Hunting zone 17
1 outfitter in hunting zone 17, Quebec. You'll find hunting packages; many also offer fishing.
Zone map
2025 harvest
- 99Black bearHarvest density4 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #20 of 24 zones
Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.
Hunting rules
Big game
Black bearSeason & outfitters →
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| May 15 – Jun 30, 2026 |
Small game
Season & outfitters →Hares & rabbitEastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. | |
| Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027In zone 17, the use of snares to harvest snowshoe hare is permitted only in non-Indigenous establishments and in the vicinity of those establishments. |
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. |
Grey partridge
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. |
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zone 17. |
Nuisance birdsRed-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. |
Game-farm birdsQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge and guinea fowl
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026The use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. |
Dog trainingQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge, rock dove, and guinea fowl
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| All yearThe use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. |
Rock dove
| Weapon | Season |
|---|---|
| All yearThe use of a crossbow is prohibited in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. |
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: Black bear
Frequently asked questions
What can you hunt in hunting zone 17?
Hunting zone 17 has open seasons for 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 17?
In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 17 was 99 black bear. Source: MFFP.
How many outfitters are in hunting zone 17?
1 outfitter are listed in hunting zone 17. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.