2026-2027 Season

Deer Season in Ontario

Deer hunting is one of the most popular hunting activities in Canada. White-tailed deer are found throughout southern regions, while mule deer are more common in western provinces.

14 Open WMUs196 Upcoming WMUs213 Total WMUs

Ontario hunting draw dates 2026

Controlled deer hunt draw: Wed, Jul 1, 2026 – Fri, Jul 31, 2026. Closed.

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Deer season dates in Ontario differ across 151 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 Ontario.

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Deer dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Deer season for the WMU you hunt in Ontario, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Where you can hunt in Ontario: Crown land map

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

Near Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora

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Open Seasons (14)

WMU 1CResident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16AResident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16BResident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 16CResident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 17Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 21BBow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 22Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 23Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 24Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 25Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 26Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Resident
Open
WMU 27Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 30Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 33Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open

Upcoming Seasons (196)

WMU 2Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 3Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 4Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 5Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 6Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 6Non-Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 6Bows & MlResident & Non-Resident

Oct 3 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 7ABows & MlResident

Oct 3 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 7ABows & MlNon-Resident

Oct 3 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 7BResident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming

+ 186 more upcoming WMUs

Other Seasons (3)

WMU 77ABows, Shotgun, MuzzleloaderControlled Hunt, Resident

See Restrictions

Residency: Controlled Hunt, Resident
Closed
WMU 82CBow OnlyResident

See Restrictions

Residency: Resident
Closed
WMU 93CBow OnlyResident

See Restrictions

Residency: Resident
Closed

Deer dates by WMU

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

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Season datesWMUsStatus
Nov 2 2026 - Nov 15 2026
45 WMUs2829313235363738+37 more
Upcoming
Oct 1 2026 - Nov 1 2026
36 WMUs53B76A76B76C76D76E77A77B+28 more
Upcoming
Nov 2 2026 - Nov 8 2026
26 WMUs53B8082A82B83A8485A85B+18 more
Upcoming
Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026
22 WMUs234567B89A+14 more
Upcoming
Oct 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026
15 WMUs67B89A9B11A12A12B+7 more
Upcoming
Nov 2 2026 - Nov 6 2026
13 WMUs76A76B76C76D76E77B77C78A+5 more
Upcoming
Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026
9 WMUs69A-169A-372B78C78D78E87A88+1 more
Upcoming
Oct 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026
8 WMUs21B22232427303334
Upcoming
Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026
7 WMUs21B222324273033
Open
Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026
6 WMUs1C16A16B16C1725
Open
Oct 1 2026 - Nov 29 2026
4 WMUs69A-27086A86B
Upcoming
Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 2026
4 WMUs69A-27086A86B
Upcoming
Oct 3 2026 - Oct 9 2026
3 WMUs689A
Upcoming
See Restrictions
3 WMUs77A82C93C
Unknown
Nov 16 2026 - Nov 22 2026
2 WMUs43A43B
Upcoming
Oct 3 2026 - Dec 15 2026
1 WMU7A
Upcoming
Oct 3 2026 - Nov 15 2026
1 WMU7A
Upcoming
Oct 31 2026 - Dec 15 2026
1 WMU10
Upcoming
Oct 31 2026 - Nov 15 2026
1 WMU10
Upcoming
Sept 21 2026 - Nov 15 2026
1 WMU25
Upcoming
Sept 19 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMU26
Open
Sept 21 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMU26
Upcoming
Nov 16 2026 - Nov 30 2026
1 WMU34
Upcoming
Nov 7 2026 - Nov 15 2026
1 WMU45
Upcoming
Nov 9 2026 - Nov 14 2026
1 WMU66B
Upcoming
HuntScout Mobile App

Deer dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Deer season for the WMU you hunt in Ontario, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Deer Hunting Tips

1.

Scout your hunting area before the season opens

2.

Pay attention to wind direction when setting up

3.

Early morning and late evening are peak activity times

4.

Check specific WMU regulations for antler restrictions

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

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