wildlife management unit · BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
MU 6-28, Region 6 Skeena
British Columbia, Canada
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About MU 6-28, Region 6 Skeena
MU 6-28, 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 3,534 km² (1,365 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Carcross, about 22 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
- 6-28
- Area
- 3,534 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,365 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,533 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 | 3,533 | 100% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 128 | 4% |
| Government of British Columbia | 12 | under 1% |
| Environment Yukon; Champagne and Aishihik First Nations; Carcross/Tagish First Nation; Kwanlin Dün First Nation | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Carcross/Tagish First Nation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 – Yukon; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grey wolf | Aug 1, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Snowshoe hare | Aug 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Aug 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Aug 23, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| American black duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American coot | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American wigeon | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Black scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Bufflehead | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Canada goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Canvasback | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Common merganser | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Coyote | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Eurasian wigeon | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Gadwall | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Greater scaup | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| King eider | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Mallard | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, Haines Highway area only (Map F39) source |
| Northern pintail | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Redhead | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Ross's goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Surf scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Wood duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 |
| Wolverine | Sep 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | 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
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What HuntGrid shows for MU 6-28, 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 6-28, Region 6 Skeena (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,534 km² (1,365 mi²), as HuntGrid maps BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in MU 6-28, Region 6 Skeena?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,533 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 6-28, Region 6 Skeena?
This page lists 50 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 6-28, Region 6 Skeena?
In the same unit system: MU 6-27, Region 6 Skeena and MU 6-29, 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.