2026-2027 Season

Rabbit Season in Newfoundland and Labrador

Snowshoe hare and cottontail rabbit hunting are popular small game pursuits. They provide excellent opportunities for new hunters.

7 Open WMUs7 Total WMUs

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Rabbit 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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Rabbit dates differ by MMA — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Rabbit 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 (7)

WMU OGA_GREAT_ISLANDBow, Crossbow, Rifles, Snare

Oct 3 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 40
Open
WMU OGA_ISLAND_REMAINDERBow, Crossbow, Rifles, Snare

Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027

Daily Limit: 40
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_NORTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNBow, Crossbow, Rifles

Oct 1 2026 - Apr 20 2027

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open
WMU OGA_LAB_SOUTHERNSnare

Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open
WMU OGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDSBow, Crossbow, Rifles, Snare

Oct 3 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Daily Limit: 40
Open

Rabbit dates by MMA

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

Season datesMMAsStatus
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
Oct 3 2026 - Dec 27 2026
1 MMAOGA_GREAT_ISLAND
Open
Oct 3 2026 - Mar 14 2027
1 MMAOGA_ISLAND_REMAINDER
Open
Oct 3 2026 - Nov 1 2026
1 MMAOGA_LITTLE_BAY_ISLANDS
Open
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Rabbit season for the MMA you hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Rabbit Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt thick cover and brush piles

2.

Beagles are traditional rabbit hunting dogs

3.

Circle back after jumping a rabbit

4.

Late winter with snow provides good tracking

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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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