2024-2025 hunting seasons for moose in ZECs
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.
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
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.
In the Macpès territory (zone 2), moose hunting with crossbow and bow only is permitted from September 28 to October 6 in 2024, and from September 27 to October 5 in 2025.
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.
2024 hunting seasons in ZECs
Anse-Saint-Jean, de l’ (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Bas-Saint-Laurent (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 19 to October 27, 2024 |
| Muzzle-loading firearm, crossbow, and bow | October 29 to November 1, 2024 |
Batiscan-Neilson (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Boullé (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Chapais (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 19 to October 27, 2024 |
| Muzzle-loading firearm, crossbow, and bow | October 29 to November 1, 2024 |
Chapeau-de-Paille, du (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 27, 2024 |
Chauvin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Collin (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Croche, de la (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 27, 2024 |
D’Iberville (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 14, 2024 |
Dumoine (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 21 to October 27, 2024 |
Forestville (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 14, 2024 |
Gros-Brochet, du (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 27, 2024 |
Jeannotte (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Kipawa (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 21 to October 27, 2024 |
Labrieville, de (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 14, 2024 |
Lac-Brébeuf, du (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Lac-de-la-Boiteuse (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Lavigne (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Lesueur (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Lièvre, de la (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Maganasipi (zone 13)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 21 to October 27, 2024 |
Maison-de-Pierre, de la (zone 15 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Mars-Moulin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Martin-Valin (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Martres, des (zone 27 est)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to September 27, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 25, 2024 |
Mazana (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 27, 2024 |
Menokeosawin (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Mitchinamecus (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Nordique (zone 18)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 14, 2024 |
Normandie (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Nymphes, des (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
Onatchiway-Est (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Owen (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 19 to October 27, 2024 |
| Muzzle loading, firearms, crossbow and bow | October 29 to November 1, 2024 |
Passes, des (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Restigo (zone 13)
Age and sex: Varies with hunting seasons
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow Male, female and calf | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 12 to October 20, 2024 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | October 21 to October 27, 2024 |
Rivière-aux-Rats, de la (zone 28)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 22, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 28 to October 18, 2024 |
Rivière-Blanche, de la (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to September 29, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 17, 2024 |
Tawachiche (zone 26)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2024 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 6, 2024 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 12 to October 27, 2024 |
Other ZECs
In the list of the following ZECs, the rules for moose hunting in 2024 with respect to segments and dates are those of the zone in which each ZEC is located. The bag limit may vary in some ZECs. Please refer to the Moose Bag Limit section for more information.
Anses, des (zone 1) | Casault (zone 1) | Pontiac (zone 10 West) |
2025 hunting seasons in ZECs
Batiscan-Neilson (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Boullé (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 27 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Collin (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 27 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Dumoine (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 20 to October 26, 2025 |
Jeannotte (zone 26)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Kipawa (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 20 to October 26, 2025 |
Lavigne (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 27 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Lesueur (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Maganasipi (zone 13)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 20 to October 26, 2025 |
Maison-de-Pierre, de la (zone 15 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Martres, des (zone 27 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to September 26, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 24, 2025 |
Mazana (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 26, 2025 |
Menokeosawin (zone 26)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Mitchinamecus (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Normandie (zone 15 North)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Nymphes, des (zone 15 East)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 27 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Petawaga (zone 11 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 27 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
Restigo (zone 13)
Age and sex: Male, female and calf
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to October 5, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 19, 2025 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 20 to October 26, 2025 |
Rivière-Blanche, de la (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more)
| Gear | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 20 to September 28, 2025 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 11 to October 16, 2025 |
Other ZECs
In the list of the following ZECs, the rules for moose hunting in 2025 with respect to segments and dates are those of the zone in which each ZEC is located. The bag limit may vary in some ZECs. Please refer to the Moose Bag Limit section for more information.
| 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) Buteux-Bas-Saguenay (zone 27 East) 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) Forestville (zone 18) Frémont (zone 26) Gros-Brochet, du (zone 26) Jaro (zone 3) Kiskissink (zone 26) Labrieville, de (zone 18) Lac-aux-Sables, du (zone 27 East) 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 West) 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) Wessonneau (zone 26) |
All hunting dates for moose in ZECs
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