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 23?

WMU 23 in Ontario currently has open seasons for: Beaver, Otter, Muskrat, Porcupine. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 23?

WMU 23 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 23?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 23. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 23 Ontario — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

7 species

Moose

Draw

Oct 18 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident

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Moose

Draw

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Moose

Draw

Sep 27 2026 - Oct 17 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident

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Deer

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident

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Deer

Oct 13 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Deer

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 10 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Deer

Bow only

Nov 16 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Predators

10 species

Coyote

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Wolf and Coyote

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Coloured Fox

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Bobcat And Lynx

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Red Fox

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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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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Wolf

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Small Game

35 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

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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

Mink

Oct 5 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Fisher And Martin

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Fox Squirrel

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Opossum and Raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Red Squirrel And Weasel

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Coots

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 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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Skunk

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

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Skunk

Sep 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Gallinules

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30

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Snipe

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 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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Snow and Ross's Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Pheasant

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

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Ducks

Excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Bullfrog

Jul 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

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Woodcock

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Data last updated: January 4, 2026

Big Game

Moose

Moose

Moose

Deer

Deer

Deer

Deer

Predators

Coyote

Wolf and Coyote

Coloured Fox

Bobcat And Lynx

Red Fox

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wolf

Small Game

Beaver

Beaver

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Otter

Otter

Mink

Fisher And Martin

Fox Squirrel

Opossum and Raccoon

Red Squirrel And Weasel

Coots

Rails

Skunk

Skunk

Gallinules

Snipe

Muskrat

Muskrat

Other Geese

Snow and Ross's Geese

Pheasant

Gray (Black) Squirrel

Porcupine

Porcupine

Opossum

Cormorant

Raccoon

Weasel

Ducks

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Bullfrog

Woodcock

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

What Can I Hunt in WMU 23?

Small Game

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