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HUNTING SEASONS IN YUKON, CANADA 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 Yukon hunt with our territory‑by‑territory guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species: Caribou, Moose, Sheep and more.
Yukon’s mountainous terrain, boreal forests and tundra valleys support some of North America’s most abundant mountain caribou herds, healthy moose populations, Dall sheep and thriving bear numbers. Managed by the Yukon Department of Environment, hunting in six Game Management Subzones combines indigenous stewardship and territorial regulations.
Popular pursuits include summer caribou and sheep tag draws, moose rifle seasons, black and grizzly bear hunts, plus late‑summer waterfowl wingshooting—guided by clear, zone‑specific rules to ensure sustainable, ethical harvests.
What Is There to Hunt in Yukon?
Big Game: Mountain caribou, woodland caribou, moose, Dall sheep, black bear, grizzly bear
Small Game & Upland Birds: Willow ptarmigan, rock ptarmigan, snowshoe hare
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, Canada goose, white‑fronted goose (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Wolf, Arctic fox, red fox, beaver, marten
Yukon’s diverse ecosystems deliver seasonal opportunity—from mid‑summer sheep hunts to early‑fall duck wingshooting.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year‑Round in Yukon?
Unprotected predators (wolf, fox) may be harvested any time on private lands with permission; public‑land control outside open seasons requires a Fur Harvest Licence and adherence to zonal regulations. Always confirm subzone‑specific rules before targeting predators.
Yukon Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Mountain Caribou & Woodland Caribou
Rifle: Aug 15 – Sep 30 (quota draw)
Tags: Allocated by subzone draw; one per hunter
Moose
Rifle: Sep 1 – Oct 15
Tags: Most subzones OTC; limited‑entry in alpine drainage areas
Dall Sheep
Rifle: Aug 10 – Sep 30
Tags: Draw only; applications Feb 1 – Feb 28, 2025
Black Bear
Spring: Apr 15 – Jun 15
Fall: Aug 15 – Oct 15
Tags: OTC; cub harvest prohibited; special food‑conditioning closures apply
Grizzly Bear
Rifle: Aug 15 – Oct 15
Tags: Draw only; limited allocation per subzone
Note: Detailed subzone calendars, quotas and weapon restrictions are published annually by Yukon Department of Environment.
Yukon Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Willow/Rock Ptarmigan: Aug 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 5)
Snowshoe Hare: Aug 1 – Mar 31 (daily limit 3)
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds:
Ducks: Sep 1 – Dec 1 (daily limit 5)
Canada & White‑fronted Geese: Sep 1 – Dec 1 (daily limit 5)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit & Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Caribou: 1 per draw tag
Moose: 1 per season (OTC or draw tag in designated areas)
Dall Sheep: 1 per draw tag
Black Bear: 1 per season (no cubs)
Grizzly Bear: 1 per quota tag
Ptarmigan: 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Wolf/Fox/Marten: no formal daily limit; Fur Harvest Licence required public
License & Tags Information for Yukon Hunters (2025–26)
Resident Licence: $35 (annual); caribou/sheep draw fee $20/tag; moose tags $10/subzone
Non‑Resident Licence: $200 (annual); draw fee $25; tag fees $50/species
Additional Permits:
Fur Harvest Licence (free; required)
Hunter Education: Recommended Yukon-specific courses for Arctic safety
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows prohibited; broadhead cut ≥ 7/8″
Rifle: Centrefire ≥ .30 cal; shotguns with slugs permitted for moose; straight‑wall handguns prohibited
Muzzleloader: .45 cal+ patched ball or conical bullet; approved ignition systems only
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: Sunrise to sunset (midnight sun adjustments apply)
Subzone Maps & Calendars: Available from Yukon Department of Environment
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 48 hours via online system or local office
Special Areas: Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks require additional permits
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Yukon Department of Environment website to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from Yukon Department of Environment. https://yukon.ca/en/hunting-regulations
Armed with precise season windows, subzone-specific bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Yukon hunt. Prepare thoroughly, respect local regulations, and experience Canada’s northern wilderness heritage.
Hunting Seasons in Quebec, Canada 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 Quebec hunt with our province‑by‑province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species from whitetail deer to waterfowl.
Introduction
Quebec’s vast boreal forests, Laurentian mountains and St. Lawrence lowlands host premier deer seasons, moose hunts, black bear excursions and waterfowl wingshooting. With over 80 wildlife management zones (ZECs, outfitter territories, public lands), Quebec’s “Guide de chasse” (valid Apr 1 2024 – Mar 31 2026) offers detailed provincial regulations, season windows and gear rules to plan an ethical, compliant 2025–26 hunt
What Is There to Hunt in Quebec?
Big Game: Whitetail deer, moose, black bear, caribou (select zones)
Small Game & Upland Birds: Ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, snowshoe hare, wild turkey
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, swans, dove (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, wolf, fox, beaver, muskrat
Quebec’s mosaic of habitats ensures year‑round opportunity—from spring turkey to late‑fall duck season.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year‑Round in Quebec?
Unprotected species such as coyote and fox may be taken any time on private land with landowner consent; public‑land hunts require a small‑game or predator tag and must comply with zone‑specific restrictions. Always verify zone‑by‑zone regulations online before off‑season predator control.
Quebec Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Whitetail Deer
Archery: Oct 1 – Nov 15
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 12 – Nov 30
Licence: One adult tag per zone; antler‑point restrictions apply
Moose
Archery: Sep 15 – Oct 31
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 1 – Oct 31
Licence: Draw for most zones; cow hunts prohibited in Zone 26 quebec.ca
Black Bear
Spring: Apr 1 – Jun 15
Fall: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Licence: One bear tag per hunter; cub harvest prohibited
Caribou (Woodland)
Rifle: Oct 1 – Oct 15 (Zones 14, 15, 17 only)
Licence: Strict LE draw; limited quota
Note: Detailed zone‑by‑zone calendars (weapon type, sex, maturity) are published biennially; check “Périodes de chasse” for updates
Quebec Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Ruffed/Spruce Grouse: Sep 1 – Dec 31 (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 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese)
Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Whitetail Deer: 1 antlered or antlerless per zone
Moose: 1 per season (where drawn)
Black Bear: 1 per season
Caribou: 1 per draw tag
Wild Turkey: 1 per licence period
Grouse: 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45
Coyote/Fox: no limit on private land; zone regulations apply
License & Tags Information for Quebec Hunters (2025–26)
Residence (Québec) Licence: $62.71; individual big‑game tag $23.24/species
Non‑Resident Licence: $145.71; tags $65.24/species; draw fee $9.08
Additional Permits:
Federal Migratory Bird Permit & conservation stamp (free; mandatory)
Draw application (big game, caribou) May 30 – Jun 16, 2025 Союз агропроизводителей
Hunter Education: Certificate from Quebec Hunter Education Program or equivalent mandatory
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows allowed by special permit only; broadhead cut diameter ≥ 7/8″.
Rifle: Centrefire calibres ≥ .24 cal; straight‑wall calibres restricted in select zones; slug‑only shotgun permitted where specified.
Muzzleloader: .40 cal or larger, patched round ball or conical bullet; approved ignition systems only; single‑projectile conversions only.
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
Zone Maps & Calendars: “Périodes de chasse” PDF for 2024–26 valid Apr 1 2024 – Mar 31 2026
In‑Season Updates: See “Nouvelles règles de chasse” (last updated May 27 2025) quebec.ca
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours via online portal or by phone
Special Areas: Outfitters (ZECs), wildlife reserves and parks require separate access permits
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official Quebec “Périodes de chasse” webpage to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from Quebec Government: https://www.quebec.ca/chasse-sportive/periodes-limites
With clear season windows, zone‑specific bag limits and complete licence details, you’re ready to plan your 2025–26 Quebec hunt. Consult official calendars, prepare thoroughly and experience Quebec’s unrivalled hunting heritage.
Hunting Seasons in British Columbia, Canada 2025–26: Big Game and Small Game, Licenses, and Regulations Guide
Plan your 2025–26 British Columbia hunt with our province‑by‑province guide—season dates, bag limits, licenses, bow & rifle rules, and key game species from whitetail deer to waterfowl.
British Columbia’s mosaic of coastal rainforests, interior plateaus and mountain ranges supports world‑class deer seasons, elk and moose hunts, black bear forays and waterfowl wingshooting. BC’s 225 Management Units (MUs) span nine regions, each with specific season windows, bag limits and provincial regulations. This guide compiles the 2025–26 deer seasons, elk and moose tag draws, small game and migratory bird dates, plus licence and weapon rules to ensure a compliant, ethical hunt in BC.
What Is There to Hunt in British Columbia?
Big Game: Whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, black bear
Small Game & Upland Birds: Ruffed grouse, blue grouse, snowshoe hare, wild turkey
Waterfowl & Migratory Birds: Ducks, geese, swans, doves (federal permit required)
Furbearers & Predators: Coyote, wolf, fox, beaver, marten
BC’s diverse ecotypes deliver opportunities from spring bear hunts to late‑fall waterfowl wingshooting—year‑round adventure.
What Animals Can You Hunt Year‑Round in British Columbia?
Unprotected predators (coyote, fox, wolf) may be taken any time on private land with landowner permission; public land hunting outside open seasons often requires special permits. Always verify MU‑specific restrictions before targeting nuisance species.
British Columbia Big Game Hunting Seasons 2025–26
Whitetail Deer & Mule Deer
Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 15
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 1 – Dec 7
Licences: Most MUs OTC; Limited Entry Draw for specified bull‑only areas
Elk
Archery: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 15 – Dec 7
Licences: OTC archery; LEH draw for antlered bull hunts in select MUs
Moose
Archery: Sep 15 – Oct 31
Rifle/Muzzleloader: Oct 15 – Nov 30
Licences: Limited Entry Draw only; applications open Feb – Mar 2025
Black Bear
Spring: Apr 1 – Jun 15
Fall: Aug 1 – Oct 31
Licences: OTC; cub harvest prohibited; strict hound‑use restrictions in some areas
Note: Draw application deadlines and MU‑specific tag allocations appear in the online Synopsis corrections & updates; check for in‑season changes.
British Columbia Small Game & Waterfowl Seasons 2025–26
Upland Birds & Small Game:
Ruffed Grouse, Blue Grouse: Sep 1 – Dec 31 (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 1 – Dec 31 (daily limit 5 ducks; 5 geese)
Mourning Dove: Sep 1 – Nov 30 (daily limit 15)
Requirements: Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit & Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp
Bag Limits by Species
Deer (Whitetail/Mule): 1 antlered or antlerless per season
Elk & Moose: 1 legal bull or cow (where drawn)
Black Bear: 1 (cub harvest prohibited)
Wild Turkey: 1 (per licence period)
Grouse (all spp.): 5 daily; possession 10
Snowshoe Hare: 3 daily; possession 6
Ducks/Geese: 5 daily; possession 15
Mourning Dove: 15 daily; possession 45
Coyote/Wolf/Fox: no limit on private land; public‑land restrictions apply
License & Tags Information for British Columbia Hunters (2025–26)
Resident Licence: $30 (annual); individual tags $15/species
Non‑Resident Licence: $200 (annual); tags $30/species; LEH draw fee $25
Additional Permits:
Federal Migratory Bird Permit & Habitat Stamp (free; mandatory)
LEH draw for antlered deer, elk and moose (applications Feb 1 – Mar 15, 2025)
Hunter Education: Proof of BC Hunter Education Program or equivalent mandatory
Hunting Methods: Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader
Bow: Compound, recurve, longbow; crossbows allowed only Dec 1 – Jan 31 in select MUs; broadhead minimum 7/8″ cutting diameter.
Rifle: Centrefire calibres ≥ .24 cal; straight‑wall handgun calibres restricted; shotguns permitted for slug use only.
Muzzleloader: Must be .40 cal or larger, patched round ball or conical bullet; approved ignition systems only; single‑projectile conversions only.
Regulations & Resources
Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
MU Maps & Synopsis: Download the 2024–2026 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Corrections & Updates: In‑season updates listed online (last updated Jul 29, 2025)
Harvest Reporting: Mandatory within 24 hours (online or phone)
Special Areas: Parks and Protected Areas may require separate permits
Verification Reminder:
Before you head out, always verify season dates, bag limits, and licence requirements on the official BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis to stay compliant and ensure a legal, ethical hunt.
This guide was created based on information from Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis
Armed with exact season windows, bag limits and licence details, you’re set to plan your 2025–26 British Columbia hunt. Review official Synopsis updates, prepare accordingly and embrace BC’s unparalleled wildlife adventure.
