When does deer season start in Quebec?

Deer hunting seasons in Quebec vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in Quebec?

Currently there are 13 species with open seasons and 30 upcoming in Quebec. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Quebec?

Quebec has 100+ Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in Quebec?

Moose season status in Quebec varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for Quebec to see current open/closed status and dates.

Quebec Hunting Seasons 2026 — Dates, Regulations & What's Open

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

10 species

Moose (Antlered (10 Cm Or More) & Calf)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

39 WMUs

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Quick Links — Quebec Season Dates

Big Game

Moose (Antlered (10 Cm Or More) & Calf)

Moose (Bull, Cow & Calf)

Moose (Antlered (10 Cm Or More))

Moose (Bull, Cow, And Calf)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered (7cm Or More))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered & Antlerless)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered)

White-Tailed Deer

Caribou

Predators

Coyote

Wolf

Black Bear

Silver, Crossed Or Red Fox

Small Game

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Ptarmigan

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Rock Dove

Rock Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Red Legged Partridge, Guinea Fowl

Snow Geese

Snowshoe Hare

Woodchuck

Cackling Geese

Canada Geese

Coots

Ducks

East Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare

Eiders

Gallinules

Geese

Gray Partridge

Long-Tailed Ducks

Mourning Dove

Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog & Bullfrog

Raccoon

Ruffed & Spruce Grouse

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Snipe

Wild Turkey (Bearded)

Wild Turkey

Woodcock

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