migratory bird hunting zone · Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)
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:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gouvernement du Québec (MRNF) | 1,643 | 4% |
| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division | 91 | under 1% |
| Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, Direction des aires protégées | 40 | under 1% |
| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Parks Division | 6.9 | 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: 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:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common eider | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Arctic hare | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | source |
| North American porcupine | Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Red squirrel | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | Southern Labrador Zone (small game): south of 54°N on the coast, 55°N inland source |
| Ruffed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | Northern Labrador Zone (small game): north of the 54°N / 55°N line source |
| Snowshoe hare | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | Southern Labrador Zone (small game): south of 54°N on the coast, 55°N inland source |
| Spruce grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | Northern Labrador Zone (small game): north of the 54°N / 55°N line source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 20, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | firearm, Labrador North Fur Zone only source |
| Grey wolf | Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | firearm, 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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What HuntGrid shows for Western Labrador Zone (migratory birds)
- 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 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.