Changes For 2011

Changes in general regulations are indicated in blue type in the guide. Seasons and bag limits may change significantly from year to year. Please check all season dates and bag limits carefully. Some amendments may occur after the printing of this guide. We encourage hunters to check the amendments on the website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/index.html prior to going in the field.

 

Big Game

White-tailed Deer Season

• The Muzzleloader Deer Season in GHA 26 and 36 will open on October 1 and run until November 13.  The General Rifle Deer Season in GHA 26 and 36 has been extended to close on December 18. See White-tailed Deer season dates.

• The Second Deer Licence will no longer be available in GHAs 16, 20, 21, 21A, 25, 25A, 25B (excluding the Near Urban Wildlife Zone), 31, 32, 34, 35, and 35A. See White-tailed Deer season dates.

• The Second and Third Deer Licence will no longer be available in GHA 34C. See White-tailed Deer season dates.

 

Moose Season

• The Draw Moose Season in GHA 14 and 14A and the Non-draw Archery Moose Seasons in GHA 12, 34 and 34C have been cancelled.

• The Moose Licence Exchange Program has been eliminated.

• The GHA 27, 28, 29, 29A and 31A Draw Moose Seasons have been split into two separate draw areas.  One comprised of GHAs 27, 28, and 31A, the other comprised of GHA 29 and 29A. See Moose Seasons dates.

Gray Wolf Season

• Gray Wolf Hunting Zone C has been expanded to include GHAs 31, 31A, 32 and 33. See Gray Wolf Season dates.

Game Birds

Upland Game Bird Season

• All Upland Game Bird Seasons in GBHZ 1 and 2 will be standardized to open on September 1.  All Upland Game Bird Seasons in GBHZ 3 and 4 will be standardized to open on September 8. See Upland Game Bird Seasons dates.

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)

• Non-motorized watercraft can be used for hunting on Dog Lake and Whitewater Lake WMAs. See Vehicle Regulations.

Tree Stands and Blinds

• Tree stands or blinds can only be left overnight on Crown lands for the purpose of hunting deer, moose, elk, caribou, black bear and wild turkey.  See Tree Stands and Blinds.

New For 2011

Gray Wolf Seasons

• Allow the use of electronic calls for wolf hunting. See Decoys, Electronic Calls, Scents and Chemical Attractants.

Migratory Game Bird Seasons

• Sandhill crane hunting will now be allowed in GBHZ 1 and 2. See Migratory Game Bird Seasons.

Wild Turkey Seasons

• Allow the use of crossbows for hunting wild turkey. See Wild Turkey Seasons.





Opportunities to Assist Manitoba Conservation

Manitoba Conservation would appreciate hunter assistance with the following programs:

Big Game Hunter Questionnaire Program

Hunter information can now be submitted by telephone, mail, fax or online. Please proceed to www.manitoba.ca/huntsurvey to computer the questionnaire online.

Bilogical Samples - Compulsory

By law, hunters are required to submit biological samples of elk and deer taken in GHAs 5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, part of 22 (west of PTH 83), 23, and 23A. THese samples are assessed for disease as part of ongoing monitoring efforts. Please ensure you submit your sample.

Biological Samples – Non-compulsory

Hunters who harvest a wolf in GHAs 18 - 18C and 26 are requested to submit: the lower jaw, with teeth attached; a 2.5 sq. cm (1” x 1”) sample of hide with at least 50 guard hairs from the groin or upper hind leg; and a 5 cm (2”) piece of tongue to any Manitoba Conservation office. When submitting your sample, you will be expected to provide the date of kill, exact location of the kill, sex and contact information. See page 39.