2026-2027 Season

Black Bear Season in Manitoba

Black bear hunting is popular across Canada, with both spring and fall seasons available in many provinces. Baiting and spot-and-stalk are common hunting methods.

53 Closed WMUs53 Total WMUs

Manitoba hunting draw dates 2026

Resident elk & moose big game draw: Fri, May 1, 2026 – Fri, Jun 5, 2026. Closed.

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Black Bear season dates in Manitoba differ across 67 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Manitoba.

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Black Bear dates differ by GHA — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the GHA you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Where you can hunt in Manitoba: Crown land map

Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Closed Seasons (53)

WMU 1Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 2Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 2AAdult

Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 3Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 3AAdult

Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 5Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 6Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 6AAdult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 7Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

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Black Bear dates by GHA

Season dates differ across GHAs. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season datesGHAsStatus
Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026
27 GHAs4566A781011+19 more
Closed
Apr 27 2026 - June 14 2026
16 GHAs21A222323A242525A25B+8 more
Closed
Apr 27 2026 - June 30 2026
10 GHAs122A33A7A99A+2 more
Closed
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Black Bear dates differ by GHA — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Black Bear season for the GHA you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Black Bear Hunting Tips

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Spring bears are often found in south-facing slopes

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Fall bears focus on berry patches and oak ridges

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Check provincial regulations regarding baiting

4.

Always be prepared for quick follow-up shots

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Manitoba's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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