Manitoba

WMU 38Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

3 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 38

~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 25 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessShotgun/Muzzleloader

Sep 22 2026 - Oct 5 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessShotgun/Muzzleloader

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Sep 22 2026 - Oct 5 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Sep 22 2026 - Oct 5 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 21 2026

Possession: 1
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Small Game

5 species

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8
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Spruce Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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Woodcock

Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sep 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
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Waterfowl

8 species

Conservation Geese

Snow, Blue, Ross'S

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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Ducks

Resident

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Coots

Resident

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Resident

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 23 2026

Daily Limit: 12Possession: 24
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Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Resident

Sep 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Snipe

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Sandhill Crane

Resident

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Data last updated: July 14, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 38?

WMU 38 in Manitoba currently has 3 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

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

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