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White-tailed deer hunting — Zone 1

White-tailed deer hunting in zone 1, Quebec.

2026 season

ZoneWeaponSeason
1 North, 1 SouthOct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)
1 North, 1 SouthNov 7 – Nov 15, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)
1 North, 1 SouthOct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)

In force until 2028-03-31 · Source: quebec.ca · 2026-2027 changes. Always confirm the rules before you go.

2025 harvest

  • 1,175White-tailed deer
    Harvest density45 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #13 of 18 zones

Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.

White-tailed deer outfitters

No outfitter is listed for white-tailed deer hunting in zone 1 yet. See all outfitters in zone 1 →

Frequently asked questions

When does white-tailed deer hunting open in zone 1 in 2026?

2026 season in zone 1: october 3 to October 16, 2026 (crossbow and bow); november 7 to November 15, 2026 (firearms (rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading firearm), crossbow and bow); from October 31 to November 1, 2026 (hunting periods for novice hunters only). Always confirm the dates on quebec.ca before you go.

How many deer are harvested in zone 1?

In the 2025 season, 1,175 deer were harvested in zone 1 — #13 of 18 zones for harvest density. Source: MFFP.