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 48?

WMU 48 in Saskatchewan currently has open seasons for: Coyote, Wild Boar, Skunk, Rabbit, Raccoon. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 48?

WMU 48 in Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 48?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 48. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 48 Saskatchewan — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

20 species

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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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 1 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Guided)Bow

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Guided)ML, CB

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Guided)Rifle

Nov 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Draw)Bow

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Draw)ML & Crossbow

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 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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Elk

BullBow

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

BullBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Bow

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Dec 10 2026 - Dec 19 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

8 species

Coyote

Sask Resident

Year round

Possession: No Limit

Open

Wolf

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1

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Wolf

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1

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Black Bear

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - June 30 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

Black Bear

Either Sex (Round Lake)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2025 - May 31 2025

Possession: 1

Closed

Black Bear

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Black Bear

Either Sex (Round Lake)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No Limit

Open

Small Game

12 species

Hungarian Partridge

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8

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Hungarian Partridge

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 16

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6

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Skunk

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit

Open

Spruce Grouse

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Spruce Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Ruffed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Ptarmigan

Sask Resident

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Rabbit

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit

Open

Raccoon

Sask Resident

Year round

Daily Limit: No Limit

Open

Data last updated: January 15, 2026

Big Game

Moose

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Elk

Elk

Elk

Elk

Elk

Predators

Coyote

Wolf

Wolf

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wild Boar

Small Game

Hungarian Partridge

Hungarian Partridge

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Skunk

Spruce Grouse

Spruce Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Ptarmigan

Rabbit

Raccoon

What Can I Hunt in WMU 48?

Predators

Small Game

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