2024-2026 hunting seasons for small game

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.

Changes to the authorized periods and segments may be made at any time as required. It is your responsibility to abide by the terms and conditions in effect before you practice your activity.

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), small game hunting with a crossbow or bow, hare and eastern cottontail snaring, small game hunting with a bird of prey are permitted, but hunting with a firearm is prohibited.

To find out what to do before, during and after hunting small game, refer to the rules for this species.

See 2022-2024 hunting seasons (PDF 215 Kb)

In the Îles-de-la-Madeleine (zone 21), hunting for snowshoe hares is prohibited. However, on Île Havre Tobert, a short hunting season takes place from November 16 to December 8, 2024, and from November 15 to December 7, 2025. For more information, please contact the regional office.