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).
Willow and Rock Ptarmigan (combined)
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Bag/Possession Limits |
| Avalon/Swift Current | Sept 20-Nov 9, 2025 | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | Bag Limit 6, not more than 3 rock ptarmigan |
| Possession 12, not more than 6 rock ptarmigan |
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| Burin | Sept 20-Nov 9, 2025 | 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 20-Nov 16, 2025 | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | 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 20-Dec 7, 2025 | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | 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 20-Dec 28/25 | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | 20/40 |
Note:
- Bell Island is closed to snaring of grouse.
Snowshoe Hare
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
| Great Island | Oct 04-Dec 28, 2025 | Oct 04-Dec 28, 2025 | 40 |
| Little Bay Islands | Oct 04-Nov 02, 2025 | Oct 04-Nov 02, 2025 | 40 |
| Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Remainder of Island | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | 40 |
Note: Bell Island is closed to shooting and snaring of snowshoe hare.
Red Squirrel
| Area | Shooting | Snaring | Possession Limit |
| Great Island | Oct 04-Dec 28, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Little Bay Islands | Oct 04-Nov 2, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Bell Island | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Remainder of Island | Oct 04/25-Mar 08/26 | N/A | N/A |