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 21 species with open seasons and 34 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

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Manitoba hunting season dates differ by Wildlife Management Unit (66 WMUs). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your WMU, or use the species cards for province-wide open/upcoming status.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: provincial wildlife authority publications and HuntScout season snapshots.

Big Game

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

14 species

Caribou (First)

Open

3 WMUs

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Season dates differ by WMU — check yours

Quick Links — Manitoba Season Dates

Big Game

Caribou (First)

Caribou (Second)

Elk (Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw))

Elk Or Moose (Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw))

Moose (Bull)

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

Elk (Bull (Draw))

Elk (Antlerless (Draw))

Moose (Bull (Draw))

Predators

Black Bear (Adult)

Coyote

Coyote

Gray Wolf

Gray Wolf

Wild Boar

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

Woodcock

Woodcock

Waterfowl

Snow, Blue & Ross

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

Coots

Coots (Foreign Resident)

Coots (Resident)

Ducks

Ducks (Foreign Resident)

Ducks (Resident)

Ducks

Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane (Foreign Resident)

Sandhill Crane

Snipe

Snipe (Foreign Resident)

Snipe (Resident)

Snow, Blue & Ross (Foreign Resident)

Season dates differ by WMU — check yours

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