Hunting seasons for moose

General notice

Modifications in 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.

Note that other rules may apply in zone 17 for sport hunting in 2023.

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.

2022 hunting season

Crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2022 hunting season
1, 2, 11 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 24 to October 2, 2022
3Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 1 to October 5, 2022
4, 9Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 1 to October 7, 2022
5Male, female and calfSeptembre 24 to October 2, 2022
6Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 1 to October 7, 2022
7Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 1 to October 16, 2022
8Male, female and calfSeptember 24 to October 16, 2022
10 East, 10 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 24 to October 2, 2022
11 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 1 to October 16, 2022
12Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 17 to October 2, 2022
13Male, female and calfSeptember 17 to October 2, 2022
14, 18, 27 East, 28Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 3 to September 18, 2022
Northwestern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfAugust 27 to September 7, 2022
Eastern and western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29Male, female and calfAugust 27 to September 11, 2022
26Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSetembre 17 to October 1, 2022
27 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 10 to September 25, 2022
27 West, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 10 to September 25, 2022
27 East, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 3 to September 18, 2022

Bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2022 hunting season
15 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 24 to October 2, 2022
15 West, 15 NorthMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 17 to October 2, 2022
16Male, female and calfSeptember 3 to September 18, 2022
22Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 3 to September 11, 2022

Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2022 hunting season
1, 2Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 25 to October 28, 2022
10 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 22 to October 26, 2022

Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2022 hunting season
1, 2, 3Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 15 to October 23, 2022
4Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 15 to October 23, 2022
10 West, 15 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 8 to October 16, 2022
11 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 8 to October 16, 2022
12Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 8 to October 23, 2022
13, 15 North, 15 West, 26Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 8 to October 23, 2022
14, 16Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 24 to October 16, 2022
18Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 24 to October 10, 2022
Eastern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfSeptember 17 to October 30, 2022
Western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29Male, female and calfSeptember 17 to October 16, 2022
Northwestern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfSeptember 10 to October 10, 2022
20 (except western part)Male, female and calfSeptember 1 to December 1, 2022
22Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 17 to October 10, 2022
27 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 24 to October 9, 2022
27 East, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 24 to October 9, 2022
27 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 1 to October 16, 2022
27 West, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfOctober 1 to October 16, 2022
28Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 24 to October 14, 2022

2023 hunting season

Crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2023 hunting season
1Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 30 to October 8, 2023
2, 5Male, female and calfSeptember 30 to October 8, 2023
3Male, female and calfSeptember 30 to October 4, 2023
4Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 30 to October 6, 2023
6Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 30 to October 6, 2023
7Male, female and calfSeptembre 30 to October 15, 2023
8Male, female and calfSeptembre 30 to October 22, 2023
9Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 7 to October 13, 2023
10 East, 10 WestMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 23 to October 1, 2023
11 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 30 to October 15, 2023
11 WestMale, female and calfSeptembre 30 to October 8, 2023
12Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 16 to October 1, 2023
13Male, female and calfSeptembre 16 to October 1, 2023
14, 18, 27 East, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 28Male, female and calfSeptember 2 to September 17, 2023
Northwestern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfAugust 26 to September 6, 2023
Eastern and western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29Male, female and calfAugust 26 to September 10, 2023
26Male, female and calfSeptembre 16 to October 1, 2023
27 West, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 9 to September 24, 2023

Bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2023 hunting season
15 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 23 to October 1, 2023
15 West, 15 NorthMale, female and calfSeptember 16 to October 1, 2023
16Male, female and calfSeptember 2 to September 17, 2023
22Male, female and calfSeptember 2 to September 10, 2023

Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2023 hunting season
1Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 24 to October 27, 2023
2Male, female and calfOctober 24 to October 27, 2023
10 EastMoose 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 permittedAge and sex2023 hunting season
1Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 14 to October 22, 2023
2, 3    Male, female and calfOctober 14 to October 23, 2023
4Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 14 to October 22, 2023
10 West, 15 EastMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 7 to October 15, 2023
11 WestMale, female and calfOctober 7 to October 15, 2023
12Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)October 7 to October 22, 2023
13, 15 North, 15 West, 26Male, female and calfOctober 7 to October 22, 2023
14, 16Male, female and calfSeptember 23 to October 15, 2023
18Male, female and calfSeptember 23 to October 9, 2023
Eastern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfSeptember 16 to October 29, 2023
Western part of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29Male, female and calfSeptember 16 to October 15, 2023
Northwestern part of 19 SouthMale, female and calfSeptembre 9 to October 9, 2023
20 (except western part)Male, female and calfSeptember 1 to December 1, 2023
22Male, female and calfSeptember 16 to October 9, 2023
27 East, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 23 to October 8, 2023
27 West, including the part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMale, female and calfSeptember 30 to October 15, 2023
28Male, female and calfSeptember 23 to October 13, 2023

Regulatory Information

Last update: March 24, 2023

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