Willow and Rock Ptarmigan (combined)
Area | Shooting | Snaring | Bag/Possession Limits |
Avalon/Swift Current | Sept 21–Nov 10, 2024 | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | Bag Limit 6, not more than 3 rock ptarmigan |
Possession 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
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Burin | Sept 21-Nov 10, 2024 | CLOSED | Bag Limit 6, not more than 3 rock ptarmigan |
Possession 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
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The Topsails | Sept 21-Nov 17, 2024 | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | Bag Limit 6, not more than 3 rock ptarmigan |
Possession 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
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Remainder of Island | Sept 21-Dec 1, 2024 | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | Bag Limit 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
Possession 24, not more than 12 rock ptarmigan |
Note:
- Bell Island is closed to snaring of ptarmigan.
- Hunters must possess a Ptarmigan Shooting Licence in order to harvest ptarmigan by shooting.
Photo by Mike McGrath: Willow Ptarmigan(L) and Rock Ptarmigan (R)
Ruffed and Spruce Grouse
Zone | Shooting Season | Snaring Season | Daily Bag/ Possession Limit |
Island of Newfoundland | Sept 21–Dec 22/24 | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | 20/40 |
Snowshoe Hare
Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
Great Island | Oct 05-Dec 22, 2024 | Oct 05-Dec 22, 2024 | 40 |
Little Bay Islands | Oct 05-Nov 03, 2024 | Oct 05-Nov 03, 2024 | 40 |
Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Remainder of Island | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | 40 |
Note: Bell Island is closed to shooting and snaring of snowshoe hare.
Red Squirrel
Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
Great Island | Oct 05-Dec 22, 2024 | N/A | N/A |
Little Bay Islands | Oct 05-Nov 3, 2024 | N/A | N/A |
Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Remainder of Island | Oct 05/24-Mar 09/25 | N/A | N/A |