Quebec

WMU 12Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

21 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 12

92% of Quebec is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — General public land is open to hunting with a valid licence. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Public Land (Terres Publiques)(huntable)
ZECs (Controlled Zones)(huntable)
Outfitter Territories(huntable)
Wildlife Reserves(huntable)

Big Game

4 species

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessCrossbow & bow

Oct 3 2026 - Oct 16 2026

Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered (7cm Or More)Firearms, crossbow & bow

Nov 7 2026 - Nov 22 2026

Check dates

Moose

Antlered (10 Cm Or More)Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Closed

Moose

Antlered (10 Cm Or More)Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 10 2026 - Oct 25 2026

Check dates

Predators

6 species

Black Bear

Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Closed

Black Bear

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

May 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Closed

Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 18 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
Check dates

Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 18 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
Closed

Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 18 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
Check dates

Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 18 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
Closed

Small Game

15 species

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Aug 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Wild Turkey

BeardedFirearms, Crossbow & Bow

Apr 24 2026 - May 5 2026

Daily Limit: 2
Closed

Rock Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Red Legged Partridge, Guinea Fowl

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Gray Partridge

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Woodchuck

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Year-round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

July 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

July 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Closed

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

July 1 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

July 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Closed

Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog & Bullfrog

Deadfall,barrier,dart,dip net,pitfall,hook, & hand

July 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Woodcock

(District C)

Sept 5 2026 - Dec 19 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Apr 30 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Closed

Waterfowl

18 species

Cackling Geese

(District C)

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
Closed

Cackling Geese

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
Closed

Cackling Geese

(District C)

Sept 26 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
Open

Geese

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Dec 26 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Sept 19 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 20 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Closed

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Sept 20 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Closed

Snow Geese

(District C)

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Closed

Snow Geese

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Dec 26 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Open

Snow Geese

(District C)

Apr 10 2027 - May 18 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Check dates

Snipe

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Dec 26 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Canada Geese

(District C)

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 11 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
Closed

Canada Geese

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit
Closed

Canada Geese

(District C)

Sept 26 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit
Open

Ducks

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Dec 26 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18
Open

Sandhill Crane

(District C)

Sept 12 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 1Possession: 1
Closed

Rock Dove

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 12?

WMU 12 in Quebec currently has 21 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • White-Tailed Deer

Small Game

  • Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse
  • Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin
  • Rock Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Red Legged Partridge, Guinea Fowl
  • Gray Partridge
  • Woodchuck
  • +5 more

Waterfowl

  • Cackling Geese
  • Geese
  • East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare
  • Snow Geese
  • Snipe
  • +3 more

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with Quebec's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Quebec's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.