Moose hunting seasons in ZECs
Modification 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 seasons in ZECs
Anse-Saint-Jean, de l’ (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Batiscan-Neilson (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 10 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Bas-Saint-Laurent (zone 2).
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 15 to October 23, 2022 |
Buteux-Bas-Saguenay (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 9, 2022 |
Boullé (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Chapais (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 15 to October 23, 2022 |
Chapeau-de-Paille, du (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Chauvin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Collin (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Croche, de la (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
D’Iberville (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 10, 2022 |
Dumoine (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons.
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 17 to October 23, 2022 |
Forestville (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 9, 2022 |
Gros-Brochet, du (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Jaro (zone 3), including private land subject to a memorandum of agreement
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | October 1 to October 5, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 15 to October 23, 2022 |
Jeannotte (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Kipawa (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons.
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 17 to October 23, 2022 |
Labrieville, de (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 10, 2022 |
Lac-aux-Sables, du (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 9, 2022 |
Lac-Brébeuf, du (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Lac-de-la-Boiteuse (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Lavigne (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Lesueur (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 17 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Lièvre, de la (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Maganasipi (zone 13)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 17 to October 23, 2022 |
Maison-de-Pierre, de la (zone 15 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Mars-Moulin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Martin-Valin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Martres, des (zone 27 est)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 9, 2022 |
Mazana (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Menokeosawin (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Mitchinamecus (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 17 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Nordique (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 10, 2022 |
Normandie (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 17 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Nymphes, des (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
Onatchiway-Est (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Owen (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 15 to October 23, 2022 |
Passes, des (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Restigo (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons.
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 8 to October 16, 2022 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 17 to October 23, 2022 |
Rivière-aux-Rats, de la (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 18, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 24 to October 14, 2022 |
Rivière-Blanche, de la (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf.
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 10 to September 25, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8, to October 16, 2022 |
Tawachiche (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Wessonneau (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2022 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 17 to October 2, 2022 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 8 to October 23, 2022 |
Other ZECs
In the list of the following ZECs, the rules for moose hunting in 2022 are those of the zone in which each ZEC is located.
Anses, des (zone 1) | Casault (zone 1) | Pontiac (zone 10 ouest) |
2023 hunting seasons in ZECs
Batiscan-Neilson (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Buteux-Bas-Saguenay (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 8, 2023 |
Boullé (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Collin (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Dumoine (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 16 to October 22, 2023 |
Forestville (zone 18)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 9, 2023 |
Jaro (zone 3), including private land subject to a memorandum of agreement
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 4, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
Jeannotte (zone 26)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Kipawa (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 16 to October 22, 2023 |
Lac-aux-Sables, du (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 8, 2023 |
Lavigne (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Lesueur (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 16 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Maganasipi (zone 13)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 16 to October 22, 2023 |
Maison-de-Pierre, de la (zone 15 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Martres, des (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 2 to September 17, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 8, 2023 |
Mazana (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 22, 2023 |
Mitchinamecus (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 16 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Normandie (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 16 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Nymphes, des (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 23 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Petawaga (zone 11 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Restigo (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 16 to October 22, 2023 |
Rivière-Blanche, de la (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 2023 |
Wessonneau (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more). Calf hunting is prohibited.
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 1, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 22, 2023 |
Other ZECs
In the list of the following ZECs, the rules for moose hunting in 2023 are those of the zone in which each ZEC is located.
| Anse-Saint-Jean, de l’(zone 28) Anses, des (zone 1) Baillargeon (zone 1) Bas-Saint-Laurent (zone 2) Bessonne, de la (zone 26) Borgia (zone 26) Bras-Coupé-Désert (zone 10 West) Cap-Chat (zone 1) Capitachouane (zone 13) Casault (zone 1) Chapais (zone 2) Chapeau-de-Paille, du (zone 26) Chauvin (zone 28) Croche, de la (zone 26) | D’Iberville (zone 18) Festubert (zone 13) Frémont (zone 26) Gros-Brochet, du (zone 26) Kiskissink (zone 26) Labrieville, de (zone 18) Lac-Brébeuf, du (zone 28) Lac-de-la-Boiteuse (zone 28) Lièvre, de la (zone 28) Louise-Gosford (zone 4) Mars-Moulin (zone 28) Martin-Valin (zone 28) Matimek (western part of 19 South) | Menokeosawin (zone 26) Nordique (zone 18) Onatchiway-Est (zone 28) Owen (zone 2) Passes, des (zone 28) Pontiac (zone 10 ouest) Rapides-des-Joachims (zone 10 West) Rivière-aux-Rats, de la (zone 28) Saint-Patrice (zone 10 West) Saint-Romain (zone 4) Tawachiche (zone 26) Trinité (zone 18) Varin (zone 18) |
All hunting dates for moose in ZECs
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Last update: May 23, 2023
