Read from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service on August 8, 2026.
Seasons and limits change, and corrections are issued mid-season. Confirm with Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service before you hunt.
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Manitoba is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from August 15 through April 10, 2027, with 39 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 41Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 Non-residents of Canada: no more than 4 redheads or canvasbacks per day (12 in possession). | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 Non-residents of Canada: no more than 4 redheads or canvasbacks per day (12 in possession). | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 22 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents only | 8 Residents of Canada only | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General season | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1Non-residents of Canada: no more than 4 redheads or canvasbacks per day (12 in possession).
2Residents of Canada only
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 31the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 Non-residents of Canada: 5/day, 15 possession. | 24 | |
| Mar 1 – Apr 10 Spring | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 42,3Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 Game Hunting Area 38: 4 extra geese per day Sept 1-23. | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 Non-residents of Canada: 5/day, 15 possession. Non-residents may hunt geese only until noon through the second Sunday of October. | 24 | |
| Mar 1 – Apr 10 Spring | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 14,5 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant combined | 24 |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 26,7,8 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents only | 8 Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant combined; residents of Canada only | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General season | 8 8 daily / 24 possession for residents of Canada; 5 daily / 15 possession for non-residents of Canada | 24 |
1Non-residents of Canada: 5/day, 15 possession.
2Non-residents of Canada: 5/day, 15 possession. Non-residents may hunt geese only until noon through the second Sunday of October.
3Game Hunting Area 38: 4 extra geese per day Sept 1-23.
4Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant combined
5Includes Brant and White-fronted Geese in combined bag
6Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant combined; residents of Canada only
78 daily / 24 possession for residents of Canada; 5 daily / 15 possession for non-residents of Canada
8Non-residents have lower limits: 5/day, 15 possession
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 11,2,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Pre-season | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Fall season | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be hunted. | – | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 34the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Sep 1 – Sep 16 Residents of Canada only | 50 No possession limit. | – |
| Sep 17 – Dec 6 | 50 No possession limit. | – | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 44Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Sep 1 – Sep 16 Residents of Canada only | 50 No possession limit. | – |
| Sep 17 – Dec 6 | 50 No possession limit. | – | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 22,5,6 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents only | 50 Residents of Canada only; electronic bird calls permitted | – |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General fall season | 50 Electronic bird calls permitted | – |
1Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used.
2No possession limit stated.
3Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be hunted.
4No possession limit.
5Residents of Canada only; electronic bird calls permitted
6Electronic bird calls permitted
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 31the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring | 50 No possession limit. | – |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 41Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring | 50 No possession limit. | – |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 12,3 | Apr 1 – Jun 15 Spring conservation order | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. | – |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 22,4 | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring conservation order | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. | – |
1No possession limit.
2Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used.
3No possession limit stated. Spring season for Snow/Ross's Geese.
4No possession limit stated.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 21 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents only | 8 Residents of Canada only | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General season | 8 | 24 | |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
1Residents of Canada only
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. | Sep 1 – Dec 6 | 5 | 15 |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4Provincial Game Hunting Areas No. 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. | Sep 1 – Dec 6 | 5 | 15 |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
Season dates and bag limits are verified against the Migratory Birds Regulations published by Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on August 8, 2026. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.
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