2026-2028 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 choose not to offer a daily access right 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.
If you hold a moose without antlers hunting licence (draw), you must comply with the conditions associated with obtaining it. When moose without antlers hunting licences (draw) are issued for a wildlife reserve or a zec, the zone licences are not valid on these territories, and the licences issued for these territories cannot be used in the zone.
Ashuapmushuan (zone 28)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 12 to September 25 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. | September 11 to September 24 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 12 to September 25 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. | September 11 to September 24 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 25 to November 15 | September 24 to November 15 |
| Snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 26 to November 2 | September 25 to November 1 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 12 to September 25 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. And September 26, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | September 11 to September 24 This period is reserved for participants in quota hunt. And September 25, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Chic-Chocs, des (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to November 7 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to November 6 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 November 7 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 31 to November 23 | October 18 to November 6 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 30 to November 22 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 3 to November 23 | October 2 to November 22 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 3 to November 23 | October 2 to November 22 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Duchénier (zone 2 est)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to October 15 And October 27 to November 15 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to October 14 And October 26 to November 14 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 27 to November 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 31 to November 15 | October 26 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 30 to November 14 |
| 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 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 25 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 16 to November 29 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 16 to November 29 | October 15 to November 28 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. And October 15 to November 28 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 17, 2027 to March 31, 2028 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | November 15, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Dunière, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to November 11 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to November 10 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | November 12 to November 15 | November 11 to November 14 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 12, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | November 11, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Laurentides (including the Tourilli sector) (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 19 to September 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 18 to September 30 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 17 to November 8 | October 17 to November 7 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 24, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 23, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Laurentides (Tourilli sector) (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | October 31 to November 22 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 30 to November 21 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
La Vérendrye (zones 12 and 13)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 31 to November 22 This period is reserved for participants in a hunt that is subject to quotas. | October 30 to November 21 This period is reserved for participants in a hunt that is subject to quotas. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 14 to October 14 And October 31 to November 15 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 13 to October 13 And October 30 to November 14 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | October 14, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | November 15, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Mastigouche (zone 26)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to October 9 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to October 8 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 3 to December 31 | October 2 to December 31 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 3, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 2, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 7 to November 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 6 to November 11 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 13 to November 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 12 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Matane, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to November 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 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 8 to October 4 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 7 to October 3 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 27 to December 1 | October 26 to December 1 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 27, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 26, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Papineau-Labelle, de (zone 10 East)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 21 to October 8 And October 9 to October 15 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 20 to October 7 And October 8 to October 14 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 9 to October 15 And October 31 to November 22 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 8 to October 14 And October 30 to November 21 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 9 to October 15 And November 2 to November 21 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 8 to October 14 And November 1 to November 20 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And October 9 to October 15 And October 31 to November 22 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And October 8 to October 14 And October 30 to November 21 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 7 to September 20 And October 16 to November 1 And November 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | September 6 to September 19 And October 15 to October 31 And November 21, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
| Snowshoe hare and eastern cottontail | Snare | November 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | November 21, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
| Wild turkey with a beard | Firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, crossbow and bow | From April 24, 2026 to May 18, 2026 This period is reserved for participants in a controlled hunt And From April 24, 2026 to May 18, 2026 | From April 30, 2027 to May 24, 2027 This period is reserved for participants in a controlled hunt And From April 30, 2027 to May 24, 2027 |
| Wild turkey with or without a beard | Firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, crossbow and bow | October 24 to October 30, 2026 This period is reserved for participants in a controlled hunt And October 24 to October 30, 2026 | October 23 to October 29, 2027 This period is reserved for participants in a controlled hunt And October 23 to October 29, 2027 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Port-Cartier–Sept-Îles, de (zone 19 South)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 11 to October 11 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 10 to October 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 11 to October 11 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. May 15 to June 30 | September 10 to October 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. May 15 to June 30 |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 11 to October 11 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 10 to October 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 10, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | October 9, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
| Rock ptarmigan, willow ptarmigan | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 10, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | October 9, 2027 to April 30, 2028 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | September 11 to October 11 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. October 10, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | September 10 to October 10 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. October 9, 2027 to April 30, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Port-Daniel, de (zone 1)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to October 4 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to October 3 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | November 12 to November 22 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 11 to November 21 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 5 to October 18 | October 4 to October 17 |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 5 to October 18 | October 4 to October 17 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 4, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Portneuf, de (zone 27 West)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 8 to October 9 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 7 to October 8 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | October 31 to November 22 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 30 to November 21 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 15 to June 30 And September 8 to October 9 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 7 to October 8 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 10 to December 20 | October 9 to December 19 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 10, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 9, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Rimouski, de (zone 2 East)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 1 to November 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 1 to November 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 9 to October 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 8 to October 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 7 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 7 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Coyote | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 16 to December 1 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 15 to December 1 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 15 to December 1 | October 15 to December 1 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 9, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | November 8, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Rouge-Matawin (zone 15 West)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 19 to October 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 18 to October 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Firearms, crossbow and bow | October 9 to October 15 And October 31 to November 22 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 8 to October 14 And October 30 to November 21 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 18 to November 22 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | October 17 to November 21 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Black bear | Firearms, crossbow and bow | May 5 to June 30 And September 19 to October 15 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | May 15 to June 30 And September 18 to October 14 These periods are reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
| Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and snowshoe hare | Firearms and air rifles, crossbow and bow | September 8 to November 9 | September 7 to November 8 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | November 10, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | November 9, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
Saint-Maurice, du (zone 26)
| Species | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Firearms, crossbow and bow | September 7 to October 9 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | September 6 to October 8 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 and air rifles, crossbow and bow | October 3 to December 31 | October 2 to December 31 |
| Snowshoe hare | Snare | October 3, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | October 2, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | Crossbow and bow | November 7 to November 12 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 6 to November 11 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 13 to November 15 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. | November 12 to November 14 This period is reserved for participants in a quota hunt. |
Migratory birds : Refer to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
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Last update: February 23, 2026