2026-2027 Hunting Year

Quebec Hunting Seasons

Quebec provides diverse hunting across its vast territory, from southern farmlands to northern wilderness. The province features excellent moose and white-tailed deer hunting, along with unique opportunities for caribou in northern regions.

126 zones45 Open

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Quebec hunting season dates differ by zone(126 zones). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your zone, or use the species cards for province-wide open/upcoming status.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: provincial wildlife authority publications and HuntScout season snapshots.

Season dates vary by WMU in Quebec.

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Quebec hunting seasons vary by zone across the province. Moose and deer seasons typically run September through December. Caribou in northern Quebec may require special permits. Black bear has spring and fall seasons. Use the links below to check current season dates and status by zone. Verify with Quebec hunting regulations before your hunt.

Quick Links — Quebec Season Dates

Jump to a species for exact open/closed status and WMU dates: Moose, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Caribou, Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse.

Moose SeasonWhite-tailed Deer SeasonBlack Bear SeasonCaribou SeasonWild Turkey SeasonRuffed Grouse Season

Big Game

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

24 species

Moose (Antlered (10 Cm Or More))

Open

82 WMUs

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

Open

42 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlered & Antlerless)

Open

23 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer

Open

Nov 7 2026 - Nov 22 2026

2 WMUs

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

Open

32 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Male)

Open

7 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer

Open

5 WMUs

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Caribou

Closed

CLOSED

2 WMUs

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Moose (Antlerless Or Antlered (10 Cm Or More))

Closed

5 WMUs

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Moose (MâLe)

Closed

1 WMU

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Moose (Female, Male, Calf)

Closed

2 WMUs

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Moose (Bull, Cow, And Calf)

Closed

1 WMU

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Moose (Male, Female, Calf)

Closed

2 WMUs

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Moose (Male)

Closed

3 WMUs

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Moose

Closed

3 WMUs

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Moose (Male & Calf)

Closed

1 WMU

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Moose (Male, Female And Calf)

Closed

2 WMUs

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

Closed

9 WMUs

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Moose (Male, Female & Calf)

Closed

4 WMUs

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Moose

Closed

Sept 26 2026 - Oct 4 2026

1 WMU

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Moose (Male, Female Or Calf)

Closed

1 WMU

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

Closed

1 WMU

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White-Tailed Deer

Closed

Oct 17 2026 - Oct 21 2026

2 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlered Or Antlerless)

Closed

3 WMUs

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Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

5 species

Black Bear

Open

117 WMUs

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Coyote

Open

47 WMUs

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Silver, Crossed Or Red Fox

Open

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 1 2027

12 WMUs

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Wolf

Open

41 WMUs

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Wolf & Coyote

Open

7 WMUs

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Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

22 species

Frog

Open

July 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

4 WMUs

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Gallinules

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

28 WMUs

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Gray Partridge

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 15 2026

45 WMUs

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Grouse

Open

54 WMUs

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Grouse

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 15 2027

1 WMU

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House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Open

47 WMUs

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Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog & Bullfrog

Open

July 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

41 WMUs

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Pheasant

Open

Aug 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

1 WMU

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Ptarmigan

Open

2 WMUs

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Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Open

45 WMUs

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Raccoon

Open

10 WMUs

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Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Open

47 WMUs

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Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Open

47 WMUs

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

Open

Year round

45 WMUs

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Ruffed & Spruce Grouse

Open

15 WMUs

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Ruffed Grouse & Spruce Grouse

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 15 2027

5 WMUs

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Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Open

45 WMUs

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Woodchuck

Open

Year-round

40 WMUs

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Woodcock

Open

48 WMUs

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Wild Turkey (Bearded)

Closed

38 WMUs

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Wild Turkey

Closed

23 WMUs

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Wild Turkey

Closed

Apr 24 2026 - May 5 2026

1 WMU

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Waterfowl

Ducks, geese, and other migratory birds

15 species

Cackling Geese

Open

47 WMUs

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Canada Geese

Open

47 WMUs

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Coots

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

28 WMUs

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Ducks

Open

47 WMUs

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East Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare

Open

1 WMU

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Open

47 WMUs

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Eiders

Open

7 WMUs

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Geese

Open

47 WMUs

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Long-Tailed Ducks

Open

7 WMUs

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Mourning Dove

Open

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

28 WMUs

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Rock Dove

Open

Year round

45 WMUs

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Snipe

Open

47 WMUs

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Snow Geese

Open

47 WMUs

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Snowshoe Hare

Open

73 WMUs

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Sandhill Crane

Closed

Sept 12 2026 - Sept 25 2026

11 WMUs

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Season dates differ by zone — check yours

The tables above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact dates and rules for the zone you hunt in Quebec, on an offline map with boundaries.

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