wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo
MU 5-16, 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 1,140 km² (440 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Valemount, about 42 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
- 5-16
- Area
- 1,140 km²
- Area (miles)
- 440 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,140 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 | 1,139 | 100% |
| Government of British Columbia | 1,139 | 100% |
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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo are in BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo
- 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 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,140 km² (440 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,140 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 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo?
In BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's official regulations: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/hunting/regulations/hunting-trapping-synopsis-region-5-cariboo.pdf
Which units are next to MU 5-16, Region 5 Cariboo?
In the same unit system: MU 5-15, Region 5 Cariboo, MU 7-5, Region 7A Omineca and MU 7-6, Region 7A Omineca.
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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.