2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season
Newfoundland and Labrador

Ptarmigan are arctic and alpine grouse species found in northern and mountainous regions of Canada. They turn white in winter for camouflage.

11 Upcoming WMUs
11 Total WMUs

Upcoming Seasons (11)

WMU OGA_AVALON_SCBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Upcoming
WMU OGA_AVALON_SCSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Upcoming
WMU OGA_BURINBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Upcoming
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Upcoming
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 12Possession: 24
Upcoming
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Upcoming
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Upcoming
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Upcoming
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Upcoming
WMU OGA_THE_TOPSAILSSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Upcoming

+ 1 more upcoming WMUs

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Ptarmigan Hunting Tips

1.

Look in alpine meadows and tundra

2.

They often hold tight and flush close

3.

A good pointing dog is helpful

4.

Check provincial bag limits carefully

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