Hunting zone 5
Hunting zone 5, Quebec. White-tailed deer: the densest harvest in Quebec (of 18 zones).
Zone map
2025 harvest
- 3,936White-tailed deerHarvest density1,810 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #1 of 18 zones
- 377Wild turkeyHarvest density173 turkeys / 1000 km²Rank: #3 of 13 zones
- 45Black bearHarvest density21 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #3 of 24 zones
Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.
Hunting rules
Big game
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 3 – Oct 9, 2026 |
White-tailed deerSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 5 East | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 5 West | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026Antlerless white-tailed deer or with antlers of 7 cm or less | |
| 5 East, 5 West | Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) |
Black bearSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026 | |
| 5 East, 5 West | May 15 – Jun 30, 2026Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026 |
Wild turkeySeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Apr 24 – May 18, 2026Bearded wild turkey | |
| 5 East, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 | |
| 5 East, 5 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Coyote and wolf
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Woodchuck
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | All year |
Raccoon
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | |
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 |
Red foxes, silver foxes, cross foxes
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 |
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
Grey partridge
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 West | All year |
Rock dove
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 5 East, 5 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
0 outfitters
Frequently asked questions
What can you hunt in hunting zone 5?
Hunting zone 5 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 5?
In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 5 was 3,936 white-tailed deer, 377 wild turkey and 45 black bear. White-tailed deer has the densest harvest in Quebec there (of 18 zones). Source: MFFP.