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 1D?

WMU 1D in Ontario currently has open seasons for: Coyote, Wolf and Coyote, Arctic Fox, Bobcat and Lynx, Coloured fox and 17 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 1D?

WMU 1D in Ontario 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 Ontario's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 1D?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 1D. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 1D Ontario — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

2 species

Moose

Draw

Sep 20 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident

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Moose

Draw

Sep 22 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Predators

12 species

Coyote

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

Open

Wolf and Coyote

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Arctic Fox

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

Open

Bobcat and Lynx

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Coloured fox

Sept 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Red Fox

Sept 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

Open

Black Bear

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Resident

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Black Bear

May 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Resident

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Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Artic Fox

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Wolf

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

Open

Small Game

42 species

Beaver

Oct 5 2025 - May 15 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Beaver

Oct 5 2025 - May 15 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Mink

Oct 5 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Fisher and Martin

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Opossum and raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Red Squirrel and Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Coots

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30

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Coots

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30

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Rails

excludes Yellow and King

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Rails

excludes Yellow and King

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Ptarmigan

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Skunk

Sept 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

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

Open

Skunk

Sept 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Gallinules

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30

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Gallinules

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30

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Snipe

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Snipe

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Muskrat

Oct 5 2025 - May 15 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Muskrat

Oct 5 2025 - May 15 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Other Geese

excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, and Ross' Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Other Geese

excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, and Ross' Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Snow and Ross,s Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow and Ross,s Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: No Limit

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Pheasant

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

Open

Canada and Cackling Geese

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada and Cackling Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Porcupine

Jan 1 2026 - June 15 2026 Season Open

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

Open

Porcupine

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

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

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Opossum

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

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Cormorant

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit

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Raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

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Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

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

Open

Ducks

excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Ducks

excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Woodcock

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Woodcock

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Bullfrog

Jul 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

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Otter

Oct 5 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Otter

Oct 5 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Ruffed and Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Data last updated: January 4, 2026

Big Game

Moose

Moose

Predators

Coyote

Wolf and Coyote

Arctic Fox

Bobcat and Lynx

Coloured fox

Red Fox

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Artic Fox

Wolf

Small Game

Beaver

Beaver

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Mink

Fisher and Martin

Opossum and raccoon

Red Squirrel and Weasel

Coots

Coots

Rails

Rails

Ptarmigan

Skunk

Skunk

Gallinules

Gallinules

Snipe

Snipe

Muskrat

Muskrat

Other Geese

Other Geese

Snow and Ross,s Geese

Snow and Ross,s Geese

Pheasant

Canada and Cackling Geese

Canada and Cackling Geese

Porcupine

Porcupine

Opossum

Cormorant

Raccoon

Weasel

Ducks

Ducks

Woodcock

Woodcock

Bullfrog

Otter

Otter

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Ruffed and Spruce Grouse

What Can I Hunt in WMU 1D?

Predators

Small Game

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