wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay
MU 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 1,315 km² (508 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Cranbrook, about 13 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
- 4-21
- Area
- 1,315 km²
- Area (miles)
- 508 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,242 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% 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 | 1,204 | 92% |
| Government of British Columbia | 74 | 6% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 31 | 2% |
| Contact Lead Organization for information about Managing Authority | 6.7 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 0.8 | 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 |
| Striped skunk | Aug 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027 | source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 10, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Coyote | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Sep 10, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 | antlered source |
| Raccoon | Sep 10, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 21, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless 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 1, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | archery source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 25, 2027 | bearded 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 4-3, Region 4 Kootenay
- MU 4-20, Region 4 Kootenay
- MU 4-22, Region 4 Kootenay
- MU 4-24, Region 4 Kootenay
- MU 4-26, Region 4 Kootenay
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting District No. 4
- Turkey LEH zone 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Moose LEH zone 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Mountain sheep LEH Zone A of 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Mountain goat LEH Zone A of 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Mountain goat LEH Zone B of 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Mountain sheep LEH Zone B of 4-21 (limited entry hunting zone)
- Mountain sheep LEH Zone B of 4-22 (limited entry hunting zone)
What HuntGrid shows for MU 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay
- 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 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,315 km² (508 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,242 km² of public or protected land, 94% 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 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay?
This page lists 22 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 4-21, Region 4 Kootenay?
In the same unit system: MU 4-3, Region 4 Kootenay, MU 4-20, Region 4 Kootenay, MU 4-22, Region 4 Kootenay, MU 4-24, Region 4 Kootenay and MU 4-26, 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.