Open Seasons (2)
Snowshoe HareHunting
Oct 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027
Daily Limit: 5
Open
Snowshoe HareSnowshoe Hare Snaring Licence RequiredSnaring
Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027
Open
2026-2027 Season
Rabbit Season in Prince Edward Island
Snowshoe hare and cottontail rabbit hunting are popular small game pursuits. They provide excellent opportunities for new hunters.
2 Open Seasons2 Total Seasons
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Rabbit dates apply island-wide. HuntScout maps Fish & Wildlife land, parks and private parcels on PEI, offline.
Where you can hunt in Prince Edward Island: Crown land map
Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.
Rabbit dates by area
Season dates differ across areas. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.
HuntScout Mobile App
See PEI public land and private parcels offline
Rabbit dates apply island-wide. HuntScout maps Fish & Wildlife land, parks and private parcels on PEI, offline.
Free download — unlock private parcels, offline topo & GMU/WMU boundaries
Rabbit Hunting Tips
1.
Hunt thick cover and brush piles
2.
Beagles are traditional rabbit hunting dogs
3.
Circle back after jumping a rabbit
4.
Late winter with snow provides good tracking
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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Prince Edward Island's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.