Manitoba Hunting Guide
Minister's Message
Manitoba Conservation is strongly committed to the long-term management and conservation of our province’s wildlife. Hunting is an important part of our heritage and my department is dedicated to ensuring hunters of all ages can continue enjoying the tremendous hunting opportunities Manitoba offers.
My department’s approach to wildlife conservation and management has changed dramatically and is much broader when compared to 30 or 40 years ago. Today, we recognize a wider range of resource issues, constitutional and treaty rights and public expectations.
Our moose management program is a very high priority for this year, and for the foreseeable future. Manitoba Conservation has implemented several initiatives to help the recovery of two moose populations and more measures will be introduced in the near future. Closing forestry roads which are no longer in use, gathering information on mortality factors such as wolf populations, and establishing a new advisory committee involving a wide range of interests to help us manage the moose population in western Manitoba, are just some of the measures taken so far. In addition, Manitoba has started formal consultations with First Nations, Métis and other Aboriginal communities about moose management, an essential component in developing a comprehensive moose management strategy for Manitoba.
Manitoba Conservation is pleased to announce the following additional hunting opportunities for 2011:
• sandhill crane: expanded hunting in Game Bird Hunting Zones (GBHZs) 1 and 2
• upland game birds: standardized season opening dates and extended some seasons
• deer: extended muzzleloader and general rifle seasons in Game Hunting Areas (GHAs) 26 and 36
• moose: created separate draw seasons for GHAs 29, 29A and GHAs 27, 28 and 31A and increased tags
• wild turkey: allow the use of crossbows
• wolf: expanded use of electronic calling to include wolf hunting; expanded hunting season into southern GHAs
I wish all hunters a safe, successful season and invite you to celebrate Provincial Hunting Day on Saturday, September 24.
Honourable Bill Blaikie
Minister, Manitoba Conservation
