wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 6-13, Region 6 Skeena
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 6-13, Region 6 Skeena
MU 6-13, Region 6 Skeena is a wildlife management unit in British Columbia, Canada, set by BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. It covers about 19,476 km² (7,520 mi²). The town of Masset 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
- 6-13
- Area
- 19,476 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,520 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,521 km² of public or protected land inside it, 39% 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 | 6,403 | 33% |
| Government of British Columbia | 3,923 | 20% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 16 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 10 Alaska | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Haida Gwaii Tluu | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Contact Lead Organization for information about Managing Authority | 0.3 | 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); U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed deer | Jun 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | antlered source |
| Raccoon | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 1, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Snowshoe hare | Aug 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027 | source |
| Black-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | antlerless source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered source |
| American black duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| American coot | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| American wigeon | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Black scoter | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Canvasback | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Common merganser | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Eurasian wigeon | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Gadwall | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| King eider | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Mallard | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Redhead | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Wood duck | Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 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
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What HuntGrid shows for MU 6-13, Region 6 Skeena
- 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 6-13, Region 6 Skeena (wildlife management unit)?
About 19,476 km² (7,520 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 6-13, Region 6 Skeena?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,521 km² of public or protected land, 39% 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 6-13, Region 6 Skeena?
This page lists 45 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 6-13, Region 6 Skeena?
In the same unit system: MU 6-11, Region 6 Skeena, MU 6-12, Region 6 Skeena and MU 6-14, Region 6 Skeena.
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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.