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White-tailed deer hunting — Zone 82026-2027

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 permittedAge and sex2026 hunting season2027 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 SouthwestWhite-tailed deer with or without antlersOctober 3 to October 16, 2026October 2 to October 15, 2027
Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 NorthWhite-tailed deer with or without antlersOctober 17 to October 21, 2026October 16 to October 20, 2027
Territory of the montagne de Rigaud in zone 8 NorthWhite-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)November 10 to November 22, 2026November 9 to November 21, 2027

Shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2026 hunting season2027 hunting season
8 East, 8 North excluding the territory of the montagne de RigaudWhite-tailed deer with or without antlersOctober 17 to October 21, 2026October 16 to October 20, 2027
5 West, 8 SouthAntlerless white-tailed deer or with antlers of 7 cm or lessOctober 17 to October 21, 2026October 16 to October 20, 2027

Firearms (rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading firearm), crossbow and bow hunting seasons

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2026 hunting season2027 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 WestWhite-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)November 7 to November 22, 2026November 6 to November 21, 2027

Hunting periods for novice hunters only

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2026 hunting season2027 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), 28White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)November 2 to November 3, 2026November 1 to November 2, 2027

Hunting periods for novice hunters only

Zone where hunting is permittedAge and sex2026 hunting season2027 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 WestWhite-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)From October 31 to November 1, 2026From October 30 to October 31, 2027
Zone 8 map & rules (PDF) ↗Official species page ↗Licences & certificate ↗

Regulations change and each territory adds its own rules. Always check Québec.ca before hunting.

Other game in zone 8

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