Mushroom foraging laws in Manitoba
Compiled from official sources; not legal advice. Rules change. Confirm with the land manager or the agency before you pick.
Summary
According to Manitoba Parks, anyone can gather small amounts of berries, mushrooms and nuts in provincial parks for personal use without a permit, if the species is not protected. Commercial harvest in provincial parks requires a permit. For provincial forests and other Crown land we found no mushroom-specific rule; check with the land manager.
Public land
Provincial parks: small amounts of berries, mushrooms and nuts may be foraged for personal use without a permit, if the species is not protected by federal or provincial law. Some parks have extra restrictions, so check with the local Manitoba Parks office. Provincial forests: the Forest Use and Management Regulation (s. 64) bans taking, cutting, removing or destroying flora on provincial forest land unless authorized; it does not say whether fungi count, so ask the Natural Resources office. Other Crown land: no mushroom rule found. Federal lands follow their own rules.
Permits
No permit for personal use in provincial parks. A permit is required for all commercial harvest in provincial parks.
Limits
No fixed number is given. Manitoba Parks says not to remove large quantities from one area.
Selling
Harvest meant for trade, barter or sale in provincial parks requires a permit, according to Manitoba Parks.
Sources
- Manitoba Parks - Foraging in Provincial Parks
- Forest Use and Management Regulation, M.R. 227/88 R (Manitoba Laws)
Last verified: November 11, 2026