Ontario

WMU 19Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

8 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 19

87% of Ontario is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — No permission needed to hunt on general-use Crown land with a valid licence. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Crown Land (General Use)(huntable)
Huntable Public Land(huntable)
Patent Crown Land(huntable)
Enhanced Management Areas(huntable)
Federal Land(restricted)
Hunting Restricted Zones(restricted)

Big Game

5 species

Moose

(Draw)Resident

Oct 17 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

(Draw)Non-Resident

Oct 19 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
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Moose

(Draw)Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 26 2026 - Oct 16 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Deer

Bow OnlyResident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident
Open

Predators

12 species

Coyote

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Coyote

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Wolf and Coyote

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Coloured Fox

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Bobcat And Lynx

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Red Fox

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentPossession: No Limit (No Limit)
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Black Bear

Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed

Black Bear

Non-Resident

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed

Black Bear

Resident

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Resident
Open

Black Bear

Non-Resident

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Open

Wolf

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Small Game

23 species

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Otter

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Mink

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Fisher And Martin

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Fox Squirrel

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Opossum and Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Red Squirrel And Weasel

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Skunk

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Skunk

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Gallinules

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30
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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Pheasant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10
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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Porcupine

Resident & Non-Resident

Jan 1 2027 - June 15 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Porcupine

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Opossum

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Cormorant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit
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Raccoon

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Weasel

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Bullfrog

Resident & Non-Resident

July 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: 10Possession: 10
Open

Woodcock

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Waterfowl

10 species

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Coots

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30
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Rails

(Excludes Yellow And King)

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Snipe

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Other Geese

(Excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, And Ross' Geese)

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Snow and Ross's Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Open

Ducks

(Excludes Harlequin Ducks)

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
Open

Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
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Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 19?

WMU 19 in Ontario currently has 8 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Deer

Predators

  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Porcupine
  • Bullfrog

Waterfowl

  • Other Geese
  • Snow and Ross's Geese
  • Canada And Cackling Geese

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with Ontario's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Ontario's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.