When does deer season start in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Deer hunting seasons in Newfoundland and Labrador vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Currently there are 1 species with open seasons and 32 upcoming in Newfoundland and Labrador. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Newfoundland and Labrador has 100+ Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Moose season status in Newfoundland and Labrador varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for Newfoundland and Labrador to see current open/closed status and dates.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hunting Seasons 2026 — Dates, Regulations & What's Open

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Newfoundland and Labrador hunting seasons are WMU-specific. Use the species cards below to see what is open now, what is upcoming, and the exact date ranges for each season.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: provincial wildlife authority publications and HuntScout season snapshots.

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

6 species

Caribou

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

17 WMUs

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Quick Links — Newfoundland and Labrador Season Dates

Big Game

Caribou

Moose

Moose (Zone 1)

Moose (Zone 2)

Moose (Zone 3)

Moose (Zone 4)

Predators

Black Bear

Coyote

Fox

Lynx

Wolf

Small Game

Beaver

Marten

Mink

Murre (Turr)

Muskrat

Otter

Porcupine

Ptarmigan

Red Squirrel

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Ruffed & Spruce Grouse

Squirrel

Weasel

Waterfowl

Common, Red-Breasted Mergansers (Combined)

Common, Red-Breasted Mergansers

Ducks

Eiders

Geese

Long-Tailed Ducks

Scoters

Snipe

Snowshoe & Artic Hare

Snowshoe Hare

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