2026-2027 Season

Elk Season in 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.

22 Open WMUs34 Upcoming WMUs56 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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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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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the WMU you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Open Seasons (22)

WMU 13Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

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

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

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

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

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

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 18AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 18BAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 18CAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 19Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 19AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 20Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 21Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 23Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1 Elk or 1 Moose
Open
WMU 23Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 23AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1 Elk or 1 Moose
Open
WMU 23AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 25Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 25AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 28Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 29Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 29AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 30Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 31AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Upcoming Seasons (34)

WMU 13Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

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

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 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 18Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

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

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 18AAntlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

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

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 18BAntlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

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

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming

+ 24 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 20261313A141818A18B18C1919A2021282929A31AOpen
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 20262525A30Open
Dec 1 2026 - Dec 21 20262323AUpcoming
Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 20262323AOpen
Sep 29 2026 - Oct 26 202630Upcoming
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the WMU you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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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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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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