Ontario

WMU 3
Hunting Regulations

26 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

5 species

Moose

Draw

Oct 11 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

Draw

Oct 13 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
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Moose

Draw

Sep 20 2026 - Oct 10 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Oct 11 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Deer

Bow only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 10 2026

Residency: 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

34 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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Rails

excludes Yellow and King

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 25 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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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

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10
Open

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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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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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

What Can I Hunt in WMU 3?

WMU 3 in Ontario currently has 26 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Coyote
  • Wolf and Coyote
  • Arctic Fox
  • Bobcat and Lynx
  • Coloured fox
  • Red Fox
  • Artic Fox
  • Wolf

Small Game

  • Beaver
  • Varying (Snowshoe) Hare
  • Mink
  • Fisher and Martin
  • Red Squirrel and Weasel
  • +9 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.