White-tailed deer hunting — Zone 3
2 outfitters offer white-tailed deer hunting in zone 3, Quebec.
2026 season
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 3 East | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 3 West | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers · except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone | |
| 3 East, 3 West | Nov 7 – Nov 12, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 3 West | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of the pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone | |
| 3 East, 3 West | Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 3 East, 3 West | Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · except all islands and islets of the St. Lawrence River downstream of pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone | |
| 3 East, 3 West | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 3 East, 3 West | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · except all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in these zones |
In force until 2028-03-31 · Source: quebec.ca · 2026-2027 changes. Always confirm the rules before you go.
2025 harvest
- 5,337White-tailed deerHarvest density606 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #7 of 18 zones
Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.
White-tailed deer outfitters
Frequently asked questions
When does white-tailed deer hunting open in zone 3 in 2026?
2026 season in zone 3: october 3 to October 16, 2026 (crossbow and bow); october 3 to October 16, 2026 (crossbow and bow); november 7 to November 12, 2026 (crossbow and bow); october 17 to October 21, 2026 (shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow); november 13 to November 15, 2026 (shotgun, muzzle loading firearm, crossbow and bow); november 7 to November 22, 2026 (firearms (rifle, shotgun, muzzle loading firearm), crossbow and bow); from October 31 to November 1, 2026 (hunting periods for novice hunters only); 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 3?
In the 2025 season, 5,337 deer were harvested in zone 3 — #7 of 18 zones for harvest density. Source: MFFP.
How many outfitters offer white-tailed deer hunting in zone 3?
2 outfitters offer white-tailed deer hunting in zone 3. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.