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Table of Contents November 15, 2019.
What's New for 2019....................................................................................2
Proposed Changes for 2020...........................................................................3
Hunting Opportunities for 2019.....................................................................3
Licensing Fees and Requirements..................................................................5
Residency and Veteran Definitions ................................................................7
Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Training Requirements................................7
Youth Hunting Requirements ........................................................................8
Summary of Hunting Regulations..................................................................9
Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons .........................................................18
Canadian Resident Draw Seasons ................................................................25
Regular Seasons .........................................................................................27
Migratory Game Birds ................................................................................34
Upland Game Birds (Saskatchewan residents) ..............................................35
Upland Game Birds (Canadian and non-residents) .......................................36
2020 Spring White Geese ............................................................................37
Summary of Trapping Regulations and Information ......................................38
Trapping Seasons (Saskatchewan residents) .................................................40
Trapping Standards.....................................................................................41
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What’s New for 2019 licence (HAL) system on page 26
Canadian Armed Forces Veteran Licences: In recognition of their service,
Saskatchewan will provide free hunting and angling licences for veterans of the
Canadian Armed Forces beginning in the 2019-20 season. Licences for regular
hunting opportunities will be offered subject to an initial verification process to
confirm eligibility. They do not apply to Big Game Draw licences or outfitted
licence opportunities. For more information on this opportunity, please visit
saskatchewan.ca/hunting.
Amendments to Trespass Legislation: Legislation introduced in fall 2018 will
change trespassing laws in rural Saskatchewan. Under the new legislation,
hunters and trappers wishing to access private land and leased Crown land will
be responsible for seeking permission from the landowner or occupant of the
land. These changes will help ensure landowners and occupiers are aware of
the presence of others on their property to help improve safety, reduce property
damage and decrease the risk of agricultural diseases. The new law will also
provide landowners with legal protection by limiting liability. This legislation is
not expected to come into effect before the end of 2019.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): CWD has been detected in approximately 75
per cent of farmland wildlife management zones in the province, including part
of south-central and eastern Saskatchewan. The disease is present in mule deer,
white-tailed deer, elk and moose. CWD-infected animals may appear healthy
and show no signs of the disease. The ministry is considering options for CWD
surveillance that would align with long-term management goals and provide an
assessment of prevalence and distribution that is required to inform risk to big
game species across the province. For more information on the 2019 CWD
surveillance program, visit saskatchewan.ca/CWD.
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out hunting. Check out the other extras for hunters while you're online. The
updated website includes lots of new and useful information.3 Proposed Changes for 2020 The following changes are proposed for the 2020-21 hunting season: Black Bear Hunting opportunities continue to be promising with good to excellent populations in the province. It is proposed for 2020 to allow Saskatchewan residents to harvest two bears under their regular bear licence in WMZs 17, 32-47, 53 and 55 excluding Fort a la Corne WMU. Elk A two-bag limit for draw antlerless elk is being considered in WMZ 33 (including Moose Mountain Provincial Park) in 2020 to manage the elk population while reducing hunter overcrowding in the region. Mandatory hunter harvest surveys Due to low response rates, mandatory hunter harvest surveys are being proposed. Hunter harvest surveys are critical in helping evaluate game populations. Wildlife biologists rely on this information to better understand how game populations are responding to current management strategies. Hunting Opportunities for 2019 White-tailed Deer With several years of favourable winter conditions, white-tailed deer populations are beginning to return to base levels across much of the province. Populations in some regions, such as the southwest, have increased to a level that warrants antlerless seasons in order to moderate population growth. In response, the ministry has extended the 2019 season for Saskatchewan resident regular seasons and the Canadian resident draw season in all southern WMZs. Regular antlerless seasons will remain in place in city WMZs (Saskatoon, Regina/Moose Jaw and Prince Albert) with additional antlerless opportunities offered in WMZs 2E, 2W, 5, 6, 7E, 7W, 14W, 33, 34 and 55. Moose The most recent aerial surveys showed a decline in southern forest moose populations; several zones are 30 to 50 per cent below the long-term average. Hunting pressure may be contributing to the downward trend. Regular season dates were restricted and draw quotas were reduced in 2018 and will remain the same in 2019. In the northern forest, WMZs 74-76, an either-sex regular season will be open in 2019. Farmland moose populations remain near long-term objectives. Quotas will remain similar to 2018, with select WMZs seeing slight changes. Season dates in southern farmland zones will remain the same as 2018. Elk The recently developed Saskatchewan Elk Management Plan has influenced a number of changes.
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Regular and draw archery elk seasons have shifted to increase opportunities for
hunters while accommodating antlerless elk season dates. Changes have also been
made to late antlerless elk seasons in many WMZs to improve hunter’s success
rates and assist in elk population management. Regular (all-weapon) elk and most
either-sex draw elk season dates will remain unchanged from previous years.
Increased draw quotas have been set in select Parkland wildlife management zones
and WMZ 33 (including Moose Mountain Provincial Park) to manage elk
populations in these regions.
Mule Deer
Provincial mule deer populations have benefited from multiple mild winters and
appear to be at sustainable levels across much of the southern half of the province.
New mule deer hunting opportunities are being introduced in WMZ 32 and the
Prince Albert WMZ, bringing the total to 62 zones. Quotas for either-sex and
antlerless animals have been increased in many WMZs.
Antlerless licences are offered with a bag limit of one or two deer, depending on
the zone. See page 23 for details. Regular archery mule deer licences will be offered
in the same zones as 2018, with the addition of WMZs 8, 53 and the Regina/
Moose Jaw WMZ.
Pronghorn
The draw for pronghorn will be conducted in July and the final quotas will be
determined after ground surveys are completed. Quotas will be adjusted or
eliminated based on current year population estimates.
Pronghorn populations continue to expand throughout much of their range.
Wildlife managers are considering either-sex quotas in all eight management units
comprised of WMZs 1-15, 18, 19 and 23-27. In addition, doe pronghorn
opportunities are being considered for combined WMZs 2, 4, 5; 3, 6, 7; 8-11; and
14W, 25-27.
Please refer to saskatchewan.ca/hunting for the most current information.
Game Birds
Waterfowl populations remain at or above target levels across much of the
province, although they may be impacted by spring and summer conditions.
Season dates and bag limits remain unchanged.
Saskatchewan's Upland Game Bird Management Plan was recently published and
changes to quotas align with the plan thresholds. Upland bird populations vary
across the province. Sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge populations continue to
increase, so bag limits have been increased in some areas. Ring-necked pheasant
populations declined, but remain relatively strong. Forest grouse populations
recently went through a low point in their natural cycle, but seasons and bag limits
remain unchanged in most cases. Please see page 35 for more information.
Hunting under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or
other narcotics is illegal. If you suspect an intoxicated
hunter, report them to TIPP at 1-800-667-7561.5
Licensing Fees and Requirements
Hunting licences – paper or electronic – and any required seals or ledgers must be
carried with you at all times when hunting. Fall licences will be available August 1, 2019.
For definition of a Veteran, see page 7. All licences include
GST (goods and services tax)
Wildlife Habitat Licence .................................................................................$15.00
Veteran Wildlife Habitat Licence (Saskatchewan and Canadian resident) ................Free
Note: The ministry's automated licence system ensures that any purchase of a hunting or
fur licence also includes a 2019 Wildlife Habitat Licence (one-time purchase only).
Game Birds
Saskatchewan Resident Game Bird .................................................................$20.00
Veteran Game Bird Licence (Saskatchewan and Canadian resident) ........................Free
Canadian Resident Game Bird .........................................................................$80.00
Non-resident Game Bird.................................................................................$160.00
Note: : A Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit, the applicable Saskatchewan game bird licence and
Wildlife Habitat Licence are all required to hunt waterfowl.
Migratory Game Bird Permit ............................................................................$17.85
(Available at post offices, select licence issuers or at permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en)
Youth Game Licence (Saskatchewan residents only) ..................................................$20.00
(includes a game bird and first white-tailed deer licence; a fur licence is also available)
Note: must be 12 to 18 years of age and have successfully completed a firearm safety/hunter education course.
White-tailed Deer
First Saskatchewan Resident ..........................................................................$40.00
First Saskatchewan Resident Veteran ..................................................Free
First Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless..........................................................$30.00
First Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Antlerless ...................................Free
Second Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless.....................................................$30.00
Second Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Antlerless ...............................Free
Canadian Resident Draw ................................................................................$160.00
Guided (Canadian and Non-residents)* ........................................................$330.00
Note: Antlerless white-tailed deer licences will be available August 15 in select WMZs on a
first come, first served basis through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system.
Elk
Saskatchewan Resident ...................................................................................$40.00
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran ..........................................................Free
Saskatchewan Resident Draw..........................................................................$65.00
Moose
Saskatchewan Resident ...................................................................................$40.00
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran ..........................................................Free
Saskatchewan Resident Draw..........................................................................$65.00
Guided (Saskatchewan, Canadian and non-residents)*...............................$375.006
Mule Deer
Saskatchewan Resident Archery......................................................................$45.00
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran Archery..............................................Free
Saskatchewan Resident Draw..........................................................................$45.00
First Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless Draw ................................................$30.00
Second Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless Draw (available in select zones) ...........$30.00
Pronghorn
Saskatchewan Resident Draw..........................................................................$45.00
Wolf
Saskatchewan Resident ...................................................................................$50.00
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran ..........................................................Free
Black Bear
Saskatchewan Resident ...................................................................................$25.00
Saskatchewan Resident Veteran ..........................................................Free
Canadian Resident (non-guided) .........................................................................$100.00
Canadian Resident Veteran (non-guided) ...................................................Free
Guided (Canadian and non-residents)* .......................................................................$200.00
Note: an unused 2019 bear licence purchased for the spring season is valid for the 2019 fall season.
Fur Licences (Saskatchewan residents only):
Southern Fur Conservation Area .....................................................................$40.00
(SFCA, includes all private and occupied Crown land in central and southern Saskatchewan)
Northern Fur Conservation Area ......................................................................$20.00
(NFCA, includes all unoccupied Crown land in central and northern Saskatchewan)
Note: Only NFCA member trappers are eligible for this licence, see page 38).
Youth Fur Licence (SFCA or NFCA, available only at Ministry of Environment offices)...........................Free
Note: must be a Saskatchewan resident aged 12 to 18 years who has successfully completed a firearm
safety/hunter education course and a trapper education course. Free youth fur licences are available separately
with the purchase of a Habitat Licence, or as part of the youth licence package.
Saskatchewan Treaty Indian (available at local band offices) .........................................Free
Note: Valid only for the sale of furs taken on a First Nation.
Replacement Seals or Ledgers (available only at Ministry of Environment offices) ............$5.40
Note: Harvest ledgers and big game seals that have been registered (activated) with a hunting licence and lost,
inadvertently detached or destroyed must be replaced in order to lawfully hunt.
Reprints of Lost/Destroyed Licences ...............................................................Free
Note: : Valid licences (excluding seals or ledgers) may be reprinted online on your personal computer, at a
Ministry of Environment office or from a private licence issuer.
* Guided Licences
· All non-resident big game hunters (white-tailed deer, moose and bear) and Canadian resident moose
hunters must use the services of an outfitter and possess the applicable guided licence.
· Canadian resident black bear hunters may hunt with or without an outfitter; however, if an outfitter is used,
a guided licence is required.
· Canadian resident hunters who hold a draw white-tailed deer licence have the option to hunt with or
without an outfitter and do not require a guided licence.
Note: In order for hunters to purchase a guided licence, their outfitter must first purchase a Resource Allocation
Licence (RAL) and link it to the hunters' HAL accounts.7 Residency and Veteran Definitions Saskatchewan resident: A person who is a Canadian resident whose principal residence is in Saskatchewan, has lived in the province for three months immediately prior to applying for a licence and possesses a valid Saskatchewan Health Services card (including RCMP members). This includes a person who is a regular member of the Canadian Armed Forces that is stationed and residing in the province or who was a Saskatchewan resident when recruited or deployed from the province. Canadian resident: A person whose principal residence is in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or has lived in Canada for 12 months immediately preceding the application for a licence. Non-resident: A person who is not a Saskatchewan or Canadian resident. Canadian Armed Forces Veteran: A veteran is a Saskatchewan resident or Canadian resident who is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, has successfully undergone basic training and has been honourably discharged. For further information on eligibility requirements, please visit saskatchewan.ca/hunting. Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Training It is unlawful to apply for a licence without recognized training. People born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course in order to apply for and hold a Saskatchewan game or fur licence. All first-time purchasers of hunting or trapping licences will be asked to confirm that they hold a firearm safety/hunter education certificate. Conservation officers may request proof of training. Contact the Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education (SAFE) to check your status or obtain documentation of successful completion at 306-352-6730 or saskhuntered.ca. If you have received training outside of Canada or the United States, contact SAFE or a ministry office to confirm the training is recognized in Saskatchewan. Licence issuers A list of licence issuers by community can be found at saskatchewanlicences.active.com/issuerlist.page Reminder to Hunters Please check with authorities prior to importing wildlife to your home province or state. Other jurisdictions may have additional requirements or restrictions for importing game animals taken in Saskatchewan.
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Youth Hunting Requirements
While hunting, youth aged 12 to 15 must be under the direct supervision of an
adult who is at least 18 years of age. Subject to federal firearms legislation,
youth aged 16 to 17 may hunt unsupervised.
Note: Firearm safety/hunter education training differs from the Canadian
Firearms Safety Course. The federally sponsored Canadian Firearms Safety
Course allows successful students to apply for a Possession and Acquisition
licence, which authorizes a person to possess or purchase a rifle or shotgun and
purchase ammunition. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not authorize
a person to purchase a Saskatchewan hunting or trapping licence.
Federal firearms legislation states:
· any person who does not hold a federal Possession and Acquisition Licence
(PAL) or federal Minors' Permit must be under the supervision of someone
who holds a PAL; and
· a youth hunter 16 years of age or older can hunt without supervision if that
individual possesses a federal Minors' Permit.
Youth aged 12 to 15 must have a parent or guardian complete the consent
portion of the Saskatchewan hunting licence. Each subsequent licence will
require completion of the consent section.
A youth game licence includes an either-sex white-tailed deer licence and a
game bird licence. Youth wishing to hunt waterfowl must purchase a federal
migratory game bird permit, except during Waterfowler Heritage Days.
A free youth fur licence is also available with the youth game licence or as a
stand-alone licence with the purchase of a Wildlife Habitat Licence. First-time
trappers must successfully complete a recognized humane trapper education
course or pass an equivalency test from the Ministry of Environment.
Please confirm your mailing address
If you are ordering your hunting licence by phone or online and require seals by
mail, order at least two weeks in advance and ensure that your mailing address
is correct. Leaving on your trip without your pre-ordered licence and seals may
mean a long delay in obtaining replacement seals. In order to receive program
information and notifications, hunters are reminded to ensure that their email
address is up to date in their HAL account.
Notice of hunter inspections
Conservation officers will be checking for compliance with hunting
regulations in hunting areas throughout the province and at border
crossings during hunting seasons. Hunting or trapping violations may
result in a fine and/or the loss of hunting privileges.9
Summary of Saskatchewan Hunting
REGULATIONS
The following is a summary of applicable regulations and, as such, the original statutes should be
consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. Regulations that apply to
hunting and trapping in Saskatchewan are The Wildlife Act, 1998; The Wildlife Regulations, 1981; The
Open Seasons Game Regulations, 2009; The Wildlife Management Zones and Special Areas Boundaries
Regulations, 1990; The Fur Animals Open Seasons Regulations; The Firearm Safety/Hunter Education
Regulations, 2009; The Dog Training Regulations, 1982; The Outfitter and Guide Regulations, 2004; The
Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994; and The Migratory Birds Regulations. Copies of these
documents may be obtained at publications.gov.sk.ca/freelaw.
General > If a hunter wounds an animal
It is unlawful to: and it runs onto posted land, it
· Hunt any wildlife at night, one-half is the hunter's responsibility to
hour after sunset to one-half hour contact the landowner and
before sunrise; obtain permission before
· Shoot across, along or from a entering the posted land.
provincial highway, provincial road · Retrieve a wounded animal after
or municipal road; legal hunting hours without consent
· Use any artificial light, infrared from a conservation officer;
device, night vision scopes or · Shoot an animal of the incorrect
goggles for the purpose of hunting; species or sex:
· Hunt while intoxicated or under the > If a hunter shoots any wildlife of
influence of a narcotic or alcohol; the incorrect species or sex, the
· Carry a loaded firearm in or on a hunter shall immediately field
vehicle or while on horseback: dress the animal and then call
> A rifle or shotgun is deemed the local conservation officer to
loaded when shells are in the report it.
magazine or when a loaded · Transport any game, including
clip is attached to a hinge plate pheasants, not accompanied by
or in contact with the firearm; evidence of its sex and age except
and when all ages and both sexes of
> A muzzleloader is deemed game may be legally hunted;
loaded when the firearm is · Injure or kill a game bird or animal
charged and the ignition without making every reasonable
system is in place on the attempt to retrieve it;
firearm. · Waste, destroy, allow to spoil or
· Hunt within 500 metres of a abandon the edible flesh of a game
building, stockade or corral bird or big game animal, except
occupied by people or livestock black bear and wolf:
without the consent of the owner or > If a hunter harvests a big game
occupant in charge; animal that appears unhealthy
· Hunt on posted land (e.g. no or has been previously injured,
hunting or no trespassing) without the hunter should contact the
the consent of the owner or local conservation officer.
occupant: Should the carcass be deemed
unfit for human consumption, a
replacement licence or licence10
refund may be issued upon exceeding 100 centimetres² (15
relinquishment of the animal. inches²);
· Use any vehicle or power boat to > A high-visibility garment carrying
chase wildlife; a Canadian Standards
· Operate an aircraft or be assisted by Association (CSA) label stating
a person operating an aircraft, CAN/CSA Z96. This designation
including unmanned aircraft (drone), includes Z96-02, Z96-09 or Z96-
for any purpose connected with 15 (indicates the year the
searching for, hunting or killing standard was updated). Both
wildlife; class 2 (vest) or class 3
· Use the following devices for hunting (coveralls) garments are lawful
or killing wildlife: hunting apparel; and
> Spears, darts, spear throwers, > Scarlet, bright yellow or blaze
blowguns or any similar device; orange headwear (white is not
and allowed). The headwear may
> Barbed or poisoned arrows, or include a small label or crest not
arrows with explosive heads. exceeding 50 centimetres² (7.8
Licences inches²).
It is unlawful to: · Hunt big game with:
· Use more than one HAL number for > Any cartridge with an empty
the purpose of obtaining or applying cartridge case length of less than
for a licence; 32 mm (this includes most
· Hold a regular and a draw big game handgun cartridges and all
licence for the same species; rimfire cartridges);
· Hold two licences of the same licence > Any centre fire rifle cartridge of
type in any one year (e.g. either-sex .17 calibre or less;
mule deer); > Any of the following cartridges:
· Hold or apply for any hunting or fur .22 Hornet, .22 K-Hornet, .218
licence while suspended; Bee, .25-20 Winchester, .30
· Use or carry another person's big Carbine, .32-20 Winchester, .357
game licence, seal or certificate while Magnum, .41 Remington
hunting; Magnum, .44-40 Winchester or
· Hunt with detached seals or seals .45 Colt;
that have not been associated with a > A firearm that uses a rimfire
big game licence through HAL; and cartridge;
· Tamper, alter or mutilate any licence > Full metal-jacketed, hardpoint,
or seal (the licence or seal is deemed non-expanding bullets;
void). > A large calibre air rifle,
Big Game pneumatic firearm or similar
It is a unlawful to: device that uses compressed air,
· Hunt big game with a rifle, hunt in a
nitrogen, carbon dioxide or any
designated rifle-only season or other gas;
accompany a rifle hunter without > Any firearm or device that uses
wearing: hydrogen, helium, propane,
> A vest (an outer garment that butane or any other flammable
covers the torso) of scarlet, gas;
bright yellow, blaze orange or > Any firearm or device that uses
white or any combination of blank ammunition or a nail gun
these colours. The vest may charge;
include a label or crest not > A slingbow or similar elastic
powered devices;11
> A pistol or revolver; · Possess an unprocessed big game
> A bow with a draw weight of less carcass or unprocessed hide without
than 18.2 kilograms (40 pounds) a seal;
and arrowheads of less than 2.2 · Possess the head or antlers of a deer,
centimetres (7/8 inch) in moose, elk or pronghorn antelope
diameter; without the seal attached to the head
> A crossbow with a draw weight or antlers until March 31 of the year
of less than 68 kilograms (150 following the harvest date;
pounds); and · Leave a big game hide in the field
> A crossbow other than in an open except moose and elk in WMZ 56 to
muzzleloader or rifle season. 76;
> Note: in the Regina/Moose Jaw, · Place a tree stand or blind on
Saskatoon and Prince Albert provincial forest land, unoccupied
WMZs, crossbows are permitted Crown land or land within a
during all open seasons. provincial park or recreation site
· Hunt wildlife with a rifle other than a without clearly and permanently
muzzleloader during a big game marking (in a visible location) the
season in Regina/Moose Jaw and person's name and address, or the
Saskatoon WMZs; outfitter's licence number, and the
· Note: licensed trappers may carry date the tree stand or blind was
and use a .22 (or less) calibre rimfire erected;
rifle in these areas during a big game · Leave a tree stand, blind or any other
season, provided they are performing structure on provincial forest land,
normal trapping operations. unoccupied Crown land or land
· Fail to properly attach a seal (tag) to within a provincial park or recreation
a harvested big game animal: site after July 7, if placed between
> Confirm the animal is safe to April 7 and June 30 of the same year,
handle; or after December 31, if placed
> Select the seal that matches the between August 15 and December 19
big game species you have of the same year;
harvested; · Accompany, hunt with, aid or assist a
> Separate the three-part seal person hunting big game while
(marked as meat, hide and hunting coyotes or wild boar;
antler/head); · Carry or transport a firearm through
> Cut out or notch the year, month a game preserve, wildlife refuge,
and day of harvest on each seal, wildlife management unit, regional
fold in half aligning the pre-cut park, provincial park, protected area
holes; or recreation site that is closed to
> Use a plastic tie, wire or string hunting unless the firearm is encased
inserted through the pre-cut and in a vehicle;
holes; · Kill female black bears with young of
> Secure the seal to the antlers or the year cubs at heel; and
head of the animal (ear); · Aid, assist or hunt with people who
> Secure the meat seal to the are exercising their Aboriginal
carcass (rib cage or tendon on hunting rights unless you possess
hind leg); and Aboriginal rights or carry a permit to
> Secure the hide seal through the assist.
hide. Game Bird
· Fail to properly separate the seals as It is unlawful to:
above and notch the date upon · Hunt upland game birds with a
harvesting a big game animal; centre fire rifle;12
· Hunt game birds with a shotgun or salt products used for hunting
unless the magazine is plugged in purposes be placed in a leak-proof
such a way that it cannot hold more container;
than two shells; · In the provincial forest, in provincial
· For Canadian and non-resident game parks or recreation sites and on
bird hunters: unoccupied Crown land, no person
> Exceed the season limit for shall:
sharp-tailed grouse or gray > Store bait at or near any bait
(Hungarian) partridge; location;
> Fail to record the date of kill on > Hunt at a bait site placed by
a harvest ledger upon taking a another person without that
sharp-tailed grouse or gray person's consent;
(Hungarian) partridge; > Other than the owner, tear
> Hunt game birds without down, remove, damage, deface
possessing the harvest ledger or cover up any bait or sign;
that is registered with a game > Use salt or salt products for bait
bird licence; and unless placed in a leak-proof
> Hold more than one game bird container that is secured to
licence. prevent the contents from being
· Hunt migratory game birds with a spilled;
rifle or possess more than one > Use as bait: any noxious weed or
shotgun while hunting migratory noxious weed seed as described
game birds; in The Weed Control Act, any
· Hunt game birds within 500 metres exotic plant as described in The
of a waterfowl feeding station or Forest Resources Management
enter any lands posted with lure Regulations or any carcass or
crop signs contrary to posted part of a domestic animal other
instructions; than domestic animal trimmings
· Dig a pit or excavation or leave it received from a licensed butcher
open without the consent of the shop or abattoir;
owner or occupant of the land; and > Feed wild ungulates between
· Use recorded electronic calls other January 1 and July 31; and
than snow geese vocalization while > Place bait for the hunting of wild
hunting waterfowl. boar.
Baiting Regulations · In the provincial forest, provincial
· Bait means any food, including salt parks or recreation sites and on
and salt products intended to attract unoccupied Crown land, no person
big game, but does not include fields shall place bait, including salt and
of crop or forage, whether standing salt products, for hunting big game:
or harvested crops, forage or hay > Without erecting at the site a
stacked in the field where it is sign of durable material no less
grown, or grain that is scattered or than 600 centimetres² (96
piled as a result of farming inches²) on which is clearly
operations; marked the person's full name
· On private land or occupied Crown and address or clearly marking
land, no person shall, without the his/her full name and address
permission of the owner or on any container used for
occupant, place bait, including salt holding the bait;
and salt products, for hunting big > Within 500 metres of any
game or feeding or attracting other campground, dwelling or other
wildlife. It is recommended that salt place used by people;13
> Within 200 metres of any Vehicle Controls
numbered provincial highway, Roads and Trails Only
provincial road or municipal · During an open big game season in
road; WMZs 15 to 18 and 30 to 34, no
> Within 200 metres of any person hunting big game is allowed
maintained forest access road, to drive off roads or road allowances
snowmobile trail or cross-country with trails without written
ski trail prior to April 1; and permission from the landowner,
> Prior to August 1, except for except to retrieve legally killed big
hunting black bear during the game animals using the most direct
spring black bear season when route;
bait may be placed on or after · In Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon
March 1. WMZs, no person hunting big game
· For the purpose of hunting black is allowed to drive off roads or road
bear, no person shall: allowances with trails, except to
> Use bait that is not placed in a retrieve legally killed big game
container; animals using the most direct route.
> Use a container with a volume · Note: A vehicle may be operated off
exceeding 210 litres (45 gallon roads and trails with landowner
drum); permission to place or remove bait,
> Use a container unless it is stands or trail cameras provided a
constructed in such a way that firearm is not present in the vehicle.
prevents a bear from becoming · In Moose Mountain Provincial Park,
trapped; and the use of vehicles is restricted to
> Use a container that can be park roads except to retrieve legally
removed from the bait site by a killed big game animals using the
bear. most direct route; and
· For the purpose of hunting big game · Vehicles are restricted to designated
other than black bear, no person roads within Saskatchewan Landing
shall: Provincial Park and may not leave
> Use bait, other than bales, that the road for any purpose.
exceeds 40 litres in volume (9
gallons); and
All-terrain Vehicles
Farmland areas of Saskatchewan
> In the case of bales, use more
· ATVs, snowmobiles and passenger
than two bales with a combined
vehicles may not be used on wildlife
total weight exceeding 90
lands for any purpose at any time
kilograms (198 pounds).
with the exception of retrieving
· A person who has placed bait for the
legally killed big game animals using
purpose of hunting big game shall
the shortest and/or least impacting
remove, at the end of the hunting
route or under permit for specific
season for which it was placed, any
authorized purposes;
remaining bait, the container, the
· In WMZs 1 to 47, 52, 54, Moose
sign marking the bait, and any items
Mountain Provincial Park,
brought to the bait site; and
Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and
· In provincial parks and recreation
Prince Albert WMZs and Fort à la
sites, no person shall place bait for
Corne WMU, no person shall carry a
hunting big game without the
firearm (including a bow or
authorization of the park manager.
crossbow) on an ATV during an
· Note: No person shall place bait for
open big game season (excluding the
the purpose of hunting big game or
wolf season) with the following
wild boar on any Fish and Wildlife
exceptions:
Development Fund lands.14
> Encased firearms may be carried at the start and end with designated
on ATVs in Fort à la Corne WMU trail signs.
during the spring black bear Forest Road Closures
season only; and · Road closures may be identified with
> A licensed trapper may carry a earth berms, gates and/or signs to
rimfire rifle of .22 calibre or less protect forest resources and roads;
on an ATV while conducting · No passenger vehicles are allowed
normal trapping operations. behind/beyond forest road closures –
· ATVs may not be used in any ATVs, snowmobiles, horses and
National Wildlife Area. bicycles may be used at your own
· Note: ATVs may be used on private risk; and
land with landowner permission for · Breaking or cutting trees, or
activities related to hunting provided mowing/damaging other vegetation
no firearms are carried on the where a road closure is in place, is
vehicle. prohibited.
Provincial Forest and Forest Fringe Areas Transporting Big Game or Game
of Saskatchewan
· In WMZs 48 to 50 (excluding Fort à Birds within the Province
la Corne WMU), 53 and 55 to 76, · Hunters transporting big game
and in the West Block of Cypress animals during an antlerless or bull-
Hills Provincial Park, no person shall only season are required to keep
carry a firearm on an ATV during an evidence of species and sex. During
open season for big game (excluding seasons where only bull elk or bull
the wolf season) unless it is encased. moose may be taken, the antlers
must accompany the animal;
Provincial Park and Recreation · Big game carcasses transported
Sites separately from hides must have the
· ATV use for hunting on provincial tail or the lower hind leg from the
park and recreation site lands is hock joint down attached with the
limited to trails that have been hide still in place as proof of species;
signed and designated for that · Big game carcasses must be properly
purpose or for the retrieval of tagged when delivered to a butcher
legally harvested big game only. for cooling, cutting and packaging.
Outfitters are eligible to receive a Provided hides are properly tagged
permit to use an ATV for their and the species identification parts
operations; are attached to the carcass, the hides
· ATVs may not be used in can be kept or sold to hide dealers;
Saskatchewan Landing and Douglas · Hunters may share an unprocessed
provincial parks. big game carcass with their hunting
Designated Trails – Cypress Hills partners. A permit is not required to
Provincial Park (West Block) transport an untagged portion of the
· No person shall drive a vehicle off a carcass if an individual has
designated trail or provincial documentation consisting of the
highway except to retrieve legally successful hunter's name, signature,
killed big game animals using the licence number, species of game and
most direct route; date of harvest. The individual
· Firearms must be encased in vehicles possessing the unprocessed meat
when driven off designated trails to must have this information readily
retrieve game; and available to provide to a conservation
· No person shall park more than 10 officer;
metres from a designated trail or · When transporting pheasants,
provincial highway. Trails are marked evidence of sex must accompany the15
bird. If the bird is plucked and from another province or country
dressed in the field, leave the head constitutes the authority to a
attached to the carcass; Saskatchewan resident to import the
· No person can possess or transport a wildlife in question;
migratory game bird unless at least · A Convention on the International
one fully feathered wing remains Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
attached to the bird; and Permit is required to export black
· In the case of upland game birds, no bears out of Canada. Hunters from
person shall possess, transport or the United States (U.S.)
ship any upland game bird unless the accompanying their properly tagged
game birds are packed in a manner black bears (raw and untanned) are
that will permit a wildlife officer to exempt; however, a CITES permit is
readily determine the number and required for tanned or processed
species of game birds. pelts;
Exporting Big Game or Game · Sandhill crane hunters do not require
a CITES permit if you are a U.S.
Birds
resident returning home at the
· Legally tagged big game may be
conclusion of your hunt, provided
taken out of the province without an
the cranes are part of your personal
export permit if the licence holder
baggage and are in a fresh, frozen or
travels with the game;
salted condition. Your Saskatchewan
· Hunters may take the cape of a big
game bird licence, Habitat Licence
game animal out of the province
and federal Migratory Game Bird
without a hide seal attached if the
Permit must be presented at the
cape and antlers (attached to the
border, as required;
skull plate with attached seal) travel
· Your game bird licence and
with the licence holder;
associated ledger is also a permit to
· Legally tagged raw big game hides
export legal limits of game birds,
may be exported if a big game hide
providing you accompany them in
seal is attached to the hide;
transit;
· Any wildlife or wildlife parts not
· No person shall transport or ship
accompanying the licensed hunter, or
migratory birds belonging to another
wildlife not taken under authority of
person into the U.S.;
a hunting licence, including antlers
· No person can possess or transport a
(other than shed antlers), claws or
migratory game bird unless at least
skulls, require an export permit to be
one fully feathered wing remains
taken out of the province. Permits
attached to the bird;
are available at Ministry of
· No person shall possess, transport or
Environment offices;
ship any upland game bird unless the
· Packages for shipping wildlife within
game birds are packed in a manner
or outside the province must be
that will permit a wildlife officer to
marked with the sender's name,
readily determine the number and
address, hunting licence or permit
species of game birds;
number and contents;
· If the legal limit of migratory birds
· No person, other than a
you have taken accompanies you in a
Saskatchewan resident, shall import
private vehicle, labelling is not
wildlife into Saskatchewan from
required;
another province or country, under
· Packages containing upland game
the authority of a game licence,
birds do not require labels if they
without first obtaining an import
accompany the licensed hunter in
permit from a Ministry of
transit; and
Environment office. An export permit16
· All game birds must be packaged in a following conditions:
manner that will permit the number > Stands must be marked with the
and species to be readily determined; person's name, address and date
no bulk packaging or bulk freezing is on which the stand was placed on
allowed. wildlife lands; and
Private Land Considerations > Stands must be removed at the
· Approximately 85 per cent of the land end of legal hunting time on the
in southern Saskatchewan is privately day it was placed.
owned or controlled; Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Ducks
· Always obtain landowner permission Unlimited Canada and the Nature
prior to hunting on any private lands; Conservancy of Canada Lands
· Signs advising Hunt on Foot Only or · Hunting may be permitted on lands
Vehicles Restricted to Roads and as per posted instructions;
Trails Only are available free of · Hunters are required to follow posted
charge to landowners from ministry instructions (e.g. hunt on foot only)
offices; and
· To further assist landowners, signs · Contact the responsible agency for
notifying hunters to Please Close this further information.
Gate, Seeded Field, Hunt on Foot National Wildlife Areas (NWA)
Only and Occupied Building within · Open to hunting unless otherwise
500 Metres are also available at posted;
ministry offices; and · Last Mountain Lake, Stalwart, Webb,
· Hunters failing to observe posted Prairie, Bradwell and Tway NWAs are
instructions could face charges under open to all hunting with the
The Wildlife Act. exception that sandhill cranes may
not be hunted in the Last Mountain
Special Lands Provisions
Lake NWA;
Fish and Wildlife Development Fund
· Hunt on foot only, vehicles may not
Lands (Wildlife Lands)
be driven off or beyond roads and
· Open to hunting on foot only;
designated trails. Vehicles may not
· No person can operate or be a
leave the road for any purpose; and
passenger in any vehicle (including a
· For information on these areas and
passenger vehicle, ATV or
restrictions applying to them, contact
snowmobile) for any purpose except:
the Canadian Wildlife Service at 306-
> To retrieve legally killed big game
975-4087.
or wild boar using the shortest
Canadian Forces Base Dundurn, National
and/or least impacting route;
Parks, Wildlife Refuges, Migratory Bird
> If a passenger vehicle is being
Sanctuaries, Cold Lake Air Weapons
used to retrieve legally killed big
Range, Game Preserves and Road
game or wild boar. All firearms
Corridor Game Preserves
must be encased; and
· Closed to all hunting.
> Under the authority of a vehicle
Provincial Parks, Regional Parks and
use permit for agriculture or other
Recreation Sites
approved purposes.
· Closed to all hunting unless
· Walk-in camping will be allowed
otherwise specified in the open
provided vehicles are left off the
season tables; and
FWDF property. Open fires are
· Specific vehicle regulations may
prohibited;
apply. See ATV regulations on page
· No baiting for the purposes of
14.
hunting is allowed; and
Wildlife Management Units (WMU)
· Hunting stands and tree stands are
· Many WMUs are community pastures
allowed on wildlife lands under the17
and are subject to the conditions · The end of the Saskatchewan
outlined in the community pasture Pastures Program was announced
section in this guide; March 22, 2017 and these pastures
· Fort à La Corne WMU is closed to are transitioning to patron control.
hunting unless otherwise specified; Remaining provincial pastures will
and transition in the 2019 and 2020
· All remaining WMUs are included in grazing seasons;
the WMZ that surrounds them and · All SPP and POP pastures are open to
are open for hunting during the times hunting as follows:
specified in the open season tables. > WMZs 1 to 47 – November 1;
Road Corridor Game Preserve (RCGP) > WMZ 54 – November 10; and
· All RCGPs are shown on the WMZ > WMZs 48 to 50, 52, 53, 55 and
map and identified with signage; 68N – November 15.
· Hunting is prohibited within 400 · Portions of some pastures may
metres of the centerline of a road remain closed beyond these dates if
within a RCGP; livestock are still at large or field
· Firearms must be encased when operations are occurring;
travelling on a RCGP; and · Some pastures may open to hunting
· Licensed hunters may carry unloaded prior to these dates, but hunters must
firearms from a vehicle to the edge of contact the pasture manager to
the game preserve by the most direct confirm this prior to entering the
route and return in the same manner. pasture;
Northern Communities · Vehicles are restricted to roads and
· Excluding any privately owned land, trails; however, special access
only residents of the following conditions may be in place for select
communities may hunt big game pastures;
within a 16-kilometre radius of their · Contact the pasture manager for
communities: Beauval, Black Lake, access and trail information;
Buffalo Narrows, Camsell Portage, · No fires are allowed;
Cree Lake, Deschambault, Dillon, · Visit saskatchewan.ca and search for
Fond du Lac, Ile-á-la-Crosse, the Canada and Saskatchewan
Kinoosao, La Loche, La Ronge, Community Pasture Transition
Patuanak, Pelican Narrows, Program.
Pinehouse, Primeau Lake, Sandy Bay,
Southend, Stanley Mission, Stony
Rapids, Turnor Lake and Wollaston. Landowner permission
First Nation Reserves
· Closed to licensed hunting unless
is required before
permission is granted by the Chief or setting out trail cameras,
Band Council. tree stands or blinds on
Community Pastures
· There are currently two types of private land.
community pastures in
Saskatchewan:
> Saskatchewan Provincial Pastures
(SPP); and
> Patron Operated Pastures (POP) –
former Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada (AAFC) pastures leased
to patron groups.18
Saskatchewan Resident
Draw Seasons
Hunting is allowed in wildlife management units (WMU) and national wildlife areas that are within a
wildlife management zone (WMZ) that is listed as being open for big game. The exception is Fort à La
Corne WMU and the St. Denis National Wildlife Research Area. Only provincial parks and recreation
sites listed below are open to hunting. See Special Lands Provisions (page 16) for more information.
New season dates are indicated in bold and green. To view the 2019 draw quotas, see the online
Big Game Draw Supplement.
Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons
Draw Moose - Saskatchewan Residents Only
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZs 1, 2E, 2W, 4 and 5 Oct. 15 – Oct. 31 one moose,
Combined WMZs 8 and 11 (Designate WMZ 8) archery, either-sex
WMZs 9, 10, 12 muzzleloader,
WMZ 13 including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing crossbow,
Provincial Park south of the South Saskatchewan River shotgun and rifle
WMZ 14E including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing
Provincial Park north of the South Saskatchewan River
WMZs 14W, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22
WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park
located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm)
WMZs 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and 32
Combined WMZs 6 and 7E (Designate WMZ 6) Oct. 1 – Oct. 14 one moose,
WMZ 30 Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 either-sex
WMZ 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park archery,
WMZs 34, 35 and 36 muzzleloader,
WMZ 37 excluding Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate crossbow,
WMZ 37) shotgun and rifle
WMZs 38, 39, 40, 41, 42E, 42W and 43 not including Fort à la
Corne WMU
WMZs 44, 45E, 45W, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53 and 54
WMZ 56 including Round Lake Recreation Site and that portion
of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park (West Block) within WMZ 56
WMZ 57 including those portions of Porcupine Hills Provincial
Park (East and West Blocks) within WMZ 57
WMZ 58
WMZ 59 including Wildcat Hill Provincial Park
WMZs 60, 61 and 62
WMZ 63 including the southern portion of Narrow Hills
Provincial Park
WMZ 64 including Great Blue Heron, the southern portion of
Clarence-Steepbank Lakes and a portion of Narrow Hills
provincial parks
WMZ 65 including the northern portion of both Clarence-
Steepbank Lakes and Narrow Hills provincial parks
WMZs 66, 67 and 68S including Bronson Forest Recreation Site
Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate WMZ GP)
Fort à la Corne Wildlife Management Unit (Designate WMZ FLC)
Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ SMZ) Oct. 1 – Oct. 14 one moose,
Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 either-sex
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow and
shotgun19
Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons
..... Draw Moose - Saskatchewan Residents Only (cont’d)
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Oct. 15 – Oct. 31 one moose,
WMZ RMZ) archery, either-sex
muzzleloader,
crossbow and
shotgun
Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ PMZ) Oct. 1 – Oct. 14 one moose,
Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 either-sex
archery and
crossbow
WMZ 1 (Designate WMZ 1A) | WMZ 4 (Designate WMZ 4A) Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 one
WMZ 13 (Designate WMZ 13A) including that portion of archery, antlerless
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park south of the South muzzleloader, moose
Saskatchewan River (Designate WMZ 13A) crossbow,
WMZ 14E (Designate WMZ 14EA) including that portion of shotgun and rifle
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park north of the South
Saskatchewan River (Designate WMZ 14EA)
WMZ 14W (Designate WMZ 14WA) | WMZ 16 (Designate WMZ
16A)
WMZ 17 (Designate WMZ 17A) | WMZ 18 (Designate WMZ 18A) |
WMZ 21 (Designate WMZ 21A)
WMZ 22 (Designate WMZ 22A)
WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park
located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm)
(Designate WMZ 23A)
WMZ 24 (Designate WMZ 24A) | WMZ 25 (Designate WMZ 25A)
WMZ 26 (Designate WMZ 26A) | WMZ 27 (Designate WMZ 27A)
WMZ 28 (Designate WMZ 28A) | WMZ 29 (Designate WMZ 29A)
WMZ 31 (Designate WMZ 31A) | WMZ 32 (Designate WMZ 32A)
WMZ 30 (Designate WMZ 30A) Oct. 15 – Nov. one
WMZ 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate 14 antlerless
WMZ 33A) archery, moose
WMZ 34 (Designate WMZ 34A) | WMZ 35 (Designate WMZ 35A) muzzleloader,
WMZ 36 (Designate WMZ 36A) crossbow,
WMZ 37 excluding Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate shotgun and
WMZ 37A) rifle
WMZ 38 (Designate WMZ 38A) | WMZ 39 (Designate WMZ 39A)
WMZ 40 (Designate WMZ 40A) | WMZ 41 (Designate WMZ 41A)
WMZ 42E (Designate WMZ 42EA) | WMZ 42W (Designate WMZ
42WA)
WMZ 43 not including Fort à la Corne WMU (Designate WMZ
43A)
WMZ 44 (Designate WMZ 44A) | WMZ 45E (Designate WMZ 45EA)
WMZ 45W (Designate WMZ 45WA) | WMZ 46 (Designate WMZ
46A)
WMZ 47 (Designate WMZ 47A)
Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ SMZA) Oct. 15 – Nov. 14 one
archery, antlerless
muzzleloader, moose
crossbow and
shotgun20
Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons
Additional Information - Draw Moose
Ÿ No rifle hunting in Saskatoon WMZ and Regina/Moose Jaw WMZ.
Ÿ Archery and crossbow hunting only in Prince Albert WMZ.
Ÿ Antlerless moose is a cow or a 2019 calf.
Ÿ Zone selections with an A are for antlerless moose licences, example 36A.
Draw Elk - Saskatchewan Residents Only
Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit
WMZ 1, 2E, 2W and 5 Sept. 15 – Sept. 30 one elk,
Combined WMZs 6 and 7E (Designate WMZ 6) Dec. 10 – Dec. 19 either-sex
Combined WMZs 8 and 11 (Designate WMZ 8) archery,
Combined WMZs 9 and 10 (Designate WMZ 9) muzzleloader,
WMZ 13 including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing crossbow, shotgun
Provincial Park south of the South Saskatchewan River and rifle
WMZ 14E including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing
Provincial Park north of the South Saskatchewan River
WMZs 19 and 21
Combined WMZs 22 and 30 (Designate WMZ 22)
WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park
located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm)
(Designate WMZ 23)
WMZ 24
Combined WMZs 28 and 45E (Designate WMZ 28)
WMZ 29
WMZs 34 and 35
WMZ 37 including Duck Mountain Provincial Park
WMZs 39, 40, 41, 42E, 42W, 43 not including Fort à la Corne WMU
WMZs 44, 45W, 46, 52 and 54
Note: In Moose Mountain, Duck Mountain, that portion of
Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake
and Saskatchewan Landing provincial parks only, elk
hunting is permitted beginning September 10
WMZ 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park Sept. 10 – Sept. 30 one elk,
Dec. 10 – Dec. 19 either-sex
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle
Fort à la Corne Wildlife Management Unit (Designate WMZ FLC) Sept. 10 – Sept. 30 one elk,
Dec. 10 – Dec. 19 either-sex
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle
Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate WMZ GP) Sept. 10 – Sept. 30 one elk,
Dec. 10 – Dec. 19 either-sex
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow, shotgun
and rifle
WMZ 7W including Cypress Hills (West Block) Provincial Park Oct. 20 – Oct. 31 one elk,
Dec. 10 – Dec. 19 either-sex
archery,
muzzleloader,
crossbow,
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