Sunday hunting was first introduced into northern areas of the province in 1993 with additional northern areas being added in 1997. Further expansion occurred provincewide in 2000 to include Sunday hunting during the special conservation season for snow geese and youth Waterfowler Heritage Days. This change in 2001 will affect all game bird hunters, including non-residents. Licences and permits are available at all regular licence vendors and most Manitoba Conservation regional and district offices. Hunters should note that the spring season does not extend to Ross' geese, which resemble the white phase of the snow goose.
Size is the best characteristic to use when identifying the two species.
Ross' geese are the smallest of the goose species and average about 60 per cent of the weight of a snow goose. Hunters should contact Manitoba Conservation for more information about the characteristics of snow and Ross' geese.