Restricted season announced for province white tail deer
The Mines, Natural Resources and Environment Department warns of a restricted deer hunting season this fall due to harsh winter conditions. Deer mortality varied by region with losses from 15 to 35 percent, higher north of the Trans Canada Highway. overall deaths were released as less than initially expected thanks to good prewinter condition and emergency feeding programs.
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Interlake
Sandhill Crane Season Dates by Zone and Goose Morning Limits
The notice states crane season runs Sept 1 to Sept 30 in zones 6A 16 21 24 25 27 28 29 29A 31 31A with opening dates for non-Canadian hunters delayed by two weeks in zones W2 and W3 and one week in W4. Geese may be hunted mornings only in zones 24 27 28 29 29A 30 31 31A through Oct 20.
Harvest Festival W I meeting plans and raffle prize
Ten members and three visitors met at 1 W.1. They opened with the Creed and conducted standard minutes and treasury reports. The ladies proposed a trophy for an amateur Harvest Festival event, plus a quilt and food hamper raffle at the W I booth. Jackpot drawn by Charlotte Calder, won by Audrey Hrubeniuk. Next meeting October 4 at 8 p.m. with no September gathering.
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Waterfowl seasons announced with higher bag limits
Ransom announced expanded waterfowl seasons across zones with eight ducks per day total from seven. Manitoban and Canadian hunters face species limits on mallards and canvasbacks or redheads in W3 W4 until October 19, then eight ducks daily from October 20. Non-Canadian limits apply in W2 W3 W4. Daily limits for other species remain unchanged. A five year Term Waterfowl Regulation Program will be launched by Canadian Wildlife Service with the three prairie provinces to stabilize migratory game bird management.
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Canadian Wildlife Service
Prairie Provinces
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