2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season in 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 Open WMUs11 Total WMUs

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Ptarmigan 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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Ptarmigan dates differ by MMA — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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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 (11)

WMU OGA_AVALON_SCBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open
WMU OGA_AVALON_SCSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 6 2026

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

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 25Possession: 50
Open
WMU OGA_THE_TOPSAILSSnare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open
WMU OGA_THE_TOPSAILSBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ptarmigan dates by MMA

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

Season datesMMAsStatus
Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027
3 MMAsOGA_AVALON_SCOGA_ISLAND_REMAINDEROGA_THE_TOPSAILS
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027
2 MMAsOGA_LAB_NORTHERNOGA_LAB_SOUTHERN
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027
2 MMAsOGA_LAB_NORTHERNOGA_LAB_SOUTHERN
Open
Sept 19 2026 - Nov 9 2026
1 MMAOGA_AVALON_SC
Open
Sept 19 2026 - Nov 14 2026
1 MMAOGA_BURIN
Open
Sept 19 2026 - Dec 6 2026
1 MMAOGA_ISLAND_REMAINDER
Open
Sept 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026
1 MMAOGA_THE_TOPSAILS
Open
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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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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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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