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Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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About Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)

Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds) is a migratory bird hunting zone in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, set by Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). It covers about 44,916 km² (17,342 mi²). Towns inside it include Labrador City and Wabush Lake.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.

Unit code
Western Labrador
Area
44,916 km²
Area (miles)
17,342 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,742 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF)1,6434%
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division91under 1%
Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, Direction des aires protégées40under 1%
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Parks Division6.9under 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: Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec, Plans d'affectation du territoire public (CC BY 4.0); 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 Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations:

SpeciesDatesDetails
American black duckSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
American wigeonSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Barrow's goldeneyeSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Black scoterSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Blue-winged tealSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Brant (brent goose)Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
BuffleheadSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Cackling gooseSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Canada gooseSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Common eiderSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Common goldeneyeSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Common merganserSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Greater scaupSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Green-winged tealSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
King eiderSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Lesser scaupSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Long-tailed duckSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
MallardSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Northern pintailSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Red-breasted merganserSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Ring-necked duckSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Surf scoterSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
White-winged scoterSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Wilson’s snipeSep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026shotgun source
Arctic hareOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 source
North American porcupineOct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Red squirrelOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 source
Rock ptarmiganOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 source
Ruffed grouseOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027Southern Labrador Zone (small game): south of 54°N on the coast, 55°N inland source
Ruffed grouseOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027Northern Labrador Zone (small game): north of the 54°N / 55°N line source
Snowshoe hareOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 source
Spruce grouseOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027Southern Labrador Zone (small game): south of 54°N on the coast, 55°N inland source
Spruce grouseOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027Northern Labrador Zone (small game): north of the 54°N / 55°N line source
Willow ptarmiganOct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 source
Grey wolfOct 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027firearm, Labrador North Fur Zone only source
Grey wolfNov 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027firearm, Labrador South Fur Zone only source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)

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Questions

How big is Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds) (migratory bird hunting zone)?

About 44,916 km² (17,342 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s boundary.

How much public or protected land is in Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,742 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)?

This page lists 36 seasons a person has checked against Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)?

In the same unit system: Central Labrador Zone (migratory birds) and Northern Labrador Zone (migratory birds).

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Sources

Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada. Boundaries for the 2026 season.

HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). The official regulations and maps have the final word.