How to Hunt in Manitoba

The rolling prairies of Manitoba offer outstanding opportunities for hunters looking to bag big game, wolves, black bears and a variety of birds and waterfowl. The Manitoba Conservation authority oversees the issuing of licenses and permits for hunting within the province and provides a helpful "Hunting Guide" to interested parties at no cost.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ammunition
• Hunter education training
• Hunting rifles
• Manitoba firearms permit(s)
• Manitoba hunting license(s)

Get Licensed to Hunt in Manitoba

1. Learn about the different types of hunting permits available through the Manitoba government's Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch. Contact them at [phone] in the greater Winnipeg area or toll free at [phone] from elsewhere in Canada or the United States.

2. Complete any hunting education and safety programs that may be required. Depending on where exactly you're coming from, and how current your training is, the Manitoba government may recognize training completed elsewhere. Check with the Wildlife and Ecosystems Protection Branch if you have questions about the validity of your credentials in Manitoba.

3. Apply for the permit(s) needed for the type of hunting you want to do. General hunting and fishing permits are available, and both residents and non-residents of the province are eligible for them. Permits are issued on both a short term and annual basis.

Enjoy a Manitoba Hunting Trip

4. Stay informed. Manitoba's elk herds have suffered a reduction in numbers in recent years, and the province is reducing the number of permits issued to hunt elk. A good source of current information is the Manitoba government's "Hunting Guide," which is available at no cost (see Resources below).

5. Hunt only according to what is permitted by your hunting license. It is your responsibility to know all rules and regulations associated with your hunting license. Manitoba levies heavy fines on individuals who violate conservation laws.

6. Load up your guns and head out to hunt. Moose, white-tailed deer, black bears and caribou are among the most popular big-game targets. Ducks and geese are popular with bird hunters, but be careful. Provincial and federal laws protect Canadian geese from hunters, and fines for poaching them are astronomical.

7. Head to the far north of Manitoba for a polar bear hunting adventure. While such a trip is recommended only for hardy outdoorsmen, it can be a rare and rewarding experience.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with the Canadian Firearms Centre well in advance of your trip if you plan to bring your hunting weapons across the border from another country.

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Resources

• Manitoba Hunting Guide from the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch website