Quebec hunting seasons
The 36 official hunting and trapping period tables, reproduced as published by Québec.ca — by species, zone and weapon. No date is rewritten here.
Retrieved 2026-08-30
Hunting
Moose
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Segment | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 10 West, 11 West, 15 | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 13 | Moose | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 | Moose with antlers | From October 3 to October 9, 2026 | From October 2 to October 8, 2027 |
| 7 | Moose with antlers | From October 3 to October 16, 2026 | From October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 10 East, 11 East | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| 12, 14, 26, 27 | Moose with antlers | From September 19 to October 4, 2026 | From September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
| 16 | Moose with antlers | From September 12 to September 20, 2026 | From September 11 to September 19, 2027 |
| 18, 28 | 2026 Moose with antlers 2027 Moose | From September 12 to September 20, 2026 | From September 11 to September 19, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | Moose | From August 29 to September 6, 2026 | From August 28 to September 5, 2027 |
| East partand west part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | Moose | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Segment | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Moose with antlers | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Segment | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 (except the Macpès and Duquesne townships), 3, 4 | Moose with antlers | From October 17 to October 25, 2026 | From October 16 to October 24, 2027 |
| 10 West, 11 West, 15 | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| 12, 14, 26, 27 | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
| 13 | 2026 Moose with antlers 2027 Moose | From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
| 16 | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 16, 2026 | From September 25 to October 15, 2027 |
| 28 | 2026 Moose with antlers 2027 Moose | From September 26 to October 16, 2026 | From September 25 to October 15, 2027 |
| 18 | 2026 Moose with antlers 2027 Moose | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| East part of 19 South | Moose | From September 19 to November 1, 2026 | From September 18 to October 31, 2027 |
| West part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | Moose | From September 19 to October 18, 2026 | From September 18 to October 17, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | Moose | From September 12 to October 12, 2026 | From September 11 to October 11, 2027 |
| 22 | Moose with antlers | From September 19 to October 12, 2026 | From September 18 to October 11, 2027 |
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zec | Segment | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batiscan-Neilson | Moose with antlers | From September 19 to September 27, 2026 | From September 18 to September 26, 2027 |
| Des Martres | Moose with antlers | From September 19 to September 27, 2026 | From September 18 to September 26, 2027 |
| Dumoine | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| Jeanotte | Moose with antlers | From Septembre 19 to Octobre 4, 2026 | From September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
| Kipawa | Moose | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| Maganasipi | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| Restigo | Moose with antlers | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| Rivière-Blanche | Moose with antlers | From September 19 to September 27, 2026 | From September 18 to September 26, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zec | Segment | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batiscan-Neilson | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Des Martres | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 22, 2026 | From October 9 to October 21, 2027 |
| Dumoine | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Jeanotte | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Kipawa | 2026 Moose with antlers 2027 Moose | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Maganasipi | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Restigo | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| Rivière-Blanche | Moose with antlers | From October 10 to October 15, 2026 | From October 9 to October 14, 2027 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Hunting
White-tailed deer
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North, 1 South, 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 9 East, 9 West, 10 East, 11 East, 11 West, 15 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 3 to October 16, 2026 | October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 15 East, 18, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West (except all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in both parts of zones 27), 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 7 to November 12, 2026 | November 6 to November 11, 2027 |
| 3 West (except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone), 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 3 to October 16, 2026 | October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) or without antlers | October 3 to October 16, 2026 | October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 3 West, 27 West, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | November 7 to November 12, 2026 | November 6 to November 11, 2027 |
| Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
| Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 10 to November 22, 2026 | November 9 to November 21, 2027 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 West (except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone), 4, 5 East, 7 North, 7 South, 10 East, 10 West | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
| 15 East, 18, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West (except all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in both parts of zones 27), 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 13 to November 15, 2026 | November 12 to November 14, 2027 |
| 8 East, 8 North excluding the territory of the montagne de Rigaud | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
| 6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers (antler restriction standard) or without antlers | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
| All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 3 West, 27 East, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | November 13 to November 15, 2026 | November 12 to November 14, 2027 |
| 5 West, 8 South | Antlerless white-tailed deer or with antlers of 7 cm or less | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
Firearms (rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading firearm), crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North, 1 South, 2 East (except the Macpès and Duquesne townships and all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone) | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 7 to November 15, 2026 | November 6 to November 14, 2027 |
| 2 West, 3 East, 3 West (except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone), 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 7 to November 22, 2026 | November 6 to November 21, 2027 |
| 6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers ( antler restriction standard ) | November 7 to November 22, 2026 | November 6 to November 21, 2027 |
| 20 (except western part of zone 20) | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | August 1 to August 31, 2026 | August 1 to August 31, 2027 |
| 20 (except western part of zone 20) | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | September 1 to December 24, 2026 | September 1 to December 24, 2027 |
Hunting periods for novice hunters only
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory of Montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 North, 15 East, 18, 26 East, 26 West, 27 East, 27 West (except all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in both parts of zones 27), 28 | White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | November 2 to November 3, 2026 | November 1 to November 2, 2027 |
| All islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in zones 2 East, 2 West, 3 East, 3 West, 27 East, 27 West | White-tailed deer with or without antlers | From October 31 to November 1, 2026 | From October 30 to October 31, 2027 |
Hunting periods for novice hunters only
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North, 1 South, 2 East (except the Macpès and Duquesne townships), 2 West, 3 East, 3 West (except all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in these zones), 4, 5 East, 5 West, 7 North, 7 South, 8 East, 8 North (excluding the territory of 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) | From October 31 to November 1, 2026 | From October 30 to October 31, 2027 |
| 6 North, 6 South | White-tailed deer with antlers ( antler restriction standard ) | From October 31 to November 1, 2026 | From October 30 to October 31, 2027 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Hunting
Black bear
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 11 West, 15 | September 26 to October 4, 2026 | September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | October 3 to October 16, 2026 | October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 11 East | September 26 to October 12, 2026 | September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| Eastern and western parts of 19 South (except northwestern part), 29 | September 5 to September 13, 2026 | September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
| Northwestern part of 19 South | August 29 to September 6, 2026 | August 28 to September 5, 2027 |
| 12, 26, 27 West | September 19 to October 4, 2026 | September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | October 17 to October 21, 2026 | October 16 to October 20, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27 East, 28 | May 15 to June 30, 2026 | May 15 to June 30, 2027 |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 | May 15 to June 30, 2026 And November 7 to November 22, 2026 | May 15 to June 30, 2027 And November 6 to November 21, 2027 |
| West part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 19 to October 18, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 18 to October 17, 2027 |
| East part of 19 South | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 19 to November 1, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 18 to October 31, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From May 15 to June 30, 2026 From September 12 to October 12, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From September 11 to October 11, 2027 |
| 23, 24 | From May 15 to June 30 From August 1 to October 15, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From August 1 to October 15, 2027 |
| 26, 27 West | From May 15 to June 30 From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From May 15 to June 30, 2027 From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Hunting
Wild turkey
Shotguns, muzzle-loading and breech-loading firearms, crossbow and bow
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Age and sex | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 26 and 27 | Bearded wild turkey | April 24 to May 18, 2026 | April 30 to May 24, 2027 |
| 2, 12, 13, 15 | Bearded wild turkey | April 24 to May 5, 2026 | April 30 to May 11, 2027 |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | Bearded or unbearded wild turkey | October 24 to October 30 , 2026 | October 23 to October 29, 2027 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Hunting
Small game
Eastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 (except the Îles-de-la-Madeleine), 26, 27, 28 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. | From September 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 18, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 19 South, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow | From September 12, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 22, 23, 24 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow | From September 12, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to April 30, 2028 |
| Île-du-Havre-Aubert | Firearms, air rifles and bow | From November 14 to December 6, 2026 | From November 20 to December 12, 2027 |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 (except the Îles-de-la-Madeleine), 26, 27 (except Île d’Orléans), 28 | Snare In zone 17, the use of snares to harvest snowshoe hare is permitted only in non-Indigenous establishments and in the vicinity of those establishments. | From September 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 18, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 19 South, 29 | Snare | From September 12, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
Coyote and wolf
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 26, 27 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | From October 25, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From October 25, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 28 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | From October 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From October 18, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 19 South, 29 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | From October 18, 2026 to April 15, 2027 | From October 18, 2027 to April 15, 2028 |
Woodchuck
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 south, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | All year | All year |
Raccoon
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | From October 25, 2026 to March 1, 2027 | From October 25, 2027 to March 1, 2028 |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | .22 rifle with rimfire cartridges, at night, with dogs | From October 25, 2026 to December 15, 2026 | From October 25, 2027 to December 15, 2027 |
Red foxes, silver foxes, cross foxes
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 | Firearms, crossbow and bow | From October 25, 2026 to March 1, 2027 | From October 25, 2027 to March 1, 2028 |
Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 (except Île Verte), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. | From September 19, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | From September 18, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
| 19 South, 22, 23, 24, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow. The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 22, 23 and 24. | From September 12, 2026 to January 15, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to January 15, 2028 |
Grey partridge
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 South, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. | From September 19, 2026 to November 15, 2026 | From September 18, 2027 to November 15, 2027 |
Rock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. | From September 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 18, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 19 South, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow | From September 12, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to March 31, 2028 |
| 22, 23, 24 | Firearms, air rifles and bow | From September 12, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | From September 11, 2027 to April 30, 2028 |
Red-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19 South, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. | July 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | July 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028 |
Quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge and guinea fowl
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 South, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. | August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 | August 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 |
Training and competition activities for hunting dogs, using quail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge, rock dove, and guinea fowl
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 South, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. | All year | All year |
Rock dove
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026-2027 hunting season | 2027-2028 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 (except île Verte), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 South, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Firearms, air rifles, crossbow and bow The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. | All year | All year |
Migratory birds
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026‑2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| In zones, ZECs and wildlife reserves | Firearms, crossbow and bow | Refer to the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations brochure from Environment and Climate Change Canada. |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Hunting
Frogs
Leopard frog, green frog and bullfrog
| Zone where hunting is permitted | Gear | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 South, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 | Deadfall, barrier, stinger, dip net, pit, hook and hand | July 15 to November 15, 2026 | July 15 to November 15, 2027 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Trapping
Trapping
Long-tailed weasel, least weasel, Eastern grey squirrel, red squirrel, ermine, American marten and fisher
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 31, 32, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 | From October 18 to March 1 |
| 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40 | From October 25 to February 15 |
| 16, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 | From October 25 to February 1 |
| 24, 25, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to March 1 |
| 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 | From October 18 to March 15 |
Striped skunk and raccoon
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 31, 32, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 | From October 18 to March 1 |
| 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40 | From October 25 to February 15 |
| 16, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 | From October 25 to February 1 |
| 24, 25, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to March 1 |
| 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 | From October 18 to March 15 |
Beaver and North American river otter
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68 | From October 18 to March 22 |
| 16, 24, 25,70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to March 15 |
Coyote, wolf, Arctic fox and red fox
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 | From October 18 to March 1 |
| 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 36, 37, 40, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to March 1 |
| 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 | From October 18 to March 15 |
| 68 | From October 18 to March 15 |
| 69 | From December 15 to December 31 |
Canada lynx and bobcat
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 | From October 18 to March 1 |
| 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 36, 37, 40, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to March 1 |
| 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68 | From October 18 to March 15 |
| 69 | From December 15 to December 31 |
Muskrat and American mink
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 | From October 18 to April 21 |
| 16, 24, 25, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From October 25 to April 21 |
| 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68 | From October 18 to May 15 |
Muskrat and American mink
| UGAF | Underwater cage trapping periods |
|---|---|
| 1 à 15, 17 à 23, 26 à 68 | From October 18 to December 31 |
| 16, 24, 25, 70 à 86 | From October 25 to December 31 |
Black bear
| UGAF | Periods |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 | From May 15 to June 30 And From October 18 to December 15 |
| 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 36, 37, 40, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 | From May 15 to June 30 And From October 25 to December 15 |
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published.
Federal jurisdiction
Migratory birds
Hunting migratory game birds — ducks, geese, brant, woodcock — falls under Environment and Climate Change Canada, not Québec.ca. Periods are published in the federal summary for Quebec.
Federal summary for Quebec (ECCC) ↗Another way in
By hunting zone
If you already know where you hunt, start from the zone: each zone page groups the seasons that apply there plus the official map.
Where this data comes from
Every table on this page is reproduced from Québec.ca (retrieved 2026-08-30), unaltered. Regulations change: always check the official source before hunting or trapping.