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MANITOBA CONSERVATION AND

WATER STEWARDSHIP

Vendor

Instruction Manual

Wildlife Licences and Permits Includes Hunting and Trapping

& Foreign Resident Licence Information For Resource Tourism Operators

See page 4 for 2015 Notices

2015

MANITOBA CONSERVATION AND WATER STEWARDSHIP VENDOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL – WILDLIFE LICENCES AND PERMITS 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 2

NOTICES TO VENDORS 2015 ........................................................................................ 4 WILDLIFE LICENCES ........................................................................................................................ 4

GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 6

RESPONSIBILITIES OF VENDORS ............................................................................. 6

COMMISSION................................................................................................................... 7

LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES AND TAXES ............................................................... 7

CONSIGNMENT AND PREPAID VENDORS ............................................................... 7

ISSUANCE OF LICENCES ............................................................................................. 8

REPEAT ORDERS OF LICENCES ................................................................................. 8

PROTECTION OF PRIVACY .......................................................................................... 9

REPORTS AND REMITTANCES .................................................................................. 10

VENDOR LOST LICENCES AND PERMITS .............................................................. 12

DISCONTINUED OR SOLD BUSINESS ...................................................................... 12

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................... 12

REMITTANCE SCHEDULE FOR 2015-2016 .............................................................. 14

COMPLETING THE REMITTANCE FORMS ............................................................. 15

FOREIGN RESIDENT LICENCES .............................................................................. 19

RESOURCE TOURISM OPERATORS (OUTFITTERS) ............................................. 19 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................................19 ISSUING A FOREIGN RESIDENT LICENCE ..................................................................................19 SEPARATING THE LICENCE/GAME TAG AND ODF PARTS ....................................................21

SELLING HUNTING LICENCES ................................................................................. 23 ISSUING A HUNTING LICENCE .......................................................................................................23

DEFINITIONS OF RESIDENCY FOR WILDLIFE LICENCES ............................... 24

LICENCES AVAILABLE AT COMMISSIONED VENDORS ..................................... 24

LICENCES AVAILABLE AT MANITOBA CONSERVATION AND WATER

STEWARDSHIP OFFICES ............................................................................................ 25

LICENCE FEES AND TAXES ....................................................................................... 25

HUNTING LICENCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................... 25

HUNTER QUALIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 26

SUSPENDED HUNTERS ............................................................................................... 26

YOUTH HUNTERS ......................................................................................................... 27


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SENIOR HUNTERS ........................................................................................................ 27

CUSTOMER LOST HUNTING LICENCE ................................................................... 27

SELLING A DEER LICENCE ....................................................................................... 28

SELLING A MOOSE LICENCE .................................................................................... 29

SELLING A BEAR LICENCE........................................................................................ 30

CARIBOU LICENCE ...................................................................................................... 30

COYOTE AND WOLF HUNTING ................................................................................. 30

SELLING A GAME BIRD LICENCE ............................................................................ 31

SELLING A WILD TURKEY LICENCE ....................................................................... 31

SELLING A YOUTH WILD TURKEY LICENCE ........................................................ 31

SELLING A DEER AND GAME BIRD (YOUTH) LICENCE ..................................... 32

SELLING A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING PERMIT ................................. 32

SELLING TRAPPING LICENCES ................................................................................ 34

TYPES OF TRAPPING PERMITS ................................................................................ 34

TRAPPER QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 34

CUSTOMER LOST TRAPPING LICENCE OR PERMIT ........................................... 35

COMPLETING A TRAPPING LICENCE ..................................................................... 35 OPEN TRAPPING AREA LICENCES ...............................................................................................35 REGISTERED TRAPLINE PERMIT .................................................................................................36 LOCAL FUR COUNCILS (OPEN TRAPPING AREAS) ..................................................................37 REGISTERED TRAPLINE AREA SECTIONS .................................................................................38

WILDLIFE LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES ............................................................... 39

2015/16 OUTFITTER ORDER FORM .......................................................................... 40

2015/16 VENDOR ORDER FORM –WILDLIFE LICENCES ..................................... 41

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET ...................................................................................... 42 2015 HUNTING LICENCES ..............................................................................................................42


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NOTICES TO VENDORS 2015

WILDLIFE LICENCES 1. Licensing Section has a NEW Vendor Licensing email. Emails may be used to order licences,

request forms and guides, or to contact Licensing staff. Email orders will not be confirmed and

will be processed as submitted. The email address is [email protected].

2. NEW: For the 2015 Conservation Spring Goose and Ross’s Goose season, hunters will require

a no-charge 2015 Conservation Spring Snow Goose and Ross’s Licence available on the Internet

at http://www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/2015springsnowgoose.html

3. NEW: Conservation Moose seasons have expanded to include GHA 6A, 9A, 10, 15, 15A, 11

and 21A. Any vendor, including commissioned vendors, may sell Conservation Moose Licences if

only one of the hunters is present and policies are followed. For complete information, please refer

to page 29.

4. NEW: Some wildlife licences are printed in books of 5 including Bear Non-resident, Deer Non-

resident General (Rifle), Deer Resident Third, Moose Non-resident, Moose Resident Archery, and

Conservation Moose. Please record the sales and unsold licences carefully.

5. NEW: The Game Bird Licences for Resident, Non-resident and Foreign Resident have a

question to be completed by the licensee on an optional basis for wildlife survey purposes. For

complete information, please refer to page 31.

6. Since Fall 2014, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permits are not distributed by Manitoba Licensing

Section to commissioned vendors. Environment Canada distributes the Permits to commissioned

vendors across Canada and vendors can contact Environment Canada directly. Migratory Game

Bird Permits will continue to be available at District Offices and 200 Saulteaux Crescent (Client

Information Unit). The Permit is available to the public on the Internet at https://www.permis-

permits.ec.gc.ca/en . Further information is on page 32.

7. A Vendor Order Form is included in this Manual. Please copy the form before completing.

Consignment vendors may fax or mail the form. Prepaid vendors must remit payment with the

order form either by mail or in-person at 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg. Vendor orders

delivered in person will require a minimum of 2 business days to fulfill. The order form is on

page 41. Resource Tourism Operators should use the order form for Foreign Resident Licences on

page 40.

8. Licence vendors are responsible for the actions of their employees as they relate to the issuance of

licences. Vendors are encouraged to copy the Vendor Instruction Manual in its entirety, or pages

23-32, or the Quick Reference Sheet on page 42 for their staff’s information.

9. Vendors are reminded to provide, or have available, a copy of the current Manitoba Hunting

Guide for any wildlife licence that is sold. It is the hunter’s responsibility to ensure that the vendor

has issued the correct licence. Customers should be directed to refer to the Hunting Guide and

Internet for hunting information. Manitoba reserves the right to amend hunting seasons should

conditions warrant.

10. Vendors may contact the Licensing Section at:

Mail: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

Licensing Section

66- 200 Saulteaux Cres. Winnipeg MB R3J 3W3

Fax: 204-945-2474 Phone: 204-945-4042

NEW Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/hunting/2015springsnowgoose.html

https://www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en



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11. General wildlife information and regulatory information can be found in the current Manitoba

Hunting Guide, Manitoba Trapping Guide, at www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/index.html,

by phoning 1-800-214-6497 or 204-945-6784 (Winnipeg), or by contacting the nearest Manitoba

Conservation and Water Stewardship office.

12. Please recycle outdated material.

Thank you for your cooperation as a vendor.

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/index.html


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GENERAL

Thank you for accepting the responsibility to be a licence vendor for the Province of

Manitoba and to provide an important service to the community. If you have any questions or

concerns about your account, please contact the Licensing Section.

Additional orders for licences may be forwarded to the information below.

Mail: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

Licensing Section

66 - 200 Saulteaux Crescent

Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3

Fax: 204-945-2474

Phone: 204-945-4042

NEW Email: [email protected]

RESPONSIBILITIES OF VENDORS

1. The responsibilities of vendors in this Vendor Instruction Manual are part of the signed

application for vendorship. Please review these responsibilities.

2. Licence vendors are established as agents of Manitoba Conservation and Water

Stewardship by authority of the Minister.

3. Licence vendors are required to notify Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

immediately when there is a change of ownership of their business. Vendors who sell

their establishments may not transfer their stock of licences to a new owner. New owners

must apply to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship for vending privileges.

Vending privileges will not necessarily be granted to a new owner.

4. All monies collected by licence vendors from the sale of licences are Crown funds and

must be kept in trust for the Province of Manitoba. Any misuse of these funds, by you or

your firm, may constitute a criminal offence.

5. You are cautioned to keep all licences supplied to you in a secure place as your account

has been charged with their full value less your authorized commission. Your account

will only be given credit for the money you remit and the complete unissued licences

which you return. You are liable for the full fee (less your commission) for any licences

lost, misplaced or destroyed.

6. A vendor must not make refunds, adjust licence fees, predate licences, or issue receipts in

lieu of licences.

7. You may not borrow licences from another vendor and you may not lend licences to

another vendor.

8. When you receive your licences, check the quantities and serial numbers carefully against

those shown on the Vendor Consignment and Charge Statement.


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9. All licences must be issued from the location indicated in your signed application for a

licence vendorship.

10. All licences and records distributed by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

for which a remittance has not been made must be available for inspection by

departmental personnel upon request.

11. Employees may issue licences on behalf of licence vendors. The licence vendor is fully

responsible for the actions of these employees as these actions relate to the issuance of

licences, possession of unsold licences, and the collection of licence fees. Vendors are

responsible for informing employees of the regulations regarding the issuance of licences,

and ensuring that licences are issued in accordance with the law and instructions received

from Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.

12. On the last day of each month, you must prepare and submit a report of all licence sales

during that month. These reports must be received by the Licensing Section by the 10th

day of the following month.

COMMISSION

1. A commission of $1.00 for each licence or permit issued is allowed to vendors.

2. This commission is to be deducted before remitting sale funds.

3. Your account has been charged with the fee of the licences less your authorized

commission.

4. No other deductions are allowed. Postage, money order charges, etc. are the

responsibility of the vendor.

LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES AND TAXES

1. All licence and permit fees include 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax). The fee is printed

on the licences and permits and this is the price the customer must pay.

2. Provincial sales tax must not be charged on the sale of licences and permits.

3. Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship collects the GST and forwards the GST

to the Government of Canada.

CONSIGNMENT AND PREPAID VENDORS

1. Your responsibilities as either a consignment or prepaid status vendor are described in the

correspondence from the Licensing Section and are subject to review.

2. Both consignment and prepaid vendors must remit monthly. Vendors closed for the

season or without licences are exempted from monthly reports.


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3. Monthly reports and remittances are required in order to maintain your account in good

standing. Monthly reports are also important to Manitoba Conservation and Water

Stewardship in order to receive timely sales and statistical information.

4. For prepaid vendors, the refunds for the return of unissued licences will be processed

following the end of the licence year. Exceptions to this policy may occur upon request or

when the business is discontinued or sold. Licensing Section must be notified by letter or

phone for these exceptions.

5. Holders of a Resource Tourism Operators Licence (Outfitters) are considered vendors as

per the vendorship agreement with the Licensing Section and are subject to the

remittance policies.

ISSUANCE OF LICENCES

1. At the beginning of the season, vendors who are on consignment, in good standing,

and have sold a minimum threshold of licences in the previous year will

automatically receive their licences and permits by mail based on the amounts sold in

the previous year. Arrangements can be made to pick-up large orders in an effort to

increase efficiency and reduce mailing costs.

2. Prepaid vendors at the beginning of the season will receive, by mail, a Licence Order

Form to complete and return to the Licensing Section with their advance payment.

3. Consignment vendors who have sold less than the minimum threshold of licences in

the previous year, or vendors who prefer to order specific types and quantities of

licences, are required to place an order for licences.

4. Resource Tourism Operators (Outfitters) must initially comply with the requirements

specified by the Licensing Advisory Committee and Wildlife Branch before Foreign

Resident big game licences will be released. Orders for foreign resident big game

licences to be picked-up or mailed must allow 5 additional business days for processing.

REPEAT ORDERS OF LICENCES

1. Vendors are required to maintain adequate supplies of licences for sale, including for

the winter season. Your cooperation is appreciated in ensuring adequate processing

times, minimal number of reorders, and sufficient quantities of licences for each order

in an effort to provide cost-effective service.

2. Orders for licences may be submitted by email, mail, fax, phone, or in-person. Please

allow sufficient time for processing. Mail from or to a vendor may require 2 to 6

business days in either direction. Processing time after the order is received is a

minimum of 2 business days. Orders will not be completed on the same day or in

less than 48 hours. Note: Resource Tourism Operator orders may require an

additional 5 business days.


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3. The Licence Order Form found in this Manual is provided for your convenience to

order licences. Please copy the form, complete it and submit it to Licensing Section.

Please allow sufficient time for processing.

4. Upon the vendor’s request and to allow convenient options for the vendor, licences

may be either mailed through Canada Post or picked-up. Pick-ups for licences aid in

reducing mailing costs.

5. Consignment vendors may email, fax, mail, phone or submit a completed Licence

Order Form in-person for repeat orders. Please allow sufficient time for processing.

6. Prepaid vendors must provide a payment for the licences before the licences are

released to the vendor. A prepaid vendor has options for ordering, payment and

receipt of licences.

a) Order the licences by email, mail, fax, phone or in-person.

b) Pay for the licences by mail or upon pick-up.

c) Request the licences to be mailed or picked-up in person.

d) As per point 2 above, please allow sufficient time for processing.

7. Provide the following information for every licence order

a) Vendor number and name.

b) Quantity and type of licences required.

c) Specify mail or pick-up.

d) Phone number.

8. Licences must be ordered by the book and each book contains a specific number of

licences.

9. Other supplies such as vendor forms and guides may also be ordered. You may

request additional supplies of Hunting Guides.

10. Additional licences will be supplied only if the vendor account is in good standing (i.e., upon review of remittance of monthly reports, monies due, any duplicate copies of licences outstanding).

PROTECTION OF PRIVACY

1. Personal information pertaining to licensing and hunter success is collected under the

authority of The Wildlife Act, and is used for surveys and enforcement purposes by

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. Information is protected by the

Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of

Privacy Act. If you have any questions, contact the Access and Privacy Officer in

Winnipeg at 204-945-4170.

2. Vendors must protect and maintain the privacy of the personal information received from

the issuance of licences.


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REPORTS AND REMITTANCES

1. The remittance policies apply to consignment and prepaid vendors, including Outfitters

(Holders of a Resource Tourism Operators Licence).

2. All vendors, including consignment and prepaid vendors, are required to provide monthly

reports and remittances, including Nil reports. Vendors closed for the season or without

licences are exempted from monthly reports.

3. On the last day of each month, a Remittance for Sold Licences form and/or a Vendor’s

Return For Unsold or Cancelled Licences form is to be completed for that month and

delivered with any licences and monies due in full for all reportable sales. These reports

must reach the Licensing Section office before the 10th day of the following month.

4. Vendors should only remit for completely issued (sold) books of licences and permits. If

a book is not completely issued by the end of the month, then the book should be kept

and the licences should be included in the next month’s remittance.

5. If there are no reportable sales to be made, i.e., if there are only partially-issued books

of licences or permits to report, then forward a Nil report. Faxes regarding Nil reports

are preferred. Please provide your vendor number and state the month for the Nil report.

Vendors closed for the season are not required to provide Nil reports.

6. All sold licences and permits must be recorded on a Remittance for Sold Licences form.

The duplicate copies of all sold licences and any monies due must be returned with this

remittance

7. Remittances may be mailed to the Licensing Section office. Remittances may be

delivered in-person to 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg and must be fully completed

before submitting the licence package.

8. Bear Licences: Spring bear sales should be reported by the 10th of the month following

the sales month. Vendors should retain any unissued bear licences until the end of the

Fall season.

9. Wild Turkey Licences: Spring wild turkey sales should be reported by the 10th of the

month following the sales month. Vendors should retain any unissued wild turkey

licences until the end of the Fall season.

10. All licences and permits returned as unissued must be recorded on a Vendor’s Return for

Unsold or Cancelled Licences. All unissued and voided (cancelled) licences and permits

must be returned to receive credit on your account. All parts of the licence and the

associated game tags must be returned to receive credit on your account.

11. Please make your remittance payable to the Minister of Finance (Manitoba). A cheque,

certified cheque or money order is an acceptable form of payment.

12. Cash or debit payments for vendor accounts will be accepted in-person only at the Client

Information Unit at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg.


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13. Payments from vendors cannot be made by credit card according to the Province of

Manitoba’s financial policy.

14. All fees are to be paid in Canadian funds. A $20.00 service charge will be applied on

non-negotiable cheques.

15. Third-party cheques and third-party money orders are not acceptable. Vendors must not

accept cheques or money orders payable to the Minister of Finance from customers as

payments for licences.

16. If the vendor has accepted foreign currency as payment, then the vendor is responsible

for any deviations in exchange (gains or losses) resulting from the payment conversion to

Canadian funds. Vendors who do not provide for a rate of exchange on foreign currency

are expressing their own company policy. The vendor’s foreign exchange policy is not to

be indicated as a policy of Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.

17. Licences, permits and funds must be returned to the Licensing Section at the end of each

season or upon request by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. All vendors

must return all sold and unsold wildlife licences, duplicate copies of licences sold, and

monies due by the 10th of the month following the month of season closing.

18. Seasonal vendors must return all remittances (sold and unsold licences and payments)

before or immediately after closing business. The returned forms should be marked

“Final Report – Closed for the Season”. End of season remittances must be received by

the Licensing Section by the 10th day of the month following the end of the last season.

19. Failure to submit monthly reports, make remittances, or return licences or permits as

required will result in the hold or suspension (cancellation) of your vendor appointment.

20. Accounts not settled within the due dates are subject to interest charges and/or non-

compliance action.

21. If your supply of reporting forms is low, then additional supplies may be requested.


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VENDOR LOST LICENCES AND PERMITS

1. Vendors are responsible for all licences and permits issued to them.

2. Vendors must pay for any licences or permits that are lost by them. When you receive

your licences, check the quantities and serial numbers carefully against those shown on

the Consignment and Charge Statement. No refunds will be made and no substitute

licences or permits will be issued for licences or permits lost by a vendor.

3. For customers, no refunds should be made and no substitute licences or permits should

be issued for lost licences or permits. A customer who has lost a licence should not be

issued another hunting licence of the same type. It is illegal for a person to purchase

more than one licence of the same type for the same hunting year.

4. Replacement licences for hunting licences only are available only at Manitoba

Conservation and Water Stewardship offices.

DISCONTINUED OR SOLD BUSINESS

1. Vendors wishing to discontinue, close or sell their business must notify the Licensing

Section by letter of resignation or by phone with the date of the close of business.

2. In order to close-out the account, the vendor must forward the following to Licensing

Section before or immediately after the date of close of business: i) all monies collected

for licence and permit sales, ii) duplicate copies of sold licences, iii) all unsold licences

and permits, and iv) both copies of all cancelled/voided licences.

3. Vendors must not transfer their supply of licences and permits or their vendorship to

another person or business. The sale of a business must not be portrayed to prospective

buyers as including the vendorship.

4. A successor to the business who wishes to become a vendor must obtain, complete and

forward an Application for a Licence Vendorship to the Licensing Section. Vending

privileges will not necessarily be issued to a new owner nor will the successor necessarily

be granted the same status (consignment or prepaid). If approved, the successor will be

supplied with a new set of licences and permits and a new account number.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

1. Remittances for completed books of licences and permits are due on the 10th day of the

next month. Any remittances not provided to the Licensing Section as due are considered

outstanding and the vendor account may be considered “not in good standing”.

2. A reminder “Licence Vendor Collection Notice” of outstanding licences and permits is

mailed to the vendor after the end of each licensing season. Remittances are due within

30 days or as noted on the collection notice.


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3. If the vendor has not complied with previous notices, the vendor account is placed on

Hold. The vendor account is considered not in good standing and no further licences or

permits will be issued to the vendor until the account is cleared.

4. If the vendor has not complied further with collection notices, the vendor account is

Suspended. Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship reserves the right to request

the immediate return of all sold and unsold licences and all monies due.

5. Failure to comply with the Suspension and / or payment of monies due may result in non-

compliance action.

6. Holds and /or Suspensions may be revoked only under special circumstances.

7. Failure to comply with the responsibilities of the vendorship on a regular basis will result

in the review and potential revocation of the vendorship.

8. Outstanding balances on vendor accounts are subject to interest charges as specified by

Manitoba Finance.

9. Manitoba Finance sets the interest rate and conditions. Interest charges may be calculated

and compounded monthly and may commence 30 days after the date on which the

payment was due.


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REMITTANCE SCHEDULE FOR 2015-2016

The 2015-2016 schedule for remittances from Commissioned Vendors is as follows:

REPORT DUE DATE * SPECIES

July 10 Bear – Spring hunt

July 10 Wild Turkey – Spring hunt

November 10 Bear – All

November 10 Moose – Non-resident, Foreign resident

November 10 Caribou – Non-resident / Foreign resident

November 10 Wild Turkey - All

January 10 Deer – Resident, Non-resident, Foreign

Resident

January 10 Moose – Resident

January 10 Deer/Game Bird Youth

January 10 Game Bird – All

April 10 Trapping Permits

* Reports to return include funds due, duplicate copies of licences and unsold

licences


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COMPLETING THE REMITTANCE FORMS

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2

3

10

10

30

4 5

10

9

8

6

(1.00) (10.00)

9.90 297.00

$287.00 7


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COMPLETION OF “REMITTANCE FOR SOLD LICENCES” FORM

The following list describes the way in which this form is to be completed. Each point

corresponds to the number on the example on the opposite page.

1. LICENCE YEAR: Record the licence year for which you are remitting, i.e., 2015 or

2015-2016 licences belong to the 2015-2016 licence year. You must use a separate form

for each licence year.

2. FOR THE MONTH OF: Print clearly name of the month for which you are reporting.

3. VENDOR: Confirm that your name, address and vendor number are written correctly in

this area.

4. NO. SALES (Number of Sales): Record the number of licences sold during the month for

which you are reporting sales.

5. LIC. FEE LESS COMM. (Licence Fee Less Commission): Record the “amount to remit”

for each licence type. This is the fee that was received from the customer less the

commission amount.

a. For Resident of Manitoba Senior’s angling licences, this will be ($1.00) or

negative $1.00.

b. You must return the duplicate copies of the Resident of Manitoba Senior’s

licences in order to claim the $1.00 adjustment.

6. TOTAL: Multiply the number sold by the amount recorded in point 5.

7. TOTAL REMITTANCE: Add all amounts in the Total column. This is the amount of

your cheque or money order.

a. In the example, the vendor has issued 30 Resident Conservation angling licences and

is deducting $10.00 from the amount to remit for the other sold licences, i.e., $297.00

- $10.00 = $287.00

8. CERTIFIED CORRECT: Sign this form as being correct.

9. VENDOR NO.: Record your vendor number.

10. DATE: Record the date on which this form was prepared.

If a licence is not listed, please use the “Other” line.

When the form is completed, detach and forward the original copy of the form together with

your payment and duplicate copies of licences to the Licensing Section. The second copy of

the form is for your records.


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1 2

10

3 4 5

77

8

9

30

67


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COMPLETION OF THE “VENDOR’S RETURN FOR UNISSUED OR CANCELLED LICENCES” FORM

The following list describes the way in which this form is to be completed. Each point

corresponds to the number on the example on the opposite page.

1. LICENCE YEAR: Record the licence year for which you are remitting, i.e., 2015 or

2015-2016 licences belong to the 2015-2016 licence year. You must use a separate form

for each licence year.

2. VENDOR: Confirm that your name, address and vendor number are written correctly in

this area.

3. NO. UNSOLD (Number Unsold): Enter the number of unsold or cancelled licences that

are being returned.

4. LIC. FEE LESS COMM. (Licence Fee Less Commission): Record the licence fee less

commission for each licence type. This is the fee that would have been received from the

customer less the commission amount.

5. TOTAL: Multiply the number unsold by the amount recorded in point 4.

6. TOTAL: Add all amounts in the Total column. This is the amount for which an

adjustment will be made to your vendor account.

7. CERTIFIED CORRECT: Sign this form as being correct.

8. VENDOR NO.: Record your vendor number.

9. DATE: Record the date on which this form was prepared.

When the form is completed, detach and forward the original copy of the form together with

both copies of the unsold and cancelled licences to the Licensing Section. The second copy of

the form is for your records.

After the form and your returned licences have been verified, you will be mailed a

Confirmation of Returned Unsold or Cancelled Licences report to confirm the receipt of

these licences. Compare it for accuracy to your copy of the Vendor’s Return form. Keep all

copies of the reports for your records.

Licences, permits and funds must be returned to the Licensing Section at the end of each

season or upon request by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. If this is the last

report of the season, please indicate “Final Report –Closed for the Season” clearly on the

form.


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FOREIGN RESIDENT LICENCES

RESOURCE TOURISM OPERATORS (OUTFITTERS)

GENERAL

1. Foreign resident licences for bear, deer, moose and caribou, and non-resident caribou are

available only through Resource Tourism Operators (Outfitters).

2. Outfitters must apply to be vendors with the Licensing Section, sign a vendorship

agreement and are subject to remittance policies. The application for vendorship is

subsequent to the approval and good standing as a Resource Tourism Operator through

the Licensing Advisory Committee, and the approval of an Allocation Agreement with

Wildlife Branch.

3. The foreign resident big game licences (deer, bear, moose and caribou) are printed in

combination with the Operator Declaration Form (ODF).

4. Please complete and remit the duplicate copies of the licence and ODF to the Licensing

Section as per the remittance requirements for licences. The second and third pages of the

licence are the copies of the ODF and licence portion and should be remitted as one piece

with the licence fees.

5. Foreign resident licences are subject to a resource allocation fee of $100.00. Invoices for

this fee will be prepared by Wildlife Branch and mailed to Outfitters.

OUTFITTER INFORMATION PRE-PRINTED ON LICENCE

1. The Resource Tourism Outfitter Licence Holder / Vendor name, vendor number and the

Game Hunting Area (GHA) are pre-printed on the foreign resident licences.

2. For those operating in more than one GHA, ensure the correct licence is issued for the

GHA in which the client will be hunting. Extra licences are not provided to allow for

errors, i.e., you have not received more licences than the maximum allowed as per your

allocation. If an error is made, please contact Licensing Section for another licence and

expect a delay in delivery.

ISSUING A FOREIGN RESIDENT LICENCE

DEER LICENCES ONLY

1. The Foreign Resident Deer Licences are printed with the choice of archery,

muzzleloader or general (rifle). The equipment type choice must be made by placing

a checkmark beside the choice on the licence when it issued to the hunter. A licence

that does not have the equipment type choice recorded will be considered an invalid

licence.

2. A foreign resident hunter can only harvest/tag one deer per year.


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3. A foreign resident hunter must purchase a separate licence for each season he/she

wishes to hunt. In order to hunt a different season, a foreign resident hunter must

turn in the unused licence and tag and purchase a new licence for the appropriate

season. Outfitters may contact Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship,

Wildlife Branch or Licensing Section for further information on this process.

CARIBOU LICENCES ONLY

1. The Non-Resident/Foreign Resident Caribou licence can be issued as the first or

second licence by placing a check mark in the appropriate box. A hunter can be

issued only one first licence and only one second licence.

2. The residency category of the hunter must be recorded, i.e., Non-Resident or Foreign

Resident. Place a checkmark beside the residency type, i.e., Non-resident or Foreign

Resident.

ALL FOREIGN RESIDENT LICENCES - BEAR, DEER, MOOSE AND CARIBOU

1. Please use heavy pressure and a ball point pen to complete the licences. There are 2

copies and the information must be legible on all copies.

2. Complete the hunter information portion of the document with the hunter and record on

the licence the following information:

a) Hunter's complete name

b) Hunter’s complete address

c) Date of issue – year, month, day

d) Hunter's sex

e) Hunter's date of birth – year, month, day

f) The hunter must confirm they hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate or

equivalent. Upon confirmation, make a checkmark beside the statement “Yes, I

hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate”.

g) The hunter must sign the "Certified Correct" area of the licence before the

licence can be issued and before the hunter begins hunting.

3. The ODF must be filled out after the hunt has been completed.


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SEPARATING THE LICENCE/GAME TAG AND ODF PARTS

1. The Foreign Resident licence has 2 parts, i.e., the Licence/Game Tag Part and the ODF

Part.

2. Complete the licence part and have the hunter sign the licence.

3. Fold along the perforated lines.

4. On the right side, carefully tear along the perforation to the bottom of the licence/game

tag part and remove the excess paper with the tracking holes.

5. Carefully tear off, from right to left, only the licence part with the game tags. Tear off the

licence from the left edge.

6. Give the licence and game tags to the hunter.

7. The original ODF part will remain attached to the back copy of the ODF/licence/game

tag copy on the left side.

8. The Foreign Resident licences have 2 copies in addition to the original page.

THE ODF

1. The ODF must be completed accurately by the hunter before leaving camp. Original

signatures by the hunter, guide, and operator are required.

2. Complete all portions of the ODF, including the equipment type for a Deer licence and

the residency/first/second information parts for a Caribou licence.

3. The original ODF part may be retained by the outfitter.

4. Both of the back copies for both parts (licence/ game tag part and ODF part) must be

returned to Licensing Section. Do not separate the 2 parts.

5. The numbers for the ODF and licence parts must match and the 2 parts must remain

attached.

6. Please dispose of the carbon papers securely.

Licence

/Game

Tag Part

ODF

Part


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COMPLETE LICENCES UPON CLIENT’S ARRIVAL

1. Licences should not be issued before your client arrives. You may be required to pay for

a licence that has been completed even though it has not been signed by the client (e.g.,

the client did not show). In addition, this licence may be deducted from your allocation.

BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

1. Biological samples should be submitted to a Manitoba Conservation and Water

Stewardship District Office. Please refer to the Hunting Guide for information.


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SELLING HUNTING LICENCES

ISSUING A HUNTING LICENCE

1. Licences are documents that are issued for the purpose of authorizing a person for a

specific activity and are issued under Acts and Regulations (law). For this reason,

licences should be issued carefully.

2. It is the hunter’s responsibility to ensure that the vendor has issued the correct licence.

3. Vendors are reminded to provide, or have available, a copy of the current Manitoba

Hunting Guide for every wildlife licence that is sold. Customers should be directed to

refer to the Hunting Guide for hunting information.

4. All hunters must apply in person for their licences and must personally sign each licence

issued to them. By signing the licence, the hunter is certifying that the information on the

licence is correct and that they possess the qualifications set out in The Wildlife Act.

5. NEW: If a hunter cannot be present to purchase their hunting licence, they should contact

a Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship office for information. The only

exception is for the issuance of a Moose Conservation Licence. In this case, one hunter

may purchase the licence on behalf of the second hunter if the procedures as described on

page 29 are followed.

6. Determine the residency of the hunter and species and type of licence required. Licences

should only be issued for the correct residency, species, and type of hunting. The

substitution of licence types is not allowed. For example, a non-resident licence must not

be issued to a resident.

7. Select the proper book of licences. You must sell licences in numerical order by their

serial number and sell the lowest number first.

8. Ensure that the fold-back cover has been placed at the back of the licence that is being

issued. The vendor, not the customer, must print the information on the licence. Please

use a ballpoint pen with sufficient pressure so that the carbon copy can be easily read.

Confirm that the duplicate copy is readable before completing the licence.

9. Print legibly, in ink, the person’s:

a) Name

b) Complete address

c) Date of issue – All licences must be dated the day that they are issued

d) Sex

e) Date of birth

10. Ask the customer if they hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate. Make a checkmark

beside the statement “Yes, I hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate” if the hunter

confirms the statement.

11. Advise the customer that they must possess their certificate and hunting licence when

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12. If the hunter states they do not have a certificate or if they are uncertain, then a hunting

licence cannot be issued. Re-direct the customer to a Manitoba Conservation and Water

Stewardship office or to information in the Hunting Guide or to the Wildlife Branch

website. The vendor is not responsible to verify the validity of the Hunter Education

Certificate.

13. Show the licence to the customer and have them verify that the information has been

completed correctly and that the correct licence has been issued. Ask the customer to sign

the licence.

14. Remove the original licence from the book and give it to the customer. The duplicate

copy should be left in the book.

15. Collect the licence fee. The price is printed on the licence and includes GST.

16. Provide or make available a copy of the current Manitoba Hunting Guide for each

hunting licence that is sold.

17. Do not alter or make an erasure on a licence as it will render the licence void and invalid.

If a licence must be cancelled because an error was made, then write “Void” or

“Cancelled” across the face of the licence and the carbon copy of the licence. Both copies

of a cancelled licence and the associated game tags must be returned before credit can be

provided to the vendor. Do not discard the voided licence.

18. Licences may be cancelled only at the time of issuance. Licences that appear to be

cancelled at some other time may not be accepted and credit may not be given to the

vendor’s account.

19. It is illegal for anyone to purchase more than one big game licence of the same type for

the same year. It is illegal for anyone to purchase more than one wild turkey licence in

the same year.

DEFINITIONS OF RESIDENCY FOR WILDLIFE LICENCES

RESIDENT: A Canadian citizen who has his/her home and is ordinarily present in the

province immediately preceding the time that he/she purchases a licence, or a person who is

not a Canadian citizen but has his/her home and is ordinarily present in the province for a

period of six months immediately preceding the time that he/she purchases a licence, but

does not include a tourist, transient or visitor.

NON-RESIDENT: A person who is a Canadian citizen but is not a Manitoba resident.

FOREIGN RESIDENT: A person who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a resident of

Manitoba.

LICENCES AVAILABLE AT COMMISSIONED VENDORS

1. The type of hunting licence or trapping permit available at individual commissioned

vendors is limited to the stock requested by the vendor.

2. Archery moose licences have limited availability at select commissioned vendors.

3. Licences available only through Resource Tourism Operators (Outfitters) include: foreign

resident deer, foreign resident bear, foreign resident moose, and non-resident / foreign

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LICENCES AVAILABLE AT MANITOBA CONSERVATION AND WATER STEWARDSHIP OFFICES

1. Hunting licences and open area trapping licences are available at Manitoba Conservation

and Water Stewardship District Offices and Client Information Unit, 200 Saulteaux

Crescent, Winnipeg until the end of each season.

2. The following types of licences are available only at Manitoba Conservation and Water

Stewardship District Offices and Client Information Unit.

a) Replacement licence – for hunting licences only

b) Resident caribou and Second caribou (resident) – limited seasonal availability in

select offices

c) Registered trapline permits – local District Offices

3. The Big Game Draw program issues draw licences for elk seasons (including archery and

landowner) as well as some moose seasons. Draw licences are available only by

application to the Draw program. Information is available in the Hunting Guide and

online at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/index.html

LICENCE FEES AND TAXES

1. All licences and permit fees include 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax). The fee is

printed on the licences and permits and this is the price the customer must pay.

2. Provincial sales tax must not be charged on the sale of licences and permits.

3. Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship collects the GST and forwards the GST

to the Government of Canada.

HUNTING LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. It is the hunter’s responsibility to ensure that the vendor has issued the correct licence.

Vendors are reminded to provide, or have available, a copy of the current Manitoba

Hunting Guide for every hunting licence sold. Customers should be directed to refer to

the Hunting Guide for hunting information.

2. Licences are required for all big game and game bird hunting. A hunter must have a valid

licence for the species they are hunting, and must carry the licence (and associated game

tags) and a valid Hunter Education Certificate while hunting. They are required to show

the licence and the Hunter Education Certificate to an officer upon request.

3. A licence and any associated game tags provide a hunter with the authority to possess big

game or game birds, as well as the authority to harvest them.

4. The rights and privileges of any hunting licence cannot be transferred to another person.

5. No person shall use the licence of another person.

6. Licences cannot be refunded, exchanged or returned after they are purchased.

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7. It is illegal to purchase more than one big game licence of the same type for the same

hunting year. It is illegal for anyone to purchase more than one wild turkey licence in the

same year.

HUNTER QUALIFICATIONS

1. It is the hunter’s responsibility to qualify under The Wildlife Act and its regulations in

order to obtain a hunting licence.

2. The vendor is not responsible to verify the validity of the Hunter Education Certificate.

3. The vendor is responsible to ask the hunter if they are qualified to hunt and to issue the

hunting licence correctly and accurately. The checkbox on the hunting licence must be

completed and the licence must be signed by the hunter.

4. If the hunter states that they do not have a certificate or are uncertain, then a licence

cannot be issued.

5. All hunter inquiries on verifying or obtaining a Hunter Education Certificate should be

directed to the information in the Manitoba Hunting Guide or Manitoba Conservation and

Water Stewardship online resources.

6. The Hunter Education Regulation states no person shall apply for or obtain a hunting

licence unless the person is 12 year of age or older and holds

a) A valid Manitoba hunter education certificate (including the Manitoba Hunter and

Firearm Safety Training Certificate); or

b) An equivalent valid hunter education certificate from another province, territory or

country.

7. In addition, a person who is required to hold a certificate must

a) When hunting under the authority of his or her hunting licence, have the certificate in

his or her possession and produce the certificate upon request from an officer; and

b) At any other time, produce the certificate to an officer as soon as possible after being

requested to do so by the officer.

8. Detailed information on Hunter Education is available in the Hunting Guide or through

the online Hunting Guide at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/wildlife/index.html.

SUSPENDED HUNTERS

1. Every vendor receives updated lists of suspended hunters. Please carefully check these

lists to ensure that licences are not issued to suspended hunters. It is an offence to issue a

licence to any person who is not entitled to that licence.

2. Under no circumstances should you issue a licence to anyone if you know or suspect the

individual is not entitled to that licence. These individuals should be referred to Manitoba

Conservation and Water Stewardship for further information. The Wildlife Act and/or

regulations provide penalties for improper issuance of licences. In addition, your

vendorship may be suspended or cancelled for such activity.

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YOUTH HUNTERS

1. A person must be 12 years of age or older to apply for or obtain a hunting licence and

must possess a valid Hunter Education Certificate.

2. Resident youth, aged 12 to17, may purchase a deer and game bird licence (youth) or a

wild turkey licence (youth).

3. A regular hunting licence is required for any other species or season.

4. There are special hunting opportunities for youth which are described in the Hunting

Guide. The youth and adult purchasing the licences are responsible for selecting the

correct licences for the desired bag limits.

5. The youth must fulfill two conditions: i) be under the age of 18 at the time of purchase,

and ii) be under the age of 18 on the first day of the season. Both conditions must apply,

and if so, the youth could continue to use the licence even though the youth may turn 18

during the season.

SENIOR HUNTERS

1. Every hunter must possess a valid Hunter Education Certificate, including seniors.

2. Residents who are 65 years of age or older (seniors) do not require a provincial game bird

licence if they carry proof of age and residency while hunting.

3. Resident seniors must purchase a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and

Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp to hunt waterfowl, cranes, snipes or coots and do

not require a provincial bird licence if they carry proof of age and residency while

hunting. That is, resident seniors require only 1 licence to hunt waterfowl, cranes, snipes

or coots.

4. Non-resident or foreign resident seniors must purchase both the i) Non- resident or

foreign resident Provincial Game Bird licence (as applicable based on residency), and ii)

the Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit and Wildlife Habitat Stamp.

5. All seniors must purchase the appropriate licences to hunt wild turkey or big game.

CUSTOMER LOST HUNTING LICENCE

1. Replacement licences are available from Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

District Offices and Client Information Unit at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg. A

person applying for a replacement licence must sign a Declaration and pay $10.50 per

licence.

2. Replacement licences are not issued to replace the Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit

and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. The Canada Migratory Game Bird Permit must

be purchased again for the original fee and is available at many vendors.

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SELLING A DEER LICENCE

RESIDENT

1. There are 3 types of licences available for residents of Manitoba: General Deer, Second

Deer, and Third Deer. The archery, shotgun/muzzleloader, and muzzleloader licences are

not available for the current hunting year.

2. The General Deer Licence can be used and is valid in the archery, muzzleloader,

shotgun/muzzleloader and general (rifle) season in conjunction with the appropriate

equipment type. A hunter may only harvest/tag one deer under the authority of the

General Deer Licence.

3. Qualified residents of Manitoba can purchase only 1 licence of each type and a resident

could purchase 3 different deer licence types (General, Second and Third).

4. In recent years, the Game Hunting Areas for Second Deer and Third Deer Licences has

been reduced. Hunters should confirm the hunting opportunities in the current Hunting

Guide before purchasing a Second Deer or Third Deer Licence.

SECOND DEER LICENCE

1. Second deer licences are available only to residents of Manitoba.

2. A hunter can purchase only one second deer licence each licence year.

3. The hunter does not need to produce a general deer licence when purchasing a second

deer licence.

4. A second deer licence may be used only in the Game Hunting Areas and seasons

prescribed, provided that a general deer licence for that season and area has been

purchased and is in the hunter’s possession. The hunter must consult the current Hunting

Guide for information about seasons.

5. A youth hunting licence package (deer and game bird licence – youth) is not considered a

general deer licence. Youth must purchase a general deer licence prior to purchasing a

second deer licence.

6. The second deer licence may be used first.

THIRD DEER LICENCE

1. Third deer licences are available only to residents of Manitoba.

2. A hunter can purchase only one third deer licence each licence year.

3. The hunter does not need to produce a general deer or second deer licence when

purchasing a third deer licence.

4. A third deer licence may be used only in the Game Hunting Areas and seasons prescribed

provided that a general deer licence and a second deer licence for that season and area has

been purchased and are both in the hunter’s possession. The hunter must consult the

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5. A youth hunting licence package (deer and game bird licence – youth) is not considered a

general deer licence. Youth must purchase a general deer licence prior to purchasing a

second deer licence or third deer licence.

6. The third deer licence may be used first.

NON-RESIDENT

1. A non-resident may purchase only one general deer licence. The general licence can be

used and is valid in the archery, muzzleloader and general (rifle) season in conjunction

with the appropriate equipment type. A hunter may only harvest/tag one deer under the

authority of the general licence.

FOREIGN RESIDENT

1. Foreign resident deer licences are available only through approved Outfitters.

SELLING A MOOSE LICENCE

RESIDENT

1. There are 5 types of moose licences available for residents of Manitoba: general (rifle),

archery, conservation, draw rifle, and draw archery. The general licence and rifle licence

is the same licence.

2. Hunters may purchase only one moose licence per year.

3. A GHA 23 or 23A draw elk or landowner elk licence with a one elk or moose bag limit is

not considered a moose licence.

CONSERVATION MOOSE LICENCE RESIDENT

1. Both hunters should be present at the same time to purchase a conservation moose licence

from a vendor. All hunters are encouraged to purchase their own licence in person.

2. If both hunters cannot be present, then a hunter may purchase a Conservation Moose

Licence on behalf of the other hunter if the vendor and hunter comply with the following

conditions:

a. Vendors may issue a licence for someone who is not present if:

i. The person who is purchasing the licence (third party) provides

1. Written authorization for the person to purchase the licence and

2. Written evidence of the person’s hunting qualifications, e.g., by

displaying a hunting licence for the absent person or the

purchaser provides a letter signed by the hunter stating that they

have hunted before and

3. The purchaser provides proof of a Hunter Education Certificate

(including from another province) or Hunter Safety Education

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ii. The purchaser must be advised that the licence is not valid until signed by

the hunter.

iii. The purchaser must have a letter or declaration signed by the youth’s

legal guardian authorizing the purchaser to buy a licence for a youth.

3. Conservation Moose licences are sold as a package of 2 licences and 1 tag. Both licences

must be issued and the licences cannot be sold separately.

NON-RESIDENT

1. There is only 1 type of moose licence available for a non-resident.

FOREIGN RESIDENT

1. Foreign resident moose licences are available only through approved Outfitters.

SELLING A BEAR LICENCE

SPRING AND FALL SEASONS

1. Bear licences are valid for both the Spring and Fall seasons.

2. Hunters may hunt either season with this licence until they are successful in filling their

tag.

3. Hunters may purchase only one bear licence in a year.

RESIDENT

1. There is only 1 type of bear licence available for residents of Manitoba.

NON-RESIDENT

1. There is only 1 type of bear licence available for a non-resident.

FOREIGN RESIDENT

1. Foreign resident bear licences are available only through approved Outfitters.

CARIBOU LICENCE

1. Resident caribou licences are available on a limited basis only through select Manitoba

Conservation and Water Stewardship offices.

2. Non-resident / Foreign resident caribou licences are available only through approved

Outfitters.

COYOTE AND WOLF HUNTING

1. There are no separate licences for coyote or wolf. For complete information on coyote

and gray (timber) wolf seasons and licences, please refer the hunter to the Hunting Guide.


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SELLING A GAME BIRD LICENCE

1. NEW: The Game Bird Licences for Resident, Non-resident and Foreign Resident have a

question to be completed by the licensee on an optional basis for wildlife survey

purposes. Customers are requested to complete the questionnaire on the bottom of the

provincial game bird licence. The licence may be sold if the question is not completed.

2. A Game Bird licence is required to hunt Grouse, Gray (Hungarian) Partridge, and

Ptarmigan in Upland Game Bird seasons.

3. Hunters who want to hunt upland game birds require only a provincial game bird permit.

4. Hunters who want to hunt migratory game birds require both a provincial game bird

permit and a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat

Conservation Stamp.

5. A resident senior who wants to hunt upland game birds does not need to purchase a

provincial game bird licence. Residents who are 65 years of age or older (seniors) do not

require a provincial game bird licence if they carry proof of age and residency while

hunting.

6. A resident senior who wants to hunt migratory game birds must purchase a Canada

Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp to hunt

migratory game birds and a provincial game bird licence is not required if they carry

proof of age and residency while hunting.

7. A resident youth who wants to hunt upland game birds may purchase a deer and game

bird (youth) licence.

SELLING A WILD TURKEY LICENCE

1. Wild turkey licences are valid for both the Spring and Fall seasons.

2. Hunters may hunt either season with this licence until they are successful in bagging a

wild turkey.

3. Hunters may purchase only one wild turkey licence.

SELLING A YOUTH WILD TURKEY LICENCE

1. Youths aged 12 to 17 can purchase the wild turkey licence at a reduced fee.

2. There is only one type of wild turkey licence. When issuing the licence, place a check

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3. Vendors will be responsible for the full fee for any licence issued to a person who does

not qualify as a youth.

4. The youth must fulfill two conditions: i) be under the age of 18 at the time of purchase,

and ii) be under the age of 18 on the first day of the season. Both conditions must apply,

and if so, the youth could continue to use the licence even though the youth may turn 18

during the season.

5. When remitting, the vendor should complete the following information on the Remittance

for Sold Licences form.

a. Record the number of licences sold at the regular fee.

b. Record the number of licences sold to a youth on a blank line at the bottom of

the remittance form.

c. Record the appropriate fee for each licence and calculate the amount to remit.

d. Your vendor account will be adjusted for all licences properly issued at the

reduced fee.

SELLING A DEER AND GAME BIRD (YOUTH) LICENCE

1. A qualifying youth can purchase only one deer and game bird licence (youth) in a

licensing year. Qualifying means matching the qualifications for age (12 – 17), residency

(resident of Manitoba), and valid Hunter Education Certificate.

2. This licence is not considered a regular deer licence.

3. If the youth wants their own bag limit while hunting waterfowl, then this licence must be

purchased in addition to the Canada Migratory Game Bird Licence and Migratory Stamp.

SELLING A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING PERMIT

1. A Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and Wildlife Habitat Conservation

Stamp (Migratory Permit) are required by all hunters for hunting migratory waterfowl,

including seniors and youth.

2. Since Fall 2014, commissioned vendors must order the Migratory Permit from

Environment Canada. Environment Canada is responsible for the distribution of

Migratory Permits to vendors across Canada. Many postal outlets sell Migratory Permits

and the permit is available online at https://www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en

3. Vendors may contact with Environment Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service through the

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MAILING ADDRESS: Environment Canada, Permitting Office

Wildlife Programs Support Division

Canadian Wildlife Service

351 St. Joseph Blvd., 16th Floor

Gatineau, QC

K1A 0H3

FAX:

(819) 953-6283

EMAIL:

[email protected]



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SELLING TRAPPING LICENCES

TYPES OF TRAPPING PERMITS

OPEN TRAPPING AREA LICENCE

1. Licences are available at Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship District Offices,

Cashiers’ Office in Winnipeg and many commissioned vendors.

2. The Open Trapping Area licence is not valid on a Registered Trapline (RTL) or in a STA

(Special Trapping Area).

OPEN TRAPPING AREA (TREATY) LICENCE

1. Licences are available at Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship District Offices,

Cashiers’ Office in Winnipeg and at select vendors.

2. The Open Trapping Area (Treaty) licence is not valid on a Registered Trapline (RTL) or

in a STA (Special Trapping Area).

REGISTERED TRAPLINE PERMIT

1. Permits are available at local Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship District

Offices and select vendors.

2. The Registered Trapline Permit is not valid in the Open Trapping Area or in a STA

(Special Trapping Area).

TRAPPER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Trapping licences are available only to residents of Manitoba.

2. A person must be 12 years of age or older to be eligible for a Manitoba trapping licence.

3. A person may receive a youth licence if the trapper is 12 to 17 years of age on:

a) the day of the first common season (e.g. October 1 for Beaver) and

b) the day the permit is obtained.

4. All first-time trappers must successfully complete the Manitoba Trapper Education

Course prior to obtaining their first trapping licence. Persons under 12 years old (10 or 11

years old) may take the course; however, a certificate will not be issued until the person

is 12 years old. A person under 12 years old may accompany and help a licensed trapper.

5. Information on the Trapper Education Course is available at:

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship

Wildlife Branch – Furbearer Management Unit

24 – 200 Saulteaux Crescent

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3

Phone: 204-945-7469

6. The Manitoba Trapper Education Course Certificate must be shown to the vendor for all

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7. A first-time trapper may also provide a certificate from another province or state.

8. A trapper may verbally declare that a previous licence has been held and this declaration

is sufficient.

9. All trappers must apply in person for their permits, must complete the Trapper

Qualification Declaration, and provide a signature for the licence to be valid.

CUSTOMER LOST TRAPPING LICENCE OR PERMIT

1. For customers, no refunds should be made and no substitute licences or permits should be

issued for lost licences or permits.

2. A customer who has lost a licence or permit must purchase another trapping licence or

permit.

COMPLETING A TRAPPING LICENCE

1. The information on the Trapping Licences is vital to the management of the furbearer

populations in Manitoba and to the trapping industry. All licences must be fully

completed, legible and accurate.

2. The correct spelling of names and accurate birth dates is essential. Press firmly and print

using upper case letters or numbers only.

3. Complete all fields on the licences. Each trapping licence is completed with similar

information, except as indicated below.

a) Youth (No fee) – check mark if applicable

b) Last name, first name in full, initial

c) House number and street or box number

d) City or Town – do not use abbreviations, i.e., write Winnipeg, not Wpg

e) Manitoba has been pre-recorded as the province of residence

f) Postal code – no space is necessary

g) Date of issue – year, month, day

h) Sex – print M or F

i) Date of birth – year, month, day

j) Certified Correct – The trapper must qualify for the permit and sign the permit before

it is valid. All trappers must apply in person for their licences.

OPEN TRAPPING AREA LICENCES

1. Local Fur Council Areas – Place a check mark by the Local Fur Council area in which

the majority of trapping will be conducted. This does not have to be the area of residence.

This does not restrict trapping to one area.

a) The licence is pre-printed with the names and section code numbers of the Local Fur

Councils for the Open Trapping Areas.


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b) Section Code 23 is for STAs (Special Trapping Areas). This code is used only by

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship staff.

c) The map in the Trapping Guide illustrates the boundaries of the Local Fur Councils

(Open Trapping Zones) and Registered Trapline Sections.

d) The list of names and section code numbers for Local Fur Councils (Open Trapping

Zones) and Registered Trapline Sections in this manual is provided for reference.

REGISTERED TRAPLINE PERMIT

1. Issued by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship and select vendors.

2. Youth permits are issued at No Charge. Use a check mark to indicate a youth permit.

3. Treaty Status – use a check mark to indicate whether the trapper holds a treaty number.

4. Treaty Number – print the treaty number if applicable here.

5. First Nation (Name) – print the name of the First Nation where the trapper is registered.

6. Section Name – print the name of the Registered Trapline Section as listed on the

attached list of names and section code numbers for Local Fur Councils (Open Trapping

Zones) and Registered Trapline Sections. The map in the Trapping Guide illustrates the

boundaries of the Local Fur Councils (Open Trapping Zones) and Registered Trapline

Sections.

7. Section Code – print the corresponding three-digit section code as listed on the attached

list (Example: 013 for The Pas).

8. Trapline Number – print the Trapline Number.

9. Permit Type – use a check mark to indicate the permit type. Only one type must be

marked. There are 5 choices: line holder, helper, community line, youth line or special

permit.

10. Quotas and Conditions – This section is completed only by Manitoba Conservation and

Water Stewardship staff.


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LOCAL FUR COUNCILS (OPEN TRAPPING AREAS)

NAME SECTION CODE

Southeast 01

Netley 02

Dallas 04

Morden 05

Delta 06

Alonsa 07

Boissevain 08

Erickson 09

Dauphin 10

Virden 11

Rossburn 12

The Pas 13

East Interlake 20

West Interlake 22


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REGISTERED TRAPLINE AREA SECTIONS

NAME SECTION CODE

Whiteshell 060

Lac du Bonnet 070

Hole River 080

Bullhead 090

Bloodvein 100

Little Grand Rapids 110

Paungassi 120

Berens River 130

Poplar River 140

Norway House 150

Island Lake Section

Garden Hill 160A

St. Theresa Point 170A

Waasagomach 180A

Red Sucker Lake 190A

Turtle Mountain 200

Duck Mountain 210

Porcupine 220

Crane River 230

Waterhen 240

Skownan 250

Camperville/Camperduck 260

Gypsumville 270

Red Deer/Shoal Lake 280

Easterville 300

Grand Rapids 310

Moose Lake 330

Cranberry Portage 340

Cormorant 350

Cross Lake 360

Oxford House 370

Gods Lake 380

Flin Flon 400

Sherridon 410

Snow Lake 420

Wabowden 430

Thicket Portage 440

Pikwitonei 450

Pukatawagan 500

Nelson House 510

Split Lake 520

Limestone 530

Churchill 540

Shamattawa 550

Brochet 560

Lac Brochet 570

Southern Indian Lake 580

Tadoule Lake 590


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WILDLIFE LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES

CUSTOMER LICENCE

FEE COMMISSION

VENDOR

REMITTANCE

AMOUNT

DEER

Resident general $41.25 $1.00 $40.25

Second deer (resident only) $26.25 $1.00 $25.25

Third deer (resident only) $26.25 $1.00 $25.25

Non-resident general $170.75 $1.00 $169.75

Foreign resident $232.75 $1.00 $231.75

MOOSE

Resident (archery, general) $57.25 $1.00 $56.25

Resident conservation (general) $88.25 $2.00 $86.25

Non-resident $314.75 $1.00 $313.75


BLACK BEAR

Resident $36.25 $1.00 $35.25

Non-resident $118.75 $1.00 $117.75


CARIBOU

Non-resident / Foreign resident

(Regular and Second) $375.75 $1.00 $374.75

GAME BIRD

Resident $27.25 $1.00 $26.25

Non-resident $98.75 $1.00 $97.75


WILD TURKEY

Resident – adult $28.25 $1.00 $27.25

Resident – youth $10.25 $1.00 $9.25

DEER AND GAME BIRD YOUTH

Resident – youth $15.25 $1.00 $14.25

TRAPPING PERMITS

Resident – Open Area $10.00 $1.00 $9.00

Resident – Open Area - Youth $0.00 $1.00 ($1.00)

Resident – Registered Trapline $15.00 $1.00 $14.00

Resident – Registered Trapline - Youth $0.00 $1.00 ($1.00)


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2015/16 OUTFITTER ORDER FORM

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship - Licensing Section

66-200 Saulteaux Cres., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 3W3 Fax 204-945-2474 Phone 204-945-4042

Email: [email protected]

VENDOR NUMBER __________

VENDOR NAME

_______________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ____________________________________

ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________________________

____ PICK-UP AT 200 SAULTEAUX CRES. _____ MAIL-OUT

PREPAID VENDORS must pay for the licences before the licence order is completed. The amount due for each licence

includes GST less the commission. Please complete this form and return it to the above address along with a cheque or money

order payable to the Minister of Finance (Manitoba). Please allow sufficient processing time. A minimum of 2 business days is

required.

CONSIGNMENT VENDORS may fax or mail in orders. Please allow sufficient processing time. A minimum of 2 business

days is required.

Resource Tourism Operators (Outfitters) must be a vendor in good standing with Licensing Section, Wildlife Branch

and Licensing Advisory Committee before licences are ordered.

LICENCE TYPE

LICENCE

PREFIX

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

VENDOR’S

COST

GHA

NUMBER

OF

LICENCES

TOTAL

Moose – Foreign

Resident

NM

1

$374.75

Deer – Foreign

Resident ND

1

$231.75

Bear –Foreign

Resident SU

1

$231.75

Caribou – Non-

Resident/Foreign

Resident (may be

either first or second)

CN

1

$374.75

I require more Hunting Guides Quantity: ____________


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2015/16 VENDOR ORDER FORM –WILDLIFE LICENCES

Check as applicable:

Consignment _________ Mail out____________

Prepaid ____________ Pick up ____________

LICENCE TYPE LICENCE

PREFIX

CODE

QUANTITY/

BOOK

VENDOR’S

COST

NUMBER

BOOKS

REQUIRED

TOTAL

Game Bird – Resident RB 15 10 262.50

Game Bird – Non-Resident CB 16 10 977.50

Game Bird – Foreign Resident NB 17 10 1,697.50

Bear – Resident RU 21 10 352.50

Moose – Resident – General (Rifle) GM 31 10 562.50

Moose – Resident – Conservation-2/1 GMC 38 5 862.50

Wild Turkey - Resident WT 41 10 272.50

Deer – Resident – General (Rifle) GD 47 10 402.50

Deer – Resident – Second SD 56 10 252.50

Deer and Game Bird Youth – Resident YD 84 10 142.50

NEW – BOOKS OF 5 LICENCES

Moose – Non-Resident CM 32 5 1,568.75

Moose – Resident – Archery AM 35 5 281.25

Bear Non-Resident CU 22 5 588.75

Deer – Non-Resident – General (Rifle) CD 52 5 848.75

Deer – Resident – Third TD 97 5 126.25

Available late August/September

Trapping – Open Area TR 28 10 90.00

I require Hunting Guides Quantity ____________

I require Trapping Guides Quantity ____________

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Business Transformation, Shared Services and Technology Branch-Licensing 66 – 200 Saulteaux Cres Winnipeg MB R3J 3W3 Fax: (204) 945-2474 Email: [email protected]

Vendor Name & Number:

Address/Phone Number:

Date Ordered:



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QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

2015 HUNTING LICENCES

ISSUING HUNTING LICENCES

1. Provide or make available a copy of the current Hunting Guide for each hunting licence sold. Customers

should be directed to refer to the Hunting Guide for information.

2. Ask the customer for their residency status. Ask: Are you a resident of Manitoba? Or Are you a Canadian

citizen and not a resident of Manitoba (Non-resident)? Or Are you a non-Canadian (Foreign Resident)?

3. Hunting licences may not be sold to anyone less than 12 years old. A Deer and Game Bird licence is

available for youth 12 to 17 years old for special hunting conditions. Game bird permits are not required for

a senior 65 years and older under specific hunting conditions.

4. Choose the correct licence type for species and residency.

5. Licences must be sold in sequential order.

6. Print the information on the licence. Ask for the following:

a) Name (record the surname and first 2 initials)

b) Complete address

c) Date of Issue – All licences must be dated the day that they are issued

d) Sex

e) Date of birth

7. Ask the customer if they hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate. Make a checkmark beside the statement

“Yes, I hold a valid Hunter Education Certificate” if the hunter confirms the statement. If the answer is

“No”, a hunting licence cannot be sold to the customer.

8. Advise the customer that they must possess their certificate and hunting licence when hunting.

9. Check the suspended hunting list.

10. Verify the information and that the correct licence has been issued. Ask the customer to sign.

11. Receive the payment from the customer.

12. Remove the original licence from the book and give it to the customer. The duplicate copy should remain in

the book.

13. Do not alter a licence. If a licence must be cancelled because an error was made, then write “Void” across

the face of the licence and the copy. Keep both parts of the licence.

This page is not a substitute for Vendor responsibilities. Licence vendors are responsible for the actions

of their employees as they relate to the issuance of licences. Please refer to the Vendor Manual for

complete information.

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