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.

127Wildlife Management Units
13Open
30Upcoming

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Quebec hunting season dates differ by Wildlife Management Unit (127 WMUs). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your WMU, 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

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

Big Game

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

10 species

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

Upcoming

39 WMUs

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Moose (Bull, Cow & Calf)

Upcoming

48 WMUs

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Moose (Antlered (10 Cm Or More))

Upcoming

33 WMUs

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Moose (Bull, Cow, And Calf)

Upcoming

6 WMUs

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

Upcoming

43 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlered & Antlerless)

Upcoming

19 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Upcoming

Oct 18 2026 - Oct 22 2026

2 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlered)

Upcoming

Nov 8 2026 - Nov 23 2026

2 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Nov 16 2026

1 WMU

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Caribou

Closed

CLOSED

2 WMUs

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Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

4 species

Coyote

Open

46 WMUs

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Wolf

Open

41 WMUs

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Black Bear

Upcoming

58 WMUs

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Silver, Crossed Or Red Fox

Upcoming

12 WMUs

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Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

30 species

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Open

47 WMUs

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House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Open

47 WMUs

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Ptarmigan

Open

1 WMU

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Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Open

47 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 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

47 WMUs

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Snowshoe Hare

Open

14 WMUs

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Woodchuck

Open

Year-round

41 WMUs

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Cackling Geese

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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Canada Geese

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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Coots

Upcoming

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

28 WMUs

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Ducks

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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East Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare

Upcoming

1 WMU

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Eiders

Upcoming

7 WMUs

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Gallinules

Upcoming

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

28 WMUs

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Geese

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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Gray Partridge

Upcoming

44 WMUs

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Long-Tailed Ducks

Upcoming

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

10 WMUs

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Ruffed & Spruce Grouse

Upcoming

15 WMUs

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Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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Snipe

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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Wild Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

30 WMUs

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Wild Turkey

Upcoming

Oct 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

18 WMUs

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Woodcock

Upcoming

47 WMUs

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