Manitoba

WMU 8Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

22 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 8

~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

11 species

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlered Or AntlerlessArchery

Oct 13 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

Antlered Or AntlerlessGeneral (rifle)

Sep 15 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
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White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Archery

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 14 2026

Possession: 1
Open

White-Tailed Deer

Antlerless (Second)Archery

Oct 13 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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Moose

Bull (Draw)General (rifle)

Sep 15 2026 - Oct 12 2026

Possession: 1
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Predators

7 species

Gray Wolf

Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Gray Wolf

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Mar 31 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Coyote

Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Coyote

Non-Resident/Foreign Resident

Aug 25 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Possession: 1
Open

Black Bear

Adult

Apr 27 2027 - Jun 21 2027

Possession: 1
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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

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No limit
Open

Spruce Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 1 2027

Daily Limit: 6Possession: 12
Open

Ptarmigan

Sep 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

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Snipe

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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Snow, Blue & Ross

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
Open

Snow, Blue & Ross

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 50Possession: no limit
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Sandhill Crane

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Sandhill Crane

Foreign Resident

Sep 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
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Coots

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Coots

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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Ducks

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Ducks

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
Open

Canada, White-Front, Brant & Cackling

Foreign Resident

Sep 8 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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

What Can I Hunt in WMU 8?

WMU 8 in Manitoba currently has 22 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

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.