Saskatchewan

WMU 72Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

21 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 72

~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

4 species

White-Tailed Deer

Either SexBow, ML, CB & Rifle

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Either Sex (Guided)Bow, ML, CB, Rifle

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Moose

Bull (Guided)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Moose

BullBow, ML, CB, Rifle

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Predators

7 species

Black Bear

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Black Bear

Either Sex (Lac La Ronge)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Apr 15 2026 - May 31 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Black Bear

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Black Bear

Either Sex (Lac La Ronge)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No Limit
Open

Wolf

Either SexBow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 15 2027

Possession: 1
Check dates

Wolf

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

Oct 15 2026 - Mar 15 2027

Possession: 1
Check dates

Small Game

9 species

Hungarian Partridge

Sask Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8
Open

Hungarian Partridge

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 16
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sask Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sask Resident

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sept 15 2026 - Dec 7 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open

Ptarmigan

Sask Resident

Nov 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Check dates

Waterfowl

8 species

Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Canada, Cackling & White Fronted Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Snow Goose

Spring 2027

Mar 15 2027 - June 15 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Check dates

Snow & Ross'S Geese

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Open

Sandhill Cranes

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

White Geese

Spring 2027

Mar 15 2027 - June 15 2027

Daily Limit: 20Possession: No Limit
Check dates

Coots

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Ducks

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 72?

WMU 72 in Saskatchewan currently has 21 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Moose

Predators

  • Black Bear
  • Wild Boar

Small Game

  • Hungarian Partridge
  • Sharp-Tailed Grouse
  • Spruce Grouse
  • Ruffed Grouse

Waterfowl

  • Snipe
  • Canada, Cackling & White Fronted Geese
  • Snow & Ross'S Geese
  • Sandhill Cranes
  • Coots
  • +1 more

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.

Related Information

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