Ontario

WMU 53ACrown Land, Seasons & Regulations

6 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 53A

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

5 species

Moose

(Draw)Resident

Oct 19 2026 - Oct 25 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

(Draw)Bow only, Resident

Oct 3 2026 - Oct 9 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident
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Deer

Resident & Non-Resident

Nov 2 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Nov 16 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Predators

12 species

Coyote

See RestrictionsResident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Coyote

See RestrictionsResident & 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
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Coloured Fox

Trapping

All Year

Residency: Trapping
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Bobcat And Lynx

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Red Fox

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

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

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident
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Black Bear

Non-Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
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Wolf

See RestrictionsResident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf

See RestrictionsResident & Non-Resident

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
Closed

Small Game

30 species

Opossum

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Pheasant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 10
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Mink

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Wild Turkey

Bearded (Spring)Shotgun, Bow

Apr 25 2026 - May 31 2026

Residency: Shotgun, BowDaily Limit: 1Possession: 2
Closed

Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Gallinules

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30
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Skunk

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

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

Trapping

All Year

Residency: Trapping
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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Cormorant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit
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Opossum and Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Woodcock

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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European Hare

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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European Hare

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Porcupine

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

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

Resident & Non-Resident

Jan 1 2027 - June 15 2027

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

Resident & Non-Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

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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Fox Squirrel

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Raccoon

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

Resident & Non-Resident

July 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

Ruffed And Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Red Squirrel And Weasel

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

Fisher And Martin

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Waterfowl

11 species

Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 18 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
Open

Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 19 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
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Other Geese

(Excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, And Ross' Geese)

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Snipe

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Snow and Ross's Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Open

Coots

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30
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Mourning Doves

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 45
Open

Ducks

(Excludes Harlequin Ducks)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
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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

Rails

(Excludes Yellow And King)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 53A?

WMU 53A in Ontario currently has 6 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Small Game

  • Porcupine
  • Bullfrog

Waterfowl

  • Canada And Cackling Geese
  • Other Geese
  • Snow and Ross's Geese
  • Mourning Doves

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.