Eastern cottontail hunting — Zone 272026-2027
Official periods published by Québec.ca for this zone, reproduced as published. Retrieved 2026-08-30.
Official group: Eastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
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Hunting periods
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 |
| 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 |
Regulations change and each territory adds its own rules. Always check Québec.ca before hunting.