2026-2027 Season

Moose Season in Manitoba

Moose are the largest members of the deer family and a prized big game species in Canada. They inhabit boreal and mixed forests across the country.

29 Open WMUs5 Upcoming WMUs7 Closed WMUs41 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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Moose 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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Moose dates differ by GHA — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Moose 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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Open Seasons (29)

WMU 1BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 2BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 2ABullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 3BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 3ABullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 4BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 5Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 6Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 6ABullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 7BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 7ABullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 8Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 9BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 9ABullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 10BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 11BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 15Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 15ABull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 17BullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 17ABullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 17BBullGeneral (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 20Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

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

Aug 31 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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

Aug 31 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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

Aug 31 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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

Aug 31 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 27Bull (Draw)Archery

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 28Bull (Draw)Archery

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open
WMU 31ABull (Draw)Archery

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Upcoming Seasons (5)

WMU 23Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)General (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1 Elk or 1 Moose
Upcoming
WMU 23AAntlered Or Antlerless (Draw)General (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1 Elk or 1 Moose
Upcoming
WMU 27Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 28Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming
WMU 31ABull (Draw)General (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Possession: 1
Upcoming

Closed Seasons (7)

WMU 2ABullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4BullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 6ABullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 7BullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 9BullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 9ABullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 11BullArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Moose dates by GHA

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

Season datesGHAsStatus
Sept 21 2026 - Oct 18 2026
21 GHAs2A4566A77A8+13 more
Open
Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026
7 GHAs2A46A799A11
Closed
Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026
4 GHAs1233A
Open
Nov 30 2026 - Dec 6 2026
3 GHAs272831A
Upcoming
Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026
2 GHAs2323A
Upcoming
Aug 31 2026 - Nov 8 2026
2 GHAs2323A
Open
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Moose dates differ by GHA — check yours

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

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Moose Hunting Tips

1.

Calling can be effective during the rut (September-October)

2.

Look for fresh sign near water sources and wetlands

3.

Moose are most active at dawn and dusk

4.

Be prepared for meat packing and transport logistics

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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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