When does deer season start in Saskatchewan?

Deer hunting seasons in Saskatchewan vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in Saskatchewan?

Currently there are 6 species with open seasons and 48 upcoming in Saskatchewan. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan has 75+ Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in Saskatchewan?

Moose season status in Saskatchewan varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for Saskatchewan to see current open/closed status and dates.

Saskatchewan Hunting Seasons 2026 — Dates, Regulations & What's Open

Big Game

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

20 species

Elk (Either Sex (Draw))

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

39 WMUs

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Quick Links — Saskatchewan Season Dates

Big Game

Elk (Either Sex (Draw))

Elk (Antlerless (Draw))

Elk (Bull)

Moose (Either Sex (Draw))

Moose (Bull (Draw))

Moose (Bull (Guided))

Moose (Bull)

Moose (Antlerless (Draw))

Mule Deer (Buck Only)

Mule Deer (Buck Only (Draw))

Mule Deer (Either Sex)

Mule Deer (Antlerless (Draw))

Mule Deer (Either Sex (Draw))

Pronghorn Antelope (Either Sex (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex)

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex (Guided))

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex (Round Lake Only))

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex (Round Lake Only) (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Predators

Coyote (Sask Resident)

Wild Boar

Black Bear (Either Sex)

Black Bear (Either Sex (Duck Mountain))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Round Lake))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Porcupine Hills))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Wildcat Hill Provincial Park))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Nesslin Lake))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Narrow Hills, Gbh))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Clarence-Steepbank))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Bronson Forest))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Meadow Lake))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Lac La Ronge))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Clearwater River))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Clearwater River & Athabasca Sand Dunes))

Wolf (Either Sex (Guided))

Wolf (Either Sex)

Small Game

Ptarmigan

Rabbit (Sask Resident)

Raccoon (Sask Resident)

Skunk (Sask Resident)

Hungarian Partridge

Ring-Necked Pheasants (Cocks Only)

Ruffed Grouse

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Spruce Grouse

Waterfowl

Canada, Cackling & White Fronted Geese

Coots

Ducks

Sandhill Cranes

Snipe

Snow & Ross'S Geese

Snow Goose (Spring 2026)

White Geese (Spring 2026)

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