Moose hunting seasons in ZECs
Modifications in zones 2, 17 and 27
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.
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 seasons in ZECs
Bas-Saint-Laurent (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 24 to October 27, 2023 |
Batiscan-Neilson (zone 27 West)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 9 to September 24, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 7 to October 15, 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 |
Chapais (zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 24 to October 27, 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Owen(zone 2)
Age and sex: Moose with antlers (10 cm or more).
| Gear | 2023 hunting season |
|---|---|
| Crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 8, 2023 |
| Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 14 to October 22, 2023 |
| Muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 24 to October 27, 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).
| 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) 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) Chapeau-de-Paille, du (zone 26) Chauvin (zone 28) Croche, de la (zone 26) D’Iberville (zone 18) | Festubert (zone 13) Frémont (zone 26) Forestville (zone 18) Gros-Brochet, du (zone 26) 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) Martres, des (zone 27 East) Matimek (western part of 19 South) | Menokeosawin (zone 26) Nordique (zone 18) Onatchiway-Est (zone 28) 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) |
All hunting dates for moose in ZECs
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Last update: October 3, 2023
