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 85A?

WMU 85A in Ontario currently has open seasons for: Bobcat and Lynx, Muskrat, European Hare, Weasel, Beaver and 4 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 85A?

WMU 85A 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 85A?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 85A. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 85A Ontario — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

5 species

Deer

Bow only

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 2 2026

Residency: Resident

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Deer

Bow only

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Residency: Resident

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Deer

Bow only

Dec 8 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Residency: Resident

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Deer

Bows, Shotgun, Muzzleloader

Nov 3 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Residency: Controlled Hunt, Resident

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Deer

Bows, Shotgun, Muzzleloader

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Residency: Controlled Hunt, Resident

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Predators

6 species

Coyote

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Coloured fox

All Year Season Open

Residency: Trapping

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Red Fox

All Year Season Open

Residency: Resident & Non-Resident

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Bobcat and Lynx

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Wolf

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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Small Game

45 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 4 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: No Limit

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Canada and Cackling Geese

excluding Sundays

Sep 4 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: No Limit

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Canada and Cackling Geese

Sep 27 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 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: 3Possession: 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 2026 - Mar 7 2026 Not Yet Open

Daily Limit: 8Possession: No Limit

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Pheasant

Sep 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

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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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Other Geese

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Snipe

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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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 2026 - Mar 7 2026 Not Yet Open

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Gray (Black) Squirrel

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Gallinules

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 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 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

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

Porcupine

All Year Season Open

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

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 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

Sept 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Cormorant

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 15Possession: No Limit

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Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

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

Open

Woodcock

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Fox Squirrel

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 25 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

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Ducks

excludes Harlequin Ducks

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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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

Otter

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

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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Red Squirrel and Weasel

Oct 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Residency: Trapping

Open

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Sept 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Open

Rails

excludes Yellow and King

Sep 27 2026 - Jan 11 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Cottontail Rabbit

Sept 25 2025 - Feb 28 2026 Season Open

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

Open

Fisher and Martin

Oct 25 2026 - Jan 31 2027

Residency: Trapping

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Data last updated: January 4, 2026

Big Game

Deer

Deer

Deer

Deer

Deer

Predators

Coyote

Coloured fox

Red Fox

Bobcat and Lynx

Wolf

Wolf and Coyote

Small Game

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

Pheasant

Mink

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Other Geese

Snipe

Snow and Ross,s Geese

Snow and Ross,s Geese

Gray (Black) Squirrel

Gallinules

Skunk

Skunk

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Muskrat

Muskrat

Porcupine

Opossum and raccoon

Coots

Mourning Doves

European Hare

Cormorant

Weasel

Woodcock

Fox Squirrel

Ruffed Grouse

Ducks

Beaver

Beaver

Otter

Raccoon

Bullfrog

Red Squirrel and Weasel

Varying (Snowshoe) Hare

Rails

Cottontail Rabbit

Fisher and Martin

What Can I Hunt in WMU 85A?

Predators

Small Game

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