News

Updated Aerial Survey Methods a Success!
REPORT PROVIDE BY MLOA VICE PRESIDENT BARRY GOOD
Over the past several years, Manitoba’s Wildlife Branch has undertaken an initiative to modernize the big game aerial survey program. In order make…

Access For All
Protected areas for all Manitobans
This article was published in the Friday edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. Anglers and hunters have been without a regular voice in the paper since the Free…

Waterfowl Meeting Agenda
Waterfowl Meeting
February 28, 2024
Introductions/Roll call
History – review the history notes from the document mailed out and our…

Waterfowl Modernization Update
The MLOA Board will be hosting a Waterfowl Committee meeting on Wednesday February 28th at 7pm. This will be an information sharing format to outline where we are at and what’s currently happening.…

Melanie MacCarthy Becomes President
Melanie grew up on a cattle ranch near Eddystone, Manitoba. She left home after graduating from high school to complete 6 years of university, ultimately becoming an Occupational Therapist. After 9…

Waterfowl Hunting Modernization In Manitoba
Background
Over the past several decades, access to waterfowl hunting opportunities in Manitoba has become increasingly difficult.
Growing competition between licensed outfitters, illegal…

What Does The MLOA Do For Our Members?
BY MLOA PRESIDENT MAT HOBSON
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the accomplishments achieved through the collaboration between the previous government, and the MLOA. Together, we…

Great Content At Upcoming AGM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPCOMING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Hey everyone there is a new venue for 2023 and we are very excited! The AGM will be held at the Victoria Inn in the North…

Province Of Manitoba Announces Expansion Of On Ice Overnight Accommodations
The Manitoba government is expanding a program that allows commercial tourism outfitters the opportunity to create unique overnight accommodations on ice for anglers and eco-tourists, Natural…

Transport Canada Regs Causing Inequity In The North
Since being made aware of the impacts of new anti fatigue regulations implemented by Transport Canada, MLOA along with partners, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and the Coalition…

Waterfowl Outfitter Allocation Training
Most outfitters who are allocated foreign resident migratory game bird licences for this fall should have received notice. The licensing process can be found below and the branch has suggested that…