No period published by Québec.ca
Québec.ca publishes no hunting or trapping period for this species. Check the official regulations.
Wikipedia
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The black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus), also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker (23 cm (9.1 in) long) inhabiting the forests of North America.
Description
The plumage of adults is black on the head, back, wings and rump. They are white from the throat to the belly; the flanks are white with black bars. Their tail is black with white outer feathers. There is an element of sexual dimorphism in the plumage, with the adult male possessing a yellow cap. Unlike all other true woodpeckers except the related American and Eurasian three-toed woodpeckers, this species has three-toed feet. Measurements: Length: 9.1 inches (23 cm) Weight: 2.1–3.1 oz (60–88 g) Wingspan: 15.8–16.5 in (40–42 cm)
Text from Wikipedia — Black-backed woodpecker, revision 1354820169, CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-09-04. Encyclopedic text reused under CC BY-SA 4.0. Sentences about hunting or regulation are removed: on this site, the rule comes from Québec.ca.
Other names
French
English
Presence in Quebec
- Origin
- Indigène
- Occurrence
- Régulier
- Population status
- Toute l'année
- Certainty
- Confirmé
Conservation
Québec.ca
Official periods
Source: Québec.ca — tables reproduced as published (retrieved 2026-08-30).
Regulations change. Always check Québec.ca before hunting or trapping.
Where this data comes from
This species is listed in an official government dataset. The identification and status shown in the data sheet are reproduced from it.
Source: List of Quebec’s vertebrate wildlife (LFVQ) — Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs. File LFVQ_25_03_2026.csv, retrieved 2026-08-30 · CC BY 4.0.
Measurements, habitat, diet and reproduction are not shown: no official source is attached to them yet.