2026-2027 Season

Pheasant Season
Ontario

Ring-necked pheasants are found in agricultural areas of the prairies and southern Ontario. They offer exciting upland hunting opportunities.

18 Open WMUs

132 Closed WMUs

150 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (18)

WMU 1A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 1B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 1C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 1D

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 2

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 3

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 4

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 16A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 16B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 16C

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 17

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 18A

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 18B

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 24

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 25

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 26

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 27

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

WMU 95

Sept 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

Closed Seasons (132)

WMU 5

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 6

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 7A

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 7B

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 8

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 9A

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 9B

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 10

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 11A

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

WMU 11B

Sept 15 2025 - Dec 31 2025 Season Closed

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Closed

+ 122 more closed WMUs

Pheasant Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt edges between crop fields and cover

2.

A good flushing dog is almost essential

3.

Pheasants run before they fly - be ready

4.

Late season birds are often in heavier cover

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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.