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Manitoba Hunting Guide

Manitoba Conservation Data Centre

Big Game Hunting

White-tailed Deer

Licences

You require a white-tailed deer hunting licence to hunt this species in Manitoba. Licences can be purchased at Manitoba Conservation offices throughout the province, or at participating vendors.

Licence Type and Bag Limits

A resident may purchase only one of each type of the following regular licences: archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader, general rifle, and where offered, second, and third deer. A nonresident may purchase only one of each type of the following regular licences: archery, muzzleloader and general rifle. Foreign resident deer licences are available only through outfitters. It is illegal to hunt mule deer.

Licence Type Bag Limit
Archery One Deer
Muzzleloader One Deer
General Rifle One Deer
Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer
Second Deer One Antlerless Deer
Third Deer One Antlerless Deer
(GHA 33, 34A, 34C only)

Foreign Resident

  • Foreign resident deer hunters must book their hunt through a registered lodge or outfitter, authorized to outfit foreign resident deer hunters.
  • Foreign resident deer hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time.
  • Foreign resident deer hunters must only use the services of the outfitter specified on their hunting licence.

Definitions

  • "Antlered" means a deer with antlers more than 10 cm. (4 in.) in length.
  • "Antlerless" means a deer that is not "antlered."