me, Licenses, and Regulations Guide Plan your 2025–26 Saskatchewan hunt with our province-by-province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Whitetail Deer, Moose, Ducks and more. Saskatchewan’s expansive prairie grasslands, parkland forests and boreal woodlands support some of Canada’s largest whitetail deer herds, robust moose and elk populations, and world-class waterfowl staging areas. Across 39 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), hunters pursue archery and rifle deer seasons, limited-draw moose and elk tag hunts, and spring/fall duck excursions—governed by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment regulations. Prepare an ethical, compliant hunt with exact season windows, bag limits and WMU-specific requirements for 2025–26. What Is There to Hunt in Saskatchewan? Big Game: Whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, elk, pronghorn antelope Small Game & Upland Birds: Sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, snowshoe hare, wild turkey Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, swans, mourning dove (federal permit required) Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, fox, wolf, beaver, muskrat Saskatchewan’s diverse habitats offer year-round opportunity—from spring bear and turkey to late-fall duck seasons. What Animals Can You Hunt Year-Round in Saskatchewan? Unprotected predators (coyote, fox, wolf) may be taken any time on private land with landowner permission. Public-land predator control outside open seasons requires a Fur Harvester’s Licence and adherence to WMU regulations. Saskatchewan Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26 Whitetail Deer & Mule Deer Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 15 Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 1 – Dec 15 Tags: Most WMUs over-the-counter; antlerless drawn in select units Moose Archery: Sep 10 – Oct 31 Rifle: Oct 10 – Nov 30 Tags: Draw only; applications Feb 1 – Mar 1, 2025 Elk Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 15 Rifle: Oct 1 – Dec 1 Tags: Limited-draw in northern WMUs; spring application Pronghorn Antelope Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 7 Rifle: Oct 1 – Oct 15 Tags: Draw only in southeast WMUs Note: Detailed WMU calendars, quotas and weapon-type restrictions are published annually by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. Saskatchewan Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26 Upland Birds & Small Game: Sharp-tailed Grouse, Hungarian Partridge: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 5) Snowshoe Hare: Sep 1 – Mar 31 (daily limit 3) Wild Turkey: Apr 1 – May 15; Sep 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 1; spring draw) Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks & Geese: Sep 16 – Dec 5; Jan 1 – Jan 15 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese) Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15) Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit & Habitat Conservation Stamp Bag Limits by Species Deer (Whitetail/Mule): 1 antlered or antlerless per season Moose & Elk: 1 per draw tag Pronghorn: 1 per draw tag Wild Turkey: 1 per licence period Grouse/Partridge: 5 daily; possession 10 Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6 Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15 Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45 Coyote/Fox/Wolf: no limit private; Fur Harvester’s Licence required public License & Tags Information for Saskatchewan Hunters (2025–26) Resident Licence: $36 (annual); includes one deer tag; big-game tags $12/species Non-Resident Licence: $150 (annual); tags $45/species; draw fee $15 Additional Permits: Fur Harvester’s Licence (free; required) Spring Turkey draw (applications Mar 1 – 15, 2025) Hunter Education: Mandatory Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate or equivalent Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows by special permit only; broadhead cut ≥ 7/8″ Rifle: Centrefire ≥ .24 cal; shotguns with slugs permitted; handgun calibres prohibited Muzzleloader: .40 cal+ patched ball or conical bullet; approved ignition only; single-projectile conversions Regulations & Resources Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset WMU Maps & Calendars: Available from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours via online portal or phone Special Areas: Provincial parks and Wildlife Refuges require additional access permits Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment website to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt. This guide was created based on information from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/hunting Armed with precise season windows, WMU-specific bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Saskatchewan hunt. Prepare thoroughly and experience the province’s unparalleled hunting heritage.