2026-2027 Season

Moose Season in Ontario

Moose are the largest members of the deer family and a prized big game species in Canada. They inhabit boreal and mixed forests across the country.

190 Upcoming WMUs190 Total WMUs

Ontario hunting draw dates 2026

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

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Moose 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 Moose 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 (190)

WMU 1A(Draw)Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1A(Draw)Non-Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1C(Draw)Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1C(Draw)Non-Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1D(Draw)Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 1D(Draw)Non-Resident

Sept 21 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 2(Draw)Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming
WMU 2(Draw)Non-Resident

Oct 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 2(Draw)Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident
Upcoming
WMU 3(Draw)Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Upcoming

+ 180 more upcoming WMUs

Moose 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
Oct 19 2026 - Nov 15 2026
35 WMUs567A7B89A9B11A+27 more
Upcoming
Sept 26 2026 - Oct 16 2026
33 WMUs567B89A9B11A11B+25 more
Upcoming
Oct 19 2026 - Oct 25 2026
19 WMUs464748495053A53B54+11 more
Upcoming
Oct 3 2026 - Oct 9 2026
19 WMUs464748495053A53B54+11 more
Upcoming
Oct 17 2026 - Dec 15 2026
18 WMUs567A7B89A9B11A+10 more
Upcoming
Oct 17 2026 - Nov 15 2026
17 WMUs2223282930313233+9 more
Upcoming
Sept 19 2026 - Dec 15 2026
8 WMUs1A1C1D16A16B16C1725
Upcoming
Sept 21 2026 - Nov 15 2026
8 WMUs1A1C1D16A16B16C1725
Upcoming
Oct 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026
7 WMUs23418A18B2427
Upcoming
Sept 19 2026 - Oct 9 2026
7 WMUs23418A18B2427
Upcoming
Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026
5 WMUs23418A18B
Upcoming
Oct 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026
2 WMUs2427
Upcoming
Sept 19 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMU26
Upcoming
Sept 21 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMU26
Upcoming
Oct 5 2026 - Oct 7 2026
1 WMU65
Upcoming
Oct 8 2026 - Oct 14 2026
1 WMU65
Upcoming
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Moose dates differ by WMU — check yours

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

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Moose Hunting Tips

1.

Calling can be effective during the rut (September-October)

2.

Look for fresh sign near water sources and wetlands

3.

Moose are most active at dawn and dusk

4.

Be prepared for meat packing and transport logistics

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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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