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.

100+Wildlife Management Units
13Open
30Upcoming

Direct Answer

Quebec hunting seasons are WMU-specific. Use the species cards below to see what is open now, what is upcoming, and the exact date ranges for each season.

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

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.

Big Game

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

10 species

Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

4 species

Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

30 species

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Ptarmigan

Open

Dates vary by WMU

1 WMU

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Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Rock Dove

Open

Year round

47 WMUs

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

Open

Year round

47 WMUs

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Snow Geese

Open

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Snowshoe Hare

Open

Dates vary by WMU

14 WMUs

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Woodchuck

Open

Year-round

41 WMUs

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Cackling Geese

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Canada Geese

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Coots

Upcoming

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

28 WMUs

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Ducks

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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East Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

1 WMU

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Eiders

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

7 WMUs

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Gallinules

Upcoming

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

28 WMUs

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Geese

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Gray Partridge

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

44 WMUs

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Long-Tailed Ducks

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

7 WMUs

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Mourning Dove

Upcoming

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

28 WMUs

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Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog & Bullfrog

Upcoming

Jul 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

43 WMUs

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Raccoon

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

10 WMUs

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Ruffed & Spruce Grouse

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

15 WMUs

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Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Snipe

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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Wild Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

30 WMUs

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Wild Turkey

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

18 WMUs

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Woodcock

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

47 WMUs

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