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 5E?

WMU 5E in Quebec currently has open seasons for: Coyote, Silver, crossed or red fox, Wolf, East cottontail, artic hare, snowshoe hare, Quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin and 7 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 5E?

WMU 5E 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 5E?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 5E. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 5E Quebec — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

4 species

White-tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessCrossbow & bow

Oct 4 2026 - Oct 17 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlered (7cm or more)Firearms, crossbow & bow

Nov 8 2026 - Nov 23 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlered (7cm or more)Shotguns, Muzzle-loaders, crossbow & bow

Oct 18 2026 - Oct 22 2026

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Moose

Bull, cow & calfCrossbow & Bow

Sep 27 2026 - Oct 5 2026

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Predators

9 species

Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Coyote

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Silver, crossed or red fox

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 1 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Silver, crossed or red fox

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 1 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Black Bear

Crossbow & Bow

Oct 4 2026 - Oct 17 2026

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Black Bear

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

May 15 2026 - Jun 30 2026

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Black Bear

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Nov 8 2026 - Nov 23 2026

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Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Wolf

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

Open

Small Game

41 species

Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sep 6 2026 - Sep 19 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Sep 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District F)

Sep 26 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: No Limit

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Cackling Geese

(District F)

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Mourning Dove

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Geese

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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

Open

East cottontail, artic hare, snowshoe hare

Snare

Dec 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

East cottontail, artic hare, snowshoe hare

Firearms, airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 7 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

East cottontail, artic hare, snowshoe hare

Snare

Dec 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Coots

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12

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Ruffed, spruce & sharp-tailed grouse

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 6 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

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Quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Wild Turkey

BeardedFirearms, Crossbow & Bow

Apr 25 2026 - May 19 2026

Daily Limit: 2

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Wild Turkey

Firearms, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 1

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Gallinules

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12

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Snow Geese

(District F)

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 12 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow Geese

(District F)

Sep 13 2026 - Dec 27 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snow Geese

(District F)

Mar 1 2026 - May 31 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit

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Snipe

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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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

Sep 6 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 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

House sparrow, common grackle, brown headed owbird

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Jul 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

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

Open

Red-winged blackbird, american crow, european starling

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Jul 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Northern leopard frog, green frog & bullfrog

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

Jul 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Woodcock

(District F)

Sep 6 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Raccoon

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 1 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Raccoon

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Oct 25 2025 - Mar 1 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Raccoon

.22 rimfire at night with hounds

Oct 25 2026 - Dec 15 2026

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Sep 6 2026 - Sep 19 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Sep 25 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Sep 26 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: No Limit

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Canada Geese

(District F)

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: No Limit

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Ducks

(District F)

Sep 20 2026 - Jan 3 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 18

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Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sept 6 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Open

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Sep 7 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

Open

Rock Dove

Firearms,airguns, Crossbow & Bow

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Data last updated: January 14, 2026

Big Game

White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

Moose

Predators

Coyote

Coyote

Silver, crossed or red fox

Silver, crossed or red fox

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wolf

Wolf

Small Game

Cackling Geese

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

Ruffed, spruce & sharp-tailed grouse

Quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin

Quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Gallinules

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Snipe

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

Raccoon

Raccoon

Raccoon

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Ducks

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Rock & Willow Ptarmigan

Rock Dove

What Can I Hunt in WMU 5E?

Predators

Small Game

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