Manitoba

WMU 21Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

36 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 21

~40%+ of Manitoba is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — Written permission is required to hunt on private land. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Crown Land(huntable)
Wildlife Management Areas(huntable)
Provincial Parks / Reserves(huntable)

Big Game

9 species

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Oct 12 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessYouth Muzzleloader

Oct 12 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessMuzzleloader

Oct 19 2026 - Nov 8 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessGeneral (rifle)

Nov 9 2026 - Nov 29 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Elk

Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sept 28 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Elk

Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)General (rifle)

Dec 14 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Elk

Antlered Or Antlerless (Draw)Archery

Aug 31 2026 - Sept 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Elk

Antlerless (Draw)Landowner (rifle)

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 13 2026

Possession: 1
Check dates

Predators

7 species

Gray Wolf

Resident

Aug 31 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Gray Wolf

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 31 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Coyote

Resident

Aug 31 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Coyote

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 31 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Black Bear

Adult

Apr 27 2026 - June 21 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

Black Bear

Adult

Aug 15 2026 - Nov 1 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No limit
Open

Small Game

13 species

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

(GBHZ 2)

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit
Open

Spruce Grouse

(GBHZ 2)

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Woodcock

(GBHZ 3)

Sept 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Woodcock

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Sept 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 12
Open

Ruffed Grouse

(GBHZ 2)

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

(GBHZ 3)

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8
Open

Ptarmigan

(GBHZ 2)

Sept 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 20
Open

Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit
Open

Gray Squirrel

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit
Open

Waterfowl

29 species

Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snipe

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Check dates

Snipe

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 2)

Sept 8 2026 - Sept 24 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Closed

Snipe

Foreign Resident

Sept 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snipe

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Check dates

Snow, Blue & Ross

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Snow, Blue & Ross

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Check dates

Snow, Blue & Ross

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 2)

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Snow, Blue & Ross

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Sept 17 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Sandhill Crane

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Sandhill Crane

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Check dates

Sandhill Crane

Foreign Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Sandhill Crane

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Check dates

Conservation Geese

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

Mar 15 2027 - May 31 2027

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Check dates

Conservation Geese

Canada GeeseGBHZ 3

Mar 1 2027 - Apr 10 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Coots

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Coots

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Coots

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 2)

Sept 8 2026 - Sept 24 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Closed

Coots

Foreign Resident

Sept 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Coots

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Ducks

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ducks

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Ducks

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 2)

Sept 8 2026 - Sept 24 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Closed

Ducks

Foreign Resident

Sept 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ducks

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

(GBHZ 3)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Check dates

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 2)

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Foreign Resident(GBHZ 3)

Sept 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 21?

WMU 21 in Manitoba currently has 36 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • White-Tailed Deer
  • Elk

Predators

  • Gray Wolf
  • Coyote
  • Black Bear
  • Wild Boar

Small Game

  • Sharp-Tailed Grouse
  • Hare
  • Spruce Grouse
  • Woodcock
  • Ruffed Grouse
  • +4 more

Waterfowl

  • Snipe
  • Snow, Blue & Ross
  • Sandhill Crane
  • Coots
  • Ducks
  • +1 more

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with Manitoba's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

Manitoba Hunting SeasonsManitoba Draw DatesAll Manitoba WMUsPostal Code Lookup
HuntScout Mobile App

See WMU 21 boundaries in the app

Regulations, season dates, and WMU boundaries for WMU 21 in Manitoba — offline in HuntScout.

Download for iPhoneDownload for Android

Free download — unlock private parcels, offline topo & GMU/WMU boundaries

View WMU 21 on a Map

Explore on our web dashboard or get the best experience with offline maps and crown land navigation on mobile.

Download on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play
Try Web Dashboard

See WMU 21 boundaries in the app

iOS AppAndroid

Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Manitoba's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.