game hunting area · Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch
GHA 17
Manitoba, Canada
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About GHA 17
GHA 17 is a game hunting area in Manitoba, Canada, set by Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch. It covers about 13,626 km² (5,261 mi²). The town of Little Grand Rapids is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 17
- Area
- 13,626 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,261 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,818 km² of public or protected land inside it, 72% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures | 6,412 | 47% |
| Manitoba Environment and Climate Change | 3,386 | 25% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 20 | under 1% |
| Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Aug 15, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Coyote | Aug 31, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | residents source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | muzzleloader, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlerless, archery, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlered, residents source |
| American black bear | Apr 26, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GHA 17
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is GHA 17 (game hunting area)?
About 13,626 km² (5,261 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GHA 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,818 km² of public or protected land, 72% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GHA 17?
This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to GHA 17?
In the same unit system: GHA 3A, GHA 17A and GHA 17B.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information from the Government of Manitoba, licensed under the OpenMB Information and Data Use License (Manitoba.ca/OpenMB). Licence: OpenMB Information and Data Use License (v1.0). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.