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MLOA Moose Management Letter to Government
October 14, 2026
Hon. Ian Bushie Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures 301 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8
Email - no hard copy to follow
Dear Hon.…
Turn in Poachers & Report Wildfires
The Manitoba Conservation Officer Service relies on tips from the public to help stop dangerous and illegal activity.
Anyone with information on illegal activity is asked to call a local…
MLOA Letter to Government re: Pimicikamak Okimawin Notice and Provincially Issued Licences
MANITOBA LODGES AND OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION
September 22, 2026 HANITOBA MANITOBA LODGES AND OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION The Honourable Wab Kinew Premier of Manitoba This email address is being…
BLOODVEIN CHECKSTOP BLOCKS LICENSED HUNTERS AGAIN. MWF DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ACTION
The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is calling for immediate action following reports that licensed hunters have once again been denied access to public Crown lands at the Bloodvein checkstop.
On…
2026 Board In-Person Collaborative Planning Retreat
Earlier this summer the MLOA Board of Directors and staff gathered for our annual Summer Planning Retreat - a chance to step away from our day-to-day and collaborate in person to plan for the year…
MLOA Hires Executive Director Robert Morrissey!
Robert Morrissey is the Executive Director of the Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association. He brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in government, finance, and…
Important Updates to Manitoba’s Master Angler Program Taking Effect June 29
As the Manitoba Master Angler Program celebrates its 66th anniversary, several important updates will take effect on June 29th 2026.
Changes include updated eligibility and photo requirements, a new…
The Economic Side of the Seal River Watershed
The Seal River Watershed Proposal started with discussions around protecting caribou populations. But now, the proposal has expanded into a nearly 50,000 km2 IPCA that could significantly impact…
The Proposed New Provincial Park Designation (Seal River Watershed Proposal)
Another big concern surrounding the Seal River Watershed proposal is the creation of a new “Indigenous Traditional Use Park” designation which includes four sub-designations. Classifications that…
Operators Need Long-Term Clarity: Seal River Watershed Proposal
For decades, Manitoba’s northern lodges and outfitters have built businesses around responsible access to the Seal River Watershed region. Investing in infrastructure, creating jobs, supporting…
Questions still to be answered: Seal River Watershed Proposal
One of the biggest concerns surrounding the Seal River Watershed proposal is the proposed management structure.
The current proposal suggests the entire region would be overseen by a joint…
Voices from the region matter: Seal River Watershed Proposal
Recent opinion pieces from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation and a major northern tourism operator are reinforcing a common message: conservation and responsible access should work together, not…