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 68B?

WMU 68B in Ontario currently has open seasons for: Muskrat, Beaver. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 68B?

WMU 68B 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 68B?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 68B. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 68B Ontario — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

5 species

Deer

Bows, Shotgun & ML

Nov 3 2026 - Nov 16 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Deer

Bows & ML

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 7 2026

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Deer

Bow only

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 2 2026

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Deer

Bow only

Nov 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Deer

Bow only

Dec 8 2026 - Dec 31 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 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 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident

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Black Bear

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Non-Resident

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Wolf

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Small Game

44 species

Otter

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sep 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

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Mink

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Fisher And Martin

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Fox Squirrel

Sep 25 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

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30

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Rails

Excludes Yellow And King

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Mourning Doves

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 45

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Wild Turkey

Bearded (Spring)

Apr 25 2026 - May 31 2026

Residency: Shotgun, BowDaily Limit: 1Possession: 2

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Wild Turkey

Male or Female (Fall)

Oct 14 2026 - Oct 26 2026

Residency: Shotgun, BowDaily Limit: 1

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Wild Turkey

Male or Female (Fall)

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: BowDaily Limit: 1

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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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Gallinules

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30

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Snipe

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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European Hare

Sep 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Muskrat

Oct 25 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Muskrat

Oct 25 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Other Geese

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Snow and Ross's Geese

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow and Ross's Geese

Feb 28 2027 - Mar 7 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Pheasant

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 10

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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Cottontail Rabbit

Sep 25 2026 - Feb 28 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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Cormorant

Sep 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

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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 4 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Excluding Sundays

Sep 4 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sep 27 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Excluding Sundays

Sep 27 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Excluding Sundays

Nov 1 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Canada And Cackling Geese

Excluding Sundays

Feb 28 2027 - Mar 7 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Woodcock

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Beaver

Oct 25 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Residency: Trapping

Open

Beaver

Oct 25 2025 - Apr 30 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Data last updated: January 4, 2026

Big Game

Deer

Deer

Deer

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

Otter

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Mink

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Fisher And Martin

Fox Squirrel

Opossum and Raccoon

Red Squirrel And Weasel

Coots

Rails

Mourning Doves

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Skunk

Skunk

Gallinules

Snipe

European Hare

Muskrat

Muskrat

Other Geese

Snow and Ross's Geese

Snow and Ross's Geese

Pheasant

Gray (Black) Squirrel

Cottontail Rabbit

Porcupine

Cormorant

Raccoon

Weasel

Ducks

Ruffed Grouse

Opossum

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Canada And Cackling Geese

Woodcock

Beaver

Beaver

What Can I Hunt in WMU 68B?

Small Game

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