Ontario

WMU 78C
Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

1 Open Season
2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 78C

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 Landhuntable
Patent Crown Landhuntable
Enhanced Management Areashuntable
Federal Landrestricted
Hunting Restricted Zonesrestricted

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Big Game

1 species

Deer

Bow Only

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Residency: Resident
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Predators

6 species

Coyote

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Coloured Fox

All Year

Residency: Trapping
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Red Fox

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentPossession: No Limit (No Limit)
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Bobcat And Lynx

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Wolf

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident
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Wolf and Coyote

All Year

Residency: Trapping
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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

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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Pheasant

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 10
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Mink

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Wild Turkey

Bearded (Spring

Apr 25 2026 - May 31 2026

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

Wild Turkey

Male Or Female (Fall

Oct 13 2026 - Oct 25 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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Other Geese

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Snipe

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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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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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Gallinules

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 30
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Skunk

All Year

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

All Year

Residency: Trapping
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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Muskrat

Oct 25 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Porcupine

All Year

Residency: Resident & Non-ResidentDaily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Opossum and Raccoon

Oct 5 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Coots

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 30
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Mourning Doves

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 45
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European Hare

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Cormorant

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: 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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Woodcock

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Fox Squirrel

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Ruffed Grouse

Sept 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Ducks

Excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
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Beaver

Oct 5 2026 - May 15 2027

Residency: Trapping
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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

July 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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

Red Squirrel And Weasel

Oct 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Rails

Excludes Yellow And King

Sept 26 2026 - Jan 10 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Fisher And Martin

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping
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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 78C?

WMU 78C 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:

Small Game

  • Bullfrog

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.