wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland
MU 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 1,918 km² (741 mi²). The town of Agassiz is inside it.
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
- 2-18
- Area
- 1,918 km²
- Area (miles)
- 741 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,827 km² of public or protected land inside it, 95% 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 | 1,796 | 94% |
| Government of British Columbia | 122 | 6% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 32 | 2% |
| Contact Lead Organization for information about Managing Authority | 0.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe hare | Aug 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027 | source |
| Raccoon | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Striped skunk | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Black-tailed deer | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | antlered source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Coyote | Sep 10, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Bobcat | Nov 15, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Feb 20, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | 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 2-2, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-3, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-4, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-8, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-10, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-17, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 2-19, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- MU 3-14, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 3-15, Region 3 Thompson
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for MU 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland
- 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 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,918 km² (741 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,827 km² of public or protected land, 95% 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 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland?
This page lists 18 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 2-18, Region 2 Lower Mainland?
In the same unit system: MU 2-2, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-3, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-4, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-8, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-10, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-17, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 2-19, Region 2 Lower Mainland, MU 3-14, Region 3 Thompson and MU 3-15, Region 3 Thompson.
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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.