What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

A Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) is a geographic area used by provincial governments to manage wildlife populations and regulate hunting. Each WMU has specific rules for hunting seasons, bag limits, and permitted species.

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Enter your Canadian postal code in our WMU Lookup tool to instantly find your Wildlife Management Unit. You can also browse WMUs by province.

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Hunting regulations vary by WMU because wildlife populations, habitats, and conservation needs differ across regions. Provincial wildlife agencies set specific rules for each WMU to ensure sustainable hunting.

What can I hunt in WMU 1?

WMU 1 in Manitoba currently has open seasons for: Wild Boar, Hare, Rabbit, Gray Squirrel. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 1?

WMU 1 in Manitoba has specific regulations for big game, predators, small game, and waterfowl. Each species has designated season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Always verify with Manitoba's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 1?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 1. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 1 Manitoba — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

8 species

Moose

BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 25 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1

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Moose

BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1

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Caribou

First

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Caribou

First

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Caribou

FirstNon-resident / Foreign resident

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1

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Caribou

Second

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1

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Caribou

Second

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Caribou

SecondNon-resident / Foreign resident

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

7 species

Gray Wolf

Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1

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Gray Wolf

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1

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Coyote

Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Coyote

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1

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Black Bear

Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Possession: 1

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Black Bear

Adult

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Possession: 1

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Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No limit

Open

Small Game

7 species

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Spruce Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Ptarmigan

Sep 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20

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Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Gray Squirrel

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Data last updated: July 14, 2026

WMU 1
Hunting Regulations

Big Game

Moose

Moose

Caribou

Caribou

Caribou

Caribou

Caribou

Caribou

Predators

Gray Wolf

Gray Wolf

Coyote

Coyote

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wild Boar

Small Game

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Hare

Spruce Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Ptarmigan

Rabbit

Gray Squirrel

What Can I Hunt in WMU 1?

Predators

Small Game

Related Information

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