wildlife management unit · Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
WMU 83C
Ontario, Canada
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About WMU 83C
WMU 83C is a wildlife management unit in Ontario, Canada, set by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. It covers about 6.1 km² (2.4 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Wiarton, about 19 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 83C
- Area
- 6.1 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2.4 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.0 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | 0.0 | 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 – Ontario
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 | source |
| Red fox | Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 | source |
| Striped skunk | Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 | source |
| Cottontail rabbit | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Brown hare | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Fox squirrel | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Eastern grey squirrel | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common pheasant | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Snowshoe hare | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cottontail rabbit | Sep 25, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Brown hare | Sep 25, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Fox squirrel | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Eastern grey squirrel | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 25, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Snowshoe hare | Sep 25, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| American black duck | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ross's goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Raccoon | Oct 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Virginia opossum | Oct 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | May 1, 2027 to May 7, 2027 | WMU 83; in WMU 82A only the geographic townships of Keppel and Sarawak, in WMU 84 only Amabel source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 83C
- 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 WMU 83C (wildlife management unit)?
About 6.1 km² (2.4 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 83C?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.0 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 83C?
This page lists 28 seasons a person has checked against Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMU 83C?
In the same unit system: WMU 82A and WMU 83A.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Licence: Open Government Licence – Ontario (v1.0). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.