General Information

Hunting on Private Land

Prior to hunting on private land, hunters are required to obtain permission from the owner or lawful occupant. This applies whether or not the land is posted. Private land maps are available from private companies and from some municipal offices. Municipal addresses and telephone numbers can be obtained by calling Manitoba Conservation toll-free at 1-800-214-6497 or in Winnipeg at 945-6784.

Conservation Districts Land

Lands owned by Conservation Districts are considered private property and are subject to the same permission requirements as any other private land.

First Nations Land

Lands owned by First Nations are considered private property and are subject to the same permission requirements as any other private land.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Land

Lands owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) are considered private property and are subject to the same permission requirements as any other private land. Permission may be obtained by phoning (204) 729-3500.

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Land

Lands owned by the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC) are considered private property. MHHC's policy is that its lands are open for hunting on foot (no vehicle use), unless otherwise posted. For more information, contact the (link opens in new browser window) MHHC office in Winnipeg at (204) 784-4350.

Manitoba Wildlife Federation Habitat Foundation Lands

(link opens in new browser window) Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) Habitat Foundation Lands are posted with hunting/no hunting access information. For more information, please contact the MWF at (204) 633-5967.

Nature Conservancy of Canada Land

Lands owned by (link opens in new browser window) Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) are considered private property and are subject to the same permission requirements as any other private land. Permission may be obtained by phoning (204) 942-4845.

Municipalities

Permission must be obtained before entering lands owned by a (link opens in new browser window) municipality. As well, written landowner permission to hunt may be a requirement in some municipalities. Please note some municipalities have by-laws prohibiting or restricting the discharge of firearms or bows, particularly those near urban areas. Hunters are advised to check with the municipality in which they plan to hunt. Municipal office addresses and telephone numbers can be obtained by calling Winnipeg (204) 945-6784. Municipal maps are available through (link opens in new browser window) Canada Map Sales, toll-free at 1-877-627-7226.

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo

Due to ongoing operational commitments and related safety concerns, hunting in CFB Shilo is not permitted.

No unauthorized person may enter this area. Trespassing in this area is strictly prohibited.