2026-2027 Season

Elk Season in Ontario

Elk (also known as Wapiti) are majestic big game animals found primarily in western Canada. They offer challenging hunts in mountainous and foothill terrain.

6 Upcoming WMUs6 Total WMUs

Ontario hunting draw dates 2026

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

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Elk 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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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk 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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Upcoming Seasons (6)

WMU 57Harvest Area 1 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

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WMU 58Harvest Area 3 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Residency: Resident
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WMU 60Harvest Area 4 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 61Harvest Area 5 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 62Harvest Area 7 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 63AHarvest Area 8 (Draw)Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Residency: Resident
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Elk dates differ by WMU — check yours

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

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Elk Hunting Tips

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Bugling is effective during the September rut

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Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

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Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

4.

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

Related Ontario Hunting Seasons

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Elk Season in Other Provinces

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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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