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British Columbia
Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis · 2026-2028 — all British Columbia regulations →
Snowshoe Hare
📋 Provincial bag limit 10/day (p. 13).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUs 1-14, 1-15 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 21 |
| MUs 2-5 to 2-19 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (Daily) | Source: p. 28 |
| MUs 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 34 |
| MUs 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 39 |
| MUs 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 44 |
| MUs 6-1 to 6-30 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 51 |
| MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 57 |
| MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | Source: p. 63 |
| MUs 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 | Aug 1 - Apr 30 | 10 (daily) | A person may snare snowshoe hare during the open season with a hunting licence and completed trapper education course; snare must be non-braided and no heavier than 20 gauge (p. 13).Source: p. 68 |
Ontario
2026 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary · 2026-2027 — all Ontario regulations →
Snowshoe (Varying) Hare listed as “Snowshoe (Varying) Hare” (ON)
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 1-50, 53-67, 69B | September 15 to March 31 | Daily limit of 5 and possession limit of 15 | Source: p. 88 |
| WMUs 68, 69A, 70-95 | September 25 to the last day of February | Daily limit of 2 and possession limit of 6 | Source: p. 88 |
Nova Scotia
2026 Hunting and Fur Harvesting Summary of Regulations · 2026 — all Nova Scotia regulations →
Snowshoe Hare
📋 No person shall hunt snowshoe hare with a dog from Nov 1 to Nov 15 inclusive (pp. 11, 43). A Small Game Hunting Licence is not required by a resident to hunt snowshoe hare, but a Wildlife Habitat Stamp is still required; to hunt hare, residents require a Wildlife Habitat Stamp and HT certification; non-residents require a Wildlife Habitat Stamp and Non-Resident Small Game Stamp (pp. 11, 43). Illegal to use a body gripping trap or leg-hold trap to hunt snowshoe hare (p. 43). During Big Game Season a person can hunt snowshoe hare with any firearm used for big game with valid big game licence and stamp (p. 16, note a).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide | Hunting: Nov 1 2026 – Feb 27 2027 | None | Source: p. 11 |
| Province-wide | Snaring: Nov 1 2026 – Feb 28 2027 | None | A person of any age may snare snowshoe hare; only legal to snare with wire commonly known as rabbit wire, not lighter than 20 gauge (p. 43).Source: p. 11 |
Prince Edward Island
2025 Hunting Summary · 2025-26 — all Prince Edward Island regulations →
Snowshoe Hare
📋 Game Export Permit required to ship snowshoe hare out of the province; Possession Permit required if pelts are held longer than 5 days after the close of the open season (p. 7, item 15).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe Hare Hunting | Oct. 1 – Mar. 31 | Daily bag 5; Possession: '-' = no limit | Source: p. 18 |
| Snowshoe Hare Snaring** | Nov.1 – Feb. 28 | '-' = no limit | ** A Snowshoe Hare Snaring Licence is required ($5, p. 17). Snares must be single strand brass wire of 20 to 24 gauge, loop not greater than 10 cm (4 inch) (p. 8, item 23).Source: p. 18 |
Newfoundland & Labrador
2026-27 Hunting and Trapping Guide · 2026-27 — all Newfoundland & Labrador regulations →
Snowshoe Hare
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Island (Island) | Shooting: Oct 3/26-Dec 27/26; Snaring: Oct 3/26-Dec 27/26 | Possession Limit: 40 | Source: Hunting Seasons and Zones > Island > Small Game (web section) |
| Little Bay Islands (Island) | Shooting: Oct 3/26-Nov 1/26; Snaring: Oct 3/26-Nov 1/26 | Possession Limit: 40 | Source: Hunting Seasons and Zones > Island > Small Game (web section) |
| Bell Island | CLOSED (shooting and snaring) | CLOSED | Bell Island is closed to shooting and snaring of snowshoe hare.Source: Hunting Seasons and Zones > Island > Small Game (web section) |
| Remainder of Island | Shooting: Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27; Snaring: Oct 3/26-Mar 14/27 | Possession Limit: 40 | Source: Hunting Seasons and Zones > Island > Small Game (web section) |
| All of Labrador | Shooting: Oct 1/26-Apr 20/27; Snaring: Oct 1/26- Mar 31/27 | No Limit | Source: Hunting Seasons and Zones > Labrador > Small Game (web section) |