Free Tool

Hunting Season
Checker

Check current hunting seasons across Canada. Select your province and species to see real-time season dates, status, and regulations for the 2025-2026 hunting year.

6 Provinces
Updated in real-time

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Ontario

ON

Ontario offers diverse hunting opportunities across 95 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), ranging from the boreal forests of the north to the agricultural regions of the south. The province is home to abundant white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, wild turkey, and various small game species.

36 Open Seasons

Popular Species

White-tailed DeerMooseWild TurkeyBlack Bear

British Columbia

BC

British Columbia features world-class hunting across 8 regions and numerous Management Units. From coastal rainforests to interior mountains and northern wilderness, BC offers exceptional opportunities for mule deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, and black bear.

36 Open Seasons

Popular Species

Mule DeerElkMooseBlack Bear

Alberta

AB

Alberta provides exceptional hunting from the Rocky Mountain foothills to the prairies and boreal forests. The province is renowned for its trophy white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose populations, plus excellent waterfowl hunting.

9 Open Seasons

Popular Species

White-tailed DeerMule DeerElkMoose

Saskatchewan

SK

Saskatchewan offers outstanding hunting opportunities from the northern boreal forest to the southern prairies. The province is known for trophy white-tailed deer, exceptional waterfowl migration corridors, and abundant small game.

1 Open Season

Popular Species

White-tailed DeerMule DeerMooseElk

Quebec

QC

Quebec provides diverse hunting across its vast territory, from southern farmlands to northern wilderness. The province features excellent moose and white-tailed deer hunting, along with unique opportunities for caribou in northern regions.

15 Open Seasons

Popular Species

MooseWhite-tailed DeerBlack BearCaribou

New Brunswick

NB

New Brunswick offers accessible hunting in the Maritimes with healthy populations of white-tailed deer, moose, and black bear. The province's mix of forests and farmland creates ideal habitat for a variety of game species.

13 Open Seasons

Popular Species

White-tailed DeerMooseBlack BearRuffed Grouse

How It Works

1

Select Province

Choose from 6 Canadian provinces to view region-specific hunting seasons.

2

Choose Species

Browse big game, small game, waterfowl, and predator seasons for your target species.

3

View Dates & WMUs

See season dates, open/closed status, and which Wildlife Management Units allow hunting.

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