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 45 species with open seasons and 11 upcoming in Saskatchewan. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan has 85 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 Guide 2026: Season Dates by WMZ

Direct Answer

Saskatchewan hunting season dates differ by WMZ(85 WMZs). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your WMZ, 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.

Big Game

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

22 species

Elk (Either Sex (Draw))

Open

39 WMUs

Direct Answer

Season dates differ by WMZ — check yours

Quick Links — Saskatchewan Season Dates

Big Game

Elk (Either Sex (Draw))

Elk (Either Sex)

Elk (Bull)

Moose (Bull (Guided))

Moose

Mule Deer

Mule Deer (Buck Only (Draw))

Mule Deer (Either Sex)

Mule Deer (Either Sex (Draw))

Pronghorn Antelope (Either Sex (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Buck Only)

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)

Elk (Antlerless (Draw))

Moose (Either Sex (Draw))

Moose (Bull (Draw))

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

Predators

Black Bear (Either Sex)

Black Bear (Either Sex (Duck Mountain))

Black Bear (Either Sex (Round Lake))

Black Bear

Black Bear

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

Black Bear

Coyote

Wild Boar

Wolf

Wolf

Small Game

Hungarian Partridge

Rabbit

Raccoon

Ruffed Grouse

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Skunk

Spruce Grouse

Ptarmigan

Ring-Necked Pheasants

Waterfowl

Canada, Cackling & White Fronted Geese

Coots

Ducks

Sandhill Cranes

Snipe

Snow & Ross'S Geese

Snow Goose

White Geese

Season dates differ by WMZ — check yours

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