29th Annual Conservation Raffle
MWF's 2013 Raffle features 50 prizes valued at $169,000+, including a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 truck; 2013 KingFisher deluxe boat, with 115 Merc and trailer; trip for 4 to Disneyland ..... and much more! Get your tickets before July 12 to be entered in Early Bird Draws for a Alumacraft V16 boat, motor and trailer -AND- a 7-day cruise for two to Alaska. Tickets are 3 for $20, and proceeds benefit conservation projects in MB. Call (204) 633-5967 (license MGCC262RF).
Hunter Education Regulation in Manitoba
Manitoba Conservation, in 2007, introduced new licence eligibility requirements in Hunter Education Regulation MR 128/2007. In 2012, the mandatory hunter education requirements which apply to all first-time hunters and everyone under the age of 19 will apply to everybody purchasing a hunting licence. Read More…
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More WI-FI hot spots, modernized washrooms, showers available to campers this year
Manitoba families will have access to more Wi-Fi hotspots, more modernized washrooms and showers, new yurts and a variety of other campground upgrades when they visit provincial parks this year, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said today. “We know an increasing number of Manitobans use mobile devices to get online, especially young people, and we are responding,” said Mackintosh. Read More…
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Manitoba doing its part to curb acid rain
ACID rain in northern Manitoba could be on the wane now that the copper smelter in Flin Flon has closed and Thompson’s smelter faces the same fate. But a new worry may be the Alberta oilsands and the effects of pollution that wafts across northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Manitoba’s total SO2 and NOx emissions, the big culprits in acid rain, have dropped significantly since 2008, according to the latest progress report on acid rain released Thursday by the Winnipeg-based Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Read More…
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Manitoba’s Rich Fishery Heritage to be honoured with Official Provincial Fish
Manitobans are encouraged to help select Manitoba’s official provincial fish, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today to mark the opening of the fishing season in southern Manitoba tomorrow. ”Selecting a provincial fish recognizes the important role of fishing to our province, culturally and economically,” said Mackintosh. “Manitobans have some of the best fishing opportunities in the world, with access to more than 30 species of sport fish in diverse habitats across the province and the opportunity to see more than 60 other species in their native habitats. Read More…
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Temporary Measures Implemented to Protect Lake Dauphin Spawning Walleye
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises temporary conservation measures will be put in place to protect spawning walleye in Dauphin Lake and its tributaries again this spring. The temporary measures will take effect tomorrow. Similar to past years, the temporary conservation measures will be in place for a very short period of time. The walleye population in Dauphin Lake continues to show signs of strong recovery due to the success of past efforts and the co-operation of Aboriginal rights holders, commercial fishers and sport anglers. Read More…
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Manitoba Government introduces North America’s first ecosystem protection legislation
Manitoba today will be the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce legislation that would protect essential habitats for endangered plants and wildlife, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said, marking Earth Day 2013. “The destruction or loss of habitat leads to plants and wildlife becoming threatened or endangered,” said Mackintosh. “This new legislation will allow us to better protect an ecosystem at risk, rather than only identifying the threatened or endangered species found in it.” Read More…
Established in 1944, Manitoba Wildlife Federation is the province’s oldest and largest conservation organization.
Manitoba Wildlife Federation is a registered charity, dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of fish, wildlife and habitat resources in Manitoba. Through advocacy, education and conservation programs, MWF is working to ensure healthy fish and wildlife populations in Manitoba. Our outdoor heritage and the time-honoured traditions of hunting and angling must be preserved for future generations.
Manitoba Wildlife Federation: Leading Manitoba’s angling, hunting and habitat conservation communities.
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Click here for more MWF EventsRegister for a Hunter Education Class
Need to take a Hunter Ed class? MWF will host an 8-hour class in Winnipeg on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Pre-registration and pre-payment of the $50 course fee is required. Register in person on Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, at 70 Stevenson Road, Winnipeg. Phone (204) 633-5967 or toll-free (877) 633-4868. For info, http://mwf.mb.ca/wp/programs-3/hunter-education/
Newly Expanded Recreational Fishing League Open for Registration
The 2013 Recreational Fishing League season is open for registration! Fishing weeks can be chosen to run for any 6-week window of time between May 11 – September 8. View the registration package for complete details. RFL 2013 Package Teams can register until July 26. EARLY BIRD BONUS - teams that register by May 11 will receive RFL team shirts, courtesy of Cabela’s Canada.
2013 Becoming an Outdoors Woman – SOLD OUT
MWF’s 2013 Becoming an Outdoors Woman program has SOLD OUT! Want to be placed on a waiting/cancellation list for the June 7-9, 2013 event, or be added to the 2014 mailing list? Please contact Carolyn Kosheluk, MWF’s Program Manager, at ckosheluk@mwf.mb.ca. For info, visit BOW 2013 Registration Brochure and BOW 2013 Registration Form.
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Click here for more Club EventsSporting Clay Fun Shoot
Three Dates: Saturday, May 25; Saturday, Sept. 28; and Sunday, Oct. 20
Location: St. Hubertus Game & Fish Range (Hwy. 59 North to Road #85; north turn right and go 4 km to club entrance)
Details: 120 clays $60; 200 clays $80. Pricing includes lunch. Members receive $5 discount.
Club: St. Hubertus Game & Fish Association
Contact: Greg (204) 757-4828 or Daryl (204) 654-4928
3rd Annual Clay Shoot – in support of MWF Habitat Foundation
Date: 10:30 a.m., Sunday, August 11
Location: Lavenham, MB (Directions: West of Portage La Prairie, on #1 Hwy 12 Miles or 19 KM to the Bagot corner; South on PR 242 for 13 miles or 21 KM; 1 Mile before the Assiniboine River – watch for signs)
Details: All welcome – juniors to seniors. Lunch will be available.
Contact: Fred Tait 204-252-2153 or George Hurd 204-723-2421
Shooting Skills Day at Seven Sisters Range
Date: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11
Location: Homestead Road East (8 km east of Seven Sisters)
Details: Venues include rifle, shotgun, blackpowder and archery. $15 per venue, or $55 for all. All ages welcome. Lunch provided. PAL Challenge and on-line Hunter Education testing will be offered. Registration open until April 30.
Clubs: Seven Sisters Game & Fish and the Lac du Bonnet Game & Fish
Contact: Wayne (204) 853-2006 kerrsin@mts.net or Garry (204) 348-2583, (204) 348-3773