2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season in Quebec

Ptarmigan are arctic and alpine grouse species found in northern and mountainous regions of Canada. They turn white in winter for camouflage.

3 Open WMUs45 Upcoming WMUs48 Total WMUs

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Ptarmigan season dates in Quebec differ across 127 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Quebec.

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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the WMU you hunt in Quebec, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Open Seasons (3)

WMU 22Firearms,airguns & Bow

Sep 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 23Firearms,airguns & Bow

Aug 25 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 24Firearms,airguns & Bow

Aug 25 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Upcoming Seasons (45)

WMU 1Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 2EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 2OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 3EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 3OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 4Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 5EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 6 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 5OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 6 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 6NFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming
WMU 6SFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming

+ 35 more upcoming WMUs

Ptarmigan dates by WMU

Season dates differ across Wildlife Management Units. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season datesWMUsStatus
Sep 20 2026 - Apr 30 202712E2O3E3O46N6S7N7S10E10O121313SO141617182020O2127E27O27S28Upcoming
Sep 6 2026 - Apr 30 20275E5O8E8N8S9E9O11E11O15E15N15O26E26OUpcoming
Sep 13 2026 - Apr 30 202719SE19SNO19SO29Upcoming
Aug 25 2026 - Apr 30 20272324Open
Sep 1 2026 - Apr 30 202722Open
Oct 4 2026 - Apr 30 2027R09-01Upcoming
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Ptarmigan dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the WMU you hunt in Quebec, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Ptarmigan Hunting Tips

1.

Look in alpine meadows and tundra

2.

They often hold tight and flush close

3.

A good pointing dog is helpful

4.

Check provincial bag limits carefully

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Quebec's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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