Licences and Licensing Information

Big Game and Landowner Elk Draw Licences

Draw licences are issued for all elk seasons (including archery and landowner) as well as some moose seasons. Licences are allocated through a draw held prior to the season and are valid only in the area(s) stated on the licence.

Applications for draw licences will be available in April from most Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship and Water Stewardship offices and must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday in May.

Starting in 2012, all hunters applying for the draw must include payment for licence fees and the non-refundable application fee. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded for the licence fee.

Starting January 1, 2012, all hunters will be required to possess a valid Hunter Education Certificate or card in order to apply for a Big Game Draw Licence.

Persons obtaining a draw moose licence may not purchase a non-draw moose licence. The draw elk licence in GHA 23 and 23A with a one elk or one moose bag limit is not considered a moose licence.

A person who is under a hunting licence suspension is not eligible to apply for the Big Game Draw or Landowner Elk Draw.

The number of hunting licences/tags available for the draw hunting seasons may be amended, should conditions warrant.

More information regarding the big game and landowner hunting licence draw procedures is available on this website or by calling 204-945-6784.

Two License/One Tag System

Some elk and moose licences are issued on the basis of one tag for two hunters. Each hunter must observe party hunting regulations and must sign the other's hunting licence prior to hunting. If hunting alone, the licensee must be in possession of the game tag. Licensees may not sign up for another party.