wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island
MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 5,120 km² (1,977 mi²). Towns inside it include Estevan Point, Tofino and Ucluelet.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 1-8
- Area
- 5,120 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,977 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,802 km² of public or protected land inside it, 74% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Province of British Columbia | 3,429 | 67% |
| Government of British Columbia | 1,768 | 35% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 250 | 5% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 15 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 1.2 | under 1% |
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 (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); 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:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Striped skunk | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Virginia opossum | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | source |
| Black-tailed deer | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| California quail | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- MU 1-3, Region 1 Vancouver Island
- MU 1-7, Region 1 Vancouver Island
- MU 1-9, Region 1 Vancouver Island
- MU 1-12, Region 1 Vancouver Island
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island (wildlife management unit)?
About 5,120 km² (1,977 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,802 km² of public or protected land, 74% 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 MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island?
This page lists 16 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 MU 1-8, Region 1 Vancouver Island?
In the same unit system: MU 1-3, Region 1 Vancouver Island, MU 1-7, Region 1 Vancouver Island, MU 1-9, Region 1 Vancouver Island and MU 1-12, Region 1 Vancouver Island.
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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.