On top of being the largest member of the deer family, the moose (Alces Americanus) is the only one with full-spread antlers. With its large muzzle, long hair under his throoat as well as roach back shoulders, one can identify him easily. The moose crisscrosses the open country all day with peak periods at dawn and dusk. Some 175,000 hunters patrol the forests each year looking for this animal.
Crossbow and bow hunting seasons
During the bow and crossbow hunting seasons, the moose without antlers hunting licence is not required in the following zones:
- In 2026 and 2027: in zone 13, the parts of the zone included in zone 19 south and in zone 29.
- In 2027 only: in zones 18 and 28.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 10 West, 11 West, 13, 15 | From September 26 to October 4, 2026 | From September 25 to October 3, 2027 |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 | From October 3 to October 9, 2026 | From October 2 to October 8, 2027 |
| 7 | From October 3 to October 16, 2026 | From October 2 to October 15, 2027 |
| 10 East, 11 East | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| 12, 14, 26, 27 | From September 19 to October 4, 2026 | From September 18 to October 3, 2027 |
| 16, 18, 28 | From September 12 to September 20, 2026 | From September 11 to September 19, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From August 29 to September 6, 2026 | From August 28 to September 5, 2027 |
| East partand west part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Bow hunting seasons
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | From September 5 to September 13, 2026 | From September 4 to September 12, 2027 |
Firearms, crossbow and bow hunting seasons
During the firearm, bow and crossbow hunting seasons, the moose without antlers hunting licence is not required in the following zones:
- In 2026 and 2027: in the parts of the zones included in zone 19 south and in zone 29.
- In 2027 only: in zones 13, 18 and 28.
Note: The use of crossbows is prohibited in zones 22, 23 and 24.
| Zone where hunting is permitted | 2026 hunting season | 2027 hunting season |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 (except the Macpès and Duquesne townships), 3, 4 | From October 17 to October 25, 2026 | From October 16 to October 24, 2027 |
| 10 West, 11 West, 15 | From October 10 to October 18, 2026 | From October 9 to October 17, 2027 |
| 12, 13, 14, 26, 27 | From October 10 to October 25, 2026 | From October 9 to October 24, 2027 |
| 16, 28 | From September 26 to October 16, 2026 | From September 25 to October 15, 2027 |
| 18 | From September 26 to October 12, 2026 | From September 25 to October 11, 2027 |
| East part of 19 South | From September 19 to November 1, 2026 | From September 18 to October 31, 2027 |
| West part of 19 South (except the northwest part), 29 | From September 19 to October 18, 2026 | From September 18 to October 17, 2027 |
| Northwest part of 19 South | From September 12 to October 12, 2026 | From September 11 to October 11, 2027 |
| 22 | From September 19 to October 12, 2026 | From September 18 to October 11, 2027 |
