Animals that must be declared

Under section 68 of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife and the provisions of the Regulation respecting animals that must be declared, some animals that are found injured or dead must be declared to a wildlife protection officer, who may confiscate them.

The species that must be declared are:

Black bear
Bobcat
Canadian lynx
Caribou
Cougar
Coyote and hybrids
Diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey
Grey fox
Moose
Musk-ox
Polar bear
Virginia opossum
White-tailed deer
Wild turkey
Wolf and hybrids
Wolverine

If you find an animal that must be declared injured or dead, contact SOS Poaching – Wildlife Emergency at 1 800 463-2191.

All 2026-2028 new hunting rules

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Biodiversity, Wildlife and Parks – Client Services

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regulatory information: 1-877-346-6763
renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca

See also

New rules for wild turkey hunters from the 2024 spring season (PDF 2.12 Mb)

Last update: January 16, 2026