Ontario

WMU 31Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

3 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 31

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

6 species

Moose

Draw

Oct 17 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

Draw

Oct 19 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
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Moose

Draw

Sept 26 2026 - Oct 16 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Nov 2 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Bow Only

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 1 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

12 species

Coyote

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Coyote

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Wolf and Coyote

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Coloured Fox

Sept 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

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Resident
Closed

Black Bear

May 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Closed

Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Resident
Open

Black Bear

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
Open

Wolf

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Small Game

33 species

Beaver

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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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

Otter

Oct 5 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
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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

Sept 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

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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Skunk

Sept 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

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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Snipe

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Muskrat

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Other Geese

Excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, And Ross' Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Snow and Ross's Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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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

Jan 1 2027 - June 15 2027

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

Sept 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

Sept 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

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
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 10 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
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Bullfrog

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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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 31?

WMU 31 in Ontario currently has 3 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Black Bear

Small Game

  • Bullfrog

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.