Wildlife Management Areas
The Manitoba Wildlife Act provides for the designation of Crown lands as wildlife
Management Areas (WMA's) for the "better management, conservation and enhancement of
the wildlife resource of the province."
The first WMA, named after Watson P. Davidson, was established in southeastern Manitoba
in 1961. Since then, the system has grown to encompass almost 2 million hectares (5
million acres) of valuable wildlife habitat throughout the province.
Wildlife Management Areas exist for the benefit of wildlife and
for the enjoyment of people. They play an important role in biodiversity
conservation and provide for a variety of wildlife-related forms
of recreation. Hunting and trapping are generally permitted in
WMA's, but these activities may be prohibited or restricted in
a few areas. The use of vehicles, off-road vehicles, watercraft,
power boats, or airboats, may be restricted in some areas. Each
WMA has its own set of restrictions in place to protect the integrity
of the area.
Consult the annual Manitoba
Hunting Guide or contact the nearest Manitoba
Conservation office to see which restrictions,
if any, may apply to the area you intend to visit. Certain activities
may require a WMA Use Permit, and applications for
these permits are available on this web site. |
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Wildlife Management Areas
Eastern Region [Map]
Interlake
Region [Map]
Western Region [Map]
Northeastern Region [Map]
Northwestern Region [Map]
Red
River Region [Map]
WMA Use Permit Applications
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