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 29?

WMU 29 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 29?

WMU 29 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 29?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 29. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 29 Manitoba — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

20 species

Mule Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Aug 25 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 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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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Muzzleloader

Oct 20 2026 - Nov 9 2026

Possession: 1

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)General (rifle)

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Possession: 1

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Elk

Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 22 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)

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 14 2026

Possession: 1

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Predators

5 species

Wild Boar

Year round

Possession: No limit

Open

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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Small Game

13 species

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8

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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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Wild Turkey

Visible BeardYouth

Apr 11 2027 - May 17 2027

Daily Limit: 1

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Wild Turkey

Youth

Sept 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Daily Limit: 1

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Wild Turkey

Visible Beard

Apr 18 2027 - May 17 2027

Daily Limit: 1

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Wild Turkey

Sept 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

Daily Limit: 1

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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

Big Game

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

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Elk

Elk

Elk

Elk

Predators

Wild Boar

Gray Wolf

Gray Wolf

Coyote

Coyote

Small Game

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Hare

Spruce Grouse

Woodcock

Woodcock

Ruffed Grouse

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

Rabbit

Gray Squirrel

What Can I Hunt in WMU 29?

Predators

Small Game

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