A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.

A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.



Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included.

Tim Sopuck with a mature white-tailed buck.

Stacking up the 2024 Manitoba hunting season

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations.


A Neepawa family partnered with the Nature Conservancy 
of Canada to protect the 178-hectare Langford Escarpment.

Neepawa family guards endangered grasslands

The Langford Escarpment, a 178-hectare parcel of grasslands, treed areas and wetlands, will be preserved for endangered species and sustainable grazing practices

The Langford Escarpment, a 178-hectare parcel of grasslands, treed areas and wetlands, will be preserved for endangered species and sustainable grazing practices through a deal between the Harper family and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Once an animal is downed and secured, field dressing should follow right after to avoid meat spoilage.

Counting down to the deer hunt

The biggest hunting season in Manitoba kicks off in November: Gear advice and strategies to bring home the venison this year

Hunting gear and strategies you might want to use to bring home the venison in 2024. Manitoba’s general rifle season for deer starts Nov. 11 in most areas.