2026-2027 Season

Elk Season
Manitoba

Elk (also known as Wapiti) are majestic big game animals found primarily in western Canada. They offer challenging hunts in mountainous and foothill terrain.

56 Upcoming WMUs
56 Total WMUs

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Elk season dates in Manitoba differ across 66 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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Upcoming Seasons (56)

WMU 13Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 13Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 13ABull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 13AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 13AAntlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 14Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 14Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 18Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 18Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 18ABull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming

+ 46 more upcoming WMUs

Elk dates by WMU

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

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Season datesWMUsStatus
Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 20261313A141818A18B18C1919A2021282929A31AUpcoming
Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 20261313A141818A18B18C1919AUpcoming
Sep 22 2026 - Oct 12 2026202125282929A3031AUpcoming
Dec 1 2026 - Dec 14 2026212525A282929A31AUpcoming
Dec 15 2026 - Dec 21 20261919A25AUpcoming
Aug 25 2026 - Sep 21 20262525A30Upcoming
Dec 1 2026 - Dec 21 20262323AUpcoming
Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 20262323AUpcoming
Sep 29 2026 - Oct 26 202630Upcoming

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Elk Hunting Tips

1.

Bugling is effective during the September rut

2.

Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

3.

Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

4.

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

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