wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 3-42, Region 3 Thompson
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 3-42, Region 3 Thompson
MU 3-42, Region 3 Thompson is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 1,537 km² (593 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Blue River, about 11 km from its edge.
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
- 3-42
- Area
- 1,537 km²
- Area (miles)
- 593 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,533 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 1,533 | 100% |
| Government of British Columbia | 65 | 4% |
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 – 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grey wolf | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Raccoon | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Snowshoe hare | Aug 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Coyote | Sep 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 10, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| Chukar | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Bobcat | Nov 15, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | archery source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 30, 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 3-36, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 3-37, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 3-38, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 3-41, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 3-43, Region 3 Thompson
- MU 4-39, Region 4 Kootenay
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for MU 3-42, Region 3 Thompson
- 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 3-42, Region 3 Thompson (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,537 km² (593 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 3-42, Region 3 Thompson?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,533 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 3-42, Region 3 Thompson?
This page lists 24 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 3-42, Region 3 Thompson?
In the same unit system: MU 3-36, Region 3 Thompson, MU 3-37, Region 3 Thompson, MU 3-38, Region 3 Thompson, MU 3-41, Region 3 Thompson, MU 3-43, Region 3 Thompson and MU 4-39, Region 4 Kootenay.
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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.