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.

45 Open WMUs1 Upcoming WMU3 Closed WMUs49 Total WMUs

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Ptarmigan season dates in Quebec differ across 126 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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Ptarmigan dates differ by zone — check yours

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

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Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Open Seasons (45)

WMU 1Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7NFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7SFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 8EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 8NFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 8SFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 9EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 9OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 11EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 11OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 12Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 13Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 14Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 15EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 15NFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 15OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 16Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 17Firearms,airguns, Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 18Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 19SEFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 12 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 19SNOFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 12 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 19SOFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 12 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 20Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 21Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 22Firearms,airguns & Bow

Sept 12 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 12 2026 - Apr 30 2027

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

Sept 12 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 26EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 26OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 27EFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 27OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 27SFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 28Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 29Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 12 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Upcoming Seasons (1)

WMU R09-01Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 10 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Upcoming

Closed Seasons (3)

WMU 13SOFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Closed
WMU 20OFirearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Closed
WMU Z-022ABow, Crossbow, Firearms

Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Closed

Ptarmigan dates by zone

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

Season dateszonesStatus
Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027
38 zones12E2O3E3O45E5O+30 more
Open
Sept 12 2026 - Mar 31 2027
4 zones19SE19SNO19SO29
Open
Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026
3 zones13SO20OZ-022A
Closed
Sept 12 2026 - Apr 30 2027
3 zones222324
Open
Oct 10 2026 - Apr 30 2027
1 zoneR09-01
Upcoming
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Ptarmigan dates differ by zone — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the zone 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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