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limited entry hunting zone · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09

British Columbia, Canada

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About Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09

Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09 is a limited entry hunting zone in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 1,613 km² (623 mi²). The town of Smithers is inside it.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).

Unit code
6-09A
Area
1,613 km²
Area (miles)
623 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,369 km² of public or protected land inside it, 85% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Province of British Columbia1,36985%
Government of British Columbia1429%

Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.

Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)

Seasons and regulations

Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's regulations:

SpeciesDatesDetails
Elk (wapiti)Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026antlered, archery, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026antlerless, archery, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026antlered, archery, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026antlerless, archery, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027antlerless, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027antlered, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027antlered, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027antlerless, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027antlered, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027antlerless, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Feb 16, 2027 to Mar 1, 2027antlerless, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Feb 16, 2027 to Mar 1, 2027antlered, residents, draw source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

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Questions

How big is Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09 (limited entry hunting zone)?

About 1,613 km² (623 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,369 km² of public or protected land, 85% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Province of British Columbia. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09?

This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to Elk LEH Zone A of 6-09?

In the same unit system: Elk LEH Zone A of 6-08.

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Sources

Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia. Licence: Open Government Licence – British Columbia (v2.0). Boundaries for the 2026 season.

HuntGrid isn't affiliated with BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. The official regulations and maps have the final word.