Hunting seasons
2022-2023 hunting seasons for white-tailed deer
Hunting rules for 2023 are subject to change.
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.
Specifications on white-tailed deer hunting zones
In wildlife reserves, in some outfitters with exclusive rights and in some ZECs, the hunting rules for white-tailed deer may differ from those of the hunting zone in which they are located. Consult the specific rules for these territories and contact your outfitter for the current terms and conditions in the territory.
If you hunt in zones 6 North and 6 South, you must comply with the antler restriction (AR) standard for deer with antlers (7 cm or more).
Zone 13 Southwest is defined as the portion of zone 13 located south of the following boundary: route 101, chemin Kipawa and the R0819 forest road. The harvesting rules for white-tailed deer in zone 13 Southwest apply to the Dumoine, Maganasipi and Restigo ZECs.
For hunting white-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more), hunting zones do not include islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in these zones.
Hunting of deer with or without antlers is permitted on the islands in the following zones:
- Zone 2 East: île du Bic, île Saint‑Barnabé;
- Zone 2 West: île aux Lièvres, île Verte;
- Zone 3 East: Grosse‑Île, île aux Grues, île aux Oies, île Patience, île de la Sottise, île Brothers, île Longue, île du Cheval, île Ronde, île au Canot, île à Deux Têtes, île Sainte-Marguerite, battures aux Loups Marins;
- Zone 27 East: île aux Coudres;
- Zone 27 West: île d’Orléans, île au Ruau, île Madame.
To find out what to do before, during and after hunting white-tailed deer, refer to the rules for this species.
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
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1 North, 1 South, 2 East, 2 West, 3 East except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in theses zones, 9 East, 9 West, 10 East, 11 East, 11 West, 15 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 1 to October 14, 2022 | September 30 to October 13, 2023 |
15 East, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in theses zones, 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 5 to November 10, 2022 | November 11 to November 16, 2023 |
3 West, 4, 5 East, 5 West, 7 North, 7 South, 8 East, 8 North, 8 South, 10 West, 12, 13 Southwest | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 1 to October 14, 2022 | September 30 to October 13, 2023 |
6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) or without antlers | October 1 to October 14, 2022 | September 30 to October 13, 2023 |
All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | November 5 to November 10, 2022 | November 11 to November 16, 2023 |
Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 1 to October 19, 2022 | September 30 to October 18, 2023 |
Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 5 to November 20, 2022 | November 11 to November 26, 2023 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
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3 West, 4, 5 East, 7 North, 7 South, 10 East, 10 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 15 to October 19, 2022 | October 14 to October 18, 2023 |
15 East, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West, 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 11 to November 13, 2022 | November 17 to November 19, 2023 |
8 East, 8 North excluding the territory of the montagne de Rigaud | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 15 to October 19, 2022 | October 14 to October 18, 2023 |
6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) or without antlers | October 15 to October 19, 2022 | October 14 to October 18, 2023 |
All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | November 11 to November 13, 2022 | November 17 to November 19, 2023 |
5 West, 8 South | Antlerless white-tailed deer | October 15 to October 19, 2022 | October 14 to October 18, 2023 |
Firearms (rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading firearm), crossbow and bow hunting seasons
Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
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1 North, 1 South, 2 East except all islands and islets of fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream of pont Pierre-Laporte included in this area | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 5 to November 13, 2022 | November 11 to November 19, 2023 |
2 West, 3 East, 3 West except all islands and islets of fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream of pont Pierre-Laporte included in this area, 4, 5 East, 5 West, 7 North, 7 South, 8 East, 8 North excluding the territory of the montagne de Rigaud, 8 South, 9 East, 9 West, 10 East, 10 West, 11 East, 11 West, 12, 13 Southwest, 15 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 5 to November 20, 2022 | November 11 to November 26, 2023 |
6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) | November 5 to November 20, 2022 | November 11 to November 26, 2023 |
20 (except western part of zone 20) | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | August 1 to August 31, 2022 | August 1 to August 31, 2023 |
20 (except western part of zone 20) | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | September 1 to December 24, 2022 | September 1 to December 24, 2023 |
Hunting periods for novice hunters only
These dates are for participants to the deer hunting initiation weekend.
Gear: Crossbow and bow
Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
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All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 27 East, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 29 to October 30, 2022 | November 4 to November 5, 2023 |
Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North, 15 East, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West, 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 29 to October 30, 2022 | November 4 to November 5, 2023 |
Gear: Firearms, crossbow and bow
Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2022 hunting season | 2023 hunting season |
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1 North, 1 South, 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 3 West except all islands and islets of fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream of pont Pierre-Laporte included in this area, 4, 5 East, 5 West, 7 North, 7 South, 8 East, 8 North excluding the territory of the montagne de Rigaud, 8 South, 9 East, 9 West, 10 East, 10 West, 11 East, 11 West, 12, 13 Southwest, 15 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 29 to October 30, 2022 | November 4 to November 5, 2023 |
6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) | October 29 to October 30, 2022 | November 4 to November 5, 2023 |
All hunting dates for white-tailed deer
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Last update: April 28, 2023