Hunting seasons for moose

General notice

Modifications in zones 2, 17 and 27

Zone 17: Based on the results of the 2021 aerial surveys This hyperlink will open in a new window. 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 permittedAge and sex2023 hunting season
1Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfSeptember 30 to October 8, 2023
2Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) 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
5Male, female and calfSeptember 30 to October 8, 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, 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 East, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 2 to September 17, 2023
Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 EastMale, female and calfSeptember 2 to September 17, 2023
27 West, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMoose 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 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
2Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) 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
2Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calfOctober 14 to October 22, 2023
3    Male, female and calfOctober 14 to October 22, 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, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 23 to au October 8, 2023
Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 EastMale, female and calfSeptember 23 to au October 8, 2023
27 West, except part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zoneMoose with antlers (10 cm or more)September 30 to October 15, 2023
Part of the seigneurie de Beaupré in the zone 27 WestMale, female and calfSeptember 30 to October 15, 2023
28Male, female and calfSeptember 23 to October 13, 2023

Regulatory Information

Last update: December 7, 2023

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