Creeks above 1700 metres • White Rock Lake: in portions of
Caribou recovery in the Thompson, in MU 3-44 (snowmobiles are permit- M.U.s 3-12, 3-20, and 3-26.
Kootenay, Cariboo, and Omineca ted in designated area between Dec.
regions. Snowmobile closure maps with 1 and May 31). See Map C22. NOTICE TO HUNTERS
boundaries, legal access trails, prohibited H Texas Creek watershed (MU 3-16), 4Cattle grazing takes place on both
dates, and identified riding areas are no upstream of 3 km on the Texas Creek public and private land. To keep cattle in
longer published in the Hunting and Forest Service Road closed from Apr.
Trapping Regulations Synopsis; they will the correct pasture, it is important that
15 to November 30. hunters leave gates and fences as they are
be available online at https://www2.
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/ s Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed found. Hunters should read the Access
recreation/snowmobiling-in-bc Areas (See page 12): Restrictions section for more information
4Information signs are posted at the • Greenstone Mountain Burn (MU about private property.
points of closure for the benefit of 3-19) (except for Duffy Lake Road, 4Hunters should note firearms restric-
hunters, but it is the hunter’s responsibil- Beaton Lake Road and Greenstone tions in the No Hunting and No Shooting
Mountain Road). See Map C5. Areas section page 13 and regional maps.
REGION 3
ity to recognize closures whether a sign
is in place or not. Contact Kamloops t Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed 4Hunting and the discharge of firearms
Regional Office for details. Areas (See page 12): are prohibited in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray
H Motor Vehicle Closed Areas (See • year-round in 3-45, 3-46, and Park).
page 12): April 1 to Dec 14 in MU 3-28. An
H The operation of all motor vehicles, authorized trapper is exempt from BC PARKS
excluding snowmobiles is prohibited in this restriction with respect to the 4Please refer to Site & Access
Restrictions section on Page 11 for more
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THOMPSON GENERAL OPEN SEASONS
SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNIT CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT
MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33 s4 Point Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 s4 Point Bucks Sept 10 - Sept 30
3-46 s4 Point Bucks Sept 20 - Sept 30
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Bucks Oct 1 - Oct 31
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Nov 1 - Dec 10 1
s4 Point Bucks
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
Bow Only 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 - Sept 9
s See Definitions Section: Mule Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. * Season restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
WHITE-TAILED DEER 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 10 – Dec 10
3-46 Bucks Sept 20 - Dec 10
3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Antlerless Oct 10 - Oct 31
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Either Sex Nov 1 - Nov 30 2
Youth Only* 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
Bow Only 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Bucks Sept 1 – Sept 9
* Restricted to hunters under the age of 18.
MOOSE 3-34 to 3-38, 3-40 to 3-44, 3-46 iSpike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31
3-15 to 3-17, 3-31 to 3-33 iSpike-fork Bulls Oct 15 - Nov 15
3-12 to 3-14, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-39 Nov 1 - Nov 15 1
iSpike-fork Bulls
i See Definitions Section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required for all moose harvested through the general open season.
BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 3-17i, 3-31, 3-32+ Full Curl Bighorn Rams Sept 10 - Oct 20
3-17i Mature Bighorn Rams Sept 10 – Oct 20 1
i A portion of 3-17 only. See Map C2. + A portion of MU 3-32 is closed to Mountain Sheep hunting. See Map C21. Compulsory Inspection required.
BLACK BEAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 Sept 1 - Nov 30
REGION 3
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shown as open lines are open (MU 3-19). Map C7 Kamloops - No Shooting
3–26 or Area (MU 3-26).
Hunting Area (MUs 3-19, 3-20, 3-26, Shooting or Hunting Area
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 3
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Fishtrap Cr.
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