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Regular Seasons
Hunting is permitted in wildlife management units (WMU) and national wildlife areas within a wildlife
management zone (WMZ) that is listed as open for big game. The exception is Fort à la Corne WMU
and the St. Denis National Wildlife Research Area. Only the provincial parks and recreation sites listed
below are open to hunting. See Special Lands Provisions (page 16) for more information. When a
series of WMZs is listed, it includes all zones within the series (e.g. WMZ 1-10 includes zones 1, 2E, 2W,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7E, 7W, 8, 9 and 10). New information is indicated in bold and red.
Regular Seasons

White-tailed Deer – Saskatchewan Residents Only

Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 1-47, 52 and 54, including Cypress Hills Interprovincial Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one white-
Park (West Block), in Saskatchewan Landing, Duck Mountain archery tailed deer,
and Moose Mountain provincial parks, and in that portion of Oct. 1 – 31 either-sex
Douglas Provincial Park lying west of Diefenbaker Lake muzzleloader
(Gordon McKenzie Arm) and crossbow
Nov. 15 – Dec. 2
rifle

Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon WMZs Sept. 1 – Dec. 2 one white-

archery and tailed deer,
crossbow either-sex
Oct. 1 – Dec. 2
muzzleloader
Nov. 1 – Dec. 2
shotgun

Prince Albert WMZ Sept. 1 – Dec. 2 one white-

archery and tailed deer,
crossbow either-sex

WMZs 48-50, 53 and 55 and Fort à la Corne WMU Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one white-
archery tailed deer,
Oct. 1 – 31 either-sex
muzzleloader
and crossbow
Nov. 1 – Dec. 7
rifle
WMZs 56-69 and Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Meadow Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one white-
Lake, Narrow Hills, Porcupine Hills, Wildcat Hill and archery, tailed deer,
Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks and in Bronson muzzleloader either-sex
Forest, Nesslin Lake and Round Lake recreation sites and crossbow
Oct. 1 – Dec. 7
rifle
WMZs 70-73 including Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and that Sept. 1 – Dec. 7 one white-
portion of Clearwater River Provincial Park located south of archery, tailed deer,
57 degrees north latitude muzzleloader, either-sex
crossbow and rifle

i Additional Information (White-tailed Deer)

Ÿ Rifle hunting is not permitted in the Saskatoon and Regina/Moose Jaw WMZs.
Ÿ Shotguns cannot be used during the muzzleloader season.
Ÿ Archery and crossbow hunting only in the Prince Albert WMZ.
Ÿ In provincial parks and recreation sites with a September white-tailed deer season, hunting for
white-tailed deer is permitted beginning Sept. 10.
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Regular Seasons
First Antlerless White-tailed Deer – Saskatchewan Residents Only
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon WMZs Sept. 1 – Dec. 2 one
archery and antlerless
crossbow white-tailed
Oct. 1 – Dec. 2 deer
muzzleloader
Nov. 1 – Dec. 2
shotgun
Prince Albert WMZ Sept. 1 – Dec. 2 one
archery and antlerless
crossbow white-tailed
deer

i Additional Information (White-tailed Deer)

Ÿ First antlerless white-tailed deer licences are valid in the Saskatoon, Prince Albert and
Regina/Moose Jaw WMZs only, and will be available Aug. 15, 2022.
Ÿ Hunters can hold a first and a second antlerless white-tailed deer licence.
Ÿ Rifle hunting is not permitted in the Saskatoon and Regina/Moose Jaw WMZs.
Ÿ Shotguns cannot be used during the muzzleloader season.
Ÿ Archery and crossbow hunting only in the Prince Albert WMZ.
Ÿ Antlerless white-tailed deer is a doe or 2022 fawn.
– Saskatchewan
Quota-Limited Antlerless White-tailed Deer (Second Licence) Residents Only

Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit

WMZs 1, 2E, 2W, 3-6, 7E, 7W including Cypress Hills Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one
Interprovincial Park (West Block), 8-13, 14E, 14W and 19 archery antlerless
(Designate WMZ SW) Oct. 1 – 31 white-tailed
WMZs 33-35, 37 and 39 (Designate WMZ E) muzzleloader and deer
crossbow
Nov. 15 – Dec. 7
rifle

i Additional Information (White-tailed Deer)

Ÿ Continued for 2022: Quota-limited antlerless white-tailed deer licence (second licence) - the
number of antlerless white-tailed deer licences available in these combined zones will be
limited. Licences will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9 a.m. on
Aug. 15, 2022. Licences will be available at field offices with front counter service, all licence
issuers, online through any customer HAL account or by phone at 1-855-848-4773. Licences
will be available until the quota is gone.
Ÿ Second antlerless white-tailed deer licences are valid for either combined WMZs 1, 2E, 2W,
3-6, 7E, 7W, 8-13, 14E, 14W and 19 (SW); or combined WMZs 33-35, 37, and 39 (E).
Ÿ Hunters can only purchase one second antlerless white-tailed deer licence.
Ÿ Hunters can hold a first antlerless white-tailed deer licence and a quota-limited antlerless
white-tailed deer licence or can hold either licence without purchasing both.
Ÿ For information, please call 1-800-567-4224.
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Regular Seasons
Moose – Saskatchewan Residents Only
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 55-59 and 63-69, including Great Blue Heron, Narrow Sept. 15 – 24 one bull
Hills, Meadow Lake, Porcupine Hills, Wildcat Hill and archery moose
Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks, and Bronson Oct. 15 – 19 and
Forest, Nesslin Lake, and Round Lake recreation sites Nov. 20 – 24
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle

WMZs 70-76 including Lac La Ronge, Athabasca Sand Dunes Sept. 1 – Nov. 30 one bull
and Clearwater River provincial parks archery, moose
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun
and rifle

i Additional Information (Moose)

Ÿ Bull moose is a male moose that is at least one year old.

Ÿ The antlers of bull moose must accompany the carcass.
Ÿ In Lac La Ronge, Athabasca Sand Dunes and Clearwater River provincial parks, hunting for
moose will begin Sept. 10, all other provincial parks and recreation sites open Sept. 15.

Archery Mule Deer – Saskatchewan Residents Only

Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 1 - 12 Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one mule
WMZ 13 including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing archery deer, either-
Provincial Park south of the South Saskatchewan River sex
WMZ 14E including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing
Provincial Park north of the South Saskatchewan River
WMZs 14W, 15-19, 21 and 22
WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park
located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm)
WMZs 24-41, 42E, 42W, 43-50 and 52-55

Regina/Moose Jaw WMZ and Saskatoon WMZ Sept. 1 – Dec. 2 one mule
archery and deer, either-
crossbow sex

i Additional Information (Archery Mule Deer)

Ÿ Hunters who are successful in the either-sex mule deer draw cannot purchase an archery mule
deer licence.
Ÿ Confirm that your hunting area has an open archery mule deer season.
Ÿ In provincial parks and recreation sites with a September mule deer season, hunting for mule
deer is permitted beginning Sept. 10.
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Regular Seasons
Elk – Saskatchewan Residents Only
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 48, 49 and 56-59, including Porcupine Hills and Aug. 25 – Sept. 9 one elk,
Wildcat Hill provincial parks and Round Lake Recreation archery either-sex
Site Sept. 15 – 30
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

WMZs 50, 53, 55, 60-67, 68S and 69, including Great Blue Heron, Aug. 25 – Sept. 9 one bull elk
Narrow Hills, Meadow Lake and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes archery
provincial parks and Bronson Forest and Nesslin Lake Sept. 15 – 30
recreation sites and that portion of zone 47 located north of
archery,
Highway 3
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle

i Additional Information (Elk)

Ÿ A bull elk is a male elk with an antler at least 15 centimetres in length as measured on the
outside of the curve from the skull to the tip.
Ÿ An antlerless elk is a cow or 2022 calf.
Ÿ The antlers of bull elk must accompany the carcass in the bull elk season.
Ÿ In provincial parks and recreation sites with a September elk season, hunting for elk is
permitted beginning Sept. 10.
Ÿ No regular elk hunting in Fort à la Corne WMU.

Areas closed to hunting

Fort à la Corne WMU and all provincial parks, regional parks and
recreation sites are closed to all hunting unless otherwise specified.
You must encase firearms unless you have a valid hunting licence for
that area.

Contribute to Wildlife Management

We want to hear from you! Did you know a quick survey can contribute
significantly to wildlife management in the province? There are several
opportunities every year, including the Hunter Harvest Survey (mandatory),
Co-operative Wildlife Management Survey and Annual Status of Furbearers
Survey. We use the information to set season dates, quotas and bag limits.
Your contribution has a direct impact on hunting opportunities in
Saskatchewan! To learn more about how to get involved, visit
saskatchewan.ca/hunting.
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Regular Seasons
Black Bear – All Hunters (Regular and Guided Seasons)
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 17, 30, 32-50 and 52-76 and Porcupine Hills Provincial Apr. 15 – June 30 one black
Park Aug. 25 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
archery, sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

Duck Mountain, Greenwater Lake, Great Blue Heron, Lac La Apr. 15 – May 31 one black
Ronge, Clarence-Steepbank Lakes, Narrow Hills and Meadow Sept. 10 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
Lake provincial parks, and Bronson Forest, Nesslin Lake and archery, sex
Round Lake recreation sites muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

Wildcat Hill, Clearwater River and Athabasca Sand Dunes Apr. 15 – June 30 one black
provincial parks and Fort à la Corne WMU Sept. 10 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
archery, sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

Prince Albert WMZ Apr. 15 – May 31 one black

Sept. 10 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
archery and sex
crossbow

i Additional Information (Black Bear)

Ÿ All non-resident hunters must use the services of a licensed outfitter and possess a guided
black bear licence.
Ÿ Canadian residents have the option of using the services of an outfitter by purchasing a
guided bear licence.
Ÿ There are no colour dress requirements for archery, crossbow, muzzleloader and shotgun
hunters.
Ÿ No hunting of female bears with young of the year cubs at heel.
Ÿ Archery and crossbow hunting only in the Prince Albert WMZ.
Ÿ An unused 2022 black bear licence purchased for the spring season is valid for the 2022 fall
seasons.

Have a Question?
Call 1-800-567-4224 (in North America)
or email centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca
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Regular Seasons
Black Bear – Saskatchewan Residents Only (second licence)
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 17, 30, 32-50 and 52-55 Apr. 15 – June 30 one black
Aug. 25 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
archery, sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle
Duck Mountain and Greenwater Lake provincial parks and in Apr. 15 – May 31 one black
that portion of Round Lake Recreation Site lying within Sept. 10 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
WMZ 48 archery, sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle
Fort à la Corne WMU Apr. 15 – June 30 one black
Sept. 10 – Oct. 31 bear, either-
archery, sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

i Additional Information (Black Bear)

Ÿ Saskatchewan residents can hold a first and second black bear licence.

Guided Moose – All Hunters

Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 60-62 Oct. 1 – 14 and one bull
Nov. 1 – 14 moose
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle
WMZ 69 Sept. 15 – 24 one bull
archery moose
Oct. 15 – 19 and
Nov. 20 – 24
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle
WMZs 70-76 including Lac La Ronge, Athabasca Sand Dunes Sept. 1 – Nov. 30 one bull
and Clearwater River provincial parks archery, moose
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun and rifle

i Additional Information (Guided Moose)

Ÿ A bull moose is a male moose that is at least one year old.
Ÿ In provincial parks with a September bull moose season, moose hunting is permitted beginning
Sept. 10.
Ÿ All Canadian and non-resident moose hunters must use the services of a licensed outfitter and possess
a guided moose licence.
Ÿ Saskatchewan resident hunters wishing to hunt in the guided moose season must also use an outfitter
and possess a guided moose licence.
Ÿ The antlers of bull moose must accompany the carcass.
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Regular Seasons
Guided White-tailed Deer – (Canadian and Non-resident Hunters)
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 56-66, 69 and Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Sept. 1 – 30 one white-
Meadow Lake, Narrow Hills, Porcupine Hills, Wildcat Hill and archery, tailed deer,
Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks and Nesslin Lake muzzleloader either-sex
and Round Lake recreation sites and crossbow
Oct. 1 – Dec. 7
rifle

WMZs 67, 68S and 68N including Bronson Forest Recreation Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 one white-
Site archery, tailed deer,
muzzleloader either-sex
and crossbow
Nov. 1 – Dec. 7
rifle

WMZs 70-73 including Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and that Sept. 1 – Dec. 7 one white-
portion of Clearwater River Provincial Park located south of archery, tailed deer,
57 degrees north latitude muzzleloader either-sex
and crossbow
Sept. 1 – Dec. 7
rifle

i Additional Information (Guided White-tailed Deer)

Ÿ In provincial parks and recreation sites with a September either-sex white-tailed deer season,
hunting is permitted beginning Sept. 10.
Ÿ Non-residents of Canada must use the services of a licensed outfitter while hunting white-
tailed deer.
Ÿ Canadian residents who were not successful in the white-tailed deer draw can hunt white-
tailed deer by using the services of an outfitter and possessing a guided white-tailed deer
licence.
Ÿ Guided white-tailed deer archery, muzzleloader, crossbow, shotgun and rifle seasons are in
place in portions of some forest fringe zones. For additional information please contact a field
office with front counter service.

Wolf – (Saskatchewan Residents Only)

Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 43, 47-50, 53-55 and 68N Oct. 15 – March one wolf,
31, 2023 either-sex
Note: There is no wolf hunting season in Greenwater Lake archery,
Provincial Park or Fort à la Corne WMU. muzzleloader,
crossbow,
shotgun
and rifle

i Additional Information (Wolf)

Ÿ Wolves are classified as a big game animal and wolf hunters are required to follow all big game
regulatory requirements.