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Hunting zone 16

1 outfitter in hunting zone 16, Quebec. You'll find hunting packages; many also offer fishing.

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2025 harvest

  • 407Moose
    Harvest density21 moose / 1000 km²Rank: #11 of 21 zones
  • 104Black bear
    Harvest density6 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #18 of 24 zones

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

Hunting rules

Big game

WeaponSeason
Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026
Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2026
WeaponSeason
May 15 – Jun 30, 2026
Hares & rabbitEastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
WeaponSeason
Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Coyote and wolf
WeaponSeason
Oct 18, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Woodchuck
WeaponSeason
All year
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
WeaponSeason
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Grey partridge
WeaponSeason
Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
WeaponSeason
Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Nuisance birdsRed-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird
WeaponSeason
Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Game-farm birdsQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge and guinea fowl
WeaponSeason
Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Dog trainingQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge, rock dove, and guinea fowl
WeaponSeason
All year
Rock dove
WeaponSeason
All year

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

Outfitters in this zone

1 outfitterOffered: Ruffed grouse · Black bear · Small game

Frequently asked questions

What can you hunt in hunting zone 16?

Hunting zone 16 has open seasons for moose and black bear, plus small game. Exact dates and permitted weapons are in the "Hunting rules" section above.

What is the harvest like in hunting zone 16?

In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 16 was 407 moose and 104 black bear. Source: MFFP.

How many outfitters are in hunting zone 16?

1 outfitter are listed in hunting zone 16. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.