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MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo

British Columbia, Canada

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About MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo

MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 1,996 km² (771 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Bella Coola, about 36 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
5-11
Area
1,996 km²
Area (miles)
771 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,996 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:

Managerkm²Share
Government of British Columbia1,992100%
Province of British Columbia1,991100%
Contact Lead Organization for information about Managing Authority0.1under 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 – 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
RaccoonJul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 source
CoyoteSep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Grey wolfSep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Mountain goatSep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 source
Rock ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 source
White-tailed ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 source
Willow ptarmiganSep 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 source
American black bearSep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 source
Dusky grouseSep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 source
Ruffed grouseSep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 source
Spruce grouseSep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 source
White-tailed deerSep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026antlered source
Mule deerOct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026antlered source
White-tailed deerOct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026antlerless source
Mule deerNov 1, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026antlered source
White-tailed deerNov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 source
Cougar (mountain lion)Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Mule deerNov 21, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026antlered source
Mule deerDec 1, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026antlered, archery source
White-tailed deerDec 1, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026antlered, archery source
American black bearApr 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 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 MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo (wildlife management unit)?

About 1,996 km² (771 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,996 km² of public or protected land, 100% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Government of British Columbia. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for MU 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo?

This page lists 21 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 5-11, Region 5 Cariboo?

In the same unit system: MU 5-6, Region 5 Cariboo, MU 5-8, Region 5 Cariboo, MU 5-10, Region 5 Cariboo and MU 5-12, Region 5 Cariboo.

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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.