When does deer season start in Alberta?

Deer hunting seasons in Alberta vary by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and weapon type. Archery typically opens in September, firearms in October. Use our season checker to find exact dates for your WMU.

What hunting seasons are currently open in Alberta?

Currently there are 12 species with open seasons and 54 upcoming in Alberta. Check the detailed listings above for specific species and dates.

How many WMUs have hunting in Alberta?

Alberta has 219 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs). Season dates vary by WMU—use the species links below to see which zones allow hunting and when.

Is moose season open in Alberta?

Moose season status in Alberta varies by WMU and often uses a draw system. Check our moose season page for Alberta to see current open/closed status and dates.

Alberta Hunting Draws & Seasons 2026: Dates + Regulations

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

37 species

Antelope ((Draw))

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 27 2026

23 WMUs

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Big Game

Antelope ((Draw))

Antelope (Class 2 (Draw))

Antelope (Class 1 (Draw))

Deer (Mule & Whitetail) (Antlerless)

Deer (Mule & Whitetail) (Either Sex (Draw))

Elk (Antlered (Draw))

Elk (Antlerless (Draw))

Elk (Antlered (3pt Or Larger))

Elk (Antlerless)

Elk (Antlered & Antlerless)

Elk (Antlered & Antlerless (Draw))

Elk (Antlered (3pt Or Larger) (Draw))

Elk (Antlered (6pt Or Larger))

Elk (Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw))

Elk (Either Sex (Draw))

Goat ((Draw))

Moose (Antlered (Draw))

Moose (Antlerless (Draw))

Moose (Antlered & Antlerless)

Moose (Antlered)

Moose (Calf (Draw))

Mule Deer (Antlered & Antlerless)

Mule Deer (Antlered (Draw))

Mule Deer (Antlerless (Draw))

Mule Deer (Antlerless)

Mule Deer (Antlered)

Sheep (Class 2 (Draw))

Sheep - Class 1 (Resident (Full Curl))

Sheep - Class 1 (Resident)

Sheep - Class 1 (Resident (Draw))

Sheep - Class 1 (Non-Resident (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered & Antlerless)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless (Draw))

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

White-Tailed Deer (Antlered (Draw))

Wood Bison ((Draw))

Predators

Black Bear (Landowner)

Cougar

Cougar (Landowner)

Cougar (Resident Only)

Coyote (Landowner)

Timber Wolf (Landowner)

Black Bear

Bobcat

Coyote

Red Fox

Timber Wolf

Small Game

Hare

Porcupine

Rabbit

Raccoon

Skunk

Woodchuck

Blue Grouse

Gray Partridge

Merriam’S Turkey ((Draw))

Pheasant (Male)

Ptarmigan

Ruffed Grouse

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Spruce Grouse

Badger

Red Squirrel

Waterfowl

Canada, Cackling, Or White-Fronted Geese (Zone 2)

Canada, Cackling, Or White-Fronted Geese (Zone 1)

Ducks, Coots And Snipe (Zone 2)

Ducks, Coots And Snipe (Zone 1)

Sandhill Crane (Zone 2)

Sandhill Crane (Zone 1)

Snow Or Ross'S Geese (Zone 2)

Snow Or Ross'S Geese (Zone 1)

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