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18_2024 Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation B.C.

· last amended 2026-07-01

Contents
s. 1 — Definitions and interpretation
s. 1(1)

In this regulation:

s. 1(1) — Act

Act means the Wildlife Act;

s. 1(1) — ATV

ATV or all terrain vehicle means a wheeled or tracked motor vehicle that is capable of travel on or off a highway, including a motorcycle, but not including

s. 1(1)(a)

a snowmobile, or

s. 1(1)(b)

a motor vehicle that is licensed for highway travel under the Motor Vehicle Act;

s. 1(1) — electric bicycle

electric bicycle means a wheeled device

s. 1(1)(a)

on which a person may ride,

s. 1(1)(b)

to which pedals or hand cranks are attached that allow the device to be propelled by human power, and

s. 1(1)(c)

to which a motor is attached that allows the device to be propelled by electric power;

s. 1(1) — existing road or trail

existing road or trail means

s. 1(1)(a)

a road or trail with a paved surface,

s. 1(1)(b)

a cross-country or downhill ski route marked in a ski area by the owner of the ski area,

s. 1(1)(c)

a road used for logging or mining,

s. 1(1)(d)

a road or trail used for access to fences, power lines, wind generators or communication towers, or

s. 1(1)(e)

a trail on which there is no vegetation except on a strip that, if present, can be straddled by a 4-wheel vehicle;

s. 1(1) — highway

highway has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle Act;

s. 1(1) — motor vehicle

motor vehicle means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be transported or drawn, and which is designed to be self-propelled, including an electric bicycle, but not including any of the following:

s. 1(1)(a)

another device designed to be propelled by human, animal or wind power;

s. 1(1)(b)

a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks;

s. 1(1)(c)

a boat;

s. 1(1)(d)

an aircraft;

s. 1(1) — motorcycle

motorcycle has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle Act;

s. 1(1) — M.U.

M.U. or management unit means an area designated as a management unit by the Management Unit Regulation;

s. 1(1) — related transportation activity

related transportation activity means the following activities related to hunting:

s. 1(1)(a)

transporting a hunter;

s. 1(1)(b)

transporting game;

s. 1(1)(c)

transporting equipment or supplies, including a firearm or bow, intended to be used for or in support of hunting;

s. 1(1) — snowmobile

snowmobile means a motor vehicle designed for travel primarily on snow or ice, that has one or more steering skis and that uses one or more endless tracks driven in contact with the ground.

s. 1(2)

In this regulation,

s. 1(2)(a)

a reference to a specific map is a reference to the map listed in column 1 of Schedule 8, and

s. 1(2)(b)

a description set out opposite in column 2 of Schedule 8 is listed for ease of reference only.

s. 1(3)

If a period specified in a schedule to this regulation ends on February 28, the period ends instead on February 29 if the year in which the period ends is a leap year.

s. 2 — Areas closed to motor vehicles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 1, a person must not use or operate a motor vehicle in an area described in Schedule 1 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 3 — Areas closed to hunting with motor vehicles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 2, a person must not use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity in an area described in Schedule 2 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 4 — Areas closed to ATVs, electric bicycles and snowmobiles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 3, a person must not use or operate an ATV, electric bicycle or snowmobile in an area described in Schedule 3 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 5 — Areas closed to hunting with ATVs, electric bicycles and snowmobiles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 4, a person must not use or operate an ATV, electric bicycle or snowmobile for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity in an area described in Schedule 4 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 6 — Areas closed to snowmobiles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 5, a person must not use or operate a snowmobile in an area described in Schedule 5 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 7 — Areas closed to hunting with snowmobiles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 6, a person must not use or operate a snowmobile for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity in an area described in Schedule 6 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 8 — Areas closed to hunting with ATVs and electric bicycles

Unless permitted by section 9 or 10 or a section of Schedule 7, a person must not use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity in an area described in Schedule 7 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 9 — Exceptions for trapping furbearing animals
s. 9(1)

A person who is authorized to trap under the Act may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of trapping furbearing animals in an area described in any of the following sections of Schedule 1 during the period specified in that schedule for the area:

s. 9(1)(a)

section 59 [Finlay River];

s. 9(1)(b)

section 60 [Upper Flathead];

s. 9(1)(c)

section 61 [Flathead River Eastside, Akamina Creek and Kishinena Peak];

s. 9(1)(d)

section 63 [Baribeau Creek];

s. 9(1)(d.1)

section 76 [Buckworth Creek];

s. 9(1)(e)

section 77 [Garnet Valley];

s. 9(1)(f)

section 86 [Clinton Creek];

s. 9(1)(g)

section 103 [Sanca Creek];

s. 9(1)(h)

section 104 [Leadville Creek];

s. 9(1)(i)

section 105 [Dutch Creek and Brewer Creek];

s. 9(1)(j)

section 133 [Sustut River, Johansen Lake and Moose Valley].

s. 9(2)

A person who is authorized to trap under the Act may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of trapping furbearing animals in an area described in Schedule 2, 4, 6 or 7 during the period specified for the area in the applicable schedule.

s. 10 — Other exceptions
s. 10(1)

A person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a highway in an area described in any of Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, other than an area described in section 116 [Chilko River] of Schedule 1, during the period specified in the applicable schedule for the area.

s. 10(2)

A person may, for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity or back country recreation, use or operate a snowmobile in an area described in Schedule 5 during the period specified in that schedule for the area.

s. 11 — Offences

A person who contravenes section 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 commits an offence.

Schedule

Schedule 1 [am. B.C. Regs. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 2; 265/2024, s. 1; 97/2026, App. 5, s. 1.] Areas Closed to Motor Vehicles (Section 2)

s. 1 — Premier Ridge

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-21 outlined in red on Map No. 1-1/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 1(a)

on private property,

s. 1(b)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 1(c)

during the period May 1 to December 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 2 — Spruce Lake

The closure is effective during the period June 1 to November 30, in any portion of M.U. 3-32 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-2/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 3 — Mutton Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in red on Map No. 1-3/23.

s. 4 — McDougall Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-1 outlined in red on Map No. 1-4/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 5 — North Galbraith Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in red on Map No. 1-5/23.

s. 6 — Pickering Hills

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in red on Map No. 1-6/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 6(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 6(b)

during the period June 1 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 7 — Lac du Bois and Dewdrop

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 3-28 and 3-29 outlined in red on Map No. 1-7/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 8 — Junction

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-14 outlined in red on Map No. 1-8/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 8(a)

for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity, and

s. 8(b)

during the period April 1 to November 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 9 — Osoyoos Oxbows

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-1 outlined in red on Map No. 1-9/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 10 — Dutch Creek and Findlay Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-26 outlined in red on Map No. 1-10/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 10(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 10(b)

during the period May 1 to November 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 11 — Sheep Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in red on Map No. 1-11/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 12 — China Head Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-32 outlined in red on Map No. 1-12/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 13 — Nine Mile Ridge

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-32 outlined in red on Map No. 1-13/23.

s. 14 — Red Mountain and French Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 3-32 and 5-3 outlined in red on Map No. 1-14/26.

s. 15 — Hogback Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-32 outlined in red on Map No. 1-15/23.

s. 16 — Chauncey Creek and Todhunter Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-16/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 16(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 16(b)

during the period June 16 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 17 — Powerplant

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in red on Map No. 1-17/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 17(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 17(b)

during the period May 1 to November 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 18 — Stoddart Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in red on Map No. 1-18/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 19 — Columbia Lake

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in red on Map No. 1-19/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 19(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 19(b)

during the period May 1 to November 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 20 — Eureka Peak

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-15 outlined in red on Map No. 1-20/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile during the period December 1 to April 30.

s. 21 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 1 (b).]

s. 22 — Goldie Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-26 outlined in red on Map No. 1-22/23.

s. 23 — Grave Prairie

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-23/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 23(a)

on Lot 1, District Lot 2316, Kootenay District,

s. 23(b)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 23(c)

during the period May 15 to September 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 24 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 1 (b).]

s. 25 — Skaha Lake Eastside

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-9 outlined in red on Map No. 1-25/23.

s. 26 — Green Mountain Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-5 outlined in red on Map No. 1-26/23.

s. 27 — Elizabeth Lake

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-3 outlined in red on Map No. 1-27/23.

s. 28 — Corbin Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-28/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 29 — Knife Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-2 outlined in red on Map No. 1-29/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 30 — Cherry Creek and Bummers Flats

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 4-20 and 4-21 outlined in red on Map No. 1-30/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 31 — Wigwam Flats, Mt. Broadwood and Sportsman Ridge

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-2 outlined in red on Map No. 1-31/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 31(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 31(b)

during the period June 15 to June 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map,

s. 31(c)

during the period June 15 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in purple on that map, and

s. 31(d)

during the periods November 11 to April 30 and June 1 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in orange on that map.

s. 32 — Galton Range

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-2 outlined in red on Map No. 1-32/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 32(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 32(b)

during the period September 1 to June 15 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 32(c)

during the periods September 1 to October 20 and November 11 to June 15 on a road shown highlighted in orange on that map.

s. 33 — Linklater Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-3 outlined in red on Map No. 1-33/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 34 — Weigert Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-34/23, except that

s. 34(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 34(b)

during the period July 1 to August 31, a person may use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 34(c)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 35 — Upper Elk Valley and Fording River

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-35/23, except that

s. 35(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 35(b)

during the period July 1 to August 31, a person may use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 35(c)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile

s. 35(c)(i)

in any area other than an area shown hatched in purple on that map, and

s. 35(c)(ii)

during the period December 1 to April 30 on a trail shown highlighted in purple on that map.

s. 36 — Marsden Face

The closure is effective during the period December 1 to April 15 in any portion of M.U. 4-18 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-36/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 37 — Peace Alpine

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 7-19, 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-35, 7-36, 7-43, 7-57 and 7-58 outlined in red on Map No. 1-37b/24 and Map No. 1-37c/26, except that

s. 37(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on the trail shown highlighted in green on Map No. 1-37c/26, and

s. 37(b)

during the period November 1 to April 30, a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 38 — Alexander Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-38/24, except that

s. 38(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 38(a)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 38(a)(ii)

during the period June 16 to March 31 on a road shown highlighted in orange on that map, and

s. 38(a)(iii)

during the period December 1 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in purple or yellow on that map,

s. 38(b)

during the period September 1 to November 30, a person may use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 38(c)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity in any area other than an area shown hatched in purple on that map.

s. 39 — Granby Wilderness

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 8-14 and 8-15 outlined in red on Map No. 1-39/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile during the period November 1 to May 31.

s. 40 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 1 (b).]

s. 41 — Corkscrew Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-12 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 1-41/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for a commercial forestry purpose.

s. 42 — Miledge, Chappell and Lempriere Creeks

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-44 outlined in red on Map No. 1-42/23, except that, during the period December 1 to May 31, a person may use or operate a snowmobile

s. 42(a)

on the trail shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 42(b)

in the area outlined in dashed red on that map.

s. 43 — Willow Creek Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-43/23.

s. 44 — Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 1-5 and 1-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-44/23.

s. 45 — Skull Mountain

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to December 10 in any portion of M.U. 328 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-45/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 46 — Tsatia Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 6-20 outlined in red on Map No. 1-46/23.

s. 47 — Klastline Plateau

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 6-21 outlined in red on Map No. 1-47/23.

s. 48 — Level Mountain Block

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 6-22 and 6-26 outlined in red on Map No. 1-48/23.

s. 49 — Gnat Pass

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 6-19 outlined in red on Map No. 1-49/23.

s. 50 — Tanzilla River

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 15 in any portion of M.U. 6-19 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-50/23, except that

s. 50(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle if the person accesses the area other than by a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 50(b)

in any other case, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map and within 400 m of the midline of such a road.

s. 51 — Dease Lake

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 15 in any portion of M.U. 6-23 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-51/23, except that

s. 51(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle if the person accesses the area other than by a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 51(b)

in any other case, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map and within 400 m of the midline of such a road.

s. 52 — Hot Lakes, Cassiar, Adsit Lake, Midway Mine and One Ace Mountain
s. 52(1)

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 15 in any portion of M.U. 6-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-52/23, except that

s. 52(1)(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle if the person accesses the area other than by a road shown highlighted in light or dark green on that map, and

s. 52(1)(b)

in any other case, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 52(1)(b)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in light green on that map and within 400 m of the midline of such a road, and

s. 52(1)(b)(ii)

on a road shown highlighted in dark green on that map and within 10 m of the midline of such a road.

s. 53 — Stoyoma Mountain

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 30 in any portions of M.U.s 3-13 and 3-14 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-53/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 54 — Barnes Lake

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-23 outlined in red on Map No. 1-54/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 55 — Dewdrop-Rosseau Creek Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-29 outlined in red on Map No. 1-55/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 56 — Wigwam River

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-2 outlined in red on Map No. 1-56/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 57 — Duncan River and Lardeau River

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-30 outlined in red on Map No. 1-57/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 58 — Turnagain River

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 15 in any portion of M.U. 7-52 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-58/26, except that

s. 58(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle if the person accesses the area other than by a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 58(b)

in any other case, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map and within 400 m of the midline of such a road.

s. 59 — Finlay River

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 7-38 to 7-40 outlined in red on Map No. 1-59/23, except that

s. 59(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 59(a)(i)

on that portion of the industrial road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 59(a)(ii)

on any other industrial road for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity, and

s. 59(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 60 — Upper Flathead

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-1 outlined in red on Map No. 1-60/23, except that

s. 60(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 60(a)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 60(a)(ii)

during the period December 1 to March 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 60(a)(iii)

during the periods December 1 to April 30 and June 1 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in orange on that map, and

s. 60(b)

during the period November 1 to May 31, a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 61 — Flathead River Eastside, Akamina Creek and Kishinena Peak

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-1 outlined in red on Map No. 1-61/23, except that

s. 61(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 61(a)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 61(a)(ii)

during the period June 7 to September 9 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 61(b)

during the period November 1 to May 31, a person may use or operate a snowmobile on a road shown highlighted in purple on that map.

s. 62 — Texas Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 15 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 3-16 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-62/23, except that, during the period July 1 to November 30, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 63 — Baribeau Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in red on Map No. 1-63/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 64 — Ashlu River

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-6 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-64/23.

s. 65 — Sims Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-6 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-65/24.

s. 66 — Sloquet Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-9 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-66/24.

s. 67 — Birkenhead River

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-67/23.

s. 68 — Meager Creek North

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-68/23.

s. 69 — Meager Creek South

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-69/23.

s. 70 — North Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-70/23.

s. 71 — Phelix Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-71/23.

s. 72 — Salal Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-72/23.

s. 73 — Upper South Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-73/23.

s. 74 — Haylmore Creek

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to June 15 in any portion of M.U. 3-16 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-74/23.

s. 75 — Ryan River

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 2-11 outlined in red on Map No. 1-75/24.

s. 76 — Buckworth Creek

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to June 1 in any portion of M.U. 4-7 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-76/23.

s. 77 — Garnet Valley

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-8 outlined in red on Map No. 1-77/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 77(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 77(b)

during the period May 1 to December 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 78 — Holt Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-34 outlined in red on Map No. 1-78/23.

s. 79 — Lang Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-34 outlined in red on Map No. 1-79/23, except that, during the period December 1 to March 31, a person may use or operate a snowmobile in the area hatched in purple on that map.

s. 80 — Crater Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-3 outlined in red on Map No. 1-80/23, except that

s. 80(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 80(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 81 — Placer Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 8-3 and 8-4 outlined in red on Map No. 1-81/23 except that

s. 81(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 81(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 82 — Thompson, Cariboo and Okanagan Alpines

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of Regions 3, 5 and 8 outlined in red on Map No. 1-82/24, except that

s. 82(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on an existing road or trail, and

s. 82(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

s. 83 — Itcha Ilgachuz

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 5-12 and 5-13 outlined in red on Map No. 1-83/24, except that

s. 83(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 83(a)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 83(a)(ii)

for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity,

s. 83(b)

during the period August 1 to August 31, a person may use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle on a trail shown highlighted in purple on that map, and

s. 83(c)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile

s. 83(c)(i)

on a trail shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 83(c)(ii)

during the period December 15 to April 30 on a trail shown highlighted in brown on that map.

s. 84 — Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 2-8 outlined in red on Map No. 1-84/23.

s. 85 — Bert Brink Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 2-4 and 2-8 outlined in red on Map No. 1-85/23.

s. 86 — Clinton Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-31 outlined in red on Map No. 1-86/23.

s. 87 — Wycliffe Conservation Property

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in red on Map No. 1-87/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 88 — Hoodoos Conservation Property

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-26 outlined in red on Map No. 1-88/23, except that

s. 88(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 88(b)

during the period September 10 to November 30, a person may use or operate an ATV or electric bicycle on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 89 — Lazo Marsh-North East Comox Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-89/23.

s. 90 — Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-8 outlined in red on Map No. 1-90/23.

s. 91 — Cluxewe Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-13 outlined in red on Map No. 1-91/23.

s. 92 — Quatse Estuary Wildlife Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-13 outlined in red on Map No. 1-92/23.

s. 93 — Cowichan Estuary Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-4 outlined in red on Map No. 1-93/24.

s. 94 — Somenos Marsh Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-4 outlined in red on Map No. 1-94/24.

s. 95 — Nanaimo River Estuary Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-5 outlined in red on Map No. 1-95/24.

s. 96 — Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-5 outlined in red on Map No. 1-96/23.

s. 97 — Dudley Marsh Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-5 outlined in red on Map No. 1-97/23.

s. 98 — Coal Creek and Fanny Bay Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-98/24.

s. 99 — Millard Creek Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-99/24.

s. 100 — Salmon River Estuary Conservation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 1-10 outlined in red on Map No. 1-100/23.

s. 101 — Cayoosh Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-16 outlined in red on Map No. 1-101/23.

s. 102 — Shulaps Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-32 outlined in red on Map No. 1-102/23.

s. 103 — Sanca Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-103/23, except that

s. 103(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 103(a)(i)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 103(a)(ii)

during the period June 16 to August 30 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 103(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 104 — Leadville Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-6 outlined in red on Map No. 1-104/23, except that, during the period June 16 to August 30, a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 105 — Dutch Creek and Brewer Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-26 outlined in red on Map No. 1-105/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 105(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 105(b)

during the period June 16 to October 15 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 105(c)

during the periods June 16 to August 31 and December 1 to March 31 on a road shown highlighted in purple on that map.

s. 106 — Oliver Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-1 outlined in red on Map No. 1-106/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile for a purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 107 — Lillooet South Forest Service Road

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 15 and September 16 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 being the road shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 1-107/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 108 — Tenquille Creek

The closure is effective during the period July 15 to October 31 in any portion of M.U. 2-11 being the road shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 1-108/23.

s. 109 — Channel Road

The closure is effective during the periods March 15 to April 30 and August 15 to October 15 in any portion of M.U. 4-6 being the roads shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 1-109/23.

s. 110 — Telkwa Mountains

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 6-9 outlined in red on Map No. 1-110/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 110(a)

during the period November 1 to April 30 in the area hatched in green on that map, and

s. 110(b)

during the period December 15 to April 1 in the area hatched in purple on that map.

s. 111 — Joss, Tsuius and Mable Mountains

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to November 30 in any portions of M.U.s 8-23 and 8-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-111/23, except that a person may use or operate

s. 111(a)

a motor vehicle on a forest service road, and

s. 111(b)

a snowmobile.

s. 112 — Netalzul Mountain

The closure is effective during the period October 1 to April 30 in any portion of M.U. 6-8 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 1-112/23.

s. 113 — Trapper Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 7-21 being the roads shown highlighted in red on Map No. 1-113/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity.

s. 114 — Muskwa-Kechika Access Management Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54 and 7-57 outlined in red on Map No. 1-114/26, except that

s. 114(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 114(a)(i)

within 10 m of the midline of a road shown highlighted in orange on that map,

s. 114(a)(ii)

within 400 m of the midline of a road shown highlighted in red on that map, and

s. 114(a)(iii)

on the land described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of Block A, District Lot 2144, Land District 43; thence in a generally northwesterly direction along bearing 330°05'51" for a distance of approximately 6 178 m to the centreline of the Toad River; thence in a generally southwesterly direction along the centreline of the Toad River to the point of confluence of the Toad River and Wood Creek; thence in a generally southeasterly direction along bearing 137°03'13" for a distance of approximately 3 749 m to the height of land; thence in a generally southeasterly direction along bearing 119°33'52" for a distance of approximately 3 175 m to the height of land; thence in a generally northeasterly direction along bearing 60°24'49" for a distance of approximately 2 450 m to the point of commencement,

s. 114(b)

a person may use or operate

s. 114(b)(i)

any motor vehicle within 10 m of the midline of a road shown highlighted in yellow or green on that map, and

s. 114(b)(ii)

an ATV weighing less than 750 kg or an electric bicycle within 10 m of the midline of a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 114(c)

during the period November 1 to April 15, a person may use or operate a snowmobile weighing less than 500 kg.

s. 115 — Klingzut Mountain

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 7-42 outlined in red on Map No. 1-115/23, except that a person may

s. 115(a)

within 400 m of the midline of the road shown highlighted in purple on that map, use or operate an ATV weighing less than 750 kg or an electric bicycle, and

s. 115(b)

during the period of November 1 to April 15, use or operate a snowmobile weighing less than 500 kg.

s. 116 — Chilko River

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to October 31 in any portion of M.U. 5-5 being the highway shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 1-116/23, except that

s. 116(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle to access private property, and

s. 116(b)

a member of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation may use or operate a motor vehicle to access Aboriginal title lands.

s. 117 — Lewis Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-21 outlined in red on Map No. 1-117/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle

s. 117(a)

on a road shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 117(b)

on an industrial road used to access private property, and

s. 117(b)

during the period June 1 to August 31 on a road shown highlighted in yellow on that map.

s. 118 to 124 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 2 (n).]

s. 125 — Sustut River, Johansen Lake and Moose Valley

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 6-18 outlined in red on Map No. 1-125/23, except that

s. 125(a)

a person may use or operate a motor vehicle on a road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 125(b)

a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

Schedule

Schedule 2 [am. B.C. Regs. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 3; 97/2026, App. 5, s. 2.] Areas Closed to Hunting with Motor Vehicles (Section 3)

s. 1 — Valleau Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-5 outlined in red on Map No. 2-1/24.

s. 2 — Iron Creek and Lime Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-2/23.

s. 3 — Elk Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-3/23.

s. 4 — Fenwick Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-4/23.

s. 5 — Albert River

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-5/23.

s. 6 — Ice River and Beaverfoot River

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-35 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-6/23.

s. 7 — Quinn Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-7/23.

s. 8 — Coyote Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-21 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-8/23.

s. 9 — Blackfoot Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-9/23.

s. 10 — Little Sand Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-10/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 11 — Swanson, Haynes, Big Tower and Little Tower Creeks

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-11/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 12 — Burton Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-12/23.

s. 13 — Pedley Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-13/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 14 — Dewar Creek and Patrick Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-14/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 15 — Nilksuka Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-15/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 16 — Cross River

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-16/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on

s. 16(a)

the road shown highlighted in green on that map, and

s. 16(b)

the first 100 m of a road that branches off, or connects to, the road shown highlighted in green on that map, measured from the centre of the road shown highlighted in green.

s. 17 — Big Sand Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-17/23.

s. 18 — Buhl Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-18/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 19 — Bradford Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-19/23.

s. 20 — Nine Mile Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-20/23.

s. 21 — Tiger Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-9 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-21/23.

s. 22 — Sproule Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-18 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-22/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 23 — Barnes Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-32 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-23/23.

s. 24 — Dry Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-24/23.

s. 25 — Purcell Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-3 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-25/23.

s. 26 — Grave Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-26/23.

s. 27 — Madias Creek and Tatley Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-25 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-27/23.

s. 28 — Skookumchuck Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-28/23.

s. 29 — Copper Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-20 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-29/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 30 — Lavington Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-26 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-30/23.

s. 31 — Downie Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-38 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-31/23.

s. 32 — McDermid Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-22 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-32/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 33 — Lake Creek and Lardeau River

The closure is effective during the period October 20 to December 10 in any portion of M.U. 4-29 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-33/23.

s. 34 — Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-8 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-34/24.

s. 35 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 2 (a).]

s. 36 — Gaspard Creek-Churn Creek Forest Service Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-3 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-36/24.

s. 37 — Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-15 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-37/24.

s. 38 — Crooked Lake Forest Service Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-15 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-38/23.

s. 39 — Upper Dean River Main Haul Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-12 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-39/24.

s. 40 — Battlement Ridge

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to October 31 in any portion of M.U. 5-4 being the road shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 2-40/23.

s. 41 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 2 (a).]

s. 42 — Beef Trail Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-12 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-42/23.

s. 43 — Repealed

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 97/2026, App. 5, s. 2 (a).]

s. 44 — Malde Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-9 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-44/24, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 45 — Rialto Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-15 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-45/23.

s. 46 — Deer Creek Road

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-15 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-46/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 47 — West Bullmoose Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U.s 7-21 and 7-22 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-47/23.

s. 48 — Tulameen Forest Service Road

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 8-5 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 2-48/23.

s. 49 — Greenstone Mountain Burn

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 3-19 outlined in red on Map No. 2-49/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 50 — Grohman Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 4-18 outlined in red on Map No. 2-50/23.

s. 51 — Irishman Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-5 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-51/23.

s. 52 — Mount Mahon, Manson Creek and Hawkins Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-4 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-52/23.

s. 53 — Topaz Creek

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-7 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-53/23.

s. 54 — Morkill Forest Road

The closure is effective during the periods April 15 to June 30 and August 15 to December 10 in any portion of M.U.s 7-3 and 7-17 being the road shown highlighted in orange on Map No. 2-54/23.

s. 55 — Dog Creek

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-14 outlined in dashed red on Map 2-55/23.

s. 56 — White River and Bull River

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to June 30 in any portion of M.U.s 4-22 to 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-56/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 57 — Linklater Creek

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to November 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-3 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-57/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 58 — Lamb Creek

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to June 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-5 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-58/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 59 — Island Pond

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to June 30 in any portion of M.U. 4-21 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-59/23, except that a person may use or operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of hunting or a related transportation activity on a road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 60 — Middle Fork White River

The closure is effective during the periods April 1 to June 30 and September 1 to February 28 in any portion of M.U. 4-24 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 2-60/23.

Schedule

Schedule 3 Areas Closed to ATVs, Electric Bicycles and Snowmobiles (Section 4)

s. 1 — Galloping Hills

The closure is effective during the period June 1 to October 31 in any portion of M.U. 8-15 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 3-1/23.

s. 2 — South Nanaimo River

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to December 31 in any portion of M.U. 1-5 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 3-2/23.

s. 3 — Gaspard Creek and Churn Creek

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-3 outlined in red on Map No. 3-3/23, except that

s. 3(a)

a person may use or operate an ATV, electric bicycle or snowmobile for a commercial purpose other than hunting or a related transportation activity, and

s. 3(b)

during the period December 1 to May 1, a person may use or operate a snowmobile.

Schedule

Schedule 4 Areas Closed to Hunting with ATVs, Electric Bicycles and Snowmobiles (Section 5)

s. 1 — Taseko Lake and Chilko Lake

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 5-4 outlined in red on Map No. 4-1/23.

s. 2 — South Chilcotin and M.U. 5-14

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to November 30 between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. in any portions of M.U.s 5-3 to 5-6 and 5-14 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 4-2/23.

s. 3 — North Chilcotin

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to November 30 in M.U.s 5-12 and 5-13 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 4-3/23.

Schedule

Schedule 5 [am. B.C. Regs. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 4; 97/2026, App. 5, s. 3.] Areas Closed to Snowmobiles (Section 6)

s. 1 — Hart Ranges

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 7-3 and 7-16 to 7-18 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-1/23.

s. 2 — Upper Fraser/Quesnel Highland

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 5-2, 5-15 and 7-4 to 7-7 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-2/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 3 — Wells Gray/Thompson/Revelstoke/Shuswap
s. 3(1)

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 3-35 to 3-37, 3-40 to 3-44, 4-39 and 7-2 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-3/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile

s. 3(1)(a)

in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in green on that map,

s. 3(1)(b)

during the period November 1 to May 31 in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in blue on that map,

s. 3(1)(c)

during the period November 15 to April 15 in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in yellow on that map, and

s. 3(1)(d)

during the period December 1 to May 31 in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in purple on that map.

s. 3(2)

The closure is effective during the period January 1 to April 15 in any portions of M.U.s 3-36, 4-38 and 4-39 shown shaded in orange on Map No. 5-3/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile in a 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 4 — Central Kootenay

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 4-17, 4-28 to 4-31 and 4-33 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-4/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile on a trail or road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 5 — Southeast Kootenay

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 4-5 to 4-8, 4-19 and 4-20 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-5/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile on a trail or road shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 6 — Northern Rockies
s. 6(1)

The closure is effective year-round in any portions of M.U.s 7-19, 7-21 to 7-23, 7-30 and 7-31 shown shaded in red on Map No. 5-6/26, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile in the 20 m wide corridor shown highlighted in green on that map.

s. 6(2)

The closure is effective during the period January 15 to September 30 in any portions of M.U.s 7-19, 7-21 to 7-23, 7-30 and 7-31 shown shaded in orange on Map No. 5-6/26.

s. 6(3)

The closure is effective during the period March 1 to November 14 in any portion of M.U. 7-22 shown shaded in teal green on Map No. 5-6/26.

s. 6(4)

The closure is effective during the period May 1 to January 14 in any portion of M.U. 7-31 shown shaded in purple on Map No. 5-6/26.

Schedule

Schedule 6 Areas Closed to Hunting with Snowmobiles (Section 7)

s. 1 — Wells Gray

The closure is effective year-round in M.U.s 3-45 and 3-46 outlined in red on Map No. 6-1/23.

s. 2 — M.U. 3-28

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to December 14 in M.U. 3-28 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 6-2/23.

s. 3 — Kootenays

The closure is effective during the period April 1 to November 30 in M.U.s 4-1 to 4-9 and 4-14 to 4-40 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 6-3/23.

s. 4 — Skeena

The closure is effective year-round in M.U.s 6-4 to 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and 6-30 outlined in red on Map No. 6-4/23, except that a person may use or operate a snowmobile during the period December 16 to March 31 for the purpose of an activity that is a related transportation activity.

s. 5 — Omineca

The closure is effective during the period March 31 to November 30 in M.U.s 7-2 to 7-17, 7-23 to 7-30 and 7-37 to 7-39 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 6-5/23.

s. 6 — Kakwa Recreation Area

The closure is effective year-round in any portion of M.U. 7-18 being the road shown highlighted in red on Map No. 6-6/23.

Schedule

Schedule 7 [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 5.] Areas Closed to Hunting with ATVs and Electric Bicycles (Section 8)

s. 1 — M.U.s 7-38 and 7-39

The closure is effective year-round in M.U.s 7-38 and 7-39 outlined in red on Map No. 7-1/23.

s. 2 — Aylard Creek

The closure is effective during the period August 15 to October 30 in any portion of M.U. 7-36 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 7-2/23.

s. 3 — Omineca South and Central

The closure is effective during the following periods in M.U.s 7-7 to 7-15 and 7-24 to 7-29 outlined in dashed red on Map No. 7-3/24:

s. 3(a)

August 15 to August 31, between 4:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.;

s. 3(b)

September 1 to September 30, between 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.;

s. 3(c)

October 1 to November 15, between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

s. 4 — Elephant Hills

The closure is effective during the period September 1 to December 10 in the following areas outlined in dashed red on Map No. 7-4/23:

s. 4(a)

in M.U.s 3-28 to 3-30, and

s. 4(b)

in any portion of M.U. 3-17.

Schedule

Schedule 8 [am. B.C. Regs. 161/2024, App. 4, s. 6; 265/2024, s. 2; 97/2026, App. 5, s. 4.] Maps (Section 1 (2)) NOTE: The maps listed above are exempt from publication in the British Columbia Gazette, Part II and are not included in this consolidation. They may be inspected during regular office hours at Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship 3rd floor, 2975 Jutland Road Victoria, B.C., V8T 5J9 The maps may also be viewed online at www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/18_2024.