Hunting Manitoba this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
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 June 15, 2027, with 36 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1,2,3 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General Season | |||
| Zone 4 - Far North4 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 2 - Central1,5,6 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season | |||
| Zone 1 - Southern1,7,8,9 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1Residents of Canada only
2Zone 2 (Northern) early resident-only segment.
3Zone 2 (Northern) general duck season.
4Zone 1 (Far North) duck season. No split; single segment.
5Zone 3 (Central) early resident-only duck segment.
6Zone 3 (Central) general duck season.
7Zone 4 (Southern) early resident-only duck segment.
8Non-residents: not more than 4 of the 8 daily bag may be Redheads or Canvasbacks in any combination (possession limit: not more than 12).
9Zone 4 (Southern) general duck season.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1,2,3,4 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General Season | |||
| Zone 4 - Far North5,6 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 2 - Central1,3,7,8,9,10 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season | |||
| Mar 1 – Apr 10 Spring Canada Goose Season | |||
| Zone 1 - Southern8,11,12,13,14,15 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season | |||
| Mar 1 – Apr 10 Spring Canada Goose Season |
1Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined. Residents of Canada only.
2Zone 2 (Northern) early resident-only dark geese segment.
3Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined. 8/day for residents of Canada; 5/day for non-residents (possession 15 for non-residents).
4Zone 2 (Northern) general dark geese season; non-resident bag limit is 5.
5Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined
6Zone 1 (Far North) dark geese season.
7Zone 3 (Central) early resident-only dark geese segment.
8Canada Geese only. Electronic calls permitted. Free electronic license required from Manitoba.
9Zone 3 (Central) spring Canada Goose season under special measures.
10Zone 3 (Central) general dark geese season.
11Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined. Residents of Canada only. In Provincial Game Hunting Area 38: additional 4 per day.
12Zone 4 (Southern) early resident-only dark geese segment.
13Zone 4 (Southern) spring Canada Goose season under special measures.
14Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined. 8/day for residents of Canada; 5/day for non-residents (possession 15 for non-residents). Non-residents in Zone 4 / certain areas: shooting restricted to half an hour before sunrise until noon from season open through second Sunday of October.
15Zone 4 (Southern) general dark geese season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Regular Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 4 - Far North3,4,5 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Pre-season / Early | 50 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Season | |||
| Zone 2 - Central6,7 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Regular Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 1 - Southern6,8 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Regular Season | 50 | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Sep 1–Sep 7 residents of Canada only; Sep 8 open to all. Electronic calls permitted; while using calls, other open-season migratory birds may also be hunted.
2No possession limit. Zone 2 (Northern).
3Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic calls permitted.
4No possession limit stated. Zone 1 (Far North).
5Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic calls permitted; while using calls, other open-season migratory birds may also be hunted.
6Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Sep 1–Sep 16 residents of Canada only; Sep 17 open to all. Electronic calls permitted; while using calls, other open-season migratory birds may also be hunted.
7No possession limit. Zone 3 (Central).
8No possession limit. Zone 4 (Southern).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1,2 | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
| Zone 4 - Far North1,3 | Apr 1 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
| Zone 2 - Central4,5 | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
| Zone 1 - Southern4,6 | Mar 15 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic calls permitted.
2No possession limit. Zone 2 (Northern) spring season.
3No possession limit stated. Zone 1 (Far North) spring season.
4Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic calls permitted. From Mar 15–Apr 10, Canada Goose electronic calls also permitted.
5No possession limit. Zone 3 (Central) spring season.
6No possession limit. Zone 4 (Southern) spring season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1,2,3 | Sep 1 – Sep 7 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 8 – Nov 30 General Season | |||
| Zone 4 - Far North4 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 2 - Central1,5,6 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season | |||
| Zone 1 - Southern1,7,8 | Sep 1 – Sep 23 Residents of Canada only | 8 | 24 |
| Sep 24 – Dec 6 General Season |
1Residents of Canada only
2Zone 2 (Northern) early resident-only coot segment.
3Zone 2 (Northern) general coot season.
4Zone 1 (Far North) coot season.
5Zone 3 (Central) early resident-only coot segment.
6Zone 3 (Central) general coot season.
7Zone 4 (Southern) early resident-only coot segment.
8Zone 4 (Southern) general coot season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 - Far North1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 3 - Northern2 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 2 - Central3 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 1 - Southern4 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 | 5 | 15 |
1Zone 1 (Far North) sandhill crane season.
2Zone 2 (Northern) sandhill crane season.
3Zone 3 (Central) sandhill crane season.
4Zone 4 (Southern) sandhill crane season.
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on July 8, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.