Ontario

WMU 72ACrown Land, Seasons & Regulations

1 Open Season2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 72A

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

Deer

Bows, Shotgun & MlResident & Non-Resident

Nov 2 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Bows & MlResident & Non-Resident

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 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 - Nov 29 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Deer

Bow OnlyResident & Non-Resident

Dec 7 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Predators

10 species

Coyote

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf and Coyote

Trapping

All Year

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

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Small Game

26 species

Otter

Trapping

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Mink

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Fisher And Martin

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Fox Squirrel

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Opossum and Raccoon

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Red Squirrel And Weasel

Trapping

Oct 25 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

Wild Turkey

Male Or Female (Fall)Shotgun, Bow

Oct 13 2026 - Oct 25 2026

Residency: Shotgun, BowDaily Limit: 1
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Wild Turkey

Male Or Female (Fall)Bow

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Residency: BowDaily Limit: 1
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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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Gallinules

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30
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European Hare

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Muskrat

Trapping

Oct 25 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Pheasant

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 10
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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Porcupine

Resident & Non-Resident

All Year

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

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit
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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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Weasel

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Opossum

Resident & Non-Resident

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

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

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Beaver

Trapping

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Waterfowl

13 species

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Coots

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30
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Rails

(Excludes Yellow And King)

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Mourning Doves

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 45
Open

Snipe

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Other Geese

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Snow and Ross's Geese

Oct 3 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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Snow and Ross's Geese

Feb 27 2027 - Mar 5 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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Ducks

(Excludes Harlequin Ducks)

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Sept 10 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Oct 3 2026 - Oct 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Oct 31 2026 - Dec 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
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Canada And Cackling Geese

Feb 27 2027 - Mar 5 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
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Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 72A?

WMU 72A in Ontario currently has 1 open hunting season for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Waterfowl

  • 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.