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 17?

WMU 17 in Quebec currently has open seasons for: House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird, Rock & Willow Ptarmigan, Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling, Rock Partridge, Chukar Partridge, Red Legged Partridge, Guinea Fowl, Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin and 1 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 17?

WMU 17 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 17?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 17. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 17 Quebec — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Predators

1 species

Black Bear

Firearms & Bow

May 15 2026 - Jun 30 2026

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Small Game

28 species

Snipe

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Firearms, airguns & Bow

July 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Jul 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Snow Geese

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow Geese

(District A)

May 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Woodcock

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Geese

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Cackling Geese

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District A)

Sep 26 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District A)

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Bow

Sept 20 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Open

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Bow

Sep 21 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Open

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Sep 20 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Firearms, airguns, Bow

Sept 21 2024 - Mar 31 2025

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Closed

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Snare

Sept 21 2024 - Mar 31 2025

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Closed

Canada Geese

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District A)

Sep 26 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District A)

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Firearms, airguns & Bow

July 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Jul 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Firearms,airguns, Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Aug 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Ducks

(District A)

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Rock Dove

Firearms, airguns & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Gray Partridge

Firearms,airguns, Bow

Sep 20 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Data last updated: January 14, 2026

WMU 17
Hunting Regulations

Predators

Black Bear

Small Game

Snipe

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

House Sparrow, Common Grackle, Brown Headed Owbird

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Woodcock

Geese

Cackling Geese

Cackling Geese

Cackling Geese

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

East Cottontail, Artic Hare, Snowshoe Hare

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Red-Winged Blackbird, American Crow, European Starling

Ruffed, Spruce & Sharp-Tailed Grouse

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

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Quail, Northern Bobwhite, Pheasant, Francolin

Ducks

Rock Dove

Gray Partridge

What Can I Hunt in WMU 17?

Small Game

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