Ontario hunting seasons 2026
Open season dates for every game species in Ontario's 2026 Hunting Regulations Summary, by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and resident status. If anything here disagrees with Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry is right.
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White-tailed deer82 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 1C, 16A, 16B, 16C, 17 | September 19 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 2, 3, 4, 5, 11B, 13, 14, 15A, 15B, 18A, 18B, 19, 21A | October 10 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A, 12B | October 10 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A, 12B | October 10 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 10 | October 31 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 10 | October 31 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 21B | October 10 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 21B | October 12 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 33, 34 | October 10 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 33, 34 | October 12 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 25 | September 19 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 25 | September 21 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 26 | September 19 to October 31 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 26 | September 21 to October 31 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53A, 54, 55A, 55B, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63A, 63B, 64A, 64B , 65 , 66A, 67, 68A, 68B , 69B , 71 , 72A , 73 , 74A , 74B, 75 | November 2 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53A, 54, 55A, 55B, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63A, 63B, 64A, 64B , 65 , 66A, 67, 68A, 68B , 69B , 71 , 72A , 73 , 74A , 74B, 75 | November 2 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 43A, 43B | November 16 to November 22 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 43A, 43B | November 16 to November 22 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 45 | November 7 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 45 | November 7 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 82A, 82B, 83A, 84 | November 2 to November 8 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 82A, 82B, 83A, 84 | November 2 to November 8 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 5 | October 3 to October 9 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A | October 3 to October 9 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A | October 3 to October 9 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 7A | October 3 to December 15 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 7A | October 3 to November 15 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 18B | September 19 to October 9 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 36, 37, 42, 43A, 43B, 45, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63A, 63B, 64A, 64B, 65, 66A, 67, 68A, 68B, 69B, 71, 72A, 73, 74A, 74B, 75, 82A, 83A, 84 | November 30 to December 6 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 36, 37, 42, 43A, 43B, 45, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63A, 63B, 64A, 64B, 65, 66A, 67, 68A, 68B, 69B, 71, 72A, 73, 74A, 74B, 75, 82A, 83A, 84 | November 30 to December 6 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 82B | November 16 to November 22 November 30 to December 6 |
| Muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 82B | November 16 to November 22 November 30 to December 6 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 2, 3, 4, 11B, 13, 14, 15A, 15B, 19, 21A | September 1 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 5 | September 1 to October 2 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A | September 1 to October 2 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A | September 19 to October 2 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 10 | October 1 to October 30 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 10 | October 1 to October 30 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 12A, 12B | September 1 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 12A, 12B | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 18A | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 21B | September 1 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 21B | September 1 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 33 | September 1 to October 9 November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 33 | September 1 to October 9 November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 34 | November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 34 | November 16 to November 30 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 36, 37, 42, 60, 61, 62, 63A | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 36, 37, 42, 60, 61, 62, 63A | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 43A, 43B | October 1 to November 15 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 43A, 43B | October 1 to November 15 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 44 | October 1 to November 1 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 44 | October 1 to November 1 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 45 | October 1 to November 6 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 45 | October 1 to November 6 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53A, 54 , 55A, 55B, 56, 57, 58 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53A, 54 , 55A, 55B, 56, 57, 58 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 53B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 53B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to December 15 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 59, 63B, 64A, 64B, 66A, 67, 68A, 68B, 69B, 71, 72A, 73, 74A, 74B, 75 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 59, 63B, 64A, 64B, 66A, 67, 68A, 68B, 69B, 71, 72A, 73, 74A, 74B, 75 | October 1 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 65 | October 1 to October 4 October 15 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 65 | October 1 to October 4 October 15 to November 1 November 16 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 66B | November 9 to November 14 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 66B | November 9 to November 14 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 69A1, 69A3, 72B | October 1 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 69A1, 69A3, 72B | October 1 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 69A2, 70 | October 1 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 69A2, 70 | October 1 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 76A, 76B, 76C, 76D, 76E, 77A, 77B, 77C, 78A, 78B, 81A, 81B | October 1 to November 1 November 7 to November 29 December 5 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 78C, 78D, 78E, 87A, 88, 94A | October 1 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 79C, 79D | October 1 to November 1 November 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 80, 85A, 85B, 85C, 87B, 87C, 87D, 87E, 89A, 89B, 90A, 90B, 93A, 93B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 82A, 83A, 84 | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 82A, 83A, 84 | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 82B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 15 November 23 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 82B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 15 November 23 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 86A, 86B | October 1 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 91A, 91B, 92A, 92B, 92C, 92D | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to November 15 November 23 to November 29 December 7 to December 31 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 94B | October 1 to November 1 November 9 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Moose25 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 1A, 1C, 1D, 16-17, 25 | September 19 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 1A, 1C, 1D, 16-17, 25 | September 21 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 2-4, 18A, 18B | October 10 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 2-4, 18A, 18B | October 12 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12-15, 19, 21A, 21B | October 17 to December 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12-15, 19, 21A, 21B | October 19 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 22, 23, 28-42 | October 17 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 22, 23, 28-42 | October 19 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 24, 27 | October 10 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 24, 27 | October 12 to November 15 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 26 | September 19 to October 31 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Non-resident | WMU 26 | September 21 to October 31 |
| Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — Resident | WMU 46-50, 53-63 | October 19 to October 25 |
| Bows and muzzle-loading guns only — Resident | WMU 7A | October 17 to December 15 |
| Bows and muzzle-loading guns only — Non-resident | WMU 7A | October 19 to November 15 |
| Bows and muzzle-loading guns only — Resident | WMU 18B | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows and muzzle-loading guns only — Non-resident | WMU 18B | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 2-4, 18A, 24, 27 | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 2-4, 18A, 24, 27 | September 19 to October 9 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12-15, 19, 21-23, 28-33, 35-42 | September 26 to October 16 |
| Bows only — Non-resident | WMU 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12-15, 19, 21-23, 28-33, 35-42 | September 26 to October 16 |
| Bows only — Resident | WMU 46-50, 53-63 | October 3 to October 9 |
| Resident seasons with controlled hunter numbers — Resident | WMU 11B | September 26 to October 16 |
| Resident seasons with controlled hunter numbers — Resident | WMU 65 | October 5 to October 7 |
| Resident seasons with controlled hunter numbers — Resident | WMU 65 | October 8 to October 14 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Wild turkey3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring wild turkey season - shotgun or bow — Residents & non-residents | WMU 36, 42, 45, 46-50, 53-65, 66A, 67-82, 83A, 84-95 | April 25 to May 31 |
| Fall wild turkey season - shotgun or bow — Residents & non-residents | WMU 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66A, 67-70, 72-78, 80-82, 84-87, 89-94 | October 13 to October 25 |
| Fall wild turkey season - bow — Residents & non-residents | WMU 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66A, 67-70, 72-78, 80-82, 84-87, 89-94 | October 1 to October 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Black bear5 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring black bear seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1A, 1C, 1D, 2-6, 7A , 7B, 8-10, 11A, 11B, 12-19, 21-50, 53-64, 66-69, 71-76 | May 1 to June 15 |
| Spring black bear seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 82A , 83, 84 | May 1 to May 7 |
| Fall black bear seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1A, 1C, 1D, 2-6, 7A , 7B, 8-10, 11A, 11B, 12-19, 21-45 | August 15 to October 31 |
| Fall black bear seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 46, 47, 49, 50, 53, 64, 66, 67, 69, 71-76 | September 8 to November 30 |
| Fall black bear seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 48, 54-63, 68 | September 1 to November 30 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Elk1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Elk season — Resident | WMU 57, 58, 60-62, 63A | September 21 to October 4 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Wolf and coyote2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf and coyote seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1A, 1C, 1D, 2-10, 11A, 11B, 12-41, 42 , 46, 47, 48 , 49, 50 , 53A , 53B, 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 | September 15 to March 31 |
| Wolf and coyote seasons — Residents & non-residents | WMU 43-45, 59, 60 , 61-74, 75 , 76-95 | All year |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Ruffed & spruce grouse2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | September 15 to March 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 5-15, 19-23, 28-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Ruffed grouse2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffed grouse only (no spruce grouse season) — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 73-76, 82-84 | September 25 to December 31 |
| Ruffed grouse only (no spruce grouse season) — Residents & non-residents | WMU 69A, 70-72, 77-81, 85-95 | September 25 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Sharp-tailed grouse3 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | September 15 to March 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 5-15, 19-23, 28-35, 38-41 | September 15 to December 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 36, 37, 42-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Ptarmigan1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | September 15 to March 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Pheasant4 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | September 15 to March 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 5-15, 19-23, 28-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to December 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 69A, 70-94 | September 25 to December 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 95 | September 25 to the last day of February |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Gray partridge2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 36, 37, 42-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to December 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 69A, 70-95 | September 25 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Double-crested cormorant1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-50, 53-95 | September 15 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Cottontail & European hare2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 36, 37, 42-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to March 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 69A, 70-95 | September 25 to the last day of February |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Snowshoe hare2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to March 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 69A, 70-95 | September 25 to the last day of February |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Squirrel (gray & fox)2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 5-15, 19-23, 28-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to December 31 |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 68, 69A, 70-95 | September 25 to December 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Arctic fox1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | October 25 to March 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Raccoon & opossum1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-50, 53-95 | October 5 to January 31 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Red fox & skunk2 seasons+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-35, 38-41 | September 15 to the last day of February |
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 36, 37, 42-50, 53-95 | All year |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Weasel1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-50, 53-95 | October 25 to the last day of February |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Bullfrog1 season+
| Season | Zone / area | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| General season — Residents & non-residents | WMU 1-50, 53-59, 72B, 76-95 | July 15 to October 15 |
WMU = Wildlife Management Unit. Copied from the 2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary on ontario.ca; every date cross-checked against the 2026 PDF summary (deer and moose also against Ontario's season-dates page). Controlled hunts and draw-only seasons are not listed.
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary 2026 (ontario.ca) 2026 (Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) · official source ↗ · checked Oct 17, 2026
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