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 18A?

WMU 18A 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 18A?

WMU 18A 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 18A?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 18A. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 18A?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 18A with a valid Manitoba licence. Written permission is required to hunt on private land. There are currently 4 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 18A Manitoba — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

20 species

Mule Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 15 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Oct 13 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessGeneral (rifle)

Nov 10 2026 - Feb 1 2027

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or Antlerless (Second & Third)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or Antlerless (Second & Third)Muzzleloader

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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Mule Deer

Antlered Or Antlerless (Second & Third)General (rifle)

Nov 10 2026 - Feb 1 2027

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Oct 13 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessYouth Muzzleloader

Oct 13 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessGeneral (rifle)

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Muzzleloader

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)General (rifle)

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)General (rifle)

Dec 15 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Sep 29 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 14 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

7 species

Gray Wolf

Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2

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Gray Wolf

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 2

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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 21 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

9 species

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Spruce Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Woodcock

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Woodcock

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12

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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12

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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8

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Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Gray Squirrel

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit

Open

Waterfowl

14 species

Snipe

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Snipe

Foreign Resident

Sep 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30

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Snow, Blue & Ross

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit

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Snow, Blue & Ross

Foreign Resident

Sep 17 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit

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Sandhill Crane

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Sandhill Crane

Foreign Resident

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Conservation Geese

Snow, Blue, Ross'S(GBHZ 2-4)

Mar 15 2027 - May 31 2027

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit

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Conservation Geese

Canada Geese(GBHZ 3 & 4)

Mar 1 2027 - Apr 10 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Coots

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Coots

Foreign Resident

Sep 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Ducks

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Ducks

Foreign Resident

Sep 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24

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Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Foreign Resident

Sep 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Data last updated: July 14, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 18A

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Big Game

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Elk

Elk

Elk

Elk

Elk

Predators

Gray Wolf

Gray Wolf

Coyote

Coyote

Black Bear

Black Bear

Wild Boar

Small Game

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Hare

Spruce Grouse

Woodcock

Woodcock

Ruffed Grouse

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Rabbit

Gray Squirrel

Waterfowl

Snipe

Snipe

Snow, Blue & Ross

Snow, Blue & Ross

Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane

Conservation Geese

Conservation Geese

Coots

Coots

Ducks

Ducks

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

What Can I Hunt in WMU 18A?

Predators

Small Game

Related Information

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