Ontario

WMU 53A
Hunting Regulations

5 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

5 species

Moose

Draw

Oct 20 2026 - Oct 26 2026

Residency: Resident
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Moose

Draw

Oct 4 2026 - Oct 10 2026

Residency: Bow only, Resident
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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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Deer

Bow only

Nov 17 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Predators

10 species

Coyote

See Restrictions

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf and Coyote

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Coloured Fox

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping
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Bobcat And Lynx

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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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

Sep 2 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident
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Black Bear

Sep 2 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Non-Resident
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Wolf

See Restrictions

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Small Game

40 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 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Wild Turkey

Bearded (Spring)

Apr 25 2026 - May 31 2026

Residency: Shotgun, BowDaily Limit: 1Possession: 2
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Other Geese

Excludes Canada, Cackling, Snow, And Ross' Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Snipe

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

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

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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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

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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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
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Weasel

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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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 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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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 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Rails

Excludes Yellow And King

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 4 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Cottontail Rabbit

Sep 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Fisher And Martin

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Data last updated: January 4, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 53A?

WMU 53A in Ontario currently has 5 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Small Game

  • Muskrat
  • Porcupine
  • Beaver

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.