2026-2027 Season

Fox Season
Ontario

Fox hunting is available in many Canadian provinces. Red fox is the most common species, with colour variations including cross fox and silver fox.

17 Open WMUs
237 Upcoming WMUs
451 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (17)

WMU 1A

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 1B

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open
WMU 1C

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 1D

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 2

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 3

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 4

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 16A

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 16B

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 16C

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 17

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 18A

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 18B

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 24

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 25

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 26

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open
WMU 27

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open

Upcoming Seasons (237)

WMU 1A

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Upcoming
WMU 1A

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1B

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Upcoming
WMU 1B

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1C

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Upcoming
WMU 1C

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1D

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Upcoming
WMU 1D

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 2

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Upcoming
WMU 2

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming

+ 227 more upcoming WMUs

Other Seasons (197)

WMU 36

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Closed
WMU 36

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 37

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Closed
WMU 37

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 42

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Closed
WMU 42

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 43A

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Closed
WMU 43A

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed
WMU 43B

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Closed
WMU 43B

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Fox Hunting Tips

1.

Predator calls work well, especially rabbit distress

2.

Hunt during dawn and dusk when foxes are most active

3.

Winter fur is prime for pelts

4.

Foxes are cautious - set up downwind

Related Ontario Hunting Seasons

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Fox Season in Other Provinces

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Plan Your Fox Hunt

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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.