Moose season dates for rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows — 2026
This table lists the open season dates for moose hunting in the rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns and bows seasons by residents and non-residents in 2026.
Many hunters call these the “gun” seasons, when “gun tags” are valid.
| Wildlife Management Unit | Resident — Open season | Non-resident — Open season |
|---|---|---|
| 1A, 1C, 1D, 16–17, 25 | September 19 to December 15 | September 21 to November 15 |
| 2-4, 18A, 18B | October 10 to December 15 | October 12 to November 15 |
| 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12–15, 19, 21A, 21B | October 17 to December 15 | October 19 to November 15 |
| 22, 23, 28–42 | October 17 to November 15 | October 19 to November 15 |
| 24, 27 | October 10 to November 15 | October 12 to November 15 |
| 26 | September 19 to October 31 | September 21 to October 31 |
| 46–50, 53–63 | October 19 to October 25 | None |
Moose season dates for muzzle-loading guns and bows — 2026
This table lists the open season dates for moose hunting in the muzzle-loading guns and bows seasons by residents and non-residents in 2026.
These seasons are when “bows and muzzle-loading guns only” tags are valid.
| Wildlife Management Unit | Resident — open season | Non-resident — open season |
|---|---|---|
| 7A | October 17 to December 15 | October 19 to November 15 |
| 18B | September 19 to October 9 | September 19 to October 9 |
Moose season dates for bows only — 2026
This table lists the open season dates for moose hunting in the bows only seasons by residents and non-residents in 2026.
These seasons are when “bow tags” are valid.
| Wildlife Management Unit | Resident — open season | Non-resident — open season |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4, 18A, 24, 27 | September 19 to October 9 | September 19 to October 9 |
| 5, 6, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 11A, 11B, 12–15, 19, 21–23, 28–33, 35–42 | September 26 to October 16 | September 26 to October 16 |
| 46–50, 53–63 | October 3 to October 9 | None |
Moose season dates for resident seasons with controlled hunter numbers — 2026
This table lists the open season dates for moose hunting in the seasons with controlled hunter numbers by residents in 2026.
Read the moose section of the Hunting Regulations Summary for more information.
| Wildlife Management Unit | Resident — open season | Firearm type | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11B | September 26 to October 16 | Rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading guns | For hunters with a lower limb disability. Read the Hunting Regulations Summary for more information. |
| 65 | October 5 to October 7 | Bows only | For hunters with a lower limb disability. Read the Hunting Regulations Summary for WMU 65 restrictions. |
| 65 | October 8 to October 14 | Bows only | Read the Hunting Regulations Summary for WMU 65 restrictions. |
