2026-2027 Season

Grouse Season in Manitoba

Grouse hunting is a classic Canadian upland pursuit. Ruffed grouse are found in deciduous forests, while spruce grouse prefer coniferous areas.

204 Upcoming WMUs204 Total WMUs

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

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Grouse 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 Grouse season for the WMU you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Upcoming Seasons (204)

WMU 1

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 1

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 1

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2A

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2A

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 2A

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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WMU 3

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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Grouse dates by WMU

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

Season datesWMUsStatus
Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027121313A1414A15161717A17B1818A18B18C1919A19B202121A222323A242525A25B2627282929A303131A32333434A34B34C3535A3638Upcoming
Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027122A33A4566A77A899A1011121415A161717B21Upcoming
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The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Grouse season for the WMU you hunt in Manitoba, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Grouse Hunting Tips

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Walk slowly through young aspen stands

2.

A good pointing or flushing dog enhances success

3.

Cool mornings often produce better bird activity

4.

Listen for drumming sounds to locate birds

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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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