2026-2027 Season

Grouse Season
Ontario

Grouse hunting is a classic Canadian upland pursuit. Ruffed grouse are found in deciduous forests, while spruce grouse prefer coniferous areas.

34 Open WMUs
202 Closed WMUs
236 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (34)

WMU 1A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1D

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1D

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 2

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 2

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 3

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 3

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 4

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 4

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 17

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 17

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 24

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 24

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 25

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 25

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 26

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 26

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 27

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 27

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Closed Seasons (202)

WMU 5

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 5

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 6

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 6

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 7A

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 7A

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 7B

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 7B

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 8

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 8

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

+ 192 more closed WMUs

Grouse Hunting Tips

1.

Walk slowly through young aspen stands

2.

A good pointing or flushing dog enhances success

3.

Cool mornings often produce better bird activity

4.

Listen for drumming sounds to locate birds

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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.