Category: Manitoba

Autumn is a good time to watch for raptors such as eagles, but sometimes it can be confusing as to which species one is seeing, especially if the bird is a juvenile one. Manitoba has both the golden eagle and the better-known bald eagle. What types of eagles are in Manitoba? 2 Species Of Eagle […]

In northern Manitoba, grizzly bears are being observed with increasing frequency, particularly within Wapusk National Park. Of 133 confirmed sightings since 1980, more than 100 took place in the 2010s. But little is known about the ecology or exact population status of this species in northern Manitoba. Where do grizzly bears live in Manitoba? Grizzly […]

Prairie Rattlesnakes have a more varied habitat than many reptiles in southwestern Manitoba. These venomous snakes can be found in open prairies, grasslands, semi-desert shrublands, and forested environments. They can even be found at elevations up to 2890 meters! What is the deadliest snake in Manitoba? The Prairie rattlesnake is the only venomous snake in […]

While food and water are plentiful in Manitoba’s Interlake region, and other parts of the province, it’s the availability of winter dens in limestone bedrock that make this area an ideal home for red-sided garter snakes. It’s only by amassing below the frost line that snakes are able to survive Manitoba winters. Does Manitoba have […]

Endangered: Baird’s Sparrow (Ammodramus bairdii) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) Dusky Dune Moth (Copablepharon longipenne) Eskimo Curlew (Numenius borealis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Gold-edged Gem (Schinia avemensis) Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) What is the #1 most endangered animal? 1. Javan Rhinos. Once found throughout south-east Asia, Javan rhinos have suffered a staggering […]

White-tailed deer are one of Manitoba’s most valued wildlife species and are found in many parts of Manitoba. White-tailed deer are remarkably adaptable, and can easily live in close proximity to people. This provides for interactions and potential conflicts between people and deer. How many deer are in Manitoba? The optimal provincial population estimate is […]

Moose are found throughout the province of Manitoba ranging south from the U.S border, north to the Nunavut Territory. Until recently, there has been only an occasional report of moose in the prairie region of southern Manitoba, but populations have now become established in the Pembina and Souris River Valleys. Where can I hunt moose […]

Mule deer are relatively common in western Manitoba, so hunters have the chance to put one in the freezer. Can I hunt mule deer in Manitoba? The department issued permits to local landowners and their families to hunt mule deer on private land in the target area for the period March 4 – 13, 2022. […]

This fox can be found in forests, farmlands and old fields in parts of Ontario and Manitoba, to northern South America. Gray foxes make their dens in rock outcrops, hollow trees, underground burrows dug by other animals or piles of brush. Are there foxes in Manitoba? They are found in southernmost Manitoba, Ontario and Québec. […]

“Bald eagles migrate in large numbers through certain migratory corridors, most famously in Manitoba along the Pembina Valley where up to 300 eagles have been counted on a single day at the Windygates Hawk Watch,” said a provincial spokesperson. Do eagles migrate in Manitoba? Bald eagles usually migrate south during October, returning in April. In […]