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GHA 28

Manitoba, Canada

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About GHA 28

GHA 28 is a game hunting area in Manitoba, Canada, set by Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch. It covers about 6,933 km² (2,677 mi²). Towns inside it include Souris and Virden.

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
28
Area
6,933 km²
Area (miles)
2,677 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 236 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures1702%
Ducks Unlimited Canada38under 1%
Tribal or First Nations land11under 1%
Nature Conservancy of Canada11under 1%
Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation4.1under 1%
Private owners (names not shown)1.8under 1%
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge0.0under 1%
J. CLARK SALYER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE0.0under 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 from the Government of Manitoba, licensed under the OpenMB Information and Data Use License (Manitoba.ca/OpenMB); Contains information from the Government of Manitoba, licensed under the OpenMB Information and Data Use License (Manitoba.ca/OpenMB); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

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:

SpeciesDatesDetails
CoyoteAug 31, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027residents source
Grey wolfAug 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Mule deerAug 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026archery, residents source
Mule deerAug 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, archery, residents source
White-tailed deerAug 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, archery, residents source
White-tailed deerAug 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, archery, residents source
White-tailed deerAug 31, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026archery source
Sharp-tailed grouseSep 8, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 source
White-tailed deerOct 12, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026muzzleloader, residents source
Mule deerOct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, muzzleloader, residents source
Mule deerOct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026muzzleloader, residents source
White-tailed deerOct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, muzzleloader, residents source
White-tailed deerOct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026antlerless, muzzleloader, residents source
White-tailed deerOct 19, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026muzzleloader, residents of Canada source
Mule deerNov 9, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027residents source
Mule deerNov 9, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027antlerless, residents source
White-tailed deerNov 9, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026antlerless, residents source
White-tailed deerNov 9, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026residents of Canada source
White-tailed deerNov 9, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026antlerless, residents source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026antlerless, residents, draw source
Moose (Eurasian elk)Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026antlered, residents, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026residents, draw source
Wild turkeyApr 10, 2027 to May 17, 2027bearded, residents source
Wild turkeyApr 17, 2027 to May 17, 2027bearded, residents source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, Wildlife and Fisheries Branch

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Questions

How big is GHA 28 (game hunting area)?

About 6,933 km² (2,677 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 28?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 236 km² of public or protected land, 3% 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 28?

This page lists 24 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 28?

In the same unit system: GHA 22, GHA 27, GHA 29, GHA 30 and GHA 31A.

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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.