Ontario

WMU 51
Hunting Regulations

10 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Predators

2 species

Bobcat and Lynx

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Coloured fox

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
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Small Game

13 species

Beaver

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping
Open

Beaver

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Mink

Oct 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Muskrat

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping
Open

Muskrat

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Fisher and Martin

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Otter

Oct 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Open

Red Squirrel and Weasel

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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Porcupine

All Year Season Open

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

Skunk

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
Check dates

Data last updated: January 4, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 51?

WMU 51 in Ontario currently has 10 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Bobcat and Lynx

Small Game

  • Beaver
  • Mink
  • Muskrat
  • Fisher and Martin
  • Otter
  • +2 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.

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Ontario's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.