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 15N?

WMU 15N in Quebec currently has open seasons for: Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin, Rock Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Red Legged Partridge, Guinea Fowl, Woodchuck, House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird, Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling and 6 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 15N?

WMU 15N in Quebec 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 Quebec's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 15N?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 15N. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 15N?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 15N with a valid Quebec licence. General public land is open to hunting with a valid licence. There are currently 12 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 15N Quebec — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

1 species

Moose

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

Oct 10 2026 - Oct 18 2026

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Predators

6 species

Black Bear

Bow

Sept 26 2026 - Oct 4 2026

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Black Bear

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

May 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Closed

Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

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Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Closed

Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

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Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Closed

Small Game

16 species

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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

Gallinules

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12

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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

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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 F)

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

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Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 6 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Closed

Waterfowl

19 species

Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sept 6 2026 - Sept 18 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

Open

Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sept 26 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Mourning Dove

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Geese

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 19 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Sept 19 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 6 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Closed

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Closed

Coots

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12

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Snow Geese

(District F)

Sept 6 2026 - Sept 18 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

Open

Snow Geese

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow Geese

(District F)

Apr 10 2027 - May 18 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snipe

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Sept 6 2026 - Sept 18 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

Open

Canada Geese

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Sept 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Sept 26 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Ducks

(District F)

Sept 19 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Rock Dove

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 15N

Big Game

Moose

Predators

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wolf

Wolf

Coyote

Coyote

Small Game

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Wild Turkey

Gallinules

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

Gray Partridge

Woodchuck

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Northern Leopard Frog, Green Frog & Bullfrog

Woodcock

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Waterfowl

Cackling Geese

Cackling Geese

Cackling Geese

Mourning Dove

Geese

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Coots

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Snipe

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Ducks

Rock Dove

What Can I Hunt in WMU 15N?

Small Game

Waterfowl

Related Information

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