Huntable species in Canada

American badgers inhabit open and semi-open country including grasslands, prairies, deserts, and agricultural areas with friable soil suitable for burrowing.

American bison inhabit grasslands, prairies, and open plains from sea level to moderate elevations.

American black bears inhabit forested regions from sea level to high mountain elevations, preferring dense deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests with abundant mast-producing…

Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with dense marsh vegetation and shallow water.

American coots inhabit freshwater marshes, ponds, lakes, and shallow wetlands with emergent vegetation.

American crows occupy diverse habitats including open woodlands, agricultural fields, urban and suburban areas, parks, and woodland edges from sea level to moderate elevations.

American martens inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, particularly those with dense canopy cover and fallen logs.

Mink inhabit wetland edges, marshes, streams, rivers, and lakeshores with dense vegetation and nearby water.

American red squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, particularly spruce, fir, and pine stands from sea level to subalpine zones.

American wigeons occupy shallow freshwater lakes, marshes, prairie ponds, and coastal estuaries with emergent vegetation and open water.

American woodcock inhabit moist deciduous and mixed woodlands with dense understory, alder thickets, and brushy wetland edges.

Arctic hares occupy tundra, rocky slopes, and sparse shrubland across the high Arctic.

Bighorn sheep inhabit steep, rocky mountain terrain with sparse vegetation, ranging from alpine meadows to desert canyon walls.

Blue-winged teal favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie potholes, and wetlands with emergent vegetation and open water.

Bobcats occupy diverse terrain including forests, scrubland, swamps, and rocky areas from sea level to high mountains.

Brent geese inhabit coastal saltmarshes, estuaries, mudflats, and shallow bays during winter and migration.

Brown bears occupy diverse terrain from boreal forests and montane woodlands to alpine meadows and coastal zones.

Shallow freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with clear water and emergent vegetation.

Found in open wetlands, marshes, lakes, and rivers with adjacent grasslands or grain fields.

Boreal forests and mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands, typically between 1,000–2,500 m elevation.

Canvasbacks inhabit large, open freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and marshes with deep water and submerged vegetation.

Cinnamon teal favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and alkaline lakes with emergent vegetation and muddy margins.

Common eiders inhabit northern coastal marine environments, favoring rocky shores, shallow bays, and ice-edge waters from subarctic to arctic latitudes.

Common goldeneyes inhabit freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal waters with clear depths suitable for diving.

Common pheasants favour mixed agricultural landscapes with hedgerows, woodland edges, and reed beds.

Common starlings occupy open and semi-open landscapes including grasslands, cultivated fields, orchards, parks, and urban/suburban areas.

Coyotes occupy diverse terrain from open prairie and desert to brushy foothills and mixed forest edges.

Dall's sheep inhabit steep, rocky alpine and subalpine terrain with sparse vegetation, typically between 1,500–3,000 m elevation.

Dusky grouse inhabit coniferous and mixed-conifer forests from sea level to alpine treeline, favoring Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and spruce-fir zones with understory shrub cover.

Eastern cottontails occupy brushy fields, woodland edges, thickets, and regenerating clearings from sea level to moderate elevation.

Eastern spotted skunks favor mixed woodland, brushy fields, and rocky outcrops with good ground cover.

Elk inhabit mixed conifer and aspen forests, meadows, and montane grasslands from sea level to alpine zones.

Eurasian magpies inhabit open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, grassland, scrubland, woodland edges, and parks.

Fishers inhabit mixed and coniferous forests with dense canopy cover and fallen woody debris.

Fox squirrels inhabit open woodlands, mixed forests, and agricultural edges with scattered mature trees, particularly oak and hickory stands.

Gadwall favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation and open water.

Goosanders inhabit fast-flowing rivers, streams, and clear lakes in temperate to boreal regions, preferring clean water with good fish populations.

Gray squirrels inhabit deciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, and suburban areas with mature trees.

Greater sage-grouse inhabit sagebrush-dominated rangelands from sea level to 2,800 m elevation.

Greater scaup inhabit deep freshwater lakes, large reservoirs, and coastal bays with open water and minimal emergent vegetation.

Grey partridges inhabit open and semi-open lowland landscapes including arable farmland, grassland, and cereal crops.

Grey wolves occupy diverse terrain including boreal forests, tundra, grasslands, and mixed deciduous-coniferous woodlands.

Groundhogs occupy open woodlands, field edges, pastures, and meadows with well-drained soil.

House sparrows inhabit human-modified landscapes including towns, cities, farmsteads, and villages with buildings for shelter and nesting.

Lesser scaup occupy freshwater and brackish lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and coastal bays with open water and nearby vegetation.

Long-tailed ducks breed on Arctic tundra, shallow lakes, and coastal wetlands in high northern latitudes.

Long-tailed weasels occupy diverse habitats from sea level to 3,000 m elevation, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and agricultural areas with adequate prey and cover.

Mallards inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.

Moose inhabit boreal forests, mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands, and willow-lined wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere.

Mountain goats inhabit steep, rocky alpine and subalpine terrain with cliffs, talus slopes, and sparse alpine vegetation.

Mourning doves occupy open and semi-open habitats including grasslands, agricultural fields, scrublands, and woodland edges.

Mule deer inhabit semi-arid and arid regions across western North America, favoring broken terrain with mixed shrubland, piñon-juniper, and ponderosa pine forests.

Musk oxen inhabit arctic tundra, subarctic grasslands, and rocky uplands with sparse vegetation.

Muskrats inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.

North American beavers inhabit freshwater wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes across forested and semi-open regions.

Porcupines inhabit mixed deciduous-conifer forests, aspen groves, and woody areas from sea level to moderate alpine elevations.

River otters inhabit freshwater systems including rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands with adequate fish populations and bankside cover.

Northern flying squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, particularly those with old-growth components.

Northern pintails inhabit open wetlands including marshes, shallow lakes, prairie ponds, and coastal estuaries with minimal emergent vegetation.

Northern shovelers inhabit shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and wetlands with emergent vegetation and open water.

Pumas occupy diverse terrain from dense forests and swamps to open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky canyons.

Raccoons occupy diverse habitats including deciduous and mixed forests, wetlands, swamps, agricultural land, and urban/suburban areas.

Red foxes inhabit mixed farmland, woodland edges, grasslands, and scrub across lowland and moderate elevation terrain.

Redheads favor freshwater lakes, marshes, and prairie ponds with shallow waters and emergent vegetation.

Ring-necked ducks inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes with emergent vegetation and open water.

Lives on high mountain and arctic tundra above the willow zone, on barren rocky ridges, boulder fields and sparse dwarf vegetation.

Ruffed grouse inhabit deciduous and mixed forests with dense understory cover, including aspen, birch, and conifer stands.

Sharp-tailed grouse occupy prairie, grassland, and sagebrush habitats interspersed with low shrubs and scattered trees.

Snow geese inhabit arctic and subarctic tundra breeding grounds, coastal marshes, and shallow prairie wetlands during migration and winter.

Snowshoe hares inhabit dense boreal and mixed forests with thick understory cover, including spruce, fir, and willow thickets.

Sooty grouse inhabit coniferous and mixed-conifer forests from low elevations to alpine timberline, preferring Douglas-fir, spruce, and fir stands with understory shrubs and ope…

Spruce grouse inhabit dense, mature boreal and subboreal coniferous forests dominated by spruce and fir.

Stoats occupy diverse terrain from sea level to alpine zones, including grasslands, moorland, woodland edges, and scrubland with good ground cover.

Striped skunks occupy open to semi-open terrain including grasslands, meadows, agricultural edges, and open woodlands from sea level to moderate elevations.

White-fronted geese inhabit open tundra, marshes, and grasslands during breeding season, and move to wetlands, coastal marshes, agricultural fields, and river valleys in winter.

White-tailed deer inhabit mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, forest edges, swamps, and brushy areas from sea level to moderate elevations.

White-tailed jackrabbits inhabit open sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and desert scrublands from sea level to alpine meadows above 3,000 m.

White-tailed ptarmigan inhabit high alpine tundra and rocky slopes above treeline, typically between 2,400–4,300 m elevation.

Wild reindeer inhabit open tundra, boreal forest edges, and alpine meadows across northern latitudes.

Wild turkeys inhabit mixed hardwood and coniferous forests with open understory, forest edges, and clearings.

Inhabits willow and birch scrub, dwarf-shrub heath, bog margins, and the transition between forest and low alpine tundra.

Wilson's snipe inhabits wet meadows, marshes, bog edges, and marshy shorelines with soft, muddy substrate and sparse to moderate vegetation.

Wolverines inhabit boreal forests, tundra, and alpine terrain across the far north, typically from sea level to 3,500 m elevation.

Yellow-bellied marmots inhabit alpine and subalpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in mountainous terrain, typically between 2,400–4,000 m elevation.