Manitoba

WMU 3ACrown Land, Seasons & Regulations

27 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 3A

~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

2 species

Moose

BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Moose

BullGeneral (rifle)

Aug 31 2026 - Oct 18 2026

Possession: 1
Open

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 30 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

7 species

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ptarmigan

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

13 species

Snipe

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snipe

Foreign Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snow, Blue & Ross

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Snow, Blue & Ross

Foreign Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Sandhill Crane

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Sandhill Crane

Foreign Resident

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Conservation Geese

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

Mar 15 2027 - May 31 2027

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Check dates

Coots

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Coots

Foreign Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ducks

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ducks

Foreign Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Foreign Resident

Sept 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Data last updated: September 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 3A?

WMU 3A in Manitoba currently has 27 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Moose

Predators

  • Gray Wolf
  • Coyote
  • Black Bear
  • Wild Boar

Small Game

  • Sharp-Tailed Grouse
  • Hare
  • Spruce Grouse
  • Ruffed Grouse
  • Ptarmigan
  • +2 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

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