Hunting zone 9
Hunting zone 9, Quebec.
Zone map
2025 harvest
- 1,733White-tailed deerHarvest density287 deer / 1000 km²Rank: #10 of 18 zones
- 603Wild turkeyHarvest density100 turkeys / 1000 km²Rank: #7 of 13 zones
- 52Black bearHarvest density9 bears / 1000 km²Rank: #15 of 24 zones
- 25MooseHarvest density4 moose / 1000 km²Rank: #18 of 21 zones
Source: MFFP — Hunting harvest statistics by zone (quebec.ca, including reserves) · retrieved 2026-06-20.
Hunting rules
Big game
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Oct 3 – Oct 9, 2026 |
White-tailed deerSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 9 East, 9 West | Nov 7 – Nov 22, 2026White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) | |
| 9 East, 9 West | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Novice only · White-tailed deer with antlers (7 cm or more) |
Black bearSeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2026 | |
| 9 East, 9 West | May 15 – Jun 30, 2026 |
Wild turkeySeason & outfitters →
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Apr 24 – May 18, 2026Bearded wild turkey | |
| 9 East, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 | |
| 9 East, 9 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Coyote and wolf
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Woodchuck
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | All year |
GrouseRuffed grouse, spruce grouse and sharp-tailed grouse
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
Grey partridge
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
PtarmiganRock ptarmigan and willow ptarmigan
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 West | All year |
Rock dove
| Zone | Weapon | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 9 East, 9 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 9?
Hunting zone 9 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 9?
In the 2025 season, the reported harvest in hunting zone 9 was 1,733 white-tailed deer, 603 wild turkey and 52 black bear. Source: MFFP.