Hunting seasons for moose
Modifications in zones 2, 17 and 27
Zone 17: Based on the results of the 2021 aerial surveys 
and in compliance with obligations under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), moose hunting activities in zone 17 will be limited to harvesting by Indigenous people for subsistence hunting, until further notice. The decline in the population of moose observed in this area implies a decrease in harvesting.
Zones 2 and 27: Aerial surveys indicate a decrease in the moose population. In zone 2, hunting the female is prohibited throughout the entire zone and hunting the female and calf is prohibited in ZECs (controlled zones) for the 2023 season. Regarding zone 27, hunting the female and calf is prohibited for an indefinite period. These measures will foster the growth of the moose population.
Hunting dates are established based on the zone where hunting is permitted, the type of weapon used, the sex of the animal and its maturity.
Specifications on the hunting zones
In some zones, hunting may be prohibited in some specific territories, including wildlife reserves. You must contact your outfitter to find out the rules.
A resident holding an adult female moose hunting licence (random draw) may hunt adult female moose at the location indicated on their licence. The adult female moose hunting licence (random draw) for zone 1 cannot be used in a wildlife reserve or the Casault ZEC.
To find out what to do before, during and after hunting moose, refer to the rules for this species.
2023 hunting season
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| 2 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| 3 | Male, female and calf | September 30 to October 4, 2023 |
| 4 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 30 to October 6, 2023 |
| 5 | Male, female and calf | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| 6 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | September 30 to October 6, 2023 |
| 7 | Male, female and calf | Septembre 30 to October 15, 2023 |
| 8 | Male, female and calf | Septembre 30 to October 22, 2023 |
| 9 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | October 7 to October 13, 2023 |
| 10 East, 10 West | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| 11 East | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 30 to October 15, 2023 |
| 11 West | Male, female and calf | Septembre 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| 12 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| 13 | Male, female and calf | Septembre 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| 14, 18, 28 | Male, female and calf | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | Male, female and calf | August 26 to September 6, 2023 |
| Eastern and western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | Male, female and calf | August 26 to September 10, 2023 |
| 26 | Male, female and calf | Septembre 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| 27 East, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 East | Male, female and calf | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| 27 West, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
| Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 West | Male, female and calf | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
Bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 15 East | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| 15 West, 15 North | Male, female and calf | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| 16 | Male, female and calf | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| 22 | Male, female and calf | September 2 to September 10, 2023 |
Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 24 to October 27, 2023 |
| 2 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 24 to October 27, 2023 |
| 10 East | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | October 28 to Novembre 1, 2023 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Note: The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 22, 23 and 24.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| 2 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| 3 | Male, female and calf | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| 4 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| 10 West, 15 East | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| 11 West | Male, female and calf | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| 12 | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | October 7 to October 22, 2023 |
| 13, 15 North, 15 West, 26 | Male, female and calf | October 7 to October 22, 2023 |
| 14, 16 | Male, female and calf | September 23 to October 15, 2023 |
| 18 | Male, female and calf | September 23 to October 9, 2023 |
| Eastern part of 19 South | Male, female and calf | September 16 to October 29, 2023 |
| Western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | Male, female and calf | September 16 to October 15, 2023 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | Male, female and calf | Septembre 9 to October 9, 2023 |
| 20 (except western part) | Male, female and calf | September 1 to December 1, 2023 |
| 22 | Male, female and calf | September 16 to October 9, 2023 |
| 27 East, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 23 to au October 8, 2023 |
| Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 East | Male, female and calf | September 23 to au October 8, 2023 |
| 27 West, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone | Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | September 30 to October 15, 2023 |
| Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 West | Male, female and calf | September 30 to October 15, 2023 |
| 28 | Male, female and calf | September 23 to October 13, 2023 |
All hunting dates for moose
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Last update: December 7, 2023
