Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
Jun 18, 2025 | 12:05 PM
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species in nearly 100 municipalities located close to areas where raccoon rabies has been detected.
The ban is in force until Aug. 17 and applies to raccoons, striped skunks, grey foxes, red foxes, as well as coyotes and their hybrids.
Communities affected by the ban are located in the Montérégie and Estrie regions to the south and east of Montreal.
The government says relocating an injured, orphaned or nuisance animal can spread rabies into new areas.
