Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Waterfowler Heritage Days

Waterfowler Heritage Days provides qualifying resident youth 12 to 17 years of age with the opportunity to hunt ducks and geese during a special season.

Waterfowler Heritage Days introduces Manitoba youth to the concepts of ethical utilization and stewardship of waterfowl and other natural resources. Waterfowler Heritage Days provide an educational opportunity during a special season and helps to ensure a high quality learning experience for youth interested in hunting.

Waterfowler Heritage Days commence on September 1 and close on September 7 in GBHZ's 2, 3 and 4. During this season, youth do not require a provincial Game Bird Licence or a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit or Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. Youth hunters 12 to 17 years of age, who have passed the Manitoba Hunter Education Course, may hunt ducks and geese during this special season.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult mentor who may supervise up to two youth hunters at one time. Youth hunters must abide by all other regulations and bag limits set for the waterfowl season in the GBHZ in which they are hunting. Adult mentors do not require a provincial Game Bird Licence, but must possess a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. Adults mentoring youth during Waterfowler Heritage Days may not carry a firearm in the field or hunt migratory game birds.