Manitoba Métis government institutes night hunting laws

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) enacted new night hunting laws effective Wednesday for Métis citizens in the province. The laws include a prohibition on dangerous night spotlighting throughout Manitoba, a ban on night hunting in southern Manitoba and written permission needed to night hunt in central and northern Manitoba. Night spotlighting is chasing and/or shooting an animal while using artificial lighting and while using or occupying a motorized vehicle including but not li