2011 MANITOBA HUNTING GUIDE

T ab l e o f C ontent s

Information contained in this guide reflects the seasons and bag limits for the licence year beginning April 1, 2011 and ending March 31, 2012.

Ministers Message.............................................................................................. 3 How to use this Guide...................................................................................................... 4 Important Telephone Numbers........................................................................................ 4 Changes for 2011.............................................................................................................. 5 New for 2011.................................................................................................................... 5 Licence Fees...................................................................................................................... 6 Licensing Information....................................................................................................... 7 General Information....................................................................................................... 11 Hunting on Public Land............................................................................................ 14 Hunting on Private Land.......................................................................................... 14 Land Closed to Hunting............................................................................................ 15 Resident Big Game and Landowner Hunting Licence Draw Procedures................. 16 Game Hunting Areas Map........................................................................................ 17 White-tailed Deer Seasons and Other Regulations.................................................. 25 Near-Urban Wildlife Strategy................................................................................... 29 Moose Seasons and Other Regulations..................................................................... 32 Elk Seasons and Other Regulations.......................................................................... 35 Black Bear Seasons and Other Regulations.............................................................. 37 Gray Wolf and Coyote Seasons and Other Regulations........................................... 39 Caribou Seasons and Other Regulations.................................................................. 40 Upland Game Bird Seasons and Other Regulations................................................. 45 Wild Turkey Seasons and Other Regulations........................................................... 46 Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Other Regulations............................................ 47 Big Game Hunting General Regulations........................................................................ 18

Game Bird Hunting General Regulations....................................................................... 41

Protection of Privacy
Personal information pertaining to licensing and hunter success is collected under the authority of The Wildlife Act, and is used only for surveys and enforcement purposes by Manitoba Conservation. Information collected is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions, contact the Access and Privacy Coordinator in Winnipeg at 204-945-4170.

Future Hunting Season Opening Dates.......................................................................... 50 Notice to Hunters........................................................................................................... 51 Hunter Education............................................................................................................ 54 Big Game Hunter Questionaire...................................................................................... 57 The Rights and Responsibilities of First Nations People................................................ 58 Sunrise and Sunset Table................................................................................................ 59

This guide is a summary of the wildlife regulations. It is neither a legal document nor a complete collection of the wildlife regulations. It is meant to be a convenient reference only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, some errors or omissions may have occurred. For additional information consult the nearest Manitoba Conservation Office or telephone 204-945-6784 in Winnipeg or 1-800-214-6497. For general information on wildlife programs and legislation visit us at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/index.html
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M ini s te r s M e s s age
Manitoba Conservation is strongly committed to the long-term management and conservation of our provinces 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 departments 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, Mtis 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.

Bill Blaikie Conservation Minister

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This guide summarizes information dealing with licences and hunting laws. The guide is neither a legal document nor a complete collection of the current regulations. It is meant to be a convenient reference only. For detailed information, please see: The Wildlife Act, and the regulations made under this Act; and The Endangered Species Act and the regulations made under this Act. These Acts can be viewed through the Statutory Publications website at www.gov.mb.ca/chc/statpub/intro.html For laws related to hunting migratory birds in Canada, please see the Migratory Birds Convention Act Canada and the Migratory Birds Regulations, which can be viewed at: www.canada.justice.gc.ca/en Each wildlife species or group of species has a section in this summary. Each section deals with basic regulations on hunting that species, including the season tables (showing the dates and areas where you can hunt that species). The Game Hunting Areas (GHAs) map appears in the middle of this guide. You can obtain specific details on the regulations (including more accurate descriptions of GHAs) from the appropriate Manitoba Conservation offices. The Wildlife Act defines hunting as chasing, driving, flushing, attracting, pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of, searching for, shooting at, stalking or lying in wait for wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is then or subsequently captured, killed, taken or wounded, but does not include trapping or such activity by an unarmed person solely for the purpose of watching or photographing wildlife. You need a hunting licence to perform any of these things, except where The Wildlife Act states otherwise. This publication is also available on the Internet at: www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting

Turn in Poachers 1-800-782-0076 Report Forest Fires

Important Telephone Numbers

Manitoba Conservation General Inquiry Line (Toll-free) 1-800-214-6497 (in Winnipeg) 204-945-6784 Other Important Telephone Numbers Bird Band (Migratory birds) 1-800-327-2263 Canada Border Services Agency (within Canada) 1-800-461-9999 (outside Canada) 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064 Canadian Firearms Program 1-800-731-4000 Canadian Food Inspection Agency 1-204-983-2219 or 1-800-442-2342 CITES Permits 1-800-668-6767 Environment Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service) Winnipeg 1-204-983-5263 Hunter Education Courses and Certificates 1-204-633-4868 Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Assoc. Inc. 1-800-305-0013 Manitoba Wildlife Federation 1-204-633-5967 Manitoba Guide Licensing Program 1-204-945-7775 www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/call800.htm www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/ www.inspection.gc.ca www.cites.ec.gc.ca www.ec.gc.ca/alef-ewe/ www.mwf.mb.ca www.mloa.com www.mwf.mb.ca www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/guidelic

Travel Manitoba 1-800-665-0040 (ext. AM0) www.travelmanitoba.com Turn in Poachers (Manitoba Conservation) 1-800-782-0076 United States Customs Pembina, North Dakota 1-701-825-6551 U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service Dunseith, North Dakota 1-701-263-4462 www.fws.gov/

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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 Seasons 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 pages 26 and 27 for 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 page 27. The Second and Third Deer Licence will no longer be available in GHA 34C. See page 27. Moose Seasons 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 page 33. Gray Wolf Seasons Gray Wolf Hunting Zone C has been expanded to include GHAs 31, 31A, 32 and 33. See page 39.

Game Birds
Upland Game Bird Seasons 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 page 45.

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)

Non-motorized watercraft can be used for hunting on Dog Lake and Whitewater Lake WMAs. See page 23, 43 and 44.

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 pages 20 and 46.

NEW FOR 2011

Gray Wolf Season
Allow the use of electronic calls for wolf hunting. See page 20.

Migratory Game Bird Seasons

Sandhill crane hunting will now be allowed in GBHZ 1 and all of 2. See page 49.

Wild Turkey Seasons

Allow the use of crossbows for hunting wild turkey. See page 41.

Opportunities to Assist Manitoba Conservation

Manitoba Conservation would appreciate hunters assistance with the following programs:

Big Game Hunter Questionnaire Program

Hunter information can now be submitted by telephone, mail, fax or online. For more information, see pages 56 and 57. To complete the questionnaire online, please go to www.manitoba.ca/huntsurvey

Biological Samples Compulsory

By law, hunters are required to submit biological samples of elk and deer taken in Game Hunting Areas (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. Please refer to pages 28, 35, 52 and 53 for further information.

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.

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Licen C E F E E S
Resident
a Canadian citizen who has his/her home and is ordinarily present in the province immediately preceding the time that he/she purchases a licence, or a person who is not a Canadian citizen but has his/her home and is ordinarily present in the province for a period of six months immediately preceding the time that he/she purchases a licence, but does not include a tourist, transient or visitor.

Non-resident
a person who is a Canadian citizen but is not a Manitoba resident.

Foreign resident
a person who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a resident of Manitoba. Provincial licence fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (5% GST)

Licence

Type

Cost $10.00

Licence Black Bear

Type Resident Non-resident Foreign resident*

Cost $31.00 $103.00 $217.00 $7.00 $22.00 $83.00 $155.00 $23.00 $5.00

Deer and Game Resident Bird Licence (Youth) Deer Resident (archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader, general rifle) Second Deer (resident) Third Deer (resident) Non-resident (archery, muzzleloader, general rifle) Foreign resident* (archery, muzzleloader, general rifle) Moose Resident (archery, general rifle) Resident Conservation Moose Licence Package Non-resident Foreign resident* Caribou Resident Second Caribou Licence (resident) Non-resident* Foreign resident* Second Caribou Licence (non-resident and foreign resident)* Elk Resident

$36.00 $21.00 $21.00 $155.00 $217.00

Big Game Game Birds

Draw licence application fee Resident Non-resident Foreign resident

Wild Turkey

Resident Youth (Resident)

$52.00 $83.00 $299.00 $360.00 $47.00 $103.00 $360.00 $360.00 $360.00

* These Non-resident and Foreign resident licences are available only through outfitters. Each outfitter is assessed a $100 resource allocation fee for the use of each licence sold.

Canada Migratory Game Bird HUNTING Permit and Wildlife Habitat $17.00 (plus GST) Conservation Stamp
To hunt migratory birds in Canada, a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Conservation Stamp are required. This federal permit and associated conservation stamp are used by the Canadian Wildlife Service to select hunters for national game bird surveys to determine hunter activity and species harvest. Revenue from permit sales is used across Canada for wildlife conservation projects. The permit and stamp are available at most Manitoba Conservation offices, regular licence vendors and most post offices.

$52.00

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Licen s ing I N F O R M A T I O N
Licence Requirements
To be eligible for a Manitoba hunting licence you must be 12 years of age or older. Licences are required for all big game and most game bird hunting. If you wish to hunt, you must have a valid licence for the species you are hunting, and you must carry the licence, and any associated game tags with you while hunting. You are required to show the licence to a Natural Resource Officer if asked to do so. A licence and any associated game tags provide a hunter with the authority to possess big game or game birds, as well as the authority to harvest them. Once purchased, licences cannot be exchanged or returned. It is the hunters responsibility to ensure that the vendor has issued the correct licence. It is illegal to purchase more than one licence of the same type for the same hunting year. Contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 (or www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/) for information about the requirements for firearm ownership, firearms licensing, and transportation of firearms.

Hunter Education
The Hunter Education course is mandatory for all first-time hunters. The course promotes safe and ethical hunting practices and introduces new hunters to wildlife management, hunter responsibilities and how to prepare for the hunt. In Manitoba, the Hunter Education course is available online and through classroom instruction. For more information on this course, please contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-4868 or visit their website at www.mwf.mb.ca. Courses are offered in most provinces and states and certificates awarded by them are recognized in Manitoba.

Licence Outlets
Resident Deer, Rifle Moose (non-draw), Black Bear, Wild Turkey and Game Bird Licences are available from the cashier, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, most Manitoba Conservation offices and regular vendor outlets. Archery Moose and Caribou Licences are available from the cashier, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, and most Manitoba Conservation regional and district offices located within areas with these hunting seasons. Non-resident and Foreign resident Game Bird Licences are available from the cashier, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, most Manitoba Conservation regional and district offices, most regular vendor outlets and some outfitters. Foreign resident deer, moose, bear and Non-resident/Foreign resident caribou licences are available only through approved outfitters. Additional information for non-resident and foreign resident hunting can be found under each species.

Hunter Qualifications
Any person born on or after January 1, 1951 and any firsttime hunter wanting to purchase a hunting licence, must be a graduate of the Manitoba Hunter Education course or a similar hunter education course from another province or state. Starting January 1, 2012, all hunters will be required to produce a Hunter Education Certificate or card when purchasing any type of hunting licence. See page 54 for details. Hunter education training is strongly recommended for all hunters. For more information on training courses, contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-HUNT (4868) or www.mwf.mb.ca The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not meet the above requirement. Bowhunter safety training courses are also available and recommended. For more information, contact the Archers and Bowhunters Association of Manitoba at 204-925-5697 or visit their website at www.abam.ca

Licences By Mail
Hunters may purchase licences through the mail. Please call 1-800-214-6497 (Winnipeg residents call 945-6784) or write to Manitoba Conservation, Box 42-200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg MB R3J 3W3 for details or an application form. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for mailing.

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Lost Licences
A person who has lost a hunting licence may obtain a replacement on satisfactory proof of loss and payment of a $10.50 (includes GST) fee per licence, excluding the Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. A person applying for a replacement licence must sign a declaration. Replacement licences are available from most Manitoba Conservation regional and district offices and the cashier at 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg. There is no refund for a lost licence.

Small Game Hunting

Licences are not required to hunt small mammals such as hares, rabbits and gray squirrels. These species may be hunted on any day. Hunting is permitted from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Hunters are subject to the same closures and restrictions listed on page 15, and to all general safety regulations, including Restricted Vehicle Use Areas listed on pages 23 and 43. Foxes and red squirrel are examples of furbearing animals which may be taken only in season and under a trapping licence. There are no restrictions on the type of firearms used while hunting small game. Hunters should check with the municipalities where they plan to hunt regarding firearm discharge restrictions.

Transfer of Licence
The rights and privileges of any hunting licence cannot be transferred to another person. No person shall attempt to use the licence of another person.

Senior Citizens
Residents who are 65 years of age or older do not require a provincial Game Bird Licence if they carry proof of age and residency while hunting. Senior Citizens must purchase appropriate licences to hunt wild turkey or big game and a Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp to hunt waterfowl, cranes, snipe or coots.

Two Licence/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 others 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.

Disabled Hunters
A person with a permanent disability who is unable to walk more than 50 metres due to the nature of the disability, or to inordinate pain, harm to health or risk to safety caused by the disability, may be eligible for a permit. This will authorize the use of a vehicle in a GHA in which such vehicle use connected with big game hunting is normally restricted or prohibited. A permit holder must hunt within 50 metres of the vehicle and may not travel more than three kilometres off a designated route except to retrieve an animal. A permit holder who is paraplegic or otherwise permanently confined to a wheelchair may also be authorized to discharge a firearm from a vehicle. A person with a permanent physical condition involving upper limb paralysis may be eligible for a crossbow permit. This will authorize the use of a crossbow or a mechanical device capable of holding a bow at full draw for use in all archery seasons. Application forms may be obtained from any Manitoba Conservation regional or district office or the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch. A medical doctor must certify the disability. Applications should be submitted well in advance of the time the applicant intends to hunt.

NEW APPLICATION DATE 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 offices and must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday in May. A non-refundable application fee of $7.00 (includes GST) per hunter is required. Starting January 1, 2012, all hunters will be required to provide a Hunter Education Certificate when applying for a Big Game Draw Licence. Persons obtaining a draw moose licence may not purchase a non-draw 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. For more information see page 16 or call 204-945-6784.

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Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing your application. A Disabled Hunter Permit is valid for the five-year period following the date of issue. They are renewed upon written request to the Director of Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch.

Option 3 - Special Youth Hunting Licences

There are two special types of resident youth hunting licences available (see below). Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult supervisor who is a resident of Manitoba and who possesses any valid current year hunting licence or has proof of graduation from a valid Hunter Education course. Adult mentors must comply with the hunter dress requirements. An adult supervisor/mentor may be held accountable for the actions of a youth hunter. Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) A qualifying youth hunter can only purchase one Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) at a reduced cost of $10.00. This licence entitles a youth to hunt one deer in any deer season (archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader, rifle) until the tag is filled, and to harvest and possess upland game birds in accordance with current bag limits and season restrictions. Once this deer tag has been filled, the youth can continue to hunt deer by exercising either Option 1 or 2 as stated previously. If the youth wants to continue to hunt in the Youth Muzzleloader Deer Season the youth must exercise Option 2 and purchase a regular Muzzleloader Deer Licence. If the youth wants to hunt migratory game birds with a Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth), a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp are required. This licence may be used to form a party during any season for which the licence is valid (see page 19 for more details). Youth hunters cannot purchase a Second Deer or Third Deer licence unless they are in possession of a deer licence for the archery, shotgun/muzzleloader, muzzleloader or general rifle seasons. Wild Turkey Licence (Youth) Youth may purchase a Wild Turkey Licence (Youth), at a reduced cost of $5.00, which is valid during the youth spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons. Youth hunters must abide by all other regulations and bag limits set for the wild turkey season. This licence may be used to form a party during any season for which the licence is valid (see page 46 for more details).

Resident Youth Hunting Opportunities

Youth of any age may accompany parents or other mentors who wish to introduce them to hunting. However, no one under the age of 12 may hunt game birds or big game animals. Youth hunters 12 to 17 years of age, who have successfully completed the Manitoba Hunter Education course or a similar course from another province or state (note: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not qualify), are eligible to participate in any of the following options:

Option 1 - Shared Bag Limits

Residents 12 to 17 years of age may hunt all big game species (during both draw and non-draw seasons), migratory game birds*, upland game birds or wild turkey, without a licence provided: they carry proof of age they carry proof they graduated from a hunter education course they are under direct supervision (within reach) of an adult supervisor who is a resident of Manitoba and who possesses a valid licence for that species and season. Adult mentors must comply with the hunter dress requirements. An adult supervisor/mentor may be held accountable for the actions of a youth hunter. Any game harvested is included in the bag limit of their licensed adult supervisor. * If they wish to hunt waterfowl outside of the Waterfowler Heritage Days (September 1 to 7), they must purchase the Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. Party hunting privileges of the adult supervisor apply to the youth.

Option 2 - Separate Bag Limits

If the youth wishes their own bag limit, they must purchase the regular licence for that species being hunted. If they wish to hunt waterfowl, they must also purchase the Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. To hunt without an adult supervisor, a youth must comply with the Canadian Firearms Act and regulations. This legislation controls the carrying and use of firearms by youth 12 to 17 years of age. For details, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 (or www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/).

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Mentored Hunting
Mentored hunts introduce Manitoba youth to the concepts of ethical utilization and stewardship of wildlife resources. They provide an educational opportunity and help to ensure a high quality learning experience for youth interested in hunting. An adult supervisor/mentor may be held accountable for the actions of a youth hunter. Deer Hunts Youth and first-time hunters can participate in a mentored hunting program at various times and locations during the deer hunting seasons. Participating youth and first-time hunters are required to purchase the appropriate hunting licence. For more information see page 25. Waterfowler Heritage Days A qualifying youth can hunt ducks and geese during Waterfowler Heritage Days (September 1 to 7) without purchasing a provincial Game Bird Licence, or a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. For more information see page 48. Waterfowl Hunts Youth and first-time hunters can participate in a mentored hunting program at various times and locations throughout the season. Participating youth and first-time hunters are required to purchase the appropriate hunting licences. For more information see page 48. Wild Turkey Seminars Youth and first-time turkey hunters can attend an evening seminar that discusses ethical and safe practices for hunting wild turkeys. For more information see page 46.

Non-resident and Foreign Resident Youth Hunting

Non-resident and foreign resident youth hunters are not eligible for any of the resident youth hunting options. All non-resident youth must purchase the appropriate hunting licence. However, no one under the age of 12 may hunt game birds or big game. The youth must provide proof that they have successfully completed a hunter education training course from another province or state.

Guides
A person, who receives or expects payment or compensation for assisting another individual in hunting a big game animal, upland game bird or migratory game bird, must possess a valid Manitoba Guide Licence. A guide may not push bush or attempt to drive or flush game to a hunter. A person who is guiding may not hunt while acting in that capacity. All licensed waterfowl guides require a valid Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp to carry out all activities that fall within the definition of hunt (under the Migratory Birds Regulation) while guiding a group of waterfowl hunters. The guide must not exercise any privilege under the hunting licence as per the Manitoba Hunting Guides Regulation which prohibits a guide from hunting. For more information on obtaining a Manitoba Guide Licence, contact your local Manitoba Conservation office.

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Mentored Hunting Opportunities for Manitobans

Manitoba Conservation, in co-operation with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the National Wild Turkey Federation Canada is offering young and first-time hunters the opportunity to take part in: Mentored Waterfowl Hunts Mentored Deer Hunts Wild Turkey Seminars These mentored hunts are a safe and effective method of introducing young and first-time hunters to hunting.

Hunting with a mentor

Our mentors are experienced hunters who put their years of hunting experience to good use by helping to teach new hunters safe and ethical hunting practices. This way, Manitobans who are new to hunting learn the right way to hunt in our provinces great outdoors. If you are interested in learning more about taking part in a mentored hunt, please call the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-4868, Delta Waterfowl Foundation at 204-956-7766 or Ducks Unlimited Canada at 204-467-3249.

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G ene r a l I n f o r mation
Federal Firearm Regulations
There are federal firearm regulations regarding ammunition, ownership, transporting or bringing firearms into Canada. For more information, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 or visit their website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/

Late Season Grazing

Hunters should be aware that cattle may still be on pasture during the fall hunting season.

Routine Precautions When Handling Game

As a precaution, hunters are advised to avoid contact with any wild animal that appears to be sick. As well, it is recommended that hunters: Wear protective gloves while processing wild meat Thoroughly clean knives with soap and warm water, and Wash hands with soap and warm water. Cooking food harvested through hunting should also be done at appropriate high temperatures to ensure game meat is safe to eat (until juices run clear). Should a hunter encounter obvious signs of disease while processing their game, they should report it to the nearest Manitoba Conservation office. Manitoba Conservation staff may want to collect samples for analysis. Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a replacement licence.

All Non-resident and Foreign Resident Hunters

General information and regulations applicable to Non-resident and Foreign resident hunters are: Non-residents and Foreign resident hunters may not possess found dead or road-killed wild animals, shed antlers or parts of other dead wild animals not killed or taken under the authority of a licence or permit and are not eligible to obtain such a licence or permit. A U.S. Customs Declaration Form is required for all game entering the United States. Hunters should obtain these at U.S. Customs and complete them in the presence of a Customs Official upon re-entry to the United States. For information on possible restrictions on the importation of hunter harvested big game, please review the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service guidelines (PDF) at www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/index.shtml To bring firearms into Canada, contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000, or visit their website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/ For information on Canada Border Services Agency regulations, contact the Canada Border Services Agency at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or 1-800-461-9999; in Winnipeg 204-983-3500. You may also visit the Canadian Tourism Commission at www.travelcanada.ca Other non-resident and foreign resident hunter restrictions are found within the species sections in this guide. For further information, call Manitoba Conservation at 1-800-214-6497.

Hunter Compliance Inspections

In addition to regular field checks conducted on public and private lands, Natural Resource Officers will be checking for compliance with regulations at periodic roadside check stations during the hunting seasons. Wildlife decoys will also be used to assist in enforcement efforts.

Hunter Survival Kit

Hunters should be aware that there is always a risk of becoming disoriented or lost, even in a familiar area. It is advisable to inform someone where you are going and when you are expected back. Always carry basic survival gear including a dependable compass or GPS unit, and means to start a fire. The Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association Incorporated (M.L.O.A.) represents a broad spectrum of resource based tourism facilities and services for residents and visitors to Manitoba. From remote fly-in hunting lodges to road accessible family resorts, there is a M.L.O.A. member with a vacation package to fit your needs. For more information contact the M.L.O.A. at Suite 250 1534 Gamble Place, Winnipeg, MB or call 772-1912 or 1-800-305-0013 or visit their website at www.mloa.com

Turn in Poachers 1-800-782-0076 Report Forest Fires

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CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in certain species and their parts or products to protect them from over exploitation. In addition to any other permit, federal CITES permits are required to export out of Canada or import into Canada a black bear, gray wolf, and sandhill cranes. Black bear and sandhill crane hunting trophies that are fresh, frozen, or salted, and that are in the personal possession of the Canadian or American hunter while being exported or imported to their respective residence, are exempt from CITES permit requirements. Black bear paws and claws that are detached from the hide must be accompanied by a CITES permit. Mounted or otherwise preserved specimens of listed species, and specimens in any condition that are being transported by another person, will continue to require a CITES permit. For information regarding CITES permits, call 1-800-668-6767 or visit www.cites.ec.gc.ca.

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Remembrance Day
It is important that Manitobans continue to remember our veterans and the sacrifices of those who risked or gave their lives for our freedom. Manitoba Conservation encourages all hunters to refrain from hunting from 10:30 a.m. until noon on November 11.

Provincial Roads and Provincial Trunk Highways

Provincial Roads (PR) and Provincial Trunk Highways (PTH) are closed to hunting. This means that no person may discharge a firearm or bow from, across or along any provincial road or provincial trunk highway including the road allowance (ditch).

Caution
Be especially alert for children on rural roads in the morning and evening hours. Be aware of children waiting for school buses or walking home. Always be sure of your target. It is illegal to hunt in a dangerous manner or in a manner that endangers public safety, causes damage to crops, livestock or other property.

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is proud to be a forerunner in offering hunters the opportunity to be successful in the field. MWF sponsored programs such as Junior Rifle, Junior Shotgun, Shooting Skills Day and Mentored Youth Hunts are available to all Manitobans. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is committed to promoting safe hunting and to ensure our children and all new hunters have the opportunity to carry on this great tradition. Information on projects, programs or membership is available from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at: 70 Stevenson Road, Winnipeg MB R3H 0W7 Phone: 204-633-5967 or visit our website at

www.mwf.mb.ca

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Municipal and Local Government District Roads

Centrefire rifles, or muzzleloading firearms and shotguns with slugs may not be discharged from, across or along a public road within a municipality or local government district. This restriction includes the adjacent road allowance (ditch). Hunters should exercise discretion when travelling on wet, unmaintained roads. Excessive damage to roads may cause additional expense to municipalities for maintenance and repair.

Land for Wildlife and People Manitobas Wildlife Management Areas

Manitoba is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in 2011. The first was named Watson P. Davidson, and was designated in 1961 in southeastern Manitoba. WMAs are Crown lands designated under Manitobas Wildlife Act for the better management, conservation and enhancement of the wildlife of the province. From the smallest WMAs (Wellington and Wakopa, each just 64 hectares [158 acres] in size) to the largest (Churchill, at 848,813 hectares [just over 2 million acres]), all have a role to play in conserving biodiversity and providing habitat for wildlife. Today, more than 80 WMAs have been established. The system has grown to encompass almost 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of valuable wildlife habitat throughout Manitoba. Many WMAs are protected from commercial forestry, mining, and hydroelectric development, contributing to the provinces Protected Areas Initiative. Manitobas WMAs provide opportunities for hunting, trapping and wildlife viewing. Delta Marsh, Whitewater Lake, Tom Lamb and Saskeram WMAs are world renowned for waterfowl hunting. The Sleeve Lake, Broad Valley, and Mantagao Lake WMAs in the Interlake are well known for deer, elk, moose and bear hunting. Other WMAs like Churchill, Oak Hammock Marsh and Whitewater Lake, are international birding destinations. Manitobas best-known watchable wildlife sites are also in WMAs the polar bears at Churchill, snakes of Narcisse and the geese and other birds of Oak Hammock Marsh attract thousands of visitors each year.

Hunting Hours
Hunting or the discharge of a firearm is prohibited from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.

Buying, Selling or Serving Meat of Wild Animals

It is illegal to buy, sell, trade, barter or offer to buy, sell, trade or barter the meat or internal organs of a wild animal. A permit is required by anyone who wishes to possess or serve the meat of a wild animal in any place where meals are served for money or any other form of remuneration. This includes events such as (but not limited to) fairs, fundraising dinners, sportsman dinners and other social gatherings if the meat of the wild animal is going to be served, prepared or possessed in a location described above. The meat can only be obtained from a legal source such as donated by a hunter who lawfully harvested the animal under the authority of a licence. For further information regarding this or to obtain an application for a permit to serve the meat of a wild animal please contact your local Manitoba Conservation district office.

Possession of Wildlife or Parts of Wildlife

It is illegal to possess any wildlife, or parts of any wildlife, including antlers attached to the skull plate, not taken under the authority of a hunting licence, unless they have a permit to do so. Any person finding wildlife, or parts of wildlife, and wanting to retain these, must apply for a possession permit at a Manitoba Conservation office. A permit is not required for a resident to collect (pick) and possess shed antlers from deer, moose or elk. Non-residents and foreign residents cannot collect (pick) shed antlers. Caribou shed antlers cannot be collected or possessed (picked) by anyone other than treaty or aboriginal rights holders..

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Hunting on Public Land

Manitoba hunters are fortunate to have hunting opportunities available on millions of hectares of wildlife management areas (WMAs), provincial forests, some provincial parks, and other undesignated Crown lands. Maps, including land ownership maps, are available that provide valuable information to hunters. For more information or to purchase maps, please contact CanadaMapSales toll-free at 1-877-627-7226, or visit their website at www.canadamapsales.com

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are Crown lands designated by the Province of Manitoba for the protection of wildlife habitat and for wildlife-related forms of outdoor recreation, such as hunting. There are now over 80 WMAs in Manitoba, encompassing more than 1.8 million hectares (4.5 million acres) of land. Some restrictions on hunting vehicle use and other matters of interest to hunters can be found on pages 15, 23 and 43.

Leased Crown Land

Most leased Crown land is open for hunting. However, there may be limited areas of leased Crown lands, which are intensively used, such as livestock corrals, feeding areas and building sites, where hunting is prohibited. These areas will be identified by approved signs provided by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Permission is not required to hunt on leased provincial Crown land, which is not posted in this manner. It is recommended that hunters notify leaseholders before entry. Please do not damage trails, drive across fields, or leave gates open.

Whiteshell Provincial Park. The map is also available at www.gov. mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/pdfs/map_whiteshell.pdf

Provincial Forests, Timber Cutting Areas and Forest Access Roads

Provincial Forests are multiple-use areas that allow for hunting, as well as a variety of other uses, particularly commercial forest harvest. Hunters are advised to use discretion when hunting in the vicinity of a resource road, timber operation, forest-harvested area or quarry mineral mine. Signs may be posted to prohibit hunting on or within 300 metres of such areas for safety or conservation purposes.

Provincial Parks
Hunting in provincial parks is subject to specific regulations as these are multiple-use areas where a variety of outdoor recreation occurs. The use of off-road vehicles are restricted. Persons may not hunt, possess a loaded firearm, or discharge a firearm within 300 metres of recreation areas, cottages, dumps, roads and prescribed trails. Please contact the Manitoba Conservation district office for information on the regulations in the park you wish to hunt. For your convenience, selected provincial park campgrounds remain open into the fall. Services may be reduced and the fees (if applicable) are based on the level of service provided. For more information, contact the local Manitoba Conservation district office. The Whiteshell Provincial Park has areas where no hunting of certain species is allowed. For more information, including a map, contact one of the Manitoba Conservation District offices in
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International Peace Garden, Community Pastures, P.F.R.A., Dykes and other Federal Lands
Before entering these lands, hunters must obtain permission from the management authority. Not all federal lands are open to hunting. For more information, please contact the appropriate management authority.

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 204-945-6784.

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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.

Land Closed to Hunting

Areas Closed To Hunting
Beaudry Provincial Park Birds Hill Provincial Park Pembina Valley Provincial Park Hecla Island and Deer Island are closed to all big game hunting Riding Mountain National Park Wapusk National Park (except for licensed caribou hunters with a Parks Canada permit) Oak Hammock Marsh Wildlife Management Area Grants Lake Wildlife Management Area Holmfield Wildlife Management Area Delta Game Bird Refuge All wildlife refuges (for species being protected) All Ecological Reserves City of Winnipeg and parts of GHA 38 Mantario Wilderness Zone in Whiteshell Provincial Park the No Hunting portion of the Whiteshell Provincial Park identified on the Director of Survey Plan #20150 Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo Parks Creek Drain - Highway 67 extending 1.6 km south

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. MHHCs policy is that its lands are open for hunting on foot (no vehicle use), unless otherwise posted. For more information, contact the MHHC office in Winnipeg at 204-784-4350.

Manitoba Wildlife Federation Habitat Foundation Lands

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.

Railway Rights-of-Way
Railway rights-of-way are equivalent to privately owned land. Hunting is generally not permitted.

Riding Mountain and Wapusk National Parks

National parks have special regulations and guidelines for transporting firearms, using off-road vehicles (ORVs), hunting, and retrieving wounded animals. For more information, contact the local federal park office.

Nature Conservancy of Canada Land

Lands owned by 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.

Refuges
These are areas where hunting or trapping of certain wildlife species is prohibited. In GHAs 17A, 18, 21A, and 35, wildlife refuges have been established along some roads and trails. The refuges extend 300 metres from each side of the centre line of the road or trail and are closed to all hunting. These, and all other refuges, are usually posted with signs.

Municipalities
Permission must be obtained before entering lands owned by a 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 204-9456784. Municipal maps are available through CanadaMapSales website at www.canadamapsales.com or call toll-free at 1-877627-7226.

Ralls Island
In GHA 6A, no person may hunt with a rifle using a centrefire cartridge in those portions of Township 56 lying to the east of the Hudson Bay Railway line.

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RESIDENT BIG GAME DRAW AND LANDOWNER ELK DRAW PROGRAMS

General
The Big Game Draw program has operated in various forms since the 1970s. In 1996, the Multi-Level Draw system was implemented with five priority levels to ensure a clear, transparent program with equal opportunity for all Manitoba hunters desiring to hunt those species where demand exceeded supply. To enhance the draw system, the number of priority levels will be increased to 10 in 2012. There are two separate Draw programs: 1. The Big Game Draw is for resident moose and elk hunting licences. 2. The Landowner Elk Draw is for resident landowners only. Separate applications must be completed for the Landowner Elk Draw (dependent on landowner eligibility) or the Big Game Draw. Only one application is allowed for each Draw. All applicants are provided a personal ranking in the Multi-Level Draw system and the priority rankings for the Landowner Elk and Big Game Draws are independent of each other. The Landowner Elk Draw is completed before the Big Game Draw. Applicants who apply for both the Landowner Elk and Big Game Draws are advised that if they are successful in the Landowner Elk Draw, they will lose their opportunity to be drawn for the Big Game Draw. An applicant who has applied to the Big Game Draw with a partner who is a successful Landowner Elk Draw applicant will lose the opportunity to be drawn for the Big Game Draw. A Draw licence is valid only in the area(s) and hunting season for which it is issued and, in the case of a Landowner Elk licence, only on land owned by the landowner. Each pair of successful applicants (those applying on the same application) must observe party hunting regulations and must sign each others licence prior to beginning their hunt. Either licensee may hunt alone; however, he/she must have the game tag on his/her person. Youth-hunting provisions have been extended to include all Draw licences. The same qualifications and privileges apply. Draw Moose Archery and Draw Moose licence holders are not eligible to purchase a non-draw (General) Moose licence, a non-draw (General) Conservation Moose licence or a non-draw Archery Moose licence. or in pairs dependent upon the hunting season choice. Licences are awarded in licence and game tag combinations as described for each hunting season choice in the application package.

Priority Levels
The 2011 Draw Program will be based on 5 priority levels, whereas the 2012 Draw Program will be based on 10 priority levels. In the Multi-Level Draw system, Level 1 is the most favourable level and Level 5 (2011 Draw Program) or Level 10 (2012 Draw Program) is the least favourable. An application with two applicants is entered into the Draw system at the least favourable priority of either applicant. First-time applicants, i.e. an applicant who has not applied for a Draw licence since 1996, will be assigned a personal ranking of priority Level 4 in the 2011 Draw Program or Level 8 in the 2012 Draw Program. Applications are processed randomly and sequentially in the Draw system according to level and hunting season choices. All Level 1 applications are processed first. Personal rankings will improve one level in the following year for each Draw year that an applicant is not successful in being awarded a Draw licence. Unsuccessful applicants already at Level 1 will remain at Level 1. Successful applicants awarded a licence will be assigned to Level 10 the next year. Hunters who have applied in the Draw in 1996 or later, do not need to apply every year in order to advance their ranking for that Draw. The Multi-Level Draw system will automatically advance their ranking each year if their account is not in penalty.

Notification of Licence Award

Following completion of the Draws, a Notice of Success and an Invoice for Licence Fees will be mailed to the first person listed on each successful application. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised by a letter mailed to the first person listed on the application.

Application Packages
Annual program information and hunting season choices are available to the public in early April by contacting Manitoba Conservation either by phone, in person, or by reviewing the information on the Manitoba Conservation website. The annual deadline for applications is the first Thursday in May. Draw results are available in mid-July. Phone inquiries will be answered after mid-July on the date specified on the application package. Applications must be submitted on the official application forms. These are only accepted at Manitoba Conservation, Licensing Section, 66 - 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3, by the deadline date and time. Applications can be mailed or submitted in person.

Hunting Season Choices

Manitoba Conservation annually establishes the hunting season choices for the Big Game and Landowner Elk Draws with criteria of Game Hunting Area, season date, bag limit (per tag), and number of licences/tags available. The number of hunting licences/tags available for draw seasons may be amended at any point should conditions warrant. Applications must be completed by hunters either as individuals
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B ig G ame H unting G ene r a l Regu l ation s

Hunting Hours
Hunting and the discharge of any firearms is permitted only from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. a muzzleloader licence. A bowhunter hunting big game must not be in possession of a long bow or recurved bow requiring less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs.) draw weight at 71 cm (28 in.) draw; or a compound bow set at less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs.) peak draw weight; or an arrow using a broadhead point less than 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) in width. While hunting big game during an archery only season, a hunter must not possess any other device capable of killing big game. Except under the authority of a Disabled Crossbow permit, no person may hunt with a bow drawn, held, or released by a mechanical device, except with a hand-held mechanical release attached to the bowstring such that the persons own strength draws and holds the bowstring.

Sunday Hunting
Sunday hunting is permitted during all big game seasons in all provincial GHAs. Hunters are advised to check with the municipality in which they plan to hunt, as some municipalities have by-laws prohibiting or restricting the discharge of firearms or bows on Sunday.

Firearms
Pellet Guns and Rimfire Rifles
A pellet gun or rimfire rifle (e.g. .17 or .22 calibre) cannot be used to hunt big game.

Crossbows
Crossbows may be used only during muzzleloader and general rifle seasons. A hunter must not be in possession of a crossbow while hunting during archery or shotgun/muzzleloader seasons. A person hunting big game must not be in possession of a crossbow requiring less than 68 kg (150 lbs.) draw weight or an arrow using a broadhead point less than 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) in width. Under the authority of a Disabled Crossbow permit, a permanently disabled archer may use a crossbow during an archery season.

Centrefire Rifles
A centrefire rifle may be used to hunt big game only during general rifle seasons. A centrefire rifle of .23 calibre or less is not recommended.

Shotguns
A shotgun may be used to hunt big game only during shotgun/ muzzleloader and general rifle seasons. A shotgun must be a minimum of 20 gauge and shoot a single projectile (slug). The magazine of a shotgun is not required to be plugged thereby restricting the number of shells.

Cartridges
Cartridges having a full metal cased hard point bullet (including military-type cartridges such as FMC, FMJ and TMC) cannot be used by or be in the possession of a big game hunter.

Muzzleloaders
A muzzleloader may be used to hunt big game only during muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader and general rifle seasons. The bore diameter must be a minimum .50 calibre for moose, elk and black bear and a minimum .44 calibre for deer, caribou and wolf, and shoot a single metal projectile, which may include a sabot. While hunting during the muzzleloader deer season, a hunter may not possess any other device (except a crossbow) that may be used to kill big game. A shotgun with slugs may not be used during the muzzleloader deer season.

General Rifle Seasons

During a big game general rifle season, a hunter may use a centrefire rifle, a shotgun (minimum 20 gauge) firing a single projectile, a muzzleloading firearm of appropriate calibre firing a single projectile, a crossbow, archery equipment or any combination of the above.

Loaded Firearms
A person may not have or carry a loaded firearm in or on any vehicle or discharge a firearm from any vehicle. A rifle or shotgun is considered loaded if it has a live shell or cartridge in the chamber, attached magazine or loading mechanism. A muzzleloader, with a charge in the barrel, may be transported between hunting sites only if the firing cap is removed or, in the case of a flintlock, the flint is removed.

Bows
A bow may be used to hunt big game only during archery and general rifle seasons. They cannot be used under authority of

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Retrieval and Wastage of Game

A hunter who kills or injures a big game animal must make every reasonable effort to retrieve it. It is illegal to abandon or spoil the meat of a deer, elk, moose or caribou. If a wounded animal enters an area where hunter access is restricted, contact the local authority (landowner, federal Park Warden) or a Natural Resource Officer before entry into the area.

less, the following must accompany any big game animal taken: a) the head or reproductive organs, in the case of a female animal b) the antlers, in the case of a male animal

Party Hunting
Hunters may hunt big game in a party of two persons, as long as they possess the same kind and type of licence (e.g., elk hunters cannot form a party with moose hunters; a hunter with a Second Deer Licence can only form a party with other hunters that have a valid Second Deer Licence). However, deer hunters may hunt in a party of up to four persons. Each member of the party must have a valid hunting licence for the same game species, GHA, season and residency except that resident and non-resident deer hunters may form parties. A foreign resident can only form a party with another foreign resident. When one hunter bags an animal and uses their game tag, all party members may continue to hunt as a party until all tags have been used, provided that each party member has signed and indicated their hunting licence number in ink on the back of the hunting licence of the other party member(s). Hunters must remain in a position to be readily identified as party hunters searching for the same species (verbal hailing distance without the aid of electronic devices, such as but not limited to cell phones or walkie talkies). The hunter with the unused tag must be present. A licensee may form only one party for any game species during any one season. A youth who is hunting under an adult supervisors licence, shares the party hunting privileges of the adult supervisor, but is not counted as a party member. The youth must remain within reach of the adult supervisor at all times. A Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) is valid for party hunting in the season in which the tag is used and counts as one of the party members. Hunters who are hunting under the Two Licence/One Tag System automatically form a party.

Hunter Dress
A hunter orange garment and hat must be worn by any person who is hunting, dressing or retrieving a big game animal or coyote or by any person accompanying or assisting a person hunting big game or coyote. The hat must be solid hunter orange except that it may have a crest or logo not exceeding 78 sq. cm (12 sq. in.) provided that it does not completely cover the hunter orange on the side where the crest or logo is affixed. The outer garment must consist of not less than 2,580 sq. cm (400 sq. in.) of hunter orange material, above the waist and visible from all sides. Hunter orange body camouflage is legal if the hunter orange portion meets the above requirement. The remaining outer clothing colour is optional. Bowhunters are exempt during archery seasons, but are encouraged to wear hunter orange when hunting in an area where there is a concurrent rifle season. Wolf and coyote hunters are exempt in hunting areas while no other big game season is on. Black bear hunters are exempt during the spring season.

Field Dress of Game for Evidence of Sex

During a season with a bag limit restricted to male animals only, the antlers or reproductive tract must accompany any big game animal taken. During a season with a bag limit restricted to antlerless animals only, this includes animals with antlers that are 10 cm. (4 in.) or

Big Game and Landowner Elk Draws

In order to incorporate results of annual big game aerial surveys, the Big Game and Landowner Elk Draw applications will now be available in April. Completed applications and a non-refundable application fee of $7.00 must be received by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011. Send your application to: Licensing Section, Box 66 - 200 Saulteaux Crescent Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

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Tree Stands and Blinds

Any tree stand or blind on Crown land must be clearly identified with the name and address of the person who placed it. 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. Tree stands and blinds being used to hunt deer, moose, elk, caribou, black bear and wild turkey can be placed up to two weeks before the season they are intended to be used for and all parts of tree stands and blinds on Crown land must be removed within two weeks of the close of the hunting season for which they are used. Tree stands and blinds can be used to hunt any other legally hunted wildlife as long as they are removed from Crown lands and taken with the hunter when they are finished hunting for the day.

Wild Boar
Wild boar is not considered a big game animal. Manitoba has been declared a wild boar control area, which means that a resident may take wild boar any time of the year. A hunting licence is not required to hunt wild boar, but the hunter must comply with other general hunting regulations, including the use of hunter orange during a big game season where normally required. If hunting on private land, permission of the land owner is required. There is no bag limit, possession limit or tagging requirements for wild boar. Hunters are requested to report the taking of a wild boar within seven days to the Manitoba Conservation office nearest the location where the wild boar was taken. It is important to provide particulars including the location where the animal was killed, the number of other wild boars observed, etc. For more information regarding wild boar at large, please contact the Manitoba Conservation office nearest the location you wish to hunt or visit our website at: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/problem_wildlife

Feeding
The feeding of wildlife in Manitoba is not recommended as it can have serious consequences to the health of wildlife. It is illegal to feed, or place attractants for deer and elk in the following GHAs: 5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, part of 22 (west of PTH 83), 23, 23A and 27.

Dogs
Dogs may not be used for any purpose connected with big game hunting.

Baiting
Bait is any thing that is placed for luring or attracting big game, but does not include decoys, scents or chemical attractants. It is illegal to: Place bait for the purposes of hunting a big game animal, excluding black bear or wolf. Hunt within 800 metres of bait placed for the purposes of hunting in all areas of Manitoba. Hunt any cervids (members of the deer family) within 800 metres of anything posted by a Natural Resource Officer as a baited area.

Game Tags
Hunters are reminded that while hunting they are required to be in possession of all parts of the game tag. Only animals legally harvested, under the authority of a hunting licence during the corresponding season for that licence can be tagged. A tag cannot be used for animals killed illegally, roadkilled or found dead. When a big game kill is made, the hunter must immediately cut out the month and date of kill on the game tag. If the hunter maintains actual possession of the animal, affixing the cut out game tag may be delayed until the animal has been taken to a means of transportation. Immediately upon reaching such transportation, the cut out tag must be securely attached to the big game animal. The game tag must remain attached and readily visible until the animal is processed. Hunters should note that hide, head/ antler and meat tags must accompany the appropriate parts of the animal when separated from the carcass. The head tag must remain with the head or antlers after processing, in order to

Decoys, Electronic Calls, Scents and Chemical Attractants

Decoys may be used for big game hunting. Electronic game calls are prohibited when hunting big game, except for wolf. It is illegal to use or possess scents, chemical attractants and other substances that contain urine, faeces, saliva or scent glands of cervids.

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prove the animal was legally taken. In cases where two hunters are sharing the meat from one harvested big game animal and traveling to different destinations, the game tag must accompany the portion of the meat that is in the possession of one hunter, and the meat tag must accompany the portion of the meat that is in the possession of the second hunter. The head/antler tag must accompany the antlers and cape, even after being prepared into a mount by a taxidermist. The tag can be affixed to the back of the mount. Tagging requirements do not apply to wolf or coyote hunters. A hunting licence tag may only be used on legally harvested animals and only during the season that is specific for that licence/tag. A tag cannot be used as a substitute for a Possession Permit for animals found dead.

If you harvest a big game animal wearing an ear tag that contains phone number 1-204-945-7771, this animal was chemically immobilized in the past using veterinary drugs. Health Canada has established recommended guidelines for the consumption of meat from immobilized animals. Please call the above number for specific details on the recommended consumption of meat from your animal.

Possession and Transportation of Big Game

A big game carcass taken by one person cannot be possessed, transported, or shipped by another person unless the declaration on the back of the Game Tag has been completed and signed by the licensee who killed the game. When transporting or shipping portions (meat, head/antler or hide) of a big game animal separately, the meat, head/antler and hide tags must be attached to those portions of the big game animal. If a tag is not available, a Possession or Transportation Permit must be obtained from a Natural Resource Officer.

Neck Collars and Ear Tags

Animals observed with neck collars and ear tags should be reported to any Manitoba Conservation office for tracking purposes. Manitoba Conservation would prefer that hunters select non-collared animals while hunting big game. If you have harvested a big game animal with a neck collar or ear tag, please return the collar and/or tag to the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch, Box 24-200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 or the nearest district office.

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Vehicle Regulations
Restrictions on the use of vehicles have been established for several major reasons - to increase the quality of the hunting experience, to reduce illegal hunting from vehicles and to provide undisturbed areas for big game animals. It is illegal to hunt from a vehicle. For example, a vehicle may not be used to search for, locate, push bush or to flush out game under any circumstances. Vehicles may only be used to transport hunters, supplies or equipment to or from a hunting area. In most, but not all areas, vehicles may be used to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route.

Persons using vehicles for any purpose associated with hunting are reminded that hazards may exist on some of the roads and trails. The safe operation of any vehicle is the responsibility of the operator. See Vehicle Regulations map on the bottom left. A vehicle is any mechanical device propelled or driven by any means other than human power and includes cars, trucks, power boats, aircraft and off-road vehicles (ORVs). A wagon, cart or sled is considered a vehicle if it is pulled by a horse or other animal. A horse is not considered a vehicle if it carries a hunter or equipment on its back. A power boat is not a vehicle if the motor is not in operation and all progress caused by the motor has stopped.

VEHICLE USE ZONES FOR DEER, ELK and MOOSE HUNTERS

The following restrictions apply to deer, elk and moose hunters:

CHURCHILL

Vehicle use
Vehicles may not be used while hunting deer, elk or moose except to travel to or from a hunting area or to retrieve a kill by the most direct route. Hunters should be careful when traveling by vehicle as damage to habitat (terrestrial and aquatic) is illegal.

Reindeer Lake

1
Big Sand Lake Southern Indian Lake
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2A
FLIN FLON

7A 7 8 THE
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9A 3A 10
Cedar Lake

Nels

TA

5 6
6A

Gods Lake Island Lake

Ha

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THOMPSON

3
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In the Northern Zone, there are fewer roads and travel by ORVs is often the only way to access many areas. The number of deer, elk or moose hunters tends to be low and spread over a wide area. Therefore, ORVs may be used in these areas as a means of getting hunters to and from their hunting area. It is illegal to hunt or search for game with the use of a vehicle anywhere in the province, including the Northern Zone.

Ri

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Ri ve r

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Roads, Trails and Waterways Zone

In the Roads, Trails and Waterways Zone, all vehicles operated by deer, elk or moose hunters are restricted to roads, established trails and waterways. For example, an ORV may be used to access a hunting area along an established trail that winds through the forest or grassland, but hunters may not establish their own trails or venture off existing trails. In agricultural areas, hunters with landowner permission may use a vehicle to cross a cultivated field by the most direct route to access the continuation of the established trail or the hunting area. In an area where bluffs of trees are interspersed with cultivated land, a hunter may use a vehicle to travel from bluff to bluff by the most direct route. However, if hunting activities cause a big game animal to travel to another bluff, a vehicle may not be used to follow, chase after, or pursue that big game animal. It is illegal to hunt, including searching for and following game, from a vehicle.

11
La ke

12 13 14
13A
18 A

Lake Winnipeg

15A

15 20 16 21 19 B 24 30
River

14A 19 A
18 B

17 17A 21 A 26
34B

Northern Zone Roads, Trails and Waterways Designated Routes*

18
18C

23A

19
23

DAUPH IN
As

25 25A 25B
32
CARMAN

22
BRANDON

34

WINNIPEG 34A 34C 38

Red

36 35

27

28
29A

33

29

31A

WINKLER

31

35 A

* Detailed maps available from Manitoba Conservation offices.

U.S.A.

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Deer, elk and moose hunters are restricted to roads, trails and waterways from August 22 to December 24. In GHAs 13A and 18A, deer, elk and moose hunters are restricted to roads, trails and waterways from August 22 to January 15. In GHAs 23 and 23A, deer, elk and moose hunters are restricted to roads, trails and waterways from August 22 to January 22.

Restricted Vehicle Use AREAS

Hunters should note a number of vehicle restrictions exist for big game hunters in some Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other designated areas. They are as follows: Brandon Hills WMA (in GHA 30): Vehicles are prohibited. Broomhill WMA (in GHA 27): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose during the upland game bird season (coincides with big game seasons). Delta Marsh (in GHA 25B, as shown on Director of Survey Plan No. 20226): Power boats may not be used. Dog Lake WMA (in GHA 25): Vehicles and power boats may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Grants Lake WMA (in GHA 25B): All vehicles must use builtup roads. Inwood WMA (in GHA 25B): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting, except to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route. Lake Francis WMA (in GHA 25B): Power boats may not be used. Lauder Sandhills WMA (in GHA 28): Vehicles are restricted to designated trails between April 1 and November 30. Marshy Point WMA (in GHA 25A): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting, except to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route. Pierson WMA Frank W. Boyd Unit (in GHA 27): Vehicles may not be used in the Frank W. Boyd Unit during the big game seasons. Portage Sandhills WMA (in GHA 32): Vehicles are prohibited between March 1 and November 30. St. Malo WMA (in GHA 35A): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting, except to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route. Souris River Bend WMA (in GHA 28): Vehicles are restricted to designated trails between April 1 and November 30. Watson P. Davidson WMA (in GHA 35): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting, except to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route. Whitewater Lake WMA (in GHA 28): Power boats may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Vehicle restrictions exist in most provincial parks. Contact the nearest Manitoba Conservation office for more information.

Designated Route Zone

In the Designated Route Zone, deer, elk or moose hunters may only use vehicles on built-up provincial and municipal roads, and those trails or lakes that are specifically identified on Designated Route Maps. These designated routes are usually identified with signs as Designated Route A, B, and so on. In GHA 17A, designated routes apply to bear hunters during the fall moose season. Routes may not always be passable and hunters travel them at their own risk. If a hunter were to operate a vehicle off a designated route for any reason other than to retrieve a big game kill by the most direct route, the hunter would be liable to prosecution. It is also illegal to search for game or hunt from a vehicle along a designated route. The designated routes exist only to allow hunters access to an area from which to begin their hunt. A vehicle may not be used by hunters to set up a camp off a designated route, or to take supplies in or out of an area off a route. A hunter may use a vehicle to remove their hunting camp on the day following the close of the season in which they have hunted. Use of a vehicle for this purpose must first be approved in writing by a Natural Resource Officer. ORVs may be used on designated routes, but not on provincial or municipal roads. Aircraft may land only on designated routes or designated lakes. Designated route GHAs and current map numbers are listed below. Maps are available from 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg and from Manitoba Conservation offices near designated route areas. Please ensure you have a current map for: GHA 18 - map number 18918L - Note: Designated Route T has been closed for purposes connected with hunting. parts of GHAs 17A, 26 - map number 17882J Turtle Mountain Park - map number 19513 In GHA 26, designated routes do not apply to deer hunters. However, hunters are required to follow the Roads, Trails, and Waterways Zones restrictions. Designated routes are in effect from August 22 to December 24 for deer, elk and moose hunters. Designated routes are subject to closure or may not be passable. Hunters are advised to watch for signs or contact the local Natural Resource Officer.

Importing Deer, Elk, Moose or Caribou Carcasses

The importation of deer, elk, moose or caribou into Manitoba, is not permitted unless certain precautions are followed. See page 53 for details.

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Shipping
The contents of any package containing wild animals or parts of wild animals must be marked with a complete description of the contents and licence number or permit on the outside of the package.

acceptable written proof that the animal or part was lawfully acquired. Please allow 28 working days for permit processing.

Exporting Big Game from Manitoba

All big game licences with the accompanying cut out tag, are valid to export from Manitoba the animal taken under authority of the licence during the 30-day period immediately after the date of kill. Export may be made only while the animal is in the personal possession of the licence holder. If export is made later than 30 days after the date of kill, or by a person other than the licence holder who wishes to export the animal or a part of the animal, an export permit must first be obtained. A tag is not required to export a wolf or coyote taken under the authority of a big game licence during the 30-day period following the kill date. Only the big game licence, which authorizes the taking of the wolf or coyote, is required to possess or export the wolf or coyote. During the 30-day period, the wolf or coyote can only be exported by the licence holder. After the 30-day time period, or if another person is exporting on behalf of the licence holder, an export permit will be required. For information on possible restrictions on the importation of hunter harvested big game into the United States, please review the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service guidelines (PDF) at www.aphis.usda.gov/ import_export/index.shtml
Season

Summary of Big Game Licence Sales 2008-2011

2008/2009 29,251 3,439 8,954 595 9,579 222 3,600 3,166 1,068 118 41 1,420 880 393 1,546
b
as of March 31, 2010

2009/2010 29,557 3,410 8,926 606 5,725 193 3,337 3,087 997 118 41 1,424 893 401 1,630
c

2010/2011 28,446 3,696 8,655 565 5,454 218 3,356 2,868 526 19 40 1,428 872 394 1,640

Deer rifle Deer archery Deer muzzleloader Deer shotgun/ muzzleloader Deer (antlerless) second Deer (antlerless) third Youth Hunting Package Moose rifle Moose (draw) rifle Moose archery Moose (draw) archery Elk (draw) rifle Elk (draw) archery Elk (draw) landowner Black bear
a
as of March 31, 2009

Export Permit Eligibility and Availability

Export permit application forms are available through all Manitoba Conservation offices and may be issued only to a person who lawfully possesses an animal or part. This means that the applicant must have a hunting licence, game tag or other

as of February 28, 2011

IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT MULE DEER

MULE DEER
Forked antlers Large ears Black-tipped ropey tail that stays down while running White rump visible when tail is down Stiff-legged bouncing gait, while running appears to spring

WHITE-TAILED DEER
Antlers with points off a main beam Long, wide, flat tail held up while running Little, if any, white showing when tail is down Loping, running gait, typical run

Report sightings of mule deer to your local Manitoba Conservation office or call 1-800-214-6497.
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White-tailed Deer Seasons and Other Regulations 2A

SASKATCHEWAN
FLIN FLON

9A 7 8 THE
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5 6
6A

Gods Lake

10
Cedar Lake

3A

Island Lake

11 12 13
13A
18 A

La

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nip Win eg osis

15A

14
14A 19 A
18 B

Lake Winnipeg

15 20 16 21 19 B 24 30
River

17 21 A

A resident may purchase only one of each type of the following regular licences: archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader, general rifle, and where offered, second, and third deer. A nonresident may purchase only one of each type of the following regular licences: archery, muzzleloader and general rifle. Foreign resident deer licences are available only through outfitters.

18
18C

Licence Type

ON TA RI O

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Highrock Lake

THOMPSON

BIG GAME HUNTING

Licence Type and Bag Limits

23A

19 23

DAUPHIN

25 25A 25B
R.

17A 26
34B

Archery One Deer Muzzleloader One Deer General Rifle One Deer Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Second Deer One Antlerless Deer Third Deer One Antlerless Deer (GHA 26, 33, 34A, portion of 38 only)

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Bag Limit

27

29A

29

31A

WINKLER

31

Red

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) Resident Resident (archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader, general rifle) Second Deer (resident) Third Deer (resident) Non-resident (archery, muzzleloader, general rifle) Foreign resident (archery, muzzleloader, general rifle) $10.00 $36.00 $21.00 $21.00 $155.00 $217.00

White-tailed Deer Hunters!

Help manage your deer populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

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22 32
CARMAN

34

It is illegal to hunt Mule Deer!

BRANDON

WINNIPEG 34A 34C 38

36
Deer Hunting Zones

28

33

35 A

35

Deer Zone A Deer Zone B

Deer Zone C Deer Zone D

Deer Zone E Deer Zone F

U.S.A.

Foreign Resident
Foreign resident deer hunters must book their hunt through a registered lodge or outfitter, authorized to outfit foreign resident deer hunters. Foreign resident deer hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time. Foreign resident deer hunters must only use the services of the outfitter specified on their hunting licence.

Definitions
Antlered means a deer with antlers more than 10 cm. (4 in.) in length. Antlerless means a deer that is not antlered.

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WHITE-TAILED DEER SEASONS

NOTE: Deer seasons have been extended to include the last Sunday in all GHAs. FIRST DEER Licence Type Season Dates Category Bag Limit

ZONE A Archery Aug. 29 Sept. 18 Oct. 17 Nov. 13 ** Youth Muzzleloader Oct. 17 Nov. 13

Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer

Muzzleloader Oct. 24 Nov. 13 General Rifle Sept. 19 Oct. 16 Nov. 14 Dec. 4 ZONE B Archery Aug. 29 Sept. 18 Oct. 17 Nov. 13 ** Youth Muzzleloader Oct. 17 Nov. 13

Muzzleloader Oct. 24 Nov. 13 General Rifle Nov. 14 Dec. 4 NOTE: NOTE: 

Bowhunters who hunt deer in GHA 13 or 18 between August 29 and September 18 must also possess a valid elk archery tag or a valid moose archery tag for the area in which they are hunting. Hecla and Deer Islands are closed to deer hunting. Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-Resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-Resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-Resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-Resident and Foreign resident One Deer

ZONE C Archery Aug. 29 Nov. 13 ** Youth Muzzleloader Oct. 17 Nov. 13 Muzzleloader Oct. 24 Nov. 13 General Rifle Nov. 14 Dec. 4

Exception: Archery Aug. 29 Sept. 30 GHA 26, 36 ** Youth Muzzleloader Sept. 24 Nov. 13 Muzzleloader Oct. 1 Nov. 13 General Rifle Nov. 14 Dec. 18 NOTE:

The Whiteshell Game Bird Refuge is closed to deer hunting. Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer

ZONE D Archery Aug. 29 Sept. 18 Oct. 17 Nov. 13 ** Youth Muzzleloader Oct. 17 Nov. 13

Muzzleloader Oct. 24 Nov. 13 General Rifle Nov. 14 Dec. 4

NOTE: Bowhunters may hunt in GHAs 19, 19B and 23A between August 29 and November 13. ZONE E Archery Aug. 29 Nov. 13 ** Youth Muzzleloader Oct. 17 Nov. 13 Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Deer Resident and Non-resident One Deer Resident and Non-resident One Deer

Muzzleloader Oct. 24 Nov. 13 General Rifle Nov. 14 Dec. 4

NOTE: The Delta Game Bird Refuge is closed to deer hunting.

ZONE F Archery Aug. 29 Dec. 4 Shotgun/Muzzleloader in Sept. 26 Oct. 9 GHA 33 and portions of 38 Dec. 5 Dec. 24 NOTE:

Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident One Deer Resident only One Antlerless Deer Resident only One Antlerless Deer

A hunter must have written landowner permission during the shotgun/muzzleloader season in GHA 33 and portion of 38.

NOTE: All hunters must submit biological samples from deer harvested in the following GHAs 5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, part of 22 (west of PTH 83), 23 and 23A. See page 28 for more information. NOTE: ** The Youth Deer and Game Bird Licence is valid during the Youth Muzzleloader and Muzzleloader Deer seasons. 26 M a n i t o b a 2 0 1 1 H u n t i n g G u i d e

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SECOND WHITE-TAILED DEER SEASONS

The Second Deer Licence may be used only in the GHAs and seasons specified below provided that a regular licence (archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader and general rifle) for that season and area has been purchased and is in the hunters possession. Only one Second Deer Licence may be purchased per year. The Second Deer Licence may be used first. SECOND DEER Game Hunting Area Dates Licence Type Bag Limit

Resident Only 17A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 Archery One Antlerless Deer Oct. 17 Nov. 13 Archery One Antlerless Deer portion of 25B (within Near Urban Wildlife Zone) Aug. 29 Nov. 13 Archery One Antlerless Deer

26, 36 Aug. 29 Sept. 30 Archery One Antlerless Deer Oct. 1 Nov. 13 Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Nov. 14 Dec. 18 Rifle One Antlerless Deer 33, 34A, portion of 38 Aug. 29 Dec. 4 Archery One Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Rifle One Antlerless Deer

17A, portion of 25B Oct. 24 Nov. 13 (within Near Urban Wildlife Zone) 33, portion of 38 Sept. 26 Oct. 9 Dec. 5 Dec. 24 17A, portion of 25B Nov. 14 Dec. 4 (within Near Urban Wildlife Zone)
NOTE:

A hunter must have written landowner permission during the shotgun/muzzleloader season in GHA 33 and portion of 38.

THIRD WHITE-TAILED DEER SEASONS

The Third Deer Licence may be used only in GHAs 26, 33, 34A, a portion of 38, and only in the seasons specified below provided that a regular licence (archery, muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader and general rifle) for that season and area and a Second Deer Licence has been purchased and are in the hunters possession. Only one Third Deer Licence may be purchased per year. The Third Deer Licence may be used first. THIRD DEER Game Hunting Area Dates
Resident Only

Licence Type

Bag Limit

33, 34A, portion of 38 Aug. 29 Dec. 4 Archery One Antlerless Deer Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer

33, portion of 38 Sept. 26 Oct. 9 Dec. 5 Dec. 24

26 Aug. 29 Sept. 30 Archery One Antlerless Deer Oct. 1 Nov. 13 Muzzleloader One Antlerless Deer Nov. 14 Dec. 18 Rifle One Antlerless Deer
NOTE: A hunter must have written landowner permission during the shotgun/muzzleloader season in GHA 33 and portion of 38.

SPECIAL DEER MANAGEMENT SEASON

Two hundred (200) free-of-charge licences will be made available to residents of Manitoba in the Killarney Deer Management Zone. Detailed information on this special deer management season will be available at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg, by calling 204945-6784 or toll free 1-800-214-6497, or online at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/index.html, after December 1, 2011. Special Deer Management Zone
Resident

Dates

Licence Type

Bag Limit

Killarney Jan. 16 Jan. 29 (Refer to Director of Surveys Plan No. 20452)

Shotgun/Muzzleloader One Deer

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Mandatory Submission of Biological Samples

Bovine TB Testing in White-tailed Deer
It is mandatory for all deer hunters who harvest a deer in GHAs 18B, 18C (Duck Mountain area) and GHAs 23 and 23A (Riding Mountain area) to submit the complete head, upper neck, lungs and trachea (windpipe), to a biological sample depot or nearest Manitoba Conservation office within 48 hours from the time of kill. These samples cannot be frozen. Please see page 51 for more information.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance in White-tailed Deer

Manitoba Conservation remains vigilant in ensuring the provinces wild elk and deer populations remain free of CWD. Manitoba Conservation will continue monitoring efforts for this disease by testing selected elk and deer samples submitted under the Bovine TB Surveillance Program.
It is mandatory for all deer hunters who harvest a deer in GHAs 5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, and part of 22 (west of PTH 83) to submit the complete head and upper neck to a Manitoba Conservation office or a biological sample depot. Please see page 51 for more information.

Mentored Deer Hunts

Manitoba Conservation, in co-operation with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation and the Archers and Bowhunters Association of Manitoba offers youth and first-time hunters mentored deer hunts during the deer seasons. Youth and first-time hunters must register and participate in an education and training session prior to the actual hunt and are accompanied in the field by an experienced mentor. For more information, please contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-5967 or the Archers and Bowhunters Association of Manitoba at 204-925-5697.

White-tailed Deer Hunters!

Help manage your deer populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

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N ea r - U r ban Wi l d l i f e St r ategy
The concept of a Near Urban Wildlife Strategy was initiated in part, by safety concerns related to the use of centrefire (high powered) firearms during the general deer season, and expanding wildlife populations and related human/wildlife conflicts in and around Winnipeg. In 2005, a provincially regulated prohibition of centrefire rifles for big game hunting was implemented in the Near Urban Wildlife Zone (NUWZ). This prohibition was introduced in all or portions of the Rural Municipalites (RM) of Headingly, Rosser, Rockwood, St. Andrews, West St. Paul, East St. Paul and St. Clements as shown on the map. Manitoba Conservation will continue to consult with all Rural Municipalities in the NUWZ to address wildlife issues. Manitoba Conservation, with the support of the Rural Municipality (RM) of MacDonald, has introduced a white-tailed deer hunting opportunity for residents of Manitoba, in that portion of the RM inside GHA 38 as shown on the map below. Resident white-tailed deer hunters should note that hunting inside GHA 38 is only allowed on private land with written landowner permission. Please note there are restricted firearm discharge areas within the RM of MacDonald (see Director of Surveys Plan No. 2003193). Season dates and bag limits are detailed in Zone F on page 26. Information, detailed maps on GHA 38 resident deer hunting opportunities and municipal telephone numbers are available at 200 Saulteaux Cresent in Winnipeg (945-6784) or 1-800-214-6497 or on our website at www.manitoba.ca/ conservation/wildlife/hunting/maps/index.html Hunters should note that the use of centrefire (high powered) rifles in the rifle deer season is prohibited in the identified area of the NUWZ. However, hunters may still use any other legal equipment type (shotgun, muzzleloader, archery, crossbow) during the rifle deer season where this season is offered, except where municipal restrictions apply. A separate licence is not required to hunt in the NUWZ. Hunters should be aware that some municipalities in the NUWZ prohibit or further restrict the use of firearms or bows. For more information hunters should contact the municipal office in the area they wish to hunt.

Rd 89 N

Netley Marsh

GHA 25B
PTH 7 PR 323

Rd 84 N PTH 9 PTH 8

Red River

PTH 4 PR 67 PTH 59

GHA 34C

RM Rosser Boundary

PR 212

Centrefire Prohibition Area

PTH 44

RM St. Clements Boundary

RM of Headlingly Boundary

GHA 38

GHA 34A

GHA 33

GHA 35A
Near Urban Wildlife Zone Centrefire Prohibition Area Game Hunting Area Boundary RM of MacDonald RM Boundary Provincial Trunk Highway Provincial Road

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South Indian Lake

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Leaf Rapids

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Nueltin Lake

Baralzon Lake Ecological Reserve

Stephens LEGEND

Game Hunting Area Boundary

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Wapusk National Park

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Snow Lake Wabowden

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Nelson House

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Clearwater Lake

Talbot Lake

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R20W

R23W

T5

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R21W

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Southern Indian Lake
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Thompson

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Highrock Lake

T71
Knee Lake Gods Lake

Sherridon

Pukatawagan

Grass River

9 9A
Sipiwesk Lake
373

Knee Lake

7A
T70

T71

Oxford House
Oxford House
Gods Lake

Provincial Park
392

Sherridon 4 Flin Flon

7A
392
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Lake Reed

Wabowden

Flin Flon
Ponton
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Wekusko Lake

Cranberry Portage 373

Wekusko Lake Ponton

Cross Lake

Gods Lake

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Cranberry Portage Cross Lake

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Hargrave Lake

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Grass River Provincial Park

Goose L.

7
North Moose Lake

Cormorant Lake

5
Norway House

10

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Gunisao Lake

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Grand Rapids

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60

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Winnipeg
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CNR

Provincial

Swan

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Duck Bay Waterhen Lake

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276

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Dauphin

16
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83

Duck Mountain

20

Camperville

Benito

366

20
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Gypsumville
328

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Duck Mountain

271

Prov.

Park

19A
20
Portage

21
Lake St. Martin
234

18
T30
Bay Crane River

367

Winnipegosis

Ethelbert

367

269

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Provincial Forest

6
224

18C
Rorketon
276

83
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325 233

Roblin

19
Hodgson

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Ashern
325

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5
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c Ste 68 Rose du Lac

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Hecla Prov. Park
Manigotagan

17A
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Dauphin

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Bisset
304 304

366

23A
10
278

Riding Mountain National Park

68
Eriksdale
417

25
Riverton

Fisher Branch

17 68
Arborg

233

8 T22

264

68
419

Nopiming
314

16
361

Russell

Riding Mountain National Park

5
McCreary

45
260 419

10

50
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Lundar
231

25A
7
231

Prov.

Consult your Natural Resource Officer for exact locations and boundaries.

Binscarth

Rossburn

26
11

N R
6
229

264

23
Amaranth
261

Lake
T17

Pine Falls Gimli

229 225

Park
315

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261
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415
415

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479

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9
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517

304

River
315

83
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R
CPR Gladstone
242

CP

12
Libau

22
50
Minnedosa

Broke

41
River

Miniota

Hamiota

16
Neepawa

6
248

322

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As

Virden
242

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ibo

21 1A
Brandon Shilo
340

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Carberry Spruce Woods Prov. Park
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305

Ri ve r

CP

2
Wawanesa Glenboro
CP R

Treherne Notre Dame de Lourdes

305

*This map should be used in conjunction with an Official Highways map.

Hartney

28
2 18
Ninette

330

Re d

Ri ve

5 23

34

303 244

FIREGUARD 13

Reston

21

Carman

305

Steinbach

R8E

Melita Boissevain

3 3
Killarney

CP

Souris

SASKATCHEWAN
8
Stonewall Warren

nhead

24 5
CN R
Portage La Prairie

CN

25B
26 1

67
236 221

67

Selkirk

59

34C
Beausejour Birds Hill Prov. Park

Pinawa

in

Lac du Bonnet

ni

317

pe

313

Pointe du Bois

34
11 44
CP R

313

Whiteshell
307 309

250

16 1

Rivers

30
34
MacGregor

101 26 13
248

36
Ri
302

307

Elkhorn

34A
WINNIPEG
15

12
Dugald

Whitemouth CNR

Provincial

r ve

15
Rennie

44

ine

83 10 2

32
St. Claude

38
2
Sanford Elm Creek

GW
100

WD

11 1 3 75 59
Ste. Anne Niverville
302

Park Falcon Lake Hadashville Falcon Lake

250

1
W hi te m ou

27
Somerset

Souris

52

th
Marchand

308

Ri

23

33
23
CNR

35 31
3
Manitou

ve r

23

Morris

23
St. Malo

35A
216

210

12
Ra t
River

Woodridge

Whitewater Lake

31A
CPR

Whitemouth Lake

3
Pilot Mound

Winkler

14
Pe m bi na

Lyleton

83 18

Deloraine Turtle Mountain

31 3 34
Ri ve r

Morden

30 32
Altona

75

59
Dominion City Tolstoi Emerson
201

302 201

R
308

Piney

Sprague

Waskada

21

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Prov. Park

29A 10

29

89

12

U.S.A.

MAPS

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M oo s e S E A S O N S and O the r Regu l ation s

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Resident (archery, general rifle) Resident Conservation Moose Licence Package Foreign resident Big Game Draw licence application fee $52.00 $83.00 $360.00 $7.00

Non-resident $299.00

Note: A person can only harvest one moose in a licence year.

Conservation Moose Licence Resident

Moose hunters may voluntarily participate in a conservation initiative by purchasing a Conservation Moose Licence instead of a general rifle moose licence. The general rifle moose licence for the non-draw rifle season is issued on a one-licence/one tag basis and costs $52.00. The Conservation Moose Licence Package consists of two licences and one tag allowing for a shared harvest of one moose. When the tag is filled, the hunters cannot form a party with any other licence holder. The package cost is $83.00 ($41.50 for each licence). Conservation Moose Licences are available at all hunting licence vendor locations. Both hunters must appear in person to purchase a Conservation Moose Licence. If both hunters cannot be present, the purchase must be made at a Manitoba Conservation office. Proof that the absent hunter qualifies for the licence must be presented at the time of purchase (see page 7, Licence Requirements).

Foreign resident moose hunters must only use the services of the outfitter specified on their hunting licence.

Definitions
Bull means a moose with antlers more than 10 cm (4 in.) in length. Calf is a moose that is less than one year old.

Foreign Resident
Foreign resident moose hunters must book their hunt through a registered lodge or outfitter, authorized to outfit foreign resident moose hunters. Foreign resident moose hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time.

Additional Information
Parts of GHAs 2A, 4, 7A and 17A are closed to moose hunting. See map on pages 30 and 31. GHA 20 is closed to non-resident hunters.

Hunters should consult the Big Game Draw applications on a yearly basis, as some non-draw seasons may be added to the big game draw.
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For more information contact:

70 Stevenson Road Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W7 Phone: (204) 633-5967 Fax: (204) 632-5200
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Moose Hunters!
Help manage your moose populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

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MOOSE SEASONS
NOTE: Moose seasons have been extended to include the last Sunday in all GHAs.
General Rifle non-draw, Resident Only

Game Hunting Area

Season Dates

Bag Limit

1, 2, 3, 3A Aug. 29 Dec. 24 One Bull or Calf Moose 2A, 4, 7, 7A, 10, 11, Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose 15, 15A, 17, 17A Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 6A Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

9 Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull or Calf Moose Dec. 5 Dec. 24 One Bull or Calf Moose 9A Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Dec. 5 Dec. 24 One Bull Moose Archery non-draw, Resident Only General Rifle, Non-resident and Foreign resident 21A Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose (Excl. Hecla and Deer Islands) Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 2A, 4, 6A, 7, 11 Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Bull or Calf Moose 9, 9A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Bull or Calf Moose 21A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Bull or Calf Moose (Excl. Hecla & Deer Islands) 1, 2, 3, 3A Aug. 29 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose 9, 9A, 17, 20 Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

NOTE: GHA 20 is closed to non-resident hunters.

Rifle draw, Resident Only Archery draw, Resident Only

5 6 8 12

Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

12 Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 13, 13A Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

13, 13A Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 19A Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

19A Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 20 21 Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

21 Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Bull Moose 27, 28, 31A Dec. 5 Dec. 11 One Bull Moose 29, 29A Dec. 5 Dec. 11 One Bull Moose 13, 13A 27, 28, 31A 29, 29A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Bull Moose

Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose Sept. 19 Oct. 16 One Bull Moose

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Moose Season Closures

GHAs 14, 14A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C and GHA 26 all moose seasons have been cancelled.
Aerial surveys conducted have determined that moose populations in GHAs 14 and 14A; GHAs 18, 18A, 18B, 18C (Duck Mountain); and GHA 26 have significantly declined. As a conservation measure, the cancellation of all licensed moose hunting seasons in these areas will be in effect throughout 2011. These management actions are necessary to initiate the recovery of these populations. The success of the recovery is dependent on co-operative efforts of all Manitobans.

Consultation with rights-based communities: First Nations and Mtis communities are being consulted about initiatives to increase moose populations in areas where they are depressed. Moose management strategies: Manitoba Conservation will establish moose advisory committees consisting of local groups, Aboriginal organizations and government to help develop moose recovery strategies. These strategies will guide the management actions. Increased enforcement efforts: Two natural resource officers will be hired for the Duck Mountain area and one for GHA 26. Wildlife biologists: Two wildlife biologists, located in Swan River and Lac Du Bonnet, will be hired to implement moose recovery programs. Manitoba Conservation is working with all users, stakeholders and rights-based harvesters to recover moose populations. Hunters can help by: harvesting wolves and submitting samples for analysis (see page 39 for details) taking advantage of increased deer hunting opportunities in GHAs 17A, 26 and 36 (see page 26 and 27) participating in public meetings about area-specific moose management strategies

GHAs 12, 34 and 34C- the non-draw archery moose season has been cancelled.
As a conservation measure, the cancellation of these moose hunting season will be in effect throughout 2011.

Special Moose Management Initiatives

Manitoba Conservation is concerned about rapidly declining moose populations in certain areas and is taking action. Recent aerial surveys of the Duck Mountain Game Hunting Areas (GHAs) 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, GHA 26 and GHAs 14 and 14A, show populations in these areas are less than 50 per cent of what they were in the past. Moose management actions include: Moose hunting: All licensed moose hunting seasons have been suspended. Moose seasons in the Duck Mountain, GHA 26 and GHA 14 and 14A, will be reinstated when populations have recovered. Wolf management: Wolf hunting and trapping seasons have been extended province-wide. The bag limit in the Duck Mountain and GHA 26 is now two wolves. This will result in the harvest of more wolves in areas where moose populations are depressed. Manitoba Conservation will increase aerial surveys of wolf populations and assessment of wolves diet. Disease and parasite management: Parasites (brain worm, liver fluke) carried by deer in the southeast part of the province have negatively affected moose. Deer muzzleloader and general rifle seasons in GHAs 26 and 36 have been extended to reduce deer numbers. As well, a second deer licence is available in GHAs 17A, 26 and 36. A third deer licence is available in GHA 26. Access control: Selected roads and trails are being closed by removing culverts, digging trenches and berms and placing barricades at river crossings (see Figure 1). This is being done in high, moose-density areas to restrict truck travel, reduce ORV traffic and decrease harvest of moose. Moose population assessment: $190,000 will be used from the Wildlife Enhancement Initiative for aerial moose surveys. Populations of concern will be monitored annually to evaluate the effectiveness of management actions.
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Figure 1

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E L K S E A S O N S and O the r Regu l ation s

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Elk (Resident only)* Big Game Draw licence application fee $52.00 $7.00 nearest Manitoba Conservation office within 48 hours from the time of kill. These samples cannot be frozen. Please see page 51 for more information All elk hunters that harvest a female elk in GHA 23 and 23A are requested to submit the reproductive tract to a biological sample depot or nearest Manitoba Conservation office. Please see page 51 for more depot information.

* Available only through the Landowner and Big Game Draws.

Landowner Rifle Draw

Licences are valid only on property owned by the licence holder.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance in Elk

Manitoba Conservation remains vigilant in ensuring the provinces wild elk and deer populations remain free of CWD. Manitoba Conservation will continue monitoring efforts for this disease by testing selected elk and deer samples submitted under the Bovine TB Surveillance Program.
It is mandatory for all elk hunters who harvest an elk in GHAs

Definitions
Antlered or bull means an elk with antlers more than 10 cm (4 in.) in length. Antlerless means an elk that is not antlered.

Mandatory Submission of Biological Samples

Bovine TB Testing in Elk
It is mandatory for all elk hunters who harvest an elk in

5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, and part of 22 (west of PTH 83) to submit the complete head and upper neck to a Manitoba Conservation office or a biological sample depot. Please see page 51 for more information.

ELK Hunters!
Help manage your elk populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

GHAs 18B, 18C (Duck Mountain area) and GHAs 23 and 23A (Riding Mountain area) to submit the complete head, upper neck, lungs and trachea (windpipe), to a biological sample depot or

ELK SEASONS
NOTE: Elk seasons have been extended to include the last Sunday in all GHAs.
General Rifle draw, Resident Only

Game Hunting Area

13, 13A, 14** 13, 13A, 14** 13, 13A, 14**

Season Dates

Bag Limit

Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Bull Elk Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Antlerless Elk Jan. 9 Jan. 15 One Antlerless Elk

18, 18A, 18B, 18C Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Bull Elk

18A Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Antlerless Elk 18A Jan. 9 Jan. 15 One Antlerless Elk

18B Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Antlerless Elk 18C Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Antlerless Elk 19, 19A Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Antlerless Elk 20 21, 25 Sept. 26 Oct. 16 One Bull Elk Sept. 26 Oct. 16 One Bull Elk

21, 25 Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Elk Continued on next page

NOTE: **excludes Swan-Pelician Provincial Forest.

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ELK SEASONS continued

Game Hunting Area Season Dates Bag Limit
General Rifle draw, 23 Dec. 5 Dec. 24 One Elk or One Moose Resident Only 23 Dec. 27 Jan. 8 One Elk or One Moose continued 23 Jan. 9 Jan. 22 One Elk or One Moose 23A Dec. 5 Dec. 24 One Elk or One Moose 23A Dec. 27 Jan. 8 One Elk or One Moose 23A Archery draw, Resident Only 28, 31A 30 (excl. CFB Shilo) Jan. 9 Jan. 22 One Elk or One Moose Sept. 26 Oct. 16 One Elk Sept. 26 Oct. 16 One Bull Elk 25A Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Elk 29, 29A Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Elk

13 Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 13A, 14**, 18A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 18, 18B Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 19, 19A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 20 Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 21 Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 23, 23A Aug. 29 Nov. 13 One Elk or One Moose 25 Aug. 29 Sept. 25 One Elk 25A Aug. 29 Sept. 25 One Elk 28, 31A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 29, 29A Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk 30 (excl. CFB Shilo) Aug. 29 Sept. 25 One Elk

18C Aug. 29 Sept. 18 One Elk

Note: ** excludes Swan-Pelician Provincial Forest. General Rifle 13A Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Antlerless Elk Landowner draw, Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk Resident Only Jan. 2 Jan. 8 One Antlerless Elk 18A Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Antlerless Elk Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk Jan. 2 Jan. 8 One Antlerless Elk 18B Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Antlerless Elk Dec. 12 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk 18C Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Antlerless Elk Dec. 12 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk 19, 19A Oct. 3 Oct. 16 One Antlerless Elk Dec. 12 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk 20 Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk 21, 25 Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk

23, 23A Aug. 29 Nov. 13 One Elk or One Moose Dec. 19 Dec. 24 One Elk or One Moose Dec. 27 Dec. 31 One Elk or One Moose NOTE: 25A Dec. 5 Dec. 18 One Antlerless Elk 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 30 One Elk  ll hunters must submit biological samples from elk harvested in the following GHAs 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, A 23 and 23A. See page 35 for more information.

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B L A C K B E A R S E A S O N S and O the r Regu l ation s

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Resident $31.00 Non-resident Foreign resident $103.00 $217.00

Note: The black bear licence is valid in both spring and fall seasons. Only one black bear may be harvested per year.

Bear Hunting
It is illegal to kill a cub (young of the year) or a female bear with cubs. Hunting black bears within 100 metres of any man-made clearing surrounding any garbage dump is prohibited. However, in a provincial park, black bears may not be hunted within 300 metres of a garbage dump. Baits must be clearly identified with the name and address of the hunter, guide or outfitter. Baits may not be placed within: 200 metres of a road or dwelling, 500 metres of a cottage subdivision or a Crown land picnic site or campground, or 100 metres of Riding Mountain National Park. Baits on Crown land may not exceed 100 kilograms of meat and/or fish. Baits shall not contain the head, hooves, hide, mammary glands or internal organs of livestock. In GHAs 23 and 23A: baits may not be placed between June 18 and August 14, 2011 and between October 15, 2011 and April 16, 2012 baiting equipment on Crown land must be removed from the bait site within 5 days after the closure of both spring and fall seasons. If you harvest a big game animal wearing an ear-tag that contains phone number 1-204-945-7771, this animal was chemically immobilized in the past using veterinary drugs. Health Canada has established recommended guidelines for the consumption of meat from immobilized animals. Please call the above number for specific details on the recommended consumption of meat from your animal. NOTE: It is illegal to possess bear gall bladders in Manitoba.

Foreign Resident
Foreign resident black bear hunters must book their hunt through a registered lodge or outfitter authorized to outfit foreign resident black bear hunters. Foreign resident black bear hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time. Foreign resident bear hunters must only use the services of the outfitter specified on their hunting licence. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permits are required before transporting a black bear out of Canada. A CITES export permit is not required if the hunter is personally transporting his/her fresh, frozen or salted black bear hide, the black bear hide with paws and claws attached, the skull or the meat of a black bear into the United States. Black bear paws and claws that are detached from the hide must be accompanied by a CITES permit.

Biological Samples ARE NO LONGER BEING COLLECTED

bear Hunters!
Help manage your bear populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

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BLACK BEAR HUNTING ZONES

Identifying Female Black Bears

On average, in the spring, an adult male will typically weigh about 80-90 kg (175-200 lbs.), while an adult female will be 55-70 kg (125-150 lbs.) and a yearling, 15-30 kg (35-60 lbs.). Large males, 115+ kg (250+lbs.), will measure a foot taller than a 170 litre (45 gallon) bait barrel thats lying on its side. To assist hunters to differentiate between a female and male black bear, the following characteristics are presented: Adult females tend to: be smaller and leaner looking

CHURCHILL

Reindeer Lake

1
Big Sand Lake
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Wapusk Park

Southern Indian Lake

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2
Ri ve r

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ve

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Riv

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Split Lake

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THOMPSON

appear as long as they are tall have elongated muzzles, flatter looking foreheads and bigger looking ears have a tuft of gathered hair angling down and outward from the vulva, which is immediately below the tail urinate toward the rear be more cautious entering a bait site have enlarged mammaries when nursing have a visible vulva when in heat peak being June. Adult males tend to:

r ve Ri

5 6
6A

7
THE PAS

10
Cedar Lake

3A

Island Lake

11 12 13
13A
18 A
La ke

15A

14
14A 19 A
18 B

Lake Winnipeg

15 20 16 21 19 B 24 30
River

17 21 A

ON

9A

Gods Lake

TA

7A

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Win n ipegos
is

have blockier, more rectangular bodies have big-looking front feet have wider, rounder and muscular heads, necks and shoulders, and ears that look smaller and farther apart
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C

18
18C

23A

19 23

25 25A 25B 32 31 33 35 A
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17A 26
34B

DAUPHIN
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22
BRANDON

34

WINNIPEG 34A 34C 38

Red

36 35

have a crease or furrow running down the centre of the forehead have a penis sheath hanging down in front of the hind legs have testicles between the hind legs urinate toward the front be less cautious entering a bait site

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Black Bear Hunting Zone Season Dates

General Rifle A Apr. 25 June 30 Resident, Aug. 29 Oct. 9 Non-resident and B Apr. 25 June 19 Foreign resident Aug. 29 Oct. 9 C Apr. 25 June 12 Aug. 29 Oct. 9

NOTE: GHAs 13 and 18 are open for the spring season only. GHA 34A is an archery only season and is open for residents only. GHA 34B is an archery only season for residents, non-residents and foreign residents. In GHA 17A, Designated Route restrictions will apply to fall Black Bear hunters from September 19 to October 16. NOTE: Black bear hunters are exempt from wearing hunter orange during the spring season but are required to do so during the fall season.

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ibo ine

28
29A

CARMAN

29

31A

WINKLER

U.S.A.

BLACK BEAR SEASONS

NOTE: Black bear seasons have been extended to include the last Sunday in all GHAs. Bag Limit (All Zones)

One Adult Black Bear (Female bears with cubs may not be taken.)

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G R A Y W O LF A N D C O Y O T E S E A S O N S and O the r Regu l ation s

Licences
Gray wolves and coyotes can be hunted under the authority of any big game licence, and as such, there are no tagging requirements. The hunters big game licence number is all that is required to possess a wolf or coyote taken under the authority of that licence. Hunters are reminded that the tag affixed to a big game licence (bear, deer, moose, elk, or caribou) must be used for that big game species (bear, deer, moose, elk or caribou).
SASKATCHEWAN

GRAY WOLF HUNTING ZONES

CHURCHILL

Reindeer Lake

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Big Sand Lake
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Wapusk Park

Southern Indian Lake

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Resident
A resident may hunt gray wolves and coyotes during the wolf and coyote season if they possess any big game hunting licence for the current licence year. However, if hunting in a GHA while the area is open to deer, elk, moose, black bear or caribou hunting, the wolf or coyote hunter must have an unused deer, elk, moose, black bear or caribou game tag (personal or party), which is valid for that area, species and time period. Where the deer, elk, moose, black bear or caribou hunting seasons are closed, a resident may hunt wolves or coyotes provided he/she is in possession of a used or unused deer, elk, moose, black bear or caribou licence.

2A
FLIN FLON

9A 7
THE PAS

5 6
6A

Gods Lake

10
Cedar Lake

3A

Island Lake

11 12 13
13A
18 A
La ke

15A

14
14A 19 A
18 B

Lake Winnipeg

15 20 16 21 19 B 24 30
River

17 21 A

18
18C

23A

19 23

25 25A 25B 32 31 33 35 A
R.

17A 26
34B

DAUPHIN
As sin

ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C

22
BRANDON

34

WINNIPEG 34A 34C 38

Red

36 35

27

28
29A

CARMAN

Non-resident and Foreign Resident

A non-resident and a foreign resident may hunt gray wolves and coyotes during the wolf and coyote season only if they possess an unused deer, moose, black bear or caribou game tag (personal or party), which is valid for that area, species and time period. Foreign resident gray wolf and coyote hunters must be

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31A

WINKLER

U.S.A.

accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permits are required before transporting a gray wolf out of Canada. See page 12 for more details.

GRAY WOLF SEASONS

Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident

Gray Wolf Hunting Zone

Season Dates

Bag Limit

A Aug. 29 Mar. 31 One Wolf B Aug. 29 Mar. 31 One Wolf (2 wolves in GHAs 18-18C and 26)* C Aug. 29 Mar. 31 One Wolf

*The bag limit in GHAs 18 - 18C and 26 is now two wolves. Hunters who harvest a wolf in these GHAs 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. NOTE: The gray wolf hunting season is closed in GHAs 23 and 23A and there is no season in GHA 38.

COYOTE SEASON
Game Hunting Area Season Dates Bag Limit
Resident, ALL GHAs except GHA 38 Aug. 29 Feb. 29 One Coyote Non-resident and Foreign resident

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Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Resident $47.00 Second Caribou Licence (resident) Non-resident Foreign resident Second Caribou Licence (non-resident and foreign resident) $103.00 $360.00 $360.00 $360.00 licences are sold. If you want a second licence you must purchase one when you purchase your first licence. There will be a total of 350 resident caribou licences available for the fall season and a total of 450 resident caribou licences for the winter season.

Licences are available at the following Manitoba Conservation offices: Winnipeg, The Pas, Thompson, Leaf Rapids, Gillam, Churchill and Lynn Lake, or by mail (see page 7, Licences By Mail). Note: The Pas is not a vendor for GHA 3 caribou licences. In GHA 1, resident caribou hunters must select either the fall or winter hunting season.

Resident
Resident caribou licences are offered for GHAs 1, 2 and 3, and are available beginning the first Thursday of June. These licences are limited in quantity and are sold on a first-come/first-served basis. All GHA 1 resident caribou licences (first and second) will be pooled for sale on a first-come/first-served basis until all available

Non-resident and Foreign Resident

Non-resident and foreign resident caribou hunters must book their hunt through a registered lodge or outfitter, authorized to outfit non-resident and foreign resident caribou hunters. Non-resident and foreign resident caribou hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Manitoba guide. No more than three hunters may use the services of a guide at the same time. Non-resident and foreign resident caribou hunters must only use the services of the outfitter specified on their hunting licence. Attention: The date for purchasing caribou licences in Game Hunting Area 1, 2, and 3 is the 1st Thursday of June. For the licence year of 2011 the date will be June 2.

caribou Hunters!
Help manage your caribou populations by completing the Big Game Hunter Questionnaire! See pages 56 and 57 for details.

CARIBOU SEASONS
FIRST CARIBOU Game Hunting Area Season Dates Bag Limit (All Zones)
General Rifle, 1 Aug. 29 Oct. 31 One Caribou Resident Only Nov. 1 Feb. 29 One Caribou 2 Nov. 28 Jan. 31 One Caribou 3 Aug. 29 Jan. 31 One Caribou

NOTE: K  askatamagan WMA, in GHA 3, is closed to caribou hunting from August 29 to September 30.

General Rifle, Non-resident and Foreign resident

1 Aug. 29 Oct. 18 One Caribou

SECOND CARIBOU

Game Hunting Area

Season Dates

Bag Limit

Resident 1 Aug. 29 Oct. 31 One Caribou Nov. 1 Feb. 29 One Caribou Non-resident and Foreign resident 1

Aug. 29 Oct. 18 One Caribou

NOTE:  The Second Caribou Licence is valid only in GHA 1 and only for the season specified on the GHA 1 First Caribou Licence. The GHA 1 First Caribou Licence must be in the hunters possession. Only one Second Caribou Licence may be purchased per year. The Second Caribou Licence may be used first.

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G A M E B I R D H U N T I N G G E N E R A L R E G U L AT I O N S
Hunting Hours
Hunting and the discharge of any firearm is permitted only from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. must not be in possession of a long bow or recurved bow requiring less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs.) draw weight at 71 cm (28 in.) draw; or a compound bow set at less than 18.1 kg (40 lbs.) peak draw weight; or an arrow using a broadhead point less than 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) in width.

Sunday Hunting
Sunday hunting is permitted during all game bird seasons in all provincial GHAs. Hunters are advised to check with the municipality in which they plan to hunt, as some municipalities have by-laws prohibiting or restricting the discharge of firearms or bows on Sunday.

Crossbows
A hunter cannot be in possession of a crossbow while hunting migratory game birds. A hunter may use a crossbow to hunt wild turkey or upland game birds. A person hunting wild turkey or upland game birds shall not be in possession of a crossbow requiring less than 68 kg (150 lbs.) draw weight or an arrow using a broadhead point less than 2.2 cm (7/8 in.) in width.

Firearms
Pellet Guns and Rimfire Rifles
A pellet gun or rimfire rifle (e.g., .17 or .22 calibre) may be used to hunt upland game birds. They cannot be used to hunt wild turkey or migratory game birds.

Retrieval and Wastage of Game

A hunter who kills or injures a game bird must make every reasonable effort to retrieve it. Injured game birds must be immediately killed upon retrieval. It is illegal to abandon or spoil the meat of a game bird. If a wounded game bird enters an area where hunter access is restricted, contact the local authority (landowner, Park Warden) or a Natural Resource Officer before entry into the area.

Centrefire Rifles
A centrefire rifle cannot be used to hunt upland game birds, wild turkey or migratory game birds.

Shotguns
A shotgun may be used to hunt upland game birds, wild turkey or migratory game birds. A shotgun with slugs cannot be used to hunt upland game birds, wild turkey or migratory game birds. For upland game bird, wild turkey and migratory game bird hunting, the magazine of a shotgun must be plugged or altered to carry no more than two shells. The following additional restrictions apply to migratory game bird hunters: Non-toxic shot is mandatory. A shotgun larger than ten gauge cannot be used. No more than one shotgun may be possessed in the field at one time unless each additional shotgun is unloaded and disassembled or cased.

Decoys, Electronic Calls and Bait

Migratory game birds may not be baited with grain or artificial food nor may live decoys be used. Electronic calls may be used during the Conservation Snow Goose Season (April 1 to May 31 in all GBHZs and August 15 to 31 in GBHZ 1) and during the fall general Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season with the following conditions: only snow goose recordings may be used when used in combination with decoys, decoys must represent white phase and/or blue phase snow geese only. No other decoys are permitted. Hunters may take any migratory game bird for which there is an open season while using electronic snow goose calls. Electronic calls are prohibited when hunting wild turkey.

Muzzleloaders
A muzzleloading shotgun may be used to hunt upland game birds, wild turkey or migratory game birds. A muzzleloader firing a single projectile (including a sabot) cannot be used to hunt upland game birds, wild turkey or migratory game birds.

Hunter Dress
During the rifle deer season, upland game bird hunters must meet the hunter dress requirements, which include a hunter orange garment and hat. The hat must be solid hunter orange except that it may have a crest or logo not exceeding 78 sq. cm (12 sq. in.) provided that it does not completely cover the hunter orange on the side where the crest or logo is affixed.

Bows
Bows may be used during the upland game bird, wild turkey or migratory game bird seasons. A bowhunter hunting wild turkey

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GAME BIRD HUNTING ZONES (GBHZs)

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The outer garment must consist of not less than 2,580 sq. cm (400 sq. in.) of hunter orange material, above the waist and visible from all sides. Hunter orange body camouflage is legal if the hunter orange portion meets the above requirement. The remaining outer clothing colour is optional. Upland game bird hunters are encouraged to wear hunter orange at all times.

Bait Stations and Lure Crops

The department operates bait stations and lure crops to prevent wildlife damage to agricultural crops. These sites are active and are identified by signs. It is illegal to hunt migratory game birds or possess a firearm within 400 metres of such a site during the time that it is posted. Unloaded firearms may be transported through the area on a public road.

Shot Requirements
The possession or use of lead shot while hunting migratory game birds is prohibited. For further information, hunters may contact Environment Canada at 204-983-5263, or visit their website at www.ec.gc.ca/alef-ewe/ The use of lead shot is permitted for hunting upland game birds and wild turkey.

Vehicle Regulations
It is illegal to hunt from a vehicle. Persons using vehicles for any purpose associated with hunting are reminded that hazards may exist on some of the roads and trails. The safe operation of any vehicle is the responsibility of the operator. A vehicle is any mechanical device propelled or driven by any means other than human power and includes cars, trucks, power boats, aircraft and off-road vehicles (ORVs). A wagon, cart or sled is considered a vehicle if it is pulled by a horse or other animal. A horse is not considered a vehicle if it carries a hunter or equipment on its back. A power boat is not a vehicle if the motor is not in operation and all progress caused by the motor has stopped.

Dogs
Dogs may be used to hunt upland game birds and migratory game birds. Foreign residents wanting to bring their hunting dogs into Canada should contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml for information on permits. Dogs may not be used by or accompany wild turkey hunters. Dog handlers should be aware that trappers, private landowners and pasture managers may be legally using lethal trapping devices to harvest furbearers or protect their property. Contact the owner or management authority of the lands on which you plan to hunt to inquire if such devices are present.

Restricted Vehicle Use AREAS

Hunters should note a number of vehicle restrictions exist for game bird hunters in some Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other designated areas. They are as follows: Brandon Hills WMA (in GHA 30): Vehicles are prohibited. Broomhill WMA (in GHA 27): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose during the upland game bird season. Delta Marsh (in GHA 25B, as shown on Director of Survey Plan No. 20226): Power boats may not be used. Dog Lake WMA (in GHA 25): Vehicles and power boats may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Grants Lake WMA (in GHA 25B): All vehicles must use builtup roads. Inwood WMA (in GHA 25B): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Lake Francis WMA (in GHA 25B): Power boats may not be used. Lauder Sandhills WMA (in GHA 28): Vehicles are restricted to designated trails between April 1 and November 30. Marshy Point WMA (in GHA 25A): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Pierson WMA Frank W. Boyd Unit (in GHA 27): Vehicles may not be used in the Frank W. Boyd unit during the upland game

Leg Bands and Tags

Leg bands, neck collars, plastic leg bands, and wing tags should be reported to the telephone number/address on the band or to any Manitoba Conservation office. Information from bands or tags found on wild turkeys should be reported to: Manitoba Conservations Wild Turkey Band Hotline, toll-free 1-877-231-7787, or the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch, Box 24 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3W3. Migratory game bird bands should be reported by phone to: Bird Band, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel MD 20708 at 1-800-327-2263 or through their website at: www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/call800.htm or by mail. Please provide your name, address, date found, location (distance from the nearest town), how obtained (shot bird, found dead) and the bird species. You will receive a certificate detailing the banding information.

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bird seasons. Portage Sandhills WMA (in GHA 32): Vehicles are prohibited between March 1 and November 30. St. Malo WMA (in GHA 35A): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Souris River Bend WMA (in GHA 28): Vehicles are restricted to designated trails between April 1 and November 30. Watson P. Davidson WMA (in GHA 35): Vehicles may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Whitewater Lake WMA (in GHA 28): Power boats may not be used for any purpose connected with hunting. Vehicle restrictions exist in most provincial parks. Contact the nearest Manitoba Conservation office for more information.

Migratory Game Birds

Migratory game birds taken by one person cannot be possessed or transported or shipped by another person unless a tag signed by the licensee is attached to the carcass indicating the licensees name and address, migratory game bird hunting permit number and date of kill. Migratory game birds may be possessed and transported or shipped only if one fully feathered wing is attached to each bird and may only be shipped during the open season or within five days of its close. After five days, an export permit is required. For more information contact Environment Canada at 204-983-5263.

Shipping
The contents of any package containing wild animals or parts of wild animals must be marked with a complete description of the contents on the outside of the package. Packages containing migratory game birds must also be marked with the hunters name, address and migratory game bird hunting permit number.

Possession and Transportation of Game W A T E Birds RFOWL HUNTING IS OUR PASSION

Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds taken by one person cannot be possessed or For unless more information, transported or shipped by another person the birds are visit www.deltawaterfowl.org visi by accompanied by a statement signed the person who killed or call licence 1-877-667-5656. them showing the licensees name, address, number and date of kill.
DELTA WATERFOWL

Ensuring g its future is our commitment.

Exporting Game Birds from Manitoba

All game bird hunting licences are valid to export game birds from Manitoba subject to the information described above in Possession and Transportation of Game Birds and the following conditions: A possession limit of upland game birds belonging to the licence holder may be exported up to thirty days after the season closes (five days for migratory game birds), while the birds are in the personal possession of the licence holder. If a person other than the licence holder wishes to export the birds, an export permit must first be obtained. Foreign resident hunters should note that in order to import birds into the United States, the birds must be in the possession of the licence holder.

Commitment.

WATERFOWL HUNTING IS OUR PASSION

Ensuring its future is our commitment.

For more information, visit www.deltawaterfowl.org or call 1-877-667-5656.

Export Permit Eligibility and Availability

Export permit application forms are available through all Manitoba Conservation offices and may be issued only to a person who lawfully possesses a bird or part. This means that the applicant must have a hunting licence, any associated game tag or other acceptable written proof that the game bird or part was lawfully acquired. Please allow 28 working days for permit processing.

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Upland Game Bird Seasons and Other Regulations

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) Resident Resident Game Bird Non-resident Game Bird Foreign resident Game Bird $10.00 $22.00 $83.00 $155.00

Senior Citizens Game Bird Hunting

Residents who are 65 years of age or older do not require a provincial Game Bird Licence if they carry proof of age and residency while hunting. This does not include wild turkey. All regulations and bag limits for the GHA in which they are hunting remain in effect.

Landowners
The owner or occupier of private land and immediate family members (spouse and children) may hunt upland game birds in season (excluding wild turkey) on that land without a provincial Game Bird Licence. All regulations and bag limits for the GHA in which they are hunting remain in effect. If hunting elsewhere, a provincial Game Bird Licence must be purchased.

Non-resident and Foreign Resident

Non-residents and foreign residents, hunting upland game birds, are not required to use the services of an outfitter or guide.

UPLAND GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASONS

Game Bird Game Hunting Area Season Dates
Resident, Non-resident and Foreign resident

Species Bag Limit (All GBHZs)

Daily Possession

Grouse GBHZ 1 & 2 Sept. 1 Dec. 18 Ruffed 6 12 GBHZ 3 & 4 Sept. 8 Dec. 18 Spruce 6 12 Sharp-tailed 6* 12* Gray (Hungarian) GBHZ 3 & 4 Partridge Ptarmigan GBHZ 1 & 2 Sept. 8 Dec. 18 Sept. 1 Feb. 29 4 10 8 20

* In GHAs 19, 19B, 22 - 24, 27 - 33 the sharp-tailed grouse bag limit may not be more than 4 daily or 8 in possession.

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Wi l d T u r key Sea s on s and O the r Regu l ation s

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Resident Wild Turkey Youth (Resident) Wild Turkey Note: The wild turkey licence is valid in both spring and fall seasons. Only one wild turkey may be harvested per year. $23.00 $5.00 When one hunter bags a wild turkey and uses their game tag, both party members may continue to hunt as a party until both tags have been used, provided that each party member has signed and indicated their hunting licence number in ink on the back of the hunting licence of the other party member. Hunters must remain in a position to be readily identified as party hunters searching for the same species (verbal hailing distance without the aid of electronic devices, such as but not limited to cell phones or walkie talkies). The hunter with the unused tag must be present. A licensee may form only one party.

Non-resident and Foreign Resident

There is no wild turkey hunting season for non-residents and foreign residents.

Tree Stands and Blinds

Any tree stand or blind on Crown land must be clearly identified with the name and address of the person who placed it. 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. Tree stands and blinds being used to hunt deer, moose, elk, caribou, black bear and wild turkey can be placed up to two weeks before the season they are intended to be used for and all parts of tree stands and blinds on Crown land must be removed within two weeks of the close of the hunting season for which they are used. Tree stands and blinds can be used to hunt any other legally hunted wildlife as long as they are removed from Crown lands and taken with the hunter when they are finished hunting for the day.

Landowners
A landowner must purchase a wild turkey licence to hunt wild turkey.

Game Tags
When a wild turkey kill is made, the hunter must immediately cut out the month and date of kill on the game tag. If the hunter maintains actual possession of the wild turkey, affixing the cut out game tag may be delayed until the wild turkey has been taken to a means of transportation. Immediately upon reaching such transportation, the cut out tag must be securely attached to the wild turkey. Game tags should be affixed in a manner that allows them to be seen and inspected at any time.

Party Hunting
Wild turkey hunters may hunt in a party of two persons. A youth hunter who holds a Wild Turkey Youth Licence can only form a party with the licensed adult supervisor.

WILD TURKEY HUNTING SEASONS

Game Bird
Resident Youth Wild Turkey *, ** GHAs 22, 27-35A inclusive Apr. 23 May 22 One turkey with visible beard Oct. 1 Oct. 16 One turkey Resident Wild Turkey * GHAs 22, 27-35A inclusive Apr. 30 May 22 One turkey with visible beard Oct. 1 Oct. 16 One turkey
NOTE: * Both wild turkey licences are valid in both spring and fall seasons. Only one turkey may be taken for the year. NOTE: ** The Youth Turkey Licence is valid for all turkey seasons.

Game Hunting Area

Season Dates

Species Bag Limit

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M ig r ato r y G ame B i r d Sea s on s and O the r Regu l ation s

Migratory Game Bird Licensing Requirements
A Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp is required by all migratory game bird hunters. Hunters (excluding residents 65 years of age or older) hunting migratory game birds must also possess a provincial Game Bird Licence or Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth). The federal permit and stamp are available at most Manitoba Conservation offices and regular vendor outlets, in addition to most Canada Post offices. This federal permit and associated conservation stamp are used by the Canadian Wildlife Service to select hunters for national game bird surveys to determine hunter activity and species harvest. Revenue from permit sales is used across Canada for wildlife conservation projects.

Landowners
When hunting migratory game birds, a landowner or occupier must have a provincial Game Bird Licence, and the Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp.

Non-resident and Foreign Resident

Non-residents and foreign residents, hunting migratory game birds, do not require the services of an outfitter or guide.

Managed Hunting Areas for Waterfowl

The Oak Hammock and Grants Lake Managed Hunting Areas (MHAs) will be operating as in previous years. Hunters are reminded that check stations are not in operation. Printed information on the Oak Hammock and Grants Lake MHAs, outlining regulations and procedures, is available at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg (204-945-6784 or 1-800-2146497) or on our website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/ wildlife/hunting/index.html

Licences
Note: All fees listed below include the federal goods and services tax (GST). Deer and Game Bird Licence (Youth) Resident Resident Game Bird Non-resident Game Bird Foreign resident Game Bird Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp $10.00 $22.00 $83.00 $155.00 $17.00 (plus GST)

Resident-only Waterfowl Hunting Inside Game Hunting Area 38

The population of local and staging Canada geese inside GHA 38 has increased dramatically. As goose numbers increase, so do the number of public complaints about geese. Concerns relating to public safety, water quality, disease transmission, agricultural crop damage and over-grazing of parks and golf courses are on the rise. Manitoba Conservation, with the support of the Rural Municipalities (RM) of Rosser and MacDonald, continues to offer waterfowl hunting for residents of Manitoba, in portions of GHA 38 (see shaded portions on adjacent map). There are firearm discharge restrictions within these areas - please check the detailed maps. Resident waterfowl hunters should note that hunting inside GHA 38 is only allowed in those portions of the RMs on private land with landowner permission. Please note there are restricted firearm discharge areas within the RMs of Rosser (see Director of Surveys Plan No. 20245) and MacDonald (see Director of Surveys Plan No. 2003193). Season dates and bag limits are the same as those for GBHZ 4 (September 1 - Waterfowler Heritage Days, September 8 - General Resident Waterfowl Season). Information and detailed maps on GHA 38 resident waterfowl hunting opportunities are available at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg (204-945-6784 or 1-800-214-6497) or on our website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/index.html

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Spring 2012 Conservation Snow Goose Season

Hunters should note the Conservation Snow Goose Season opens on April 1. To participate in this season, hunters require the 2012 provincial Game Bird Licence and the 2011 Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp.

Waterfowler Heritage Days

Waterfowler Heritage Days provide 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 GBHZs 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 require a hunter education certificate or any valid hunting licence and 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.

Mentored Waterfowl Hunts

Manitoba Conservation, in co-operation with several nongovernment organizations and groups, offers Manitoba youth and first-time hunters the opportunity to participate in an organized mentored waterfowl hunt at several locations in the province. Youth and first-time hunters must register and participate in an education and training session prior to the actual hunt and are accompanied in the field by an experienced mentor. For more information on participation in this outdoor experience, please contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation at 204-633-5967, Delta Waterfowl Foundation at 204-956-7766, or Ducks Unlimited Canada at 204-467-3249.

CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permits are required before transporting sandhill cranes out of Canada. A CITES export permit is not required if the hunter is transporting sandhill cranes (or any part) into the United States. The sandhill crane (or any part) must be in the hunters possession and must be fresh, frozen or salted. For information regarding CITES, call 1-800-668-6767 or visit www.cites.ec.gc.ca.

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MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASONS

Game Bird Game Hunting Area Season Dates
Resident and Non-resident Ducks, Coots, Snipe GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 Dark Geese GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 White Geese GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Ducks Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Coots Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Snipe

Species Bag Limit (All GBHZs)

Daily Possession 8* 8 10 24* 24 30 24

Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Canada, 8 Sept. 8 Nov. 30 White-front, Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Brant and Cackling Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Snow, Blue & Ross 20

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Conservation GBHZ 1, 2, 3 & 4 Apr. 1 May 31 Snow & Snow Geese GBHZ 1 Aug. 15 Aug. 31 Blue only Sandhill Crane GBHZ 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sept. 1 Nov. 30 Sandhill Crane

20 5

80 15

* In GBHZ 4 not more than 4 daily or 12 in possession may be canvasback or redheads or a combination of the two species.

Resident Youth Hunting Waterfowler Heritage GBHZ 2, 3 & 4 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Duck and goose bag limits are the Days (see page 45) same as the Resident season for that particular GBHZ.

Foreign resident Ducks, Coots, Snipe GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 Dark Geese GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 White Geese GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3 & 4 Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Ducks Sept. 8 Nov. 30 Coots Sept. 24 Nov. 30 Snipe 8* 8 10 24* 24 30 15

Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Canada, 5 Sept. 8 Nov. 30 White-front, Sept. 24 Nov. 30 Brant and Cackling Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Snow, Blue 20 Sept. 8 Nov. 30 & Ross Sept. 17 Nov. 30 20 5

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Conservation GBHZ 1, 2, 3 & 4 Apr. 1 May 31 Snow & Snow Geese GBHZ 1 Aug. 15 Aug. 31 Blue only Sandhill Crane GBHZ 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sept. 1 Nov. 30 Sandhill Crane

80 15

* In GBHZ 4 not more than 2 daily or 6 in possession may be canvasback or redheads or a combination of the two species. Morning-only goose hunting for foreign resident hunters: In GBHZ 4 and GHAs 13A, 14, 14A, part 16, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 19, 19A, 19B, 20, 21A, 23A, and 25 goose hunting is restricted to morning only (1/2 hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon) up to and including Sunday, October 9. Beginning Monday, October 10, geese may be hunted all day. During the first week of the foreign resident white goose season (Sept. 17 - Sept. 23) hunters may hunt white geese all day. Note: Residents of the U.S. are not required to obtain a CITES export permit to personally transport into the U.S. fresh, frozen or salted sandhill cranes they have harvested.

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2 0 12 2 014 Future H unting Sea s on O pening Date s

Opening dates for the 2012 - 2014 Hunting Seasons will generally be as follows: These dates will only be changed if wildlife populations experience a significant and unexpected decline. Each year most seasons open one day earlier than the previous year to allow the season to open on the same day of the week. After five or six years, a roll-back is required to prevent much earlier opening dates. In GBHZs 3 & 4, the foreign resident general waterfowl season will commence each year on September 24.
GHAs or Hunting Zones White-tailed Deer 2012 Opening Dates 2013 2014 Opening Dates Opening Dates

Archery DHZ A, B, C, D, E and F Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Muzzleloader DHZ A, B, C, D and E Oct. 22 Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Youth Muzzleloader DHZ A, B, C, D and E Oct. 15 Oct. 14 Oct. 13

General Rifle DHZ A Sept. 17 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 DHZ B, C, D and E Nov. 12 Nov. 11 Nov. 10 Moose General Rifle GHAs 1, 2, 3, 3A Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 MOST AREAS FALL Sept. 17 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 WINTER Dec. 3 Dec. 2 Dec. 1 Archery EARLY AREAS Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 OTHER AREAS Sept. 17 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 Elk General Rifle MOST FALL SEASONS Sept. 24 Sept. 23 Sept. 22 MOST WINTER SEASONS Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Dec. 15 GHAs 23, 23A Dec. 3 Dec. 2 Dec. 1 Dec. 31 Dec. 30 Dec. 29 Landowner MOST FALL SEASONS Sept. 24 Sept. 30 Sept. 29 MOST WINTER SEASONS Dec. 3 Dec. 2 Dec. 1 GHAs 23, 23A Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Archery MOST AREAS Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Black Bear BHZ A, B, C Apr. 23 Apr. 22 Apr. 21 Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Caribou GHA 1 (Fall) Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 GHA 1 (Winter) Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 GHA 2 Nov. 26 Nov. 25 Nov. 24 GHA 3 Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Gray Wolf WHZ A, B, C Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25

Coyote All GHAs except 38 Aug. 27 Aug. 26 Aug. 25 Gray (Hungarian) Partridge GBHZ 3, 4 Grouse GBHZ 1, 2 GBHZ 3, 4 Ptarmigan GBHZ 1, 2 Waterfowl Residents and GBHZ 1 Non-residents GBHZ 2, 3, 4 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 24 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 24 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 24

Foreign residents GBHZ 1 GBHZ 2 GBHZ 3, 4

Conservation Snow Geese GBHZ 1, 2, 3, 4 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 GBHZ 1 Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Aug. 15 Sandhill Cranes GBHZ 1, 2, 3, 4 Wild Turkey Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 1

Youth resident GHAs 22, 27 - 35A Apr. 21 Apr. 20 Apr. 19

Resident GHAs 22, 27-35A Apr. 28 Apr. 27 Apr. 26 Oct. 6 Oct. 5 Oct. 4 Legend: GBHZ Game Bird Hunting Zone BHZ Bear Hunting Zone GHA Game Hunting Area DHZ Deer Hunting Zone WHZ Wolf Hunting Zone

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N otice T o H unte r s
Handling and Preparing Wild Meat
Hunters can be assured that any wild game they harvest is safe to eat by following a few simple precautions: Avoid contact with any wild animal that appears to be sick. During field dressing:  Wear disposable rubber or latex gloves.  Thoroughly wash hands and tools afterwards with soap and warm water.  Alcohol-based hand-cleaner can be used if hands are not visibly dirty.  Dispose of bird remains after field dressing in a way that will prevent scavengers from contacting them. Avoid handling and consuming brain, eye, lymphatic or spinal cord tissue. Cool meat immediately to a temperature of 4C or lower. When preparing and cooking wild game use common food handling techniques: thaw and marinate meats in the refrigerator never refreeze thawed meat use a meat thermometer to ensure wild game is properly cooked, as a general rule, cook wild game until the juices run clear

Biological Samples - Compulsory

By law, hunters are required to submit biological samples of elk and deer taken in certain Game Hunting Areas (GHAs) to Manitoba Conservation (see pages 52 and 53). Samples are assessed for disease as part of the monitoring efforts. Hunters who fail to submit these samples will be prosecuted. Please note that if the necessary sample targets are not achieved through hunter submissions, the removal of elk and deer by Manitoba Conservation after the hunting seasons may be required. Samples are required from 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. Provisions have been made so hunters may retain their antlers attached to bone plate and cape and still fulfill legal requirements to submit samples. The head, lungs and windpipe are not needed for a mount. Before submitting the required biological sample, the animal should be caped, and the antlers and bone plate removed from the remainder of the head. The remaining head, lungs and windpipe may then be submitted to a biological sample depot. Manitoba Conservation allows hunters 48 hours from the time of the kill to submit samples to accommodate these actions. Hunters should note tagging requirements stipulate that the head and antlers be tagged. Therefore, hunters should take care to keep the antlers with the head until the sample is submitted, or contact Manitoba Conservation for clarification. Samples may be submitted to any of the following Biological Sample Depots during regular business hours in the hunting seasons: Benito Meats Benito Twin Valley Co-op Birtle Westmore Corner Store Dauphin Burdeniuks Service Ethelbert Plains Convenience & Gas Bar Gilbert Plains J & D Corner Store Grandview H.L. & K. Enterprises Ltd. Grandview Mafeking Gas & Grocery Mafeking Five & Fifty Sales & Service McCreary Miniota C-Store Miniota Olha General Store Olha The No. 5 Store Riding Mountain 3-Way Service Roblin Parkway Consumers Co-op Rossburn Riding Mountain National Park Wildlife Lab Wasagaming Russell & District Veterinary Clinic Russell J & Ds Gas Bar St. Lazare McKelveys San Clara Shortdale Store Shortdale Triple M Meat Market Swan River Manitoba Conservation Grace Lake Yard, The Pas

Wildlife Health and Disease

The vast majority of Manitobas wildlife is very healthy. Natural selection, through predation, ensures that only the healthiest of wild animals survive. Sick, diseased, or injured wild animals are quickly killed and eaten by a wide variety of predators such as wolves preying on elk. This natural process ensures the overall health of Manitobas wildlife. Diseases can significantly affect wildlife populations in situations where natural habitat and environmental conditions have been altered. An example is the loss of natural habitat for elk through land clearing and agricultural activities. The situation becomes worse when elk, while searching for browse, encounter rich food sources such as hay bales left in fields over the winter. Elk may crowd together to feed on this forage, thereby increasing the chance of disease transmission.

Monitoring Disease Occurrences in Wildlife

Manitoba Conservation will continue to monitor the occurrence of diseases in wildlife so that steps can be taken to reduce their impact. Hunters are encouraged to report any die-offs of animals encountered, including birds, to the nearest Manitoba Conservation office.

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When a hunter submits a sample they will be issued an official receipt. It is the hunters responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is recorded accurately on the receipt. A copy of the receipt (white) must be retained by the hunter (or partner) as proof that the sample has been submitted.

MANITOBA CONSERVATION APPRECIATES HUNTER CO-OPERATION

All hunters who submitted elk and deer samples under the bovine tuberculosis and chronic wasting disease program will have their name entered into a draw for a prize donated by the following sponsors: Cabelas Canada Manitoba Wildlife Federation Lukes Town Service Blacks Cycle & Sports Stickys Bait & Tackle Wholesale Sports The Fairmont Winnipeg

Manitoba Conservation offers a sincere thank you to the sponsors listed above who donated items to be used in a prize draw.

BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS (TB) IN ELK AND DEER

The bovine TB surveillance program in elk and deer will continue in 2011. In order to detect changes in the prevalence rate for this disease in these species, the number of samples needed for testing has increased. Therefore, it is important that all hunters who harvest a deer or an elk in these GHAs submit samples as required by regulation. Hunters are required to submit the following samples within 48 hours: The complete head, upper neck, lungs and trachea (windpipe) of elk and deer shot during the hunting seasons in the Riding Mountain area (GHAs 23 and 23A) and the Duck Mountain area (GHAs 18B and 18C). Hunters should immediately report any small, pea-sized lumps in the rib cage or lungs of elk and deer. All hunters are required by regulation to submit samples to the nearest Manitoba Conservation office or a biological sample depot (listed on previous page). Hunters are requested to avoid taking elk and deer that have been fitted with radio-collars. These marked animals are important to the success of the ecological studies of elk and deer.

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CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE (CWD)

CWD has not been detected in Manitoba. It has been found in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and in many of the mid-western United States. The disease seems to be spreading in many jurisdictions, including Saskatchewan and Alberta, and remains a significant problem in wild deer in those provinces. An ongoing risk assessment of the disease in adjacent jurisdictions is continuing. Manitoba Conservation, in co-operation with Parks Canada and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, is again actively collecting and testing the following elk and deer samples for the presence of this disease; The complete head and upper neck of elk and deer harvested during the hunting seasons in GHAs 5, 6, 6A, 11, 12, 13, 13A, 18, 18A, and 22 west of PTH 83. Elk and deer submitted for testing under the Bovine TB surveillance program will also be tested for CWD. If you see a deer or elk with CWD symptoms, including extreme weight loss, repetitive behaviour, drooping head and ears, and drooling, you should note the precise location and contact the nearest Manitoba Conservation office. All hunters are required by regulation to submit samples to the nearest Manitoba Conservation office or a biological sample depot (listed on previous page). Please visit our website manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/ disease/index.html for further details.

Trichinosis
Trichinosis is a serious human disease caused by a parasite found in some wildlife species in Manitoba, including black bears. Wild animals rarely show signs of infection with the parasite causing the disease. Hunters are advised to ensure that all bear meat being prepared for consumption is well cooked.

Avian Influenza Information for Hunters

Avian influenza (bird flu), is a general term for a number of flulike diseases caused by viruses that primarily infect domestic poultry and certain wild birds including various species of waterfowl. Avian influenza viruses of many types are commonly found in healthy migratory birds and cause no ill effects to wild bird populations. However, some forms of avian influenza (bird flu), such as the Asian H5N1 type are more virulent and are of more concern from a human health standpoint. The risk to humans from avian influenza is extremely low and hunters should follow some simple, common sense precautions when handling wild birds. Please refer to Handling and Preparing Wild Meat on page 51. If sick or dead waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans), or shorebirds (plovers, sandpipers) are found, especially in groups of three (3) or more, contact the Canadian Wildlife Service at 204-984-6203 or Manitoba Conservation at 1-800-214-6497 or 945-6784 in Winnipeg.

WHAT ELSE IS BEING DONE BY MANITOBA CONSERVATION?

The importation into Manitoba of native and exotic cervids is prohibited. The possession of scents and other substances that contain urine, faeces, saliva or scent glands of cervids, is prohibited. It is illegal to bring into Manitoba a cervid (deer, elk, moose or caribou) that has been killed in another province or state without first removing the head, hide, hooves, mammary glands, entrails, internal organs, and spinal column. These parts must remain in the place of origin. Antlers and connecting bone plate that have been detached from the remainder of the skull and has had all hide and other tissue removed, may be brought into the province, provided the bone plate and antler bases are treated with a solution of not less than two per cent (2%) chlorine. Raw capes and hides that have been detached from the animals must be placed in a sealed waterproof container to ensure that no fluids, tissue or hair can escape. Once this process has been done, they may be brought into the province provided that they are delivered, within five (5) days of entry, to a taxidermist or a licensed facility for chemical processing into a tanned product. These restrictions apply to everyone, including First Nations and Metis people.

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H unte r E ducation
Manitoba Conservation has implemented new licence eligibility requirements that are found in the Hunter Education Regulation MR 128/2007. Starting January 1, 2012 the same mandatory hunter education requirements that apply to all first-time hunters and everyone under the age of 19 will apply to everybody when purchasing a hunting licence. Your eligibility to purchase a hunting licence can be established with any one of the following: a) A certificate or card that certifies the successful completion of: i) a hunter education course in Manitoba; either a Hunter Education Course or the old Hunter and Firearm Safety Training Course or ii) the equivalent in any other province, territory or country. Check with your local wildlife department to access a course or obtain a replacement certificate or card if a course was taken. In Manitoba, contact: Manitoba Wildlife Federation 70 Stevenson Road Winnipeg, MB. R3H 0W7 Ph: 204-633-4868 b) A certificate issued under the authority of subsection 4(4) of the Hunter Education Regulation, MR 128/2007 to a person who makes a written declaration that he or she has held a hunting licence in Manitoba or in another province, territory or country before January 1, 1975. If you believe that you qualify for this exemption, please complete the declaration found on page 55 and mail to the Wildlife Permits Clerk as listed on the top of the form. Once you have made your declaration your request will be processed and a certificate will be sent by mail, if you qualify. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing. c) Many jurisdictions in Canada and the United States have client cards that state the bearer is eligible to obtain a hunting licence in that province or state. The new regulation also contains a requirement intended to highlight the principles of safe and ethical hunting. Should you as a hunter choose to ignore the laws and regulations associated with hunting and are convicted of an offence in Manitoba, your eligibility to hold a hunting licence, in addition to any other penalties, will be suspended until you successfully take or retake a hunter education course.

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M A N I T O B A H U N T E R E D U C AT I O N D E C L A R AT I O N F O R M
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FORM: The Hunter Education Regulation provides that if you LAWFULLY held a hunting licence before January 1, 1975, you are eligible to receive a hunter education certificate without having to take a hunter education course. By regulation, in 1969, hunter education graduation became mandatory for anyone under 19 years of age wishing to obtain a hunting licence. Therefore, you may have held a hunting licence before 1975, but, based on your age, you may have held that licence unlawfully as it was obtained at a time when you were required to hold a hunter education certificate. If this is the case, the declaration form will not apply and you must take the hunter education course. Remember that when you sign your hunting licence, you are declaring that you hold all of the legal qualifications for it to be valid! This declaration is not to be used to receive a replacement certificate if you have misplaced or lost your original one. Contact the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (204-633-4868) for a replacement certificate. DO NOT FAX. MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO: wildlife permits clerk wildlife and Ecosystem Protection branch box 24-200 saulteaux crescent winnipeg mb r3j 3w3 telephone: 204-945-1893

DECLARATION

THIS FORM WLL NOT BE PROCESSED IF FULL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED. Please print clearly. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing.

name:

(day/month/year):

date of birth

address:

home

telephone numbers:

work

city/town:

prov./state

postal/zip code:

information must be provided on when AND WHERE you started hunting, first licence purchased, or any other information that will help verify your eligibility for this provision:

I declare that the information I have provided is true and that I qualify for a hunter education certificate under the provisions of subsection 4(4) of the Hunter Education Regulation, Manitoba Regulation 128/2007. By making this declaration I am hereby applying for a Hunter Education Certificate.

signature

date

Note: This information is being collected under the authority of The Wildlife Act and will be used within the Hunter Education Program to administer and regulate the program, as well as for statistical analysis. Your information is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact: Access and Privacy Co-ordinator, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3, phone 204-945-4170.

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B ig G ame H unte r Q ue s tionnai r e ( P a r t 1 )

Every year, the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch asks all big game hunters to complete a short questionnaire to evaluate hunter effort and success. The questionnaire is vital to the management of Manitobas big game species (white-tailed deer, elk, moose, barren-ground caribou, black bear and wolf). The main goal of the questionnaire program is to estimate how hunting affects Manitobas big game populations. Without hunters input, it is impossible to know how many animals are harvested each year. This information is essential in determining the number of licences available, setting bag limits and maintaining future hunting opportunities. There are four (4) options for hunters to complete the questionnaire: online, by phone or in writing or by fax. 1. Online at www.manitoba.ca/huntsurvey Online responses will help Manitoba Conservation to conserve paper, reduce mailing costs, and ensure accurate analysis of results. 2. Call 1-877-892-7627 (toll free), leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call and collect your hunting information. 3. Complete the questionnaire on the following page. If this is your preferred method of participation, please fill out the questionnaire and mail it to: Population Ecologist, Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch Box 24 - 200 Saulteaux Crescent Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

4. You can also fax your completed questionnaires to 204-945-3077. Please complete one questionnaire for each big game licence purchased in 2011/2012. Please photocopy the blank questionnaire if you purchased more than one big game licence.

Landowners Permission Form

Permission to hunt on the land designated below which is under my ownership or control is hereby given to: (PLEASE PRINT) NAME___________________________________________________________________ LICENCE #_______________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE #____________________________

In return, the permittee agrees to respect the rights and properties of the landowner and to conduct himself in a sportsman-like manner. DESIGNATED LAND: SEC. _________ TWP. _________ RGE. _________ LANDOWNERS SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES: ________________________________________________________ DATE SIGNED:___________________________________________ SPECIES OF ANIMAL: ________________________________________________________
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B ig G ame H unte r Q ue s tionnai r e ( P a r t 2 )

Please fill out one questionnaire for each big game licence that you purchased in 2011/2012. (One questionnaire per licence.)
NAME: PHONE (optional):

1. Are you a:

3. Licence Type:

4. Species:

Manitoba resident Non-resident Canadian

rifle second deer third deer archery muzzeloader shotgun/muzzleloader landowner youth
6. How many days did you hunt, and where?

deer moose caribou black bear elk (resident draw only)

2. Licence Type:

Draw

Lic.#

Non-Draw
5. Is there a particular season associated with this licence?

7. Did you tag an animal?

spring (April June) fall (August November) winter (December January)

OR

GHA Hunted

# Days

no yes GHA tagged in:

Draw Season Code:

8. Type of animal tagged: 9. What was the abundance of this hunted species compared to last year? 10. Did you harvest a wolf or coyote under the authority of your big game licence?

adult male (buck/bull) adult female (doe/cow) young of year (fawn/calf) other (e.g., moose in GHA 23/23A elk draw season). Please describe:

much more slightly more about the same slightly less much less Did not hunt this area last year

neither wolf Second wolf coyote GHA: GHA: GHA:

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:

NOTE: This information is being collected and will be used within the Big Game Questionnaire Program for statistical analysis. Your information is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, contact: Access and Privacy Coordinator, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3. Phone 204-945-4170

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T he Right s and Re s pon s ibi l itie s o f Fi r s t N ation s P eop l e

The Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (1930), which forms part of The Constitution Act (1982), provides that Indian people have the right to hunt. This includes harvesting for food or traditional ceremonial purposes for personal or family use, or for other First Nations persons. Meat may be shared with non-status family members living in the same home. Non-Indian people may accompany Indian people that are hunting, but may not help them to exercise their hunting rights. For example, a non-Indian person may not assist an Indian hunter by shooting his game, carrying a gun, searching for or flushing game, or be in possession of any meat, or animal parts taken under status Indian hunting rights. They can, however, assist in retrieval of game or transporting of game while accompanying an Indian person. Similarly, licensed hunters can be accompanied by status Indians, but each may only exercise the rights accorded to them individually. Recognizing the Treaty and Constitutional rights of Indian people, Manitoba Conservation considers that status Indian hunters: do not require licences; are not restricted to specific seasons; are not restricted to bag limits; and are not subject to equipment restrictions such as the use of offroad vehicles. Status Indians generally have right to access to hunt for food within: Indian Reserves, Wildlife Management Areas, Provincial Forests, areas of Provincial Parks where licensed hunting is permitted, unoccupied Crown lands, and other Crown lands where licensed hunting or trapping is permitted; Private land with the permission of the landowner or occupant; and Federal lands, such as community pastures are opened to the public for hunting, or with the permission of the Pasture Manager. No person (status or non-status) may hunt within: Riding Mountain National Park, Birds Hill Provincial Park, Beaudry Provincial Park or Pembina Valley Provincial Park; Areas of provincial parks closed to all hunting; Refuges (for the species protected) and most Ecological Reserves; and Areas closed to all persons for specific conservation reasons. Restrictions that are intended for conservation and safety purposes apply to both status Indians and licensed hunters. Status Indians may not: hunt protected wildlife for which all hunting is prohibited, such as eagles, hawks, owls and polar bears; waste or abandon wildlife; use or possess lead shot while hunting waterfowl; sell, trade, barter or give away the meat or any part (e.g. antlers) of a wild animal taken under status Indian hunting rights, except that food may be given to another Indian person; use hunting methods that are careless, unsafe or dangerous; discharge a rifle or shotgun at night where it is dangerous to do so; hunt from a Provincial Road or Provincial Trunk Highway, or discharge a bow or firearm from such a road or highway, or shoot along or across such a road or highway (including the road allowance); discharge a centrefire rifle, muzzle-loading firearm or shotgun using a slug from a public road within a municipality or local government district, or shoot along or across such a road; and carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle or discharge a firearm from a vehicle. It is also recommended that First Nation hunters: wear hunter orange clothes when hunting; carry the federally issued Certificate of Indian Status to help a Natural Resource Officer determine that they are entitled to exercise the right to hunt for food; and take the Hunter Education Course. For more detailed information, please contact the nearest Manitoba Conservation office, or telephone 204-945-6784 in Winnipeg, 1-800-214-6497 outside Winnipeg or visit the Conservation First Nations Rights and Responsibilities website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/firstnations

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2011 Sunrise a.m. Sunset p.m. 2011 Sunrise a.m. Sunset p.m. April 1 7 14 21 28 May 1 7 14 21 28 June 1 7 14 21 28 July 1 7 14 21 28 August 1 7 14 21 28 September 1 7 14 21 28 7:06 8:00 6:53 8:10 6:38 8:21 6:24 8:31 6:11 8:42 6:06 5:55 5:45 5:36 5:28 5:25 5:22 5:20 5:20 5:22 5:24 5:29 5:35 5:43 5:53 5:58 6:07 6:17 6:27 6:37 8:47 8:56 9:06 9:16 9:24 9:28 9:34 9:38 9:41 9:41 9:41 9:38 9:33 9:26 9:17 9:11 9:01 8:49 8:35 8:21 October 1 7 14 21 28 November 1 7 CST 14 21 28 December 1 7 14 21 28 2012 7:28 7:08 7:37 6:55 7:48 6:40 8:00 6:26 8:11 6:13 8:18 7:28 7:39 7:50 8:01 6:06 4:56 4:46 4:38 4:32

8:05 4:30 8:12 4:28 8:19 4:27 8:24 4:29 8:26 4:34 Sunset p.m.

Sunrise a.m.

January 1 7 14 21 28 February 1 7 14 21 28 March 1 7 14 DST 21 28

8:27 4:38 8:25 4:44 8:22 4:54 8:16 5:04 8:08 5:16 8:02 5:23 7:53 5:33 7:41 5:45 7:28 5:57 7:15 6:09 7:10 6:58 7:43 7:28 7:13 6:12 6:22 7:33 7:44 7:55

6:43 8:13 6:52 8:00 7:03 7:45 7:13 7:29 7:24 7:14

Note: These times are for the Winnipeg area. Times may vary up to +15 minutes in areas west of the city, up to -6 minutes east of the city, and up to one hour in northern areas of the province. Manitoba is on Daylight Saving Time (DST) until November 7. For more information on sunrise and sunset times in Manitoba, visit the National Resource Council Canadas website at www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/hia/sunrise-sunset.html
ATTENTION HUNTERS!

Do Not Move Firewood

With your help, we can protect Manitobas beautiful trees and forests from harmful exotic pests like the Emerald Ash Borer and the Asian Long-horned beetle. Do not transport firewood into Manitoba. Buy it locally. If youre visiting the province and have firewood with you, please dispose of it in the bright orange bins located along the main highways entering Manitoba. And also, remember that it is illegal to transport any firewood into or out of Manitoba across the Canada-U.S. border. To learn more, please call the Tree Line at 204-945-7866, or the Manitoba Conservation toll free number at 1-800-214-6497, or visit: manitoba.ca/conservation/forestry/alerts/alerts.html

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Internet E-Mail Address: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca

For more information call this toll-free number (or 945-6784 in Winnipeg), or write to Manitoba Conservation, Box 22-200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Winnipeg District Office: 200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 (945-7257) Guide Licensing: 200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 (945-7775)

1-800-214-6497

NORTHEAST REGION
Regional Office: Thompson - Box 28, 59 Elizabeth Dr., R8N 1X4 (677-6648) District Offices: Churchill - Box 760, R0B 0E0 (675-8897) Gillam - Box 429, R0B 0L0 (652-2273) Gods Lake Narrows - R0B 0M0 (335- 2366) Island Lake - Box 69, Stevenson Island, R0B 2H0 (456-2362) Leaf Rapids - Box 430, R0B 1W0 (473-8133) Lynn Lake - Box 239, R0B 0W0 (356-2413) Norway House - Box 100, R0B 1B0 (359-6877) Thompson - Box 28, 59 Elizabeth Dr., R8N 1X4 (677-6640) Wabowden - Box 40, R0B 1S0 (689-2688)

CENTRAL REGION
Regional Office: Gimli - Box 6000, R0C 1B0 (642-6070) District Offices: Ashern - Box 410, R0C 0E0 (768-2368) Grand Beach - Box 220, R0E 0T0 (754-5040) Gypsumville - Box 9, R0C 1J0 (659-5208) Hodgson - Box 119, R0C 1N0 (372-6296) Lundar - Box 10, R0C 1Y0 (762-5229) Manitou - Box 10, R0G 1G0 (242-2950) Portage la Prairie - 25 Tupper St. N., R1N 3K1 (239-3204) Riverton - Box 70, R0C 2R0 (378-2261) Selkirk - #1 Keystone Dr., R1A 2H5 (785-5080) Winnipeg - 200 Saulteaux Cres., R3J 3W3 (945-7257)

NORTHWEST REGION
Regional Office: The Pas - Box 2550, 3rd St., & Ross Ave., R9A 1M4 (627-8215) District Offices: Cranberry Portage - Box 130, R0B 0H0 (472-3331) Flin Flon - 203 - 143 Main St., R8A 1K2 (687-1640) Grand Rapids - Box 322, R0C 1E0 (639-2241) Snow Lake - Box 339, R0B 1M0 (358-2521) The Pas - Box 2550, R9A 1M4 (627-8287)

EASTERN REGION
Regional Office: Lac du Bonnet -Box 4000, R0E 1A0 (345-1431) District Offices: Beausejour - Box 50, 20 First St. South, R0E 0C0 (268-6184) Falcon Lake - Box 40, R0E 0N0 (349-2201) Hadashville - Box 17, R0E 0X0 (426-5313) Lac du Bonnet - Box 850, R0E 1A0 (345-1400) Lake Winnipeg East - Box 850, Lac du Bonnet, R0E 1A0 (345-1407) Pine Falls - Box 389, R0E 1M0 (367-6130) Rennie - Box 130, R0E 1R0 (369-3153) Seven Sisters - Box 9, R0E 1Y0 (348-4004) Sprague - Box 70, R0A 1Z0 (437-2348) Steinbach - Unit B 284 Reimer Ave., R5G 0R5 (346-6110)

WESTERN REGION
Regional Office: Brandon - Box 13, 1129 Queens Ave., R7A 1L9 (726-6441) District Offices: Boissevain - Box 820, R0K 0E0 (534-2028) Carberry - Box 900, R0K 0H0 (834-8800) Dauphin - Box 10, 27 - 2nd Ave., SW., R7N 3E5 (622-2106) Grandview - Box 156, R0L 0Y0 (546-5000) Mafeking - Box 27, R0L 1B0 (545-2263) Neepawa - Box 1089, R0J 1H0 (476-2076) Roblin - Box 849, R0L 1P0 (937-2181) Shoal Lake - Box 416, R0J 1Z0 (759-4080) Swan River - Box 640, R0L 1Z0 (734-3429) Virden - Box 1360, R0M 2C0 (748-4240) Winnipegosis - Box 366, R0L 2G0 (656-7030)

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