What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

A Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) is a geographic area used by provincial governments to manage wildlife populations and regulate hunting. Each WMU has specific rules for hunting seasons, bag limits, and permitted species.

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Enter your Canadian postal code in our WMU Lookup tool to instantly find your Wildlife Management Unit. You can also browse WMUs by province.

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Hunting regulations vary by WMU because wildlife populations, habitats, and conservation needs differ across regions. Provincial wildlife agencies set specific rules for each WMU to ensure sustainable hunting.

What can I hunt in WMU 5?

WMU 5 in New Brunswick currently has open seasons for: Fox, Coyote, Bobcat, Rabbit, Crow and 5 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 5?

WMU 5 in New Brunswick has specific regulations for big game, predators, small game, and waterfowl. Each species has designated season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Always verify with New Brunswick's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 5?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 5. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 5 New Brunswick — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

2 species

Moose

Draw

Sep 23 2026 - Sep 27 2026

Possession: 1

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Deer

CLOSED

Closed

Predators

20 species

Fox

Trapping (Restraint Only)(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Fox

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Fox

Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 8 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Coyote

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No Limit

Open

Coyote

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 1 2026 - Sep 20 2026

Possession: No Limit

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Coyote

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 2 2026 - Sept 19 2026

Possession: No Limit

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Coyote

(Bear Licence)

Apr 20 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: No limit

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Coyote

(Bear Licence)

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 20 2026

Possession: No limit

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Coyote

(Bear Licence)

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 23 2026

Possession: No limit

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Coyote

(Bear Licence)

Apr 21 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Possession: No limit

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Coyote

Trapping (Restraint Only)(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Coyote

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Coyote

Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 8 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No limit

Open

Bobcat

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: Limit by draw

Open

Bobcat

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: Limit by draw

Open

Bobcat

Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 8 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: Limit by draw

Open

Black Bear

Apr 21 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Bow & crossbow only

Sep 22 2026 - Sep 27 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 23 2026

Possession: 2

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Black Bear

Apr 20 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 2

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Small Game

35 species

Rabbit

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

Open

Rabbit

Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

Open

Crow

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

Open

Crow

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 1 2026 - Sep 20 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Crow

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 2 2026 - Sept 19 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Eiders

Zone 2

Nov 2 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Ring-necked pheasant

Oct 27 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 4

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Scoters

Zone 2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Scoters

Zone 2

Nov 2 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Scoters

Zone 2

Jan 1 2027 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Wild Turkey

Bearded

May 11 2026 - May 23 2026

Daily Limit: 1

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Skunk

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Skunk

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 29 2026 - Dec 13 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Squirrel

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Squirrel

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Muskrat

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Mar 21 2026 - May 15 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Muskrat

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 18 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Daily Limit: No limit

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Spruce Grouse & Ruffed Grouse

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Otter

Trapping, Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 18 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Daily Limit: No limit

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Groundhog

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

Open

Groundhog

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 1 2026 - Sep 20 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Groundhog

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 2 2026 - Sept 19 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Cormorant

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 1 2026 - Sep 20 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Cormorant

(Varmint Licence)

Mar 2 2026 - Sept 19 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Raccoon

Hunting with hounds(Fur Harvest License)

Aug 4 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Raccoon

Hunting(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Raccoon

Trapping (Restraint Only)(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Raccoon

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

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Varying hare

Oct 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

Open

Weasel

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Mink

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 18 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Daily Limit: No limit

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Fisher

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 29 2026 - Dec 13 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Beaver

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 18 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Daily Limit: No limit

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Beaver

Snaring(Fur Harvest License)

Oct 18 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Marten

Trapping(Fur Harvest License)

Nov 29 2026 - Dec 13 2026

Daily Limit: No Limit

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Data last updated: January 15, 2026

Big Game

Moose

Deer

Predators

Fox

Fox

Fox

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Coyote

Bobcat

Bobcat

Bobcat

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Small Game

Rabbit

Rabbit

Crow

Crow

Crow

Eiders

Ring-necked pheasant

Scoters

Scoters

Scoters

Wild Turkey

Skunk

Skunk

Squirrel

Squirrel

Muskrat

Muskrat

Spruce Grouse & Ruffed Grouse

Otter

Groundhog

Groundhog

Groundhog

Cormorant

Cormorant

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoon

Varying hare

Weasel

Mink

Fisher

Beaver

Beaver

Marten

What Can I Hunt in WMU 5?

Predators

Small Game

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