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Hunting zone 2

6 outfitters in hunting zone 2, Quebec. Moose: the densest harvest in Quebec (of 21 zones). You'll find hunting packages; many also offer fishing.

Zone map

2025 harvest

  • 4,354Moose
    Harvest density269 moose / 1000 km²Rank: #1 of 21 zones
  • 1,714White-tailed deer
    Harvest density106 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #11 of 18 zones
  • 170Black bear
    Harvest density11 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #13 of 24 zones
  • 149Wild turkey
    Harvest density9 turkeys / 1000 km²Rank: #12 of 13 zones

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

Hunting rules

Big game

ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestSep 26 – Oct 4, 2026
2 East, 2 WestOct 17 – Oct 25, 2026except the Macpès and Duquesne townships
White-tailed deerSeason & outfitters →
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestOct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)
2 East, 2 WestNov 7 – Nov 12, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers
2 East, 2 WestNov 13 – Nov 15, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers
2 EastNov 7 – Nov 15, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · except the Macpès and Duquesne townships and all islands and islets of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent downstream from the Pont Pierre-Laporte included in this zone
2 WestNov 7 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more)
2 East, 2 WestOct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with or without antlers
2 East, 2 WestOct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · except the Macpès and Duquesne townships
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestMay 15 – Jun 30, 2026
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestApr 24 – May 5, 2026Bearded wild turkey
Hares & rabbitEastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestSep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
2 East, 2 WestSep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Coyote and wolf
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestOct 25, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Woodchuck
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestAll year
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestSep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027except Île Verte
Grey partridge
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestSep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestSep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Nuisance birdsRed-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestJul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Game-farm birdsQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge and guinea fowl
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestAug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Dog trainingQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge, rock dove, and guinea fowl
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestAll year
Rock dove
ZoneWeaponSeason
2 East, 2 WestAll yearexcept île Verte

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

Outfitters in this zone

6 outfitters1 with online reservationOffered: Moose · White-tailed deer · Ruffed grouse · Black bear · Small game · Migratory birds

Frequently asked questions

What can you hunt in hunting zone 2?

Hunting zone 2 has open seasons for moose, white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey, plus small game. Exact dates and permitted weapons are in the "Hunting rules" section above.

What is the harvest like in hunting zone 2?

In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 2 was 4,354 moose, 1,714 white-tailed deer and 170 black bear. Moose has the densest harvest in Quebec there (of 21 zones). Source: MFFP.

How many outfitters are in hunting zone 2?

6 outfitters are listed in hunting zone 2. 1 of them takes online bookings. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.