2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season in Ontario

Ptarmigan are arctic and alpine grouse species found in northern and mountainous regions of Canada. They turn white in winter for camouflage.

17 Open WMUs17 Total WMUs

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Ptarmigan 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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Ptarmigan dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan 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.

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Open Seasons (17)

WMU 1A

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1B

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1C

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 1D

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 2

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 3

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 4

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16A

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16B

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 16C

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 17

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18A

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 18B

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 24

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 25

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 26

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 27

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
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Ptarmigan dates differ by WMU — check yours

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

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Ptarmigan Hunting Tips

1.

Look in alpine meadows and tundra

2.

They often hold tight and flush close

3.

A good pointing dog is helpful

4.

Check provincial bag limits carefully

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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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