Hunting zone 8
2 outfitters in hunting zone 8, Quebec. You'll find hunting packages; many also offer fishing. These include fly-in destinations.
Zone map
2025 harvest
- 8,442White-tailed deerHarvest density652 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #6 of 18 zones
- 1,547Wild turkeyHarvest density120 turkeys / 1000 km²Rank: #5 of 13 zones
- 2Black bearHarvest density1 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 3 – Oct 9, 2026 |
White-tailed deerSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 8 North | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 8 North | Nov 10 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 8 North, 8 East | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026White-tailed deer with or without antlers | |
| 8 South | Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026Antlerless white-tailed deer or with antlers of 7 cm or less | |
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 8 North | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) · excluding the territory of Montagne de Rigaud |
Black bearSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026 | |
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | May 15 – Jun 30, 2026Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026 |
Wild turkeySeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Apr 24 – May 18, 2026Bearded wild turkey | |
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 24 – Oct 30, 2026Bearded or unbearded wild turkey |
Small game
Season & outfitters →Hares & rabbitEastern cottontail, Arctic hare and snowshoe hare
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Coyote and wolf
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Woodchuck
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | All year |
Raccoon
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 | |
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 |
Red foxes, silver foxes, cross foxes
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 |
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
Grey partridge
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Nuisance birdsRed-winged blackbird, American crow, European starling, house sparrow, common grackle, brown-headed cowbird
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | All year |
Rock dove
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North, 8 South, 8 East | 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
2 outfittersOffered: Black bear
Frequently asked questions
What can you hunt in hunting zone 8?
Hunting zone 8 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 8?
In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 8 was 8,442 white-tailed deer, 1,547 wild turkey and 2 black bear. Source: MFFP.
How many outfitters are in hunting zone 8?
2 outfitters are listed in hunting zone 8. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.