Saskatchewan

WMU 16Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

5 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 16

~40% of Saskatchewan is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — Written permission required to hunt on private land. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Crown Land (General)(huntable)
WHPA (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act)(huntable)
Provincial Forests(huntable)

Big Game

10 species

White-Tailed Deer

Either SexBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexML & Crossbow

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Either SexRifle

Nov 15 2026 - Dec 2 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Draw)Rifle

Nov 20 2026 - Dec 2 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer

Buck OnlyBow

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer

Buck Only (Draw)Bow

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer

Buck Only (Draw)ML & Crossbow

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
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Mule Deer

Buck Only (Draw)Rifle

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Possession: 1
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Moose

Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 14 2026

Possession: 1
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Moose

Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

2 species

Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No Limit
Open

Coyote

Sask Resident

Year round

Possession: No Limit
Open

Small Game

10 species

Hungarian Partridge

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 16
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Hungarian Partridge

Sep 15 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 16
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
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Skunk

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Nov 14 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
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Rabbit

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open

Ring-Necked Pheasants

Cocks OnlySask Resident

Oct 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
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Raccoon

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit
Open

Waterfowl

8 species

Snipe

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Canada, Cackling & White Fronted Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Snow Goose

Spring 2026

Mar 15 2027 - Jun 15 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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Snow & Ross'S Geese

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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White Geese

Spring 2026

Mar 15 2027 - Jun 15 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
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Sandhill Cranes

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Coots

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Ducks

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Data last updated: January 15, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 16?

WMU 16 in Saskatchewan currently has 5 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • Wild Boar
  • Coyote

Small Game

  • Skunk
  • Rabbit
  • Raccoon

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

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