Moose Conservation Harvesting Initiative

Beginning September 26, 2025, the MMF, the National Government of the Red River Métis, will reopen the Duck and Porcupine Mountains (GHAs 13, 13A, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C) for a limited bull moose harvest through the annual Moose Conservation Harvesting Initiative.

Red River Métis harvesters will harvest as a Harvesting Party, using one Conservation Moose Tag for either the Duck or Porcupine Mountains. This allows for the shared harvest of one bull moose, excluding cows, calves, and yearlings. The Moose Conservation Harvesting Initiative includes the following:

• Harvesting Party - The Harvesting Party requires at least four, but no more than six, Red River Métis harvesters. All harvesters must have a valid MMF Métis Harvester Card and have bought the 2025-2026 Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) sticker. All Red River Métis harvesters must be registered and are not eligible to join a second Harvesting Party once registered.
• Captain of the Hunt - This is the Red River Métis harvester who leads the hunt and acts as the official applicant for their Harvesting Party. Before submitting their application, the Captain of the Hunt must confirm that all Harvesting Party Members are valid Red River Métis harvesters.
• Conservation Moose Tag - A lottery-style draw will be held on September 26, 2025, for special MMF Conservation Moose Tags. Each tag will be specific to a GHA, with tags issued for the Duck Mountains (GHAs 18, 18A, 18B, 18C) and for the Porcupine Mountain (GHA 13, 13A). One Conservation Moose Tag will be issued to each successful Captain of the Hunt, on behalf of their Harvesting Party.

The Captain of the Hunt for each Harvesting Party must report their successful harvest within two days of the event and return the stub of the Conservation Moose Tag to the MMF Home Office. Additionally, the Captain of the Hunt is required to return any unused Conservation Moose Tag at the end of the big-game season-January 15, 2026.

Please note that all Red River Métis harvesters taking part in the Moose Conservation Harvesting Initiative must hold a valid MMF Métis Harvester Card, have purchased a 2025-2026 CTF Sticker, and adhere to the Métis Laws of the Harvest-3^rd Revised Edition.

To download an application form, Click here or contact the MMF's Energy, Infrastructure and Resource Management department for information and assistance in filling out an application form. Completed applications must be complete and submitted to mooseconservation@mmf.mb.ca by 12:00 pm on September 26, 2025, to be registered for the draw.