When does deer season start in Manitoba?

Deer hunting seasons in Manitoba vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in Manitoba?

Currently there are 4 species with open seasons and 51 upcoming in Manitoba. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Manitoba?

Manitoba has 66 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in Manitoba?

Moose season status in Manitoba varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for Manitoba to see current open/closed status and dates.

Manitoba Hunting Guide 2026: Season Dates & GHA Draws

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

14 species

Caribou (First)

Upcoming

3 WMUs

Direct Answer

Season dates differ by WMU — check yours

Quick Links — Manitoba Season Dates

Big Game

Caribou (First)

Caribou (Second)

Elk (Bull (Draw))

Elk (Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw))

Elk (Antlerless (Draw))

Elk Or Moose (Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw))

Moose (Bull)

Moose (Bull (Draw))

Mule Deer (Antlered Or Antlerless)

Mule Deer (Antlered Or Antlerless (Second & Third))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered Or Antlerless)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless (Second))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless (Third))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered)

Predators

Wild Boar

Black Bear (Adult)

Coyote (Resident)

Coyote (Non-Resident/Foreign Resident)

Gray Wolf (Resident)

Gray Wolf (Non-Resident/Foreign Resident)

Small Game

Gray Squirrel

Hare

Rabbit

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Ptarmigan

Ruffed Grouse

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Spruce Grouse

Wild Turkey (Visible Beard)

Wild Turkey

Woodcock

Woodcock (Foreign Resident)

Woodcock (Resident)

Woodcock (Non-Resident)

Waterfowl

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling (Foreign Resident)

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling (Resident)

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling (Non-Resident)

Conservation Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross'S)

Conservation Geese (Canada Geese)

Coots

Coots (Foreign Resident)

Coots (Resident)

Ducks

Ducks (Foreign Resident)

Ducks (Resident)

Ducks (Non-Resident)

Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane (Foreign Resident)

Sandhill Crane (Resident)

Snipe

Snipe (Foreign Resident)

Snipe (Resident)

Snow, Blue & Ross

Snow, Blue & Ross (Foreign Resident)

Season dates differ by WMU — check yours

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