White-tailed deer hunting — Zone 42026-2027
Official periods published by Québec.ca for this zone, reproduced as published. Retrieved 2026-08-30.
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Hunting periods
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, 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 |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
Regulations change and each territory adds its own rules. Always check Québec.ca before hunting.