2025-2026 Hunting Year

Manitoba
Hunting Licence Guide

Everything you need to get your hunting licence in Manitoba — step-by-step process, fees, hunter education, and non-resident requirements for 2026.

Direct Answer

To hunt in Manitoba, complete required hunter education, register the provincial hunter ID/card, then buy the relevant species licence or draw tag. The exact fees and age requirements are listed below.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: official Manitoba licensing portals and HuntScout licence data tables.

Key Facts

1

Licences are sold through Manitoba eLicensing

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Seasons and bag limits are set by Game Hunting Area (GHA)

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CWD surveillance may require deer/elk head submission in listed GHAs

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Always verify the current-year Hunting Guide before buying tags

How to Get Your Licence — Step by Step

Step 1

Complete Hunter Education

New hunters must complete Manitoba hunter education (or an accepted equivalent) before buying most licences.

Step 2

Create an eLicensing Profile

Register at manitoba.ca/elicensing to buy licences online or at authorized vendors.

Step 3

Buy Species Licences

Purchase white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bear, turkey, or game bird licences for the GHAs you plan to hunt.

Step 4

Apply for Draws / Quotas

Some big-game opportunities are draw- or quota-based — watch application windows in the Hunting Guide.

Manitoba Hunting Licence Fees

Licence TypeResidentNon-ResidentNotes
White-tailed DeerSee current guideHigher non-resident rates
MooseSee current guideOften outfitter / restricted
Black Bear~$40+~$120–$240+
Game BirdSee current guidePlus federal migratory bird permit where required

Non-Resident Hunting in Manitoba

Non-resident and foreign-resident hunters face higher fees and additional restrictions, especially for waterfowl and some big-game seasons. Confirm current rules in the Manitoba Hunting Guide.

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