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 44?

WMU 44 in Ontario currently has open seasons for: Bobcat and Lynx, Mink, Muskrat, European Hare, Porcupine and 7 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 44?

WMU 44 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 44?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 44. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 44 Ontario — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

2 species

Deer

Nov 3 2026 - Nov 16 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Deer

Bow only

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 2 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Predators

10 species

Coyote

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Wolf and Coyote

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping

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Coloured fox

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping

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Bobcat and Lynx

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Red Fox

All Year Season Open

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

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Small Game

38 species

Opossum

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

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Canada and Cackling Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 19 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada and Cackling Geese

Sep 20 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Sharp-tailed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

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Pheasant

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10

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Mink

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 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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Snipe

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Gallinules

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30

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Skunk

All Year Season Open

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

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Skunk

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping

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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Muskrat

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Muskrat

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Cormorant

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit

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Opossum and raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Woodcock

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Coots

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30

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Mourning Doves

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 45

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European Hare

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

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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Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

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

Open

Fox Squirrel

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ducks

excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Beaver

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Beaver

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Otter

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

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Bullfrog

Jul 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

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Ruffed and Spruce Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Red Squirrel and Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Rails

excludes Yellow and King

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Fisher and Martin

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Data last updated: January 4, 2026

Big Game

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

Opossum

Canada and Cackling Geese

Canada and Cackling Geese

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Pheasant

Mink

Other Geese

Snow and Ross,s Geese

Snipe

Gray (Black) Squirrel

Gallinules

Skunk

Skunk

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Muskrat

Muskrat

Cormorant

Opossum and raccoon

Woodcock

Coots

Mourning Doves

European Hare

Porcupine

Porcupine

Weasel

Fox Squirrel

Ducks

Beaver

Beaver

Otter

Raccoon

Bullfrog

Ruffed and Spruce Grouse

Red Squirrel and Weasel

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Rails

Cottontail Rabbit

Fisher and Martin

What Can I Hunt in WMU 44?

Predators

Small Game

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