Ontario

WMU 24Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

35 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 24

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

7 species

Moose

(Draw)Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

(Draw)Non-Resident

Oct 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Check dates

Moose

(Draw)Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 19 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident
Open

Deer

Resident

Oct 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Deer

Non-Resident

Oct 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Check dates

Deer

Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open

Deer

Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Nov 16 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Check dates

Predators

15 species

Coyote

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open

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
Open

Arctic Fox

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentPossession: No Limit (No Limit)
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Arctic Fox

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentPossession: No Limit (No Limit)
Closed

Bobcat And Lynx

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Coloured Fox

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Red Fox

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentPossession: No Limit (No Limit)
Open

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

Arctic Fox

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Wolf

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Open

Wolf

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Small Game

26 species

Beaver

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Mink

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Fisher And Martin

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Opossum and Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Red Squirrel And Weasel

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Ptarmigan

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Ptarmigan

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Skunk

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

Skunk

Trapping

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Gallinules

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30
Open

Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Pheasant

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10
Open

Pheasant

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10
Closed

Porcupine

Resident & Non-Resident

Jan 1 2027 - June 15 2027

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

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
Open

Cormorant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit
Open

Raccoon

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

Weasel

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Bullfrog

Resident & Non-Resident

July 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

Otter

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Waterfowl

11 species

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

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
Open

Rails

(Excludes Yellow And King)

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snipe

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Sandhill Cranes

Sept 12 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 1Possession: 1
Closed

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

Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
Closed

Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
Open

Ducks

(Excludes Harlequin Ducks)

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 24?

WMU 24 in Ontario currently has 35 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Moose
  • Deer

Predators

  • Coyote
  • Wolf and Coyote
  • Coloured Fox
  • Red Fox
  • Black Bear
  • Wolf

Small Game

  • Beaver
  • Mink
  • Opossum and Raccoon
  • Ptarmigan
  • Skunk
  • +12 more

Waterfowl

  • Varying (Snowshoe) Hare
  • Coots
  • Rails
  • Snipe
  • Other Geese
  • +3 more

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.