NOTICE TO HUNTERS
It is unlawful to set snares for small game until the first day of the open season. Snares must be removed on or before the last day of the open season.
It is unlawful to set snares for small game using anything other than brass wire not larger than 22 gauge or six-strand braided wire (also known as picture cord). For more information, please see Trapping Practices to Avoid Non-target Species.
For list of areas closed to shooting and/or snaring please see “Closed Areas” page here.
Willow and Rock Ptarmigan (combined)
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Bag/Possession Limits |
| Avalon/Swift Current | Sept 19/26-Nov 9/26 | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | Bag Limit 6, not more than 3 rock ptarmigan |
| Possession 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
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| Burin | Sept 19/26-Nov 14/26 | 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 19/26-Nov 22/26 | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | 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 19/26-Dec 6/26 | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | 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 19/26-Dec 27/26 | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | 20/40 |
Note:
- Bell Island is closed to snaring of grouse.
Snowshoe Hare
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
| Great Island | Oct 3/26-Dec 27/26 | Oct 3/26-Dec 27/26 | 40 |
| Little Bay Islands | Oct 3/26-Nov 1/26 | Oct 3/26-Nov 1/26 | 40 |
| Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Remainder of Island | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | 40 |
Note: Bell Island is closed to shooting and snaring of snowshoe hare.
Red Squirrel
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
| Great Island | Oct 3/26-Dec 27/26 | N/A | N/A |
| Little Bay Islands | Oct 3/26-Nov 1/26 | N/A | N/A |
| Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Remainder of Island | Oct 3/26-Mar 7/27 | N/A | N/A |