2026-2027 hunting seasons for moose
Maintaining restrictions 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.
Hunting dates are established based on the zone where hunting is permitted and the type of weapon used.
Modifications may be made to authorized periods at any time if required by circumstances. It is your responsibility to comply with the rules in effect before engaging in your activity.
Starting in 2026, in several zones, moose hunting will no longer operate under a system of alternating permissive and restrictive years.
In zones 1 to 12, 14 to 16, 22, 26 and 27, as well as in wildlife reserves and certain ZECs, the hunter must now have obtained, through the draw, a moose without antlers hunting licence (any moose with antlers less than 10 cm) in order to harvest a moose without antlers.
In zones 13, 18 and 28, the alternating-year system will remain in effect. Moose without antlers hunting will therefore be closed in 2026 (restrictive year) and open in 2027 (permissive year). However, in zone 13, it will also be open during the bow and crossbow hunting season in 2026.
Lastly, in zones 19 south and 29, hunting will be open every year for all segments, with no requirement to hold a special licence for moose without antlers hunting.
Specifications on the hunting zones
Hunting may be prohibited in certain territories within a given zone. If it is permitted, the conditions may differ from those of the hunting zone in which those territories are located. You will need to communicate with the person or group responsible for the territories in question to find out the rules.
To find out what to do before, during and after hunting moose, refer to the rules for this species.
Hunting seasons for moose
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
During the bow and crossbow hunting seasons, the moose without antlers hunting licence is not required in the following zones:
- In 2026 and 2027: in zone 13, the parts of the zone included in zone 19 south and in zone 29.
- In 2027 only: in zones 18 and 28.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
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| 1, 2, 10 West, 11 West, 13, 15 | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 | From October 3 to October 9, 2026 | From October 2 to October 8, 2027 |
| 7 | From October 3 to October 16, 2026 | From October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 10 East, 11 East | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| 12, 14, 26, 27 | From September 19 to October 4, 2026 | From September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
| 16, 18, 28 | From September 12 to September 20, 2026 | From September 11 to September 19, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From August 29 to September 6, 2026 | From August 28 to September 5, 2027 |
| East partand west part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
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| 22 | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
During the firearm, bow and crossbow hunting seasons, the moose without antlers hunting licence is not required in the following zones:
- In 2026 and 2027: in the parts of the zones included in zone 19 south and in zone 29.
- In 2027 only: in zones 13, 18 and 28.
Note: The use of crossbows is prohibited in zones 22, 23 and 24.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 (except the Macpès and Duquesne townships), 3, 4 | From October 17 to October 25, 2026 | From October 16 to October 24, 2027 |
| 10 West, 11 West, 15 | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| 12, 13, 14, 26, 27 | From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
| 16, 28 | From September 26 to October 16, 2026 | From September 25 to October 15, 2027 |
| 18 | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| East part of 19 South | From September 19 to November 1, 2026 | From September 18 to October 31, 2027 |
| West part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From September 19 to October 18, 2026 | From September 18 to October 17, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From September 12 to October 12, 2026 | From September 11 to October 11, 2027 |
| 22 | From September 19 to October 12, 2026 | From September 18 to October 11, 2027 |
All hunting dates for moose
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Biodiversity, Wildlife and Parks – Client Services
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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.
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Regulatory information: 1-877-346-6763
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Last update: March 4, 2026