Manitoba

WMU 38Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

12 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 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessShotgun/Muzzleloader

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessShotgun/Muzzleloader

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Archery

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Archery

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Sept 21 2026 - Oct 4 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Third)Shotgun/Muzzleloader

Nov 30 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
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Small Game

5 species

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 4Possession: 8
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Woodcock

Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

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

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Coots

Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 23 2026

Daily Limit: 12Possession: 24
Closed

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Resident

Sept 24 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Snipe

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Sandhill Crane

Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 6 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 38?

WMU 38 in Manitoba currently has 12 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

Small Game

  • Gray (Hungarian) Partridge
  • Spruce Grouse
  • Woodcock
  • Ruffed Grouse
  • Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Waterfowl

  • Ducks
  • Coots
  • Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling
  • Sandhill Crane

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.