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British Columbia
Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis · 2026-2028 – all British Columbia regulations →
Ptarmigan
📋 No ptarmigan row in Region 8.
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUs 1-14, 1-15 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 | 5 (15) | Source: p. 21 |
| MUs 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 | Sept 10 - Dec 15 | 5 (15) | Bow Only Sept 1 - Sept 9.Source: p. 28 |
| MUs 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 | Sept 1 - Nov 30 | 5 (15) | Source: p. 34 |
| MUs 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Sept 10 - Nov 30 | 10 (30) | Source: p. 39 |
| MUs 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-12, 5-15 | Sept 1 - Nov 1 | 5 (15) | Source: p. 44 |
| MUs 6-1 to 6-6, 6-8 to 6-11, 6-15 and 6-30 | Aug 15 - Feb 28 | 5 (15) | MUs 6-7, 6-14, 6-16 to 6-29: Aug 15 - Feb 28, 10 (30).Source: p. 51 |
| MUs 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 15 - Feb 28 | 10 (30) | Source: p. 57 |
| MUs 7-19, 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-55, 7-57 | Aug 15 - Feb 28 | 10 (30) | Source: p. 63 |
Alberta
2026 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations · 2026 – all Alberta regulations →
Ptarmigan
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 300-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Manitoba
Manitoba Hunting Guide 2026 · 2026 (licence year April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) – all Manitoba regulations →
Ptarmigan
📋 Licences: Manitoba resident Game Bird $37.00; Canadian resident Game Bird $108.00; Non-Canadian resident Upland Game Bird $184.00; Deer and Game Bird Licence (youth) $20.75. Manitoba residents 65+ do not require a provincial Game Bird Licence (not including wild turkey) with proof of age/residency. Landowner/occupier and immediate family may hunt upland game birds (excluding wild turkey) on their land without a licence. Canadian and non-Canadian residents hunting upland game birds are not required to use an outfitter or guide. A pellet gun or rimfire rifle may be used for upland game birds; centrefire rifles cannot be; shotgun slugs cannot be. Lead shot is permitted for upland game birds. During the general (rifle) deer season, upland game bird hunters must meet hunter orange requirements.
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBHZ 1 & 2 | Sept. 1 – Feb. 28 | 10 daily / 20 possession | Source: p. 56 |
Ontario
2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary · 2026-2027 – all Ontario regulations →
Ptarmigan
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 1-4, 16-18, 24-27 | September 15 to March 31 | Daily limit of 5 and possession limit of 15 | Source: p. 87 |