2024-2026 hunting seasons in wildlife reserves
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 the hunting zones
A wildlife reserve may not offer daily access rights for small game hunting on certain days during a given period. For more information or to find out the opening dates for small game hunting, visit the Sépaq website 
. Migratory bird hunting seasons in wildlife reserves are the same as those in the federal migratory bird hunting districts in which they are located. Refer to the summary of Environment Canada’s migratory birds hunting regulations.
During a season of antlered deer hunting, the holder of an antlerless deer hunting licence (random draw) may hunt antlerless deer in the location indicated on their licence. When antlerless deer licences (random draw) are issued for a wildlife reserve or ZEC, the licences for the zone are not valid in these territories and the licences issued for these territories cannot be used in the zone.
Ashuapmushuan (zone 28)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 20 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. | September 6 to September 19 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 | May 15 to June 30 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for the hunting of ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 7 to September 20 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. | September 6 to September 19 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for the hunting of ruffed grouse and spruce grouse. | September 20 to November 15 | September 19 to November 15 |
| Snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for snowshoe hare. | September 21 to October 28 | September 20 to October 27 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 7 to September 20 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. And September 21, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | September 6 to September 19 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. And September 20, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Chic-Chocs, des (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 4 to October 26 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 3 to October 25 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 18 to October 26 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 26 to November 11 | October 18 to October 25 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 25 to November 10 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 28 to November 11 | October 4 to November 10 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 28 to November 11 | September 27 to November 10 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Duchénier (zone 2 est)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, female and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to October 17 And October 29 to November 17 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to October 16 And October 28 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 29 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And November 2 to November 17 | October 28 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And November 1 to November 16 |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 25 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 25 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 18 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 1 to December 1 | October 17 to October 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 17 to November 30 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 20, 2024 to March 31, 2025 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 19, 2025 to March 31, 2026 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 18, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Dunière, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, female and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to November 6 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to November 5 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | November 7 to November 17 | November 6 to November 16 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 7, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | November 6, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Laurentides (including the Tourilli sector) (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | August 31 to October 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | August 31 to October 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And August 31 to October 16 These period are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And August 31 to October 16 These period are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 21 to September 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 20 to September 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 17 to November 3 | October 17 to November 2 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 19, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | October 18, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Laurentides (Tourilli sector) (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 9 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 8 to November 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, crossbow and bow | November 15 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 14 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
La Vérendrye (zones 12 and 13)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 26 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a hunt that is subject to quotas. | October 25 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a hunt that is subject to quotas. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 9 to October 9 And November 2 to November 17 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 8 to October 8 And November 1 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 10, 2024 to January 15, 2025 | October 9, 2025 to January 15, 2026 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 18, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Mastigouche (zone 26)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to October 4 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to October 3 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 28 to December 31 | September 27 to December 31 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 28, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | September 27, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 9 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 8 to November 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, crossbow and bow | November 15 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 14 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Matane, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to November 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to November 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 18 to December 21 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 18 to December 21 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And September 3 to September 29 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 2 to September 28 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 22 to December 1 | October 21 to December 1 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 22, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | October 21, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Papineau-Labelle, de (zone 10 East)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 16 to October 3 And October 4 to October 10 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 15 to October 2 And October 3 to October 9 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 4 to October 10 And October 26 to November 17 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 3 to October 9 And October 25 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail. | October 4 to October 10 And October 28 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 3 to October 9 And October 27 to November 15 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And October 4 to October 10 And October 26 to November 17 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And October 3 to October 9 And October 25 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail. | September 2 to September 15 And October 11 to October 27 And November 17, 2024 to January 15, 2025 | September 1 to September 14 And October 10 to October 26 And November 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026 |
| Snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Snare | November 17, 2024 to January 15, 2025 | November 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Port-Cartier–Sept-Îles, de (zone 19 South)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, female and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 13 to October 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 12 to October 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 13 to October 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. May 15 to June 30 | September 12 to October 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. May 15 to June 30 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 13 to October 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 12 to October 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse and spruce grouse. | October 5, 2024 to January 15, 2025 | October 4, 2025 to January 15, 2026 |
| Rock ptarmigan, willow ptarmigan | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ptarmigans. | October 5, 2024 to April 30, 2025 | October 4, 2025 to April 30, 2026 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 13 to October 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. October 5, 2024 to April 30, 2025 | September 12 to October 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. October 4, 2025 to April 30, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Port-Daniel, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to September 29 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 9 to October 5 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | November 14 to November 24 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 13 to November 23 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 1 to June 30 | May 1 to June 30 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 30 to October 13 | October 6 to October 12 |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 30 to October 13 | October 6 to October 12 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 30, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | October 6, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Portneuf, de (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to October 4 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to October 3 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 9 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 8 to November 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, crossbow and bow | November 15 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 14 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And September 3 to October 4 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 2 to October 3 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 5 to December 15 | October 4 to December 14 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | October 4, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Rimouski, de (zone 2 East)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, female and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 1 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 1 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | November 14 to November 24 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 13 to November 23 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | November 8 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 7 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 25 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 25 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 5 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 15 to December 1 | October 15 to December 1 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 4, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | November 10, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Rouge-Matawin (zone 15 West)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 14 to October 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 13 to October 9 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 4 to October 10 And October 26 to November 17 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 3 to October 9 And October 25 to November 16 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | October 13 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 12 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 5 to June 30 And September 14 to October 10 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 13 to October 9 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 3 to November 4 | September 2 to November 3 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | November 4, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
Saint-Maurice, du (zone 26)
| Species | Gear | 2024 hunting season | 2025 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose with antlers (10 cm or more) and calf | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 3 to October 4 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 2 to October 3 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms, crossbow and bow Air rifles are permitted for hunting ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare. | September 28 to December 31 | September 27 to December 31 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 28, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | September 27, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 9 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 8 to November 13 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, crossbow and bow | November 15 to November 17 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 14 to November 16 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Migratory birds | Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations . | ||
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Last update: December 15, 2023
