Manitoba Wildlife Federation

06/17/2026

U OF W COLLEGIATE STUDENTS GET “HOOKED” ON URBAN ANGLING

For the second year, MWF partnered with the U of W Collegiate to host a fishing clinic at The Forks. On June 2, Derek Eidse and a group of students biked to Winnipeg’s iconic meeting place, where they were joined by MWF staff for an afternoon of fishing.

Conditions were much different from last year. While low rainfall in 2024 left the Red and Assiniboine Rivers flowing slowly, increased precipitation this spring created fast-moving water, particularly on the Assiniboine, making fishing more challenging.

Before heading to the water, students learned about fishing regulations, the Master Angler Program, conservation, and Manitoba’s fish species. For nearly all participants, it was their first time fishing. In a city like Winnipeg, opportunities to get out on the water are plentiful, and hopefully this introduction has them “hooked” for years to come.

06/12/2026

Everyone Welcome!
After 10 years of planning, consultations, obtaining permits, fund raising, grant applications, construction, and countless hours of volunteer work the "Grand Opening" of the Lac du Bonnet Wildlife Association Outdoor Education Centre and Ranges is quickly approaching.
Join us on Saturday June 20th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see this remarkable transformation of the old Town of Lac du Bonnet landfill site into a recreational and educational facility.
Tours start at 10am. Come learn about our programs and activities. Demonstrations held throughout the day. Door Prizes, free draws and give aways. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1.pm. Free BBQ lunch!

06/12/2026

🎣🌲 No better time to get outside!

June 12–14, 2026 is Free Entry to Manitoba Provincial Parks and Free Family Fishing Weekend. That means no park passes and no fishing licences required.

Pack up the family, hit the water, and enjoy everything Manitoba’s great outdoors has to offer. Create some memories, catch a few fish, and make the most of this special weekend!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Visit the Whiteshell Fish Hatchery this Saturday for special one-hour tours at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. and discover how the hatchery stocks Manitoba’s waters. 🐟 Then, help stock the nearby Whiteshell River by releasing a trout with your own hands!
Details at https://bit.ly/4lTLC9V.

06/10/2026

Federal Gun Confiscation Program Arrives in Manitoba as Amnesty Order is Extended

The federal government's Assault-Style Fi****ms Compensation Program (ASFCP) officially began operations in Manitoba on June 9th, with a mobile collection unit making its first stop in Steinbach. The drive-through collection process allows affected firearm owners to surrender prohibited fi****ms and receive compensation without leaving their vehicles. Additional stops are planned in communities including Selkirk and Dauphin.

The confiscation program stems from the federal government's
May 2020 prohibition of thousands of firearm models and variants, which was further expanded in March 2025. As of March 31, more than 67,000 fi****ms had been declared nationwide, including 2,442 in Manitoba.

RCMP reservists, rather than frontline officers, are conducting collections to minimize impacts on regular policing services. The City of Steinbach has stated that it is not involved in administering the federal program.

Meanwhile, in March 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear an appeal challenging the May 2020 prohibition. As a result, the federal government has extended the Amnesty Orders, which will now expire 90 days after the Supreme Court renders its decision.

In announcing the extension, the government stated that it is intended to provide certainty to firearm owners and businesses by ensuring they remain protected from criminal liability while the appeal proceeds. Given that a hearing is unlikely before early 2027 and a decision could take several months afterward, the amnesty could realistically remain in effect well into next summer.

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation continues to oppose the federal confiscation program, joining provincial governments (including Manitoba), national fi****ms organizations, and stakeholders from across Canada who have criticized the initiative as costly, ineffective, and disconnected from measures that would meaningfully address criminal misuse of fi****ms.

For more information, read The Carillon's coverage: Federal 'assault style' gun buy-back program makes MB debut.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

This week, the Canadian Wildlife Conservation Partners (CWCP) hosted its inaugural in-person meeting in Ottawa.

CWCP is a growing coalition of conservation organizations from across Canada working together to advance science-based wildlife management, conserve wildlife and habitat, and protect Canada’s hunting, trapping, and outdoor heritage. By speaking with a unified voice, partner organizations can more effectively engage governments and decision-makers on issues that matter to conservation-minded Canadians.

Representatives from across the country gathered to discuss shared priorities, strengthen relationships, and chart a collaborative path forward for wildlife conservation in Canada.

The Wild Sheep Society of BC is proud to be a founding partner of CWCP and remains committed to conservation through collaboration.

ScienceBasedManagement

06/03/2026

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation stands with the Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association in this important conversation about the future of hunting, fishing, trapping, and access to public lands.

Across Canada, decisions being made today will shape the outdoor opportunities available to future generations. This interview highlights why it’s so important that the voices of hunters, anglers, outfitters, and conservationists are heard.

Take a listen and join the discussion. Together, we can help ensure Manitoba’s outdoor heritage remains strong and that access to our public lands remains protected for generations to come.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fqtl0GMYzJbr9tixkvHRj?si=4Zjqym3GQV-uEIcXNFM09w

Fishing OutdoorHeritage

06/03/2026

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation stands with the Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association in this important conversation about the future of hunting, fishing, trapping, and access to public lands.

Across Canada, decisions being made today will shape the outdoor opportunities available to future generations. This interview highlights why it’s so important that the voices of hunters, anglers, outfitters, and conservationists are heard.

Take a listen and join the discussion. Together, we can help ensure Manitoba’s outdoor heritage remains strong and that access to our public lands remains protected for generations to come.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fqtl0GMYzJbr9tixkvHRj

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