Hunting zone 3

6 outfitters in hunting zone 3, Quebec. Moose: #5 of 21 zones in Quebec for harvest density. You'll find hunting packages; many also offer fishing. These include fly-in destinations and boat-access sites.

Zone map

2025 harvest

5,337White-tailed deer
Harvest density606 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #7 of 18 zones
905Wild turkey
Harvest density103 turkeys / 1000 km²Rank: #6 of 13 zones
469Moose
Harvest density53 moose / 1000 km²Rank: #5 of 21 zones
52Black bear
Harvest density6 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #17 of 24 zones

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

Hunting rules

Big game

MooseSeason & outfitters →

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Oct 3 – Oct 9, 2026
3 East, 3 West		Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026

White-tailed deerSeason & outfitters →

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

Black bearSeason & outfitters →

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		May 15 – Jun 30, 2026

Wild turkeySeason & outfitters →

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Apr 24 – May 18, 2026Bearded wild turkey
3 East, 3 West		Oct 24 – Oct 30, 2026Bearded or unbearded wild turkey

Small game

Season & outfitters →

Hares & rabbitEastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
3 East, 3 West		Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Coyote and wolf

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Woodchuck

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		All year

Red foxes, silver foxes, cross foxes

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027

GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

Grey partridge

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Nuisance birdsRed-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027

Game-farm birdsQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge and guinea fowl

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Dog trainingQuail, northern bobwhite, pheasant, francolin, rock partridge, chukar partridge, red-legged partridge, rock dove, and guinea fowl

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		All year

Rock dove

Zone	Weapon	Season
3 East, 3 West		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

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

Photo — Auberge-Pourvoirie Isle-aux-Grues

⛵ Boat access

⚡ Online booking

Auberge-Pourvoirie Isle-aux-Grues

4.2(140)

Chaudière-Appalaches · Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues

Huntingfrom $190 per person

Huntingfrom $190 / person

Lodgingfrom $195 per room

Lodgingfrom $195 / room

⛵ Boat access

Pourvoirie la Vallée des Cèdres

4.2(39)

Abitibi-Témiscamingue · Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue

Huntingfrom $150 per person

Huntingfrom $150 / person

Fishingfrom $420 per person

Fishingfrom $420 / person

Pourvoirie Foresto

4.1(31)

Chaudière-Appalaches · Montmagny

Huntingfrom $45 per person

Huntingfrom $45 / person

Fishingfrom $85 per person

Fishingfrom $85 / person

⛵ Boat access

Domaine de l'Île au Canot

4.2(5)

Chaudière-Appalaches · Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues

Huntingfrom $2,500 per person

Huntingfrom $2,500 / person

Lodgingfrom $2,600 per cabin / unit

Lodgingfrom $2,600 / cabin / unit

⛵ Boat access

Pourvoirie Anna V. Roy et Fils

4.2(5)

Chaudière-Appalaches · Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues

Huntingfrom $280 per pers. / night

Huntingfrom $280 / pers. / night

Pourvoirie le Rêve du Chasseur Octave Ferland

5.0(1)

Chaudière-Appalaches · Lac-Frontière

Huntingfrom $600 per person

Huntingfrom $600 / person

Frequently asked questions

What can you hunt in hunting zone 3?

Hunting zone 3 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 3?

In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 3 was 5,337 white-tailed deer, 905 wild turkey and 469 moose. Moose ranks #5 of 21 zones for harvest density there. Source: MFFP.

How many outfitters are in hunting zone 3?

6 outfitters are listed in hunting zone 3. 1 of them takes online bookings. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.