wildlife management zone · New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch
WMZ 17
New Brunswick, Canada
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About WMZ 17
WMZ 17 is a wildlife management zone in New Brunswick, Canada, set by New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch. It covers about 3,335 km² (1,288 mi²). The town of Doaktown is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 17
- Area
- 3,335 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,288 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,174 km² of public or protected land inside it, 65% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Government of New Brunswick | 2,110 | 63% |
| Forest Planning & Stewardship Branch, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, Government of New Brunswick | 472 | 14% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Atlantic Region | 41 | 1% |
| Natural Resources Canada | 6.2 | under 1% |
| Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development | 5.8 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Nature Trust of New Brunswick | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – New Brunswick; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | non-residents source |
| American black bear | Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | residents source |
| Red fox | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 | residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw source |
| Bobcat | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 | residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| American black bear | Apr 19, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | residents source |
| American black bear | Apr 19, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | non-residents source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch
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What HuntGrid shows for WMZ 17
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is WMZ 17 (wildlife management zone)?
About 3,335 km² (1,288 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMZ 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,174 km² of public or protected land, 65% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Government of New Brunswick. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMZ 17?
This page lists 10 seasons a person has checked against New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMZ 17?
In the same unit system: WMZ 12, WMZ 13, WMZ 16, WMZ 18, WMZ 21 and WMZ 22.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – New Brunswick. Licence: Open Government Licence – New Brunswick (v2). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.