2026-2027 Season

Grouse Season in Newfoundland and Labrador

Grouse hunting is a classic Canadian upland pursuit. Ruffed grouse are found in deciduous forests, while spruce grouse prefer coniferous areas.

17 Open WMUs17 Total WMUs

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Grouse season dates in Newfoundland and Labrador differ across 128 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Where you can hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador: Crown land map

Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Open Seasons (17)

WMU OGA_AVALON_SCBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_AVALON_SCSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_BELL_ISLANDBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_BURINBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_BURINSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_GREAT_ISLANDBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_GREAT_ISLANDSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDSBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDSSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_THE_TOPSAILSBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open
WMU OGA_THE_TOPSAILSSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: 40
Open

Grouse dates by MMA

Season dates differ across MMAs. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season datesMMAsStatus
Sept 19 2026 - Dec 27 2026
9 MMAsOGA_AVALON_SCOGA_BELL_ISLANDOGA_BURINOGA_GREAT_ISLANDOGA_ISLAND_REMAINDEROGA_LAB_NORTHERNOGA_LAB_SOUTHERNOGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDS+1 more
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Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027
8 MMAsOGA_AVALON_SCOGA_BURINOGA_GREAT_ISLANDOGA_ISLAND_REMAINDEROGA_LAB_NORTHERNOGA_LAB_SOUTHERNOGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDSOGA_THE_TOPSAILS
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Grouse season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Grouse Hunting Tips

1.

Walk slowly through young aspen stands

2.

A good pointing or flushing dog enhances success

3.

Cool mornings often produce better bird activity

4.

Listen for drumming sounds to locate birds

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Newfoundland and Labrador's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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