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About hunting in Alberta
Trophy mule deer and elk, moose draws, black bears and some of Canada's best sharptail and Hungarian partridge hunting.
- Current guide: 2026 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations (2026) — official PDF / web version ↗
- Published by: Sports Scene Publications Inc., Edmonton, under licence from Alberta Forestry and Parks (official guide; online edition at albertaregulations.ca/huntingregs/)
- Licences & tags: official licensing portal ↗
- Zone system: Wildlife Management Units (WMUs)
🗂️ How to read the tables. Each row is one published season rule: the Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) it covers, open dates, bag or tag limit, and notes. “Source” cites the exact guide page — verify anything against the official guide linked above.
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🦌 Big Game
Deer, moose, elk, bears and the draw-species that anchor Canadian hunts.
White-tailed Deer All provinces →
📋 Mandatory requirement to submit heads of deer harvested in specified WMUs for CWD testing: WMUs 102, 108, 110, 116, 118, 119, 148, 150, 151, 200, 224, 232, 234, 236, 238, 246, 247, 250, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 332, 334, 402, 404, 406, 412, 414, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508, 509, 510, 514, 515, 728 and 730 (p. 66). Parkland extra licence: 'Antlerless deer (WMUs 212, 247 and 248) licence' holders may kill two antlerless deer (either white-tailed or mule deer) with a bow and arrow (not crossbow) during archery-only season S1 - N30; 'WMU 248 white-tailed deer licence' holders may kill three white-tailed deer, only one of which may be antlered, with bow, crossbow, muzzle loader or shotgun in WMU 248 between O25 - D7 (p. 51).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 156, 158, 160 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - N3; General: (Wed - Sat only) N4 - N7, N11 - N14, N18 - N21, N25 - N28 | — | General season open Wednesday-Saturday only in the listed weeks. Sunday hunting for big game is prohibited in Prairie WMUs 102-160 (p. 47).Source: p. 47 (Big Game Seasons, Prairie WMUs) |
| Prairie WMUs 162, 163, 164, 166 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 156, 158, 160 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N3; General: ■(Wed - Sat only) N4 - N7, N11 - N14, N18 - N21, N25 - N28 | — | ■ = special licence only. General season open Wednesday-Saturday only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 162, 163, 164, 166 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 47 |
| Parkland WMUs 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Sunday hunting for big game prohibited in WMUs 728, 730 and 936 (p. 50).Source: p. 50 (Parkland WMUs) |
| Parkland WMUs 212, 247, 248 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30 (no general season) | — | Archery-only WMUs (game birds in WMUs 212/247/248 also restricted to bow/crossbow/shotgun/falconry, p. 62).Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 936 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: O17 - O31; General: N9 - N30 | — | WMU 936 (Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area): hunters (including bowhunters) require a firearms discharge permit and must review an online hunter information package (footnote 1, p. 51; p. 63).Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 210 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 210 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Foothills WMUs 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 332, 334, 336, 337, 338, 348 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 52 (Foothills WMUs) |
| Foothills WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: O25 - N30 | — | Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 326, 328, 330, 339, 340, 342, 344, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 52 |
| Mountain WMUs 404, 406, 408 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 (Mountain WMUs) |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - N30 (no general season) | — | WMU 410 archery-only for big game; game birds in WMU 410 may only be hunted with bows and arrows or a falconry bird (p. 62).Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 429, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - S23; General: S24 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - S23; General: N1 - N15 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Boreal WMUs 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 56 (Boreal WMUs) |
| Boreal WMUs 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 524, 525, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 534, 536, 539, 540, 541, 542, 544 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - A31; General: S1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 521, 522, 523, 526, 527, 535, 537 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 841 - Antlered and antlerless | General: S17 - N30 (no archery-only season listed) | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Supplemental antlerless white-tailed deer licence (Parkland/Boreal WMUs 200-208, 214, 220-246, 248, 258, 260, 332, 334, 440-446, 500-504, 506 and 509-519) | Valid during open antlerless seasons; issued with one tag | 1 deer per supplemental licence (one tag) | Supplemental antlerless white-tailed deer licences - Additional hunting opportunities note, Boreal section.Source: p. 57; p. 51 (Parkland note) |
Mule Deer All provinces →
📋 CWD mandatory head submission WMUs apply to deer (see white-tailed deer entry, p. 66). Parkland 'Antlerless deer (WMUs 212, 247 and 248) licence' also covers mule deer (p. 51).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie WMUs 102, 116, 118, 119, 124, 142, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 158, 160 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N3; General: ■(Wed - Sat only) N4 - N7, N11 - N14, N18 - N21, N25 - N28 | — | ■ = special licence only; general season open Wednesday-Saturday only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 162, 163, 164, 166 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 156 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - N3; General: ■(Wed - Sat only) N4 - N7, N11 - N14, N18 - N21, N25 - N28 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 156 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N3; General: ■(Wed - Sat only) N4 - N7, N11 - N14, N18 - N21, N25 - N28 | — | Archery season general; general season special licence only, Wednesday-Saturday only.Source: p. 47 |
| Parkland WMUs 200, 202, 203, 204, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 244, 246, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs 212, 247, 248 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs 206, 208, 210, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 242 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs 206, 208, 210, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 242 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Foothills WMUs 310, 312, 334, 336, 348 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 352, 353, 355 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMU 316 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 326, 328, 330, 347, 349, 350, 351, 354, 356 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 314, 318, 320, 322, 324, 332, 337, 338 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 339, 340, 342, 344, 346, 357, 358, 359, 360 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 357, 359, 360 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 314, 320, 322, 332 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMU 358 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Mountain WMUs 404, 406, 408 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 429, 430, 432, 434, 436, 437, 438, 439 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Boreal WMUs 500, 501, 503, 505, 507, 508 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 534, 536, 539, 540, 541, 542 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - A31; General: S1 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 535 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 841 - Antlered | General: S17 - N30 (no archery-only season listed) | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 502, 504, 506, 509, 510 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 511 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ A25 - A31; General: ■ S1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 521, 522, 523, 526, 527, 537 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 520, 524, 525, 544 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - A31; General: ■ S1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 521, 522, 523, 526, 527 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 502, 504, 506, 509, 510 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 537 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
Moose All provinces →
📋 CFB Wainwright moose special licence (WMUs 728 and 730): bow and arrow or muzzle loader N26 - N28; rifle N30 - D5, D7 - D12 (p. 60).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie WMUs 102, 116, 118, 119, 124, 148, 150, 151, 152, 156, 158, 160, 162, 163, 164, 166 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence (draw) only.Source: p. 47 |
| Parkland WMUs 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 210, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs 212, 247 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 936 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ O17 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N23 | — | Special licence only. WMU 936 firearms discharge permit required (footnote 1, p. 51).Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 248 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30; General: ■ O25 - D7 (footnote 2) | — | Footnote 2 (p. 51): this season is open to hunting only by means of archery, crossbow, muzzle loader or shotgun.Source: p. 50 |
| Foothills WMUs 310, 312, 314, 316, 320, 322, 332, 334, 336, 337 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 318, 324, 338, 348 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 306, 308 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 326, 328, 330, 339, 340, 342, 344, 346 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 352, 353 (footnote 1), 355 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 1 (p. 53): the special licence season for antlerless moose in WMU 353 applies only to a portion of the WMU.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMU 357 - Antlerless | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S23; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 359, 360 - Antlerless (calf only) | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S23; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Calf only; special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Mountain WMUs 404, 406 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - O31 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMU 429 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMU 408 - Antlered | Archery-only: S9 - S23; General: ■ S24 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Boreal WMUs 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 506, 507, 508, 509 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 841 - Antlered | General: ■ S17 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 (no archery-only season listed) | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 521, 522, 523, 526, 527, 535, 537 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - S23; General: ■ S24 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 524, 525, 528, 529, 530, 536, 541, 542, 544 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - A31; General: ■ S1 - O31, ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 505, 510 - Antlered | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 531, 532, 534, 539, 540 - Antlered | Archery-only: A25 - A31; General: ■ S1 - N30 (footnote 1) | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 1 (p. 57): if hunting with an outfitter, hunters should note these WMUs are split into two seasons: Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 - Nov. 30.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 505, 510 - Antlerless (calf only) | Archery-only: ■ S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Calf only; special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 521, 522, 523, 526, 527 - Antlerless (calf only) | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S23; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Calf only; special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
Elk All provinces →
📋 WMU 300 elk special licence (3-point or larger): S9 - O24, O25 - D24, D25 - J31, 2027, F1 - F28, 2027 (p. 60). Elk descriptions (3-point/6-point or larger) on p. 42.
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie WMUs 102, 104, 108 - Antlered and antlerless | General only: ■ S1 - S30, ■ O1 - O24, ■ O25 - N16, ■ N17 - D31 | — | Special licence (draw) only; no archery-only season printed. Printed guide reads N17 - D31 (the official HTML table prints N17 - D20 for this row - discrepancy noted, printed PDF followed).Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs (124, 128, 142, 144, 148, 150) - Antlered and antlerless | General only: ■ S1 - S30, ■ O1 - O24, ■ O25 - N16, ■ N17 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | Special licence only; parenthesized WMUs are grouped for licence allocation in the guide table.Source: pp. 47, 50 |
| Prairie WMUs 116, 118, 119, 624 - Antlered and antlerless | General only: ■ N1 - N10, ■ N11 - N20, ■ N21 - N30 (WMU 624 - Monday to Friday only) | — | Special licence only. Three sequential November draw seasons; WMU 624 Monday-Friday only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 116, 118, 119 (Monday to Saturday only) - Antlered and antlerless | General only: ■ D1 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 116, 118, 119 (Monday to Saturday only) - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 110, (132, 136, 138), (151, 152), (156, 158, 160), (162, 163, 164, 166) - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 47 |
| Prairie WMUs 102, 104, 108 - Antlerless | General only: ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Prairie WMUs (151, 152), (156, 158, 160) - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - J31, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Prairie WMUs 110, (132, 136, 138), (162, 163, 164, 166) - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30, ■ D1 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Prairie WMU 732 (CFB Suffield) - Antlered and antlerless | General only: ■ N18 - N20, ■ N26 - N28, ■ J13 - J15, 2027, ■ J21 - J23, 2027 | — | Special licence only. Hunting in CFB Suffield only under these special seasons (also p. 39: hunting not permitted in WMU 732 except for the special seasons provided).Source: p. 50 |
| Prairie WMUs 106, 112, 130, 134, 140 - Antlered (3-point or larger) and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31 (no general season) | — | Footnote 1 (p. 50): see p. 42 for descriptions of 3-point or larger elk.Source: p. 47 |
| Parkland WMUs 212, 247, 248 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 936 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: ■ O17 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N23 | — | Special licence only; WMU 936 firearms discharge permit required (footnote 1, p. 51).Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMU 214 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: O25 - N30 | — | Footnote 3 (p. 51): see p. 42 for descriptions of 3-point or larger elk.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs 216, 221, 224 - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs (200, 202, 203, 232, 234), (204, 228, 230), (206, 222, 226, 244, 246), (208, 210, 220), (236, 238, 256), (240, 242), 250, (252, 254, 258, 260) - Antlered | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 50 |
| Parkland WMUs (200, 202, 203, 232, 234), (240, 242) - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30, ■ D1 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMUs (204, 228, 230), (206, 222, 226, 244, 246), (208, 210, 220), (236, 238, 256), (252, 254, 258, 260) - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - J31, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMU 224 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMU 250 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMU 214 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - N20, ■ N21 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMUs 216, 221 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N25, ■ N26 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 51 |
| Parkland WMU 212 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - N30; General: ■ N1 - N30 (footnote 2), ■ D1 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 2 (p. 51): this season open only by archery, crossbow, muzzle loader or shotgun. Footnote 4: WMU 212 antlerless elk archery licence and special licence issued with two tags.Source: p. 51 |
| Foothills WMUs 339, 340, 342, 344, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Footnote 2 (p. 53): see p. 42 for descriptions of 3-point or larger elk.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: O25 - N30 | — | Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336, 337, 338, 348 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMU 300 - Antlerless | General only: ■ S9 - O24, ■ O25 - D24, ■ D25 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | Special licence only (WMU 300 elk special licence, see p. 60).Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 340, 342, 344 (footnote 1) - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 1 (p. 53): the special licence season for antlerless elk in WMU 344 applies only to a portion of the WMU.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 330, 352 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMUs 302, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 52 |
| Foothills WMU 303 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - D31, ■ D21 - J31, 2027 | — | Transcribed verbatim; the printed D31/D21 dates overlap (Dec 21-31) as printed in the guide - no silent correction made.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 312, 314 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O24; General: ■ O25 - N20, ■ N21 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 318, 332 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N25, ■ N26 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMU 324 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N25, ■ N26 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 334, 336 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMU 346 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - O31, ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 357, 358, 359, 360 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - O31, ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 320, 322 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N25, ■ N26 - D31, ■ J1 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 337, 338, 348 - Antlerless | General only: ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Foothills WMUs 353, 354, 355, 356 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - O31, ■ N1 - D20 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 53 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Antlered and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - N30 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 404, 406, 408 - Antlered (6-point or larger) and antlerless | Archery-only: S9 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 1 (p. 55): see p. 42 for descriptions of 3-point/6-point or larger elk.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434 - Antlered (6-point or larger) | Archery-only: ■ A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446 - Antlered (6-point or larger) | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMU 429 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 400, 402 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 54 |
| Mountain WMUs 438 (footnote 2), 439, 441 (footnote 2), 444 (footnote 2) - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 2 (p. 55): the draw season for antlerless elk in WMUs 438, 441 and 444 applies only to a portion of the WMU; the antlerless archery season applies to the entire WMU.Source: p. 54 |
| Boreal WMU 509 - Antlered (6-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only. Footnote 2 (p. 57): see p. 42 for description of 3-point and 6-point or larger elk.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 511, 514 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: N1 - N30 | — | General (non-draw) season.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 512, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: S1 - O31 (no general season) | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 535, 537, 540, 544 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: S17 - N30 | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 841 - Antlered (3-point or larger) | General: S17 - N30 (no archery-only season listed) | — | Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMUs 520, 521, 522, 523, 526, 527, 528, 535, 537, 544 - Antlerless | Archery-only: A25 - S16; General: ■ S17 - O31, ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 56 |
| Boreal WMU 503 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 57 |
| Boreal WMUs 500, 501, 502, 507, 508, 511, 514 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 57 |
| Boreal WMUs 504, 505, 506, 509, 510 - Antlerless | Archery-only: S1 - O31; General: ■ N1 - D20, ■ D21 - J31, 2027, ■ F1 - F28, 2027 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 57 |
| Special draw hunt: either sex elk special licence - WMUs 728 and 730 | Bow and arrow or muzzle loader: N26 - N28; Rifle: N30 - D12 | — | CFB Wainwright; refer to mywildalberta.ca/wainwrighthunt.Source: p. 60 |
Pronghorn (Antelope)
📋 Pronghorn hunting in Alberta is by special licence only (archery, class 1, class 2); listed as an additional hunting opportunity in the Prairie WMUs (p. 47/50 note refers to p. 60).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn archery special licence - WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 138, 140, 142, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 160, 162, 163, 164, 166 | S1 - S26 | — | Draw/special licence hunt (no general pronghorn season; listed under Additional Special Licence Draw Hunts).Source: p. 60 |
| Class 1 pronghorn special licence - WMUs 138, 142, 144, 150, 151, 152, 160, 162, 163, 164, 166 | S28 - O3 | — | Source: p. 60 |
| Class 1 pronghorn special licence - WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 140, 148 | O19 - O24 | — | Source: p. 60 |
| Class 2 pronghorn special licence - WMUs 138, 142, 144, 150, 151, 152, 160, 162, 163, 164, 166 | O1 - O3, O5 - O7 | — | Source: p. 60 |
| Class 2 pronghorn special licence - WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 140, 148 | O22 - O24, O26 - O28 | — | Source: p. 60 |
Bighorn Sheep (Class 1 and Class 2)
📋 Hunting of class 1 or class 2 sheep is prohibited in several restricted areas (0.8 km of Hwy 1A between Stoney Indian Reserve and Canmore; 0.8 km of Hwy 3; 1.6 km of the Sheep River; and others - see p. 39). Class 1 and full-curl class 1 sheep definitions on p. 42. WMU 437/438 class 1 sheep special licences are draw-only; once-in-a-lifetime restrictions may apply (draw booklet).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills WMUs 302 (footnote 4), 303, 306, 308 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: S9 - O31 | — | Footnote 4 (p. 53): WMU 302 is open only for full-curl class 1 sheep.Source: p. 53 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | Archery-only: S9 - O31 | — | Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: ■ S9 - N30 | — | ■ = special licence only.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMU 437 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: ■ A25 - S23, ■ S24 - O31 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMU 438 (footnote 4) - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: ■ N1 - N10, ■ N11 - N20, ■ N21 - N30 | — | Footnote 4 (p. 55): the draw season for class 1 sheep is valid in Area 438C (see 2026 Alberta Hunting Draws Booklet).Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444 (footnote 5), 445 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: A25 - O31 | — | Footnote 5 (p. 55): the season for class 1 sheep in WMU 444 applies only to the portion south of the Beaverdam Road.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMUs 444 (footnote 6), 446 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: ■ A25 - O31 | — | Footnote 6 (p. 55): the draw season for class 1 sheep in WMU 444 applies only to the portion north of the Beaverdam Road.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMUs 400 (footnote 7), 402, 404, 406, 408 - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: S9 - O31 | — | Footnote 7 (p. 55): WMU 400 is open only for full-curl class 1 sheep.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMU 408 (west of Highway 40) - Class 1 sheep, Resident | General: ■ N1 - N30 | — | Special licence only.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMU 410 - Class 1 sheep, Non-resident and non-resident alien (footnote 8) | Archery-only: ■ S9 - N30 | — | Footnote 8 (p. 55): these seasons are only valid for hunters who obtained class 1 sheep special licences through a class S outfitter or through a draw.Source: p. 55 |
| Mountain WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444 (footnote 5), 445 - Class 1 sheep, Non-resident and non-resident alien (footnote 8) | General: ■ S1 - O15 | — | See footnote 8, p. 55.Source: p. 55 |
| Class 2 sheep special licence - Areas (402 - 303, 306)*, 402 - 308*, 402A*, 404A*, 404B*, 406A*, 406B*, 408A*, 408B*, 410, 416, 418A*, 418B*, 418C*, 420, 422A*, 426A*, 430B*, 432, 434A*, 434B*, 437, 438A*, 438C*, 438D*, 440, 442, 444, 445A*, 445B*, 446 | S10 - O31 | — | *These areas comprise either a portion of one WMU or all of one WMU and a portion of an adjacent WMU (see 2026 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet). Draw-only.Source: p. 60 |
Mountain Goat All provinces →
📋 No general mountain goat season; hunting is by special licence only. Mountain goats must be registered (Wildlife Compulsory Registration, p. 46).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain goat special licence - Areas C, E, F, H, I, J, K | S10 - O31 | — | Draw-only special licence hunt.Source: p. 60 |
| Mountain goat special licence - Areas O, Q, T, U | S17 - O31 | — | Refer to the 2026 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet for details on what seasons will be open and how to apply.Source: p. 60 |
Cougar All provinces →
📋 Fall season (resident cougar licence only, dogs prohibited, one cougar of either sex); winter season (resident/non-resident cougar licence or cougar special licence, dogs allowed, male and female quotas, 24-hour harvest reporting by email or text, mywildalberta.com). A resident fall-season cougar licence can also be used for the winter season (p. 57). Unlawful to hunt a female cougar accompanied by a kitten with spotted fur, or any cougar kitten with spotted fur (p. 57).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102-106, 112, 124-130, 134-166, 200-210, 220, 222, 226-244, 250-260, 500-502, 504, 520, 528, 530-534, 536, 539-541 | General season: September 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (footnote 1) - Residents only | Fall season: hunters may harvest one cougar of either sex | Footnote 1: the use of dogs to hunt cougars is prohibited during this season. Fall season open only to holders of a resident cougar licence.Source: p. 57 (Cougar Seasons table) |
| WMUs 212, 247, 248 | Archery-only season: September 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (footnotes 1, 3) | — | Footnote 1: use of dogs prohibited. Footnote 3: residents only allowed during this season.Source: p. 57 |
| WMUs 108, 110, 116-119, 132, 214, 216, 221, 224, 246, 357-360, 412-446, 503, 506, 508, 514, 518, 519, 521-527, 529, 535, 537, 542, 544 | General season: August 25 - November 30 (footnote 1) - Residents only | — | Fall season (dogs prohibited).Source: p. 57 |
| WMU 410 | Archery-only season: December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (footnotes 2, 3) | — | Footnote 2: from December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, hunters must call 1-800-661-3729 prior to hunting each day to determine if the season remains open.Source: p. 57 |
| WMUs 108, 110, 116-119, 132, 214, 216, 221, 224, 246, 300-360, 400-408, 412-446, 503, 505-519, 521-527, 529, 535, 537, 542, 544, 624 | General season: December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (footnote 2) | — | Winter season: open to resident cougar licence, non-resident cougar licence, or cougar special licence holders; use of dogs allowed. Male and female quotas apply; season may close early - call cougar hotline 1-800-661-3729.Source: p. 57 |
Black Bear All provinces →
📋 Baiting of black bears is permitted only in listed WMUs with restrictions (p. 58): baiting prohibited within 1.6 km (1 mi.) of occupied dwellings (with permission exceptions) and within 1.6 km of provincial parks that are not designated wildland provincial parks, provincial and forest recreation areas and some industrial sites; bait restricted to the open season and preceding two weeks; during November only meat or meat products may be used for bait. Two black bear licences may be used in WMUs 224, 250, 258, 260, 320-360, 429, 445, 500-544 and 841 (licence footnotes, pp. 22, 26). Bear baiting is not permitted in provincial parks, provincial recreation areas and wildland provincial parks (limited exceptions, p. 36).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 - WMUs 326, 328, 330, 339, 340, 342, 344, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 429, 430, 432, 434, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 537, 539, 540, 541, 542, 544 | Fall 2026: Archery-only Aug. 25 - Aug. 31; General Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | — | Source: p. 58 (Black Bear Seasons table) |
| Fall 2026 - WMU 212 | Archery-only: Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Fall 2026 - WMU 410 | Archery-only: Sept. 9 - Oct. 31 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Fall 2026 - WMUs 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 332, 334, 336, 337, 338, 348, 400, 402, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 841 | General: Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Fall 2026 - WMUs 404, 406, 408 | General: Sept. 9 - Nov. 30 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Spring 2027 - WMUs 212, 410 | Spring 2027 (requires a new year licence): Archery-only Apr. 1 - May 31 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Spring 2027 - WMUs 400, 404, 406, 408, 841 | Spring 2027: General Apr. 1 - May 15 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Spring 2027 - WMUs 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 214, 216, 220, 221, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 342, 348, 402, 429 | Spring 2027: General Apr. 1 - June 15 | — | Source: p. 58 |
| Spring 2027 - WMUs 344, 346, 347, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 446, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 537, 539, 540, 541, 542, 544 | Spring 2027: General Apr. 1 - June 30 | — | Source: p. 58 |
Bison (Wood Bison)
📋 No general bison season in this guide; hunting is by special licence (draw) only in WMUs 536 and 539. Additional harvest opportunities may be available in specified areas such as Caribou Mountains Wildland Park (p. 35). Bison hunting is not permitted within the Harper Creek Natural Area (p. 36).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison protection areas (WMUs 524*, 536 and others as listed on p. 39) | Except for the special seasons provided in WMUs 536 and 539, all bison hunting is prohibited in designated bison protection areas | — | For bison hunting opportunities see the 2026 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet, the bison protection and special bison areas section on p. 39, and alberta.ca/wood-bison-regulation. Bison hunting not permitted in wildland provincial parks outside the special bison season in the Hay-Zama Wildland Park for holders of a bison special licence (p. 35).Source: pp. 39, 57 |
🦃 Upland Game Birds
Grouse, partridge, ptarmigan and turkey — the classic autumn walks.
Male Pheasant
📋 Falconry: open season to hunt upland game birds by falconry is August 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (p. 62). A map and description of all pheasant release sites is on the Alberta Conservation Association website (p. 63).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-260, 314-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 2; Possession limit: 6 | Male pheasants only.Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 102-166, 300-312 | O15 - N30 | Daily limit: 2; Possession limit: 6 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410, 841, 936 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 2; Possession limit: 6 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 728, 730 (CFB Wainwright) | S5 - S7 | Daily limit: 2; Possession limit: 6 | Pheasant release sites map/description on ab-conservation.com (p. 63).Source: p. 63 |
Ruffed Grouse All provinces →
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410, 841, 936 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 728, 730 (CFB Wainwright) | S5 - S7 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | CFB Wainwright: mandatory safety briefing and non-toxic shot for game bird hunting (p. 63).Source: p. 63 |
Spruce Grouse All provinces →
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410, 841, 936 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 728, 730 (CFB Wainwright) | S5 - S7 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Sharp-tailed Grouse All provinces →
📋 Sage grouse are protected (endangered) in Alberta - be sure your target is not a sage grouse (p. 62). Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102-246, 252-256, 300-314, 334, 400-402, 518-520, 524, 525, 528-542, 936 | O1 - O31 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | It is prohibited to hunt sharp-tailed grouse in many WMUs within Alberta - only the listed WMUs are open (p. 62).Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 728, 730 (CFB Wainwright) | S5 - S7 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Ptarmigan All provinces →
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 300-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Blue Grouse
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 300-402, 412-446 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 404-410 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Gray Partridge
📋 Falconry season for upland game birds: August 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102-402, 412-544 | S1 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
| WMU 936 | S8 - J15 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
Wild Turkey All provinces →
📋 Wild turkey hunting is by special licence draw only (Wild Turkey Draw, p. 61). Hunters are asked to track days hunted per WMU for the harvest survey (p. 61). It is legal to hunt upland game birds and wild turkey with a single projectile (e.g. .22 rim fire or centre fire rifle), but illegal for migratory game birds (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 300-308, 400, 402 | ■ Ma1 - Ma31, 2027 | Daily limit: 1 (c); Possession limit: 1 (c) | (c) may harvest with a special licence only - Wild Turkey Draw. Refer to Prohibitions items 1, 11 and 12 of the Game Bird section (p. 31) for weapon and evidence of sex/species requirements.Source: p. 63 |
🦆 Waterfowl & Migratory Birds
Ducks, geese and migratory bird seasons under federal frameworks.
Snow or Ross's Geese
📋 Spring snow/Ross's goose hunting season March 15 - June 15 annually; refer to the game bird table p. 63 for valid WMUs (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 | S1 - D16 / M15 - Ju15 | Daily limit: 50 combined (snow/Ross's geese); Possession limit: No limit | '/' denotes the spring snow/Ross's goose conservation season March 15 - June 15 annually (p. 62), to which the regular fall daily bag limit (50) and no possession limit apply. Federal regulations prohibit lead shot and crossbows for waterfowl (p. 62).Source: p. 63 (Game Bird Seasons and Bag Limits table) |
| WMUs 102-166, 210-214, 300-314 | S8 - D23 / M15 - Ju15 | Daily limit: 50 combined; Possession limit: No limit | Source: p. 63 |
Canada or White-fronted Geese
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 | S1 - D16 | Daily limit: 8 combined (Canada/white-fronted); Possession limit: 24 combined | Federal regulations prohibit lead shot and crossbows for waterfowl (p. 62).Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 102-166, 210-214, 300-314 | S8 - D23 | Daily limit: 8 combined; Possession limit: 24 combined | Source: p. 63 |
Ducks (with Coots, Snipe and Cormorants)
📋 Falconry: migratory game birds may be hunted by falconry during the designated open season (p. 62). Crossbows may not be used for waterfowl hunting (p. 62).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 | S1 - D16 | Daily limit: 8 each; Possession limit: 24 each | Guide row is 'Ducks, coots, snipe, cormorants' with 8 (a) each / 24 (b) each. (a) of which not more than two ducks may be goldeneye for non-resident aliens. (b) of which not more than six ducks may be goldeneye for non-resident aliens.Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 102-166, 210-214, 300-314 | S8 - D23 | Daily limit: 8 each; Possession limit: 24 each | Same footnotes (a) and (b) apply.Source: p. 63 |
Coots (and Snipe)
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 | S1 - D16 | Daily limit: 8 each; Possession limit: 24 each | Listed in the combined 'Ducks, coots, snipe, cormorants' row of the p. 63 table.Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 102-166, 210-214, 300-314 | S8 - D23 | Daily limit: 8 each; Possession limit: 24 each | Source: p. 63 |
Sandhill Crane
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 200-208, 220, 222, 226-244, 247-260, 336, 500-510, 514, 515 | S1 - D16 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Whooping cranes are protected in Alberta - be sure of your target (p. 62).Source: p. 63 |
| WMUs 102-106, 112-166, 210 | S8 - D23 | Daily limit: 5; Possession limit: 15 | Source: p. 63 |
🐇 Small Game
Hares, coyotes, foxes and the species that keep the season long.
Timber Wolf
📋 Baiting for wolves on public land is restricted: hunters cannot use bait for hunting wolves or coyotes except a) December 1 - March 31, or b) during an open black bear baiting season; bait site signage required (p. 60).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide (residents, no licence required) | From the opening of any big game season in a particular WMU to May 31, 2027, or until June 15, 2027 in WMUs where black bear seasons are open until June 15, 2027 | — | A resident may, without a licence, hunt (but not trap) timber wolf.Source: p. 60 (Other Species) |
| Province-wide (non-resident and non-resident alien holders of a valid wildlife certificate) | From the opening of any big game season in a particular WMU to May 31, 2027, or until June 15, 2027 in WMUs where black bear seasons are open until June 15, 2027 | — | Hunt (but not trap); non-resident hunters of big game, wolf or coyote require a big game designated guide or hunter host (p. 24).Source: p. 60 |
Coyote All provinces →
📋 Wolf/coyote baiting restrictions on public land (see Timber Wolf entry, p. 60).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned land and public land in the White Area (residents, non-residents and non-resident aliens holding a valid wildlife certificate) | Throughout the year | — | Hunt (but not trap), except in WMUs 728 and 730; on private land throughout the year, and on public land in the White Area to which the hunter has right of access.Source: p. 60 |
| Public lands in the Green Area (residents, non-residents and non-resident aliens holding a valid wildlife certificate) | From the opening day of a big game season in a particular WMU to May 31, 2026 [as printed] or until June 15 if hunting in a WMU that has a spring season for black bear ending on that date | — | Hunt (but not trap). Season end printed as 'May 31, 2026' in the guide (appears inconsistent with the 2026-27 season year; transcribed verbatim).Source: p. 60 |
| CFB Wainwright (WMUs 728 and 730) - resident | January 5, 2027 until February 28, 2027 | — | A range safety briefing is required as a condition of access (Range Control, Building 581); access may be restricted for military training.Source: p. 60 |
Red Fox All provinces →
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any privately owned land to which a resident has the right of access | At all times of the year | — | A resident may, without a licence, hunt (but not trap) red fox.Source: p. 60 |
Red Squirrel (and Badger)
📋 Entry listed for red squirrel; the same rule sentence covers badger (p. 60).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any privately owned land to which a resident has the right of access | At all times of the year | — | A resident may, without a licence and at all times of the year, hunt or trap red squirrel and badger on any privately owned land to which he or she has the right of access.Source: p. 60 |
Bobcat All provinces →
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMUs 102, 104, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118, 119 and the portion of WMU 110 that lies east of Highway 2 and south of Highway 3 (residents, no licence) | November 1 - February 28, 2027 | — | Hunt (but not trap). The use of dogs is prohibited. All kills must be registered at a Fish and Wildlife office.Source: p. 61 |
Porcupine, Rabbit, Hare, Raccoon and Woodchuck
📋 Skunk may be hunted and trapped (same page).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout the province | At all times of the year | — | May be hunted, but not trapped**, without a licence throughout the province, at all times of the year. ** Some exceptions apply - refer to the 2026 Alberta Guide to Trapping Regulations.Source: p. 61 |
🐦 Other Species
Special-permission and nuisance species seasons.
Muskrat (and Double-crested Cormorant, private land)
📋 Double-crested cormorants are also a game bird and can be legally hunted during duck seasons with a provincial game bird hunting licence; dead birds must be recovered and disposed of (p. 61; see also p. 63 duck/coot/snipe/cormorant row).
| Zone | Season | Bag / tag limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private land, by the owner, an occupant, or a resident authorized in writing by the owner or occupant | At all times of year | — | A resident may, without a licence and at all times of year, hunt muskrats and double-crested cormorants on private land.Source: p. 61 |
🏞️ Parks & special-area rules
Hunting restrictions the guide publishes for provincial parks, protected areas and special zones — quoted with their citations.
| Area | Rule | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta provincial parks and protected areas (general) | Hunting opportunities on over 85 per cent of the land base managed as a provincial park or protected area; where hunting is allowed, some activities are restricted | Dogs must be leashed (max 2 m) in provincial parks, wildland provincial parks and provincial recreation areas (Section 15, Provincial Parks (General) Regulation), with exemptions supporting use of dogs in lawful hunting of cougars and game birds in wildland provincial parks and Castle Provincial Park. | p. 35 |
| Ecological reserves | No hunting | Hunting is prohibited in ecological reserves. | p. 35 |
| Wilderness areas | No hunting | Hunting is prohibited in wilderness areas. | p. 35 |
| Provincial parks | No hunting (general prohibition), with exceptions | In general, hunting or discharging a firearm (or bow) is prohibited in provincial parks. Exceptions: hunting is permitted in Castle Provincial Park; elk seasons in Cypress Hills [Provincial Park]; game birds over water in Winagami Lake Provincial Park and Kleskun Hills Provincial Park. Firearms discharge permits required to hunt in all provincial parks and PRAs other than Lakeland, Blue Rapids, Fickle Lake and Wapiabi PRAs; orientation sessions may be required. If not actively hunting in a park/PRA with an open season, all firearms must be unloaded, encased or dismantled. | p. 35 |
| Provincial recreation areas (PRAs) | No hunting except listed PRAs | Big game and game bird seasons exist in Blue Rapids, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot, Evan-Thomas (Marmot Basin area), Fickle Lake, Lakeland, North Bruderheim, Redwater, Saskatoon Mountain, Sulphur Gates and Wapiabi PRAs. OHV use: Lakeland PRA - yes, on designated trails only. (Text on p. 35 also lists the northwest corner of Evan-Thomas among areas with big game and game bird seasons.) | p. 35 |
| Wildland provincial parks | Hunting permitted | Bison hunting is not permitted in wildland provincial parks outside the special bison season in the Hay-Zama Wildland Park for holders of a bison special licence; additional bison harvest opportunities may exist in specified areas such as Caribou Mountains Wildland Park. Special access restrictions apply to all motorized vehicles (OHVs on designated trails in a select number of wildland parks). | p. 35 |
| Willmore Wilderness Park | Hunting permitted | Off-highway vehicle (and snowmobile) use is not permitted; adjacent staging areas have different hunting and firearm storage regulations. | p. 35 |
| Heritage rangelands (Black Creek Heritage Rangeland, OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland) | Hunting permitted | Entry is subject to grazing lease access conditions. | pp. 35-36 |
| Natural areas | Hunting permitted | Some sites have special management and safety considerations that restrict hunting and access, e.g. Wagner Natural Area, Riverlot 56, Sherwood Park Natural Area. Bison hunting is not permitted within the Harper Creek Natural Area. | p. 36 |
| Kananaskis Country | Multi-use area - hunters must know land type | Comprised of both protected areas and public land; access may be affected by temporary road/trail closures. | p. 36 |
| All provincial parks, provincial recreation areas and wildland provincial parks (baiting) | Baiting prohibited | Baiting of all wildlife, including bears, wolves and coyotes, is not permitted; exceptions: a limited number of RFMA holders (registered trappers) and a limited number of hunting guides historically authorized, managed through permits/approvals. | p. 36 |
| Provincial parks, wildland provincial parks and provincial recreation areas (found-dead wildlife) | May be unlawful to remove dead wildlife found in parks | Contact local Parks Division office; permit to possess found dead wildlife from Fish and Wildlife office. | p. 36 |
| Provincial parks and provincial recreation areas (big game handling) | Unlawful to dress, hang or store big game unless authorized by a conservation officer | Where permitted, follow safe storage practices to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. | p. 36 |
| National parks (Alberta) | No hunting | Hunting is prohibited in national parks; firearms prohibited except unloaded and encased on through highways and in townsites. Falconry hunting is not permitted in national parks (p. 62). | p. 39 |
| WMU 936 - Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Recreation Area | Hunting allowed with conditions | All hunters for WMU 936 must review an online hunter information package and require a firearms discharge permit (available at albertaparks.ca; contact Cooking Lake/Blackfoot office 780-922-3293). Hunters (including bowhunters) require a firearms discharge permit to hunt in WMU 936. | pp. 51, 63 |
| Saskatoon Mountain Primitive Weapons Area (WMU 357) | Weapon restriction area | Only shotguns, muzzle loaders and archery equipment may be used to hunt big game in this area located 20 km west of Grande Prairie on the north side of Highway 43. | p. 39 |
| Provincial parks (bear baiting setback) | No baiting within 1.6 km | Baiting [for black bears] is prohibited within 1.6 km (1 mi.) of provincial parks that are not designated wildland provincial parks, provincial and forest recreation areas and some industrial sites. | p. 58 |