2026-2027 Season

Elk Season in Alberta

Elk (also known as Wapiti) are majestic big game animals found primarily in western Canada. They offer challenging hunts in mountainous and foothill terrain.

172 Open WMUs94 Upcoming WMUs57 Closed WMUs323 Total WMUs

Alberta hunting draw dates 2026

Big Game Special Licence & Minister’s Special Licence: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 – Thu, Jun 25, 2026. Closed.

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Elk season dates in Alberta differ across 219 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Alberta.

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Open Seasons (172)

WMU 102Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 104Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 106Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 108Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 110Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 112Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 116Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 118Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 119Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 124Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 128Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 130Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 132Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 134Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 136Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 138Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 140Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 142Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 144Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 148Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 150Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Open
WMU 151Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 152Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 156Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 158Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 160Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 162Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 163Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 164Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 166Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 200Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 202Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 203Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 204Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 206Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 208Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 210Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 212Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 214Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 216Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 220Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 221Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 222Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 224Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 226Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 228Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 230Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 232Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 234Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 236Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 238Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 240Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 242Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 244Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 246Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 247Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 248Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 250Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 252Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 254Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 256Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 258Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 260Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 300Antlered (3pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 9 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 300A (Draw)Antlered (3pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 9 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 300B (Draw)Antlered (3pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 9 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 302Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 303Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 304Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 305Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 306Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 308Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 310Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 312Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 314Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026

Open
WMU 316Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 318Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 320Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 322Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 324Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 326Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 328Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 332Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 334Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 336Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 337Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 338Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 339Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 340Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 342Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 344Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 344 (Draw)Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Open
WMU 346Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 347Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 348Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 349Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 350Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 351Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 352Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 353Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 354Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 355Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 356Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 357Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 358Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 359Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 360Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 400Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 402Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 404Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 406Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 408Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 410Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 9 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 412Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 414Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 416Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 417Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 418Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 420Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 422Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 426Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 428Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 429Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 430Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 432Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 434Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 436Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 437Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 438Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 438 (Draw)Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 439Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 440Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 441Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 441 (Draw)Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 442Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 444Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 444 Elk (Draw)Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 445Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 446Antlered (6pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 500Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 501Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 502Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 503Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 504Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 505Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 506Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 507Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 508Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 509Antlered (6pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 510Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 511Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 512Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 514Antlered (3pt Or Larger) And AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 515Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 516Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 517Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 518Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 519Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Open
WMU 520Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 521Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 522Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 523Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 524Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 525Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 526Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 527Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 528Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 535Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 537Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 540Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 544Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open
WMU 841Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Open

Upcoming Seasons (94)

WMU 110Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 116Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Upcoming
WMU 118Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Upcoming
WMU 119Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Upcoming
WMU 132Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 136Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 138Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 151Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 152Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming
WMU 156Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Upcoming

+ 84 more upcoming WMUs

Closed Seasons (57)

WMU 330AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 339Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 340Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 342Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 344Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 346Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 347Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 349Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 350Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed
WMU 351Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

Closed

+ 47 more closed WMUs

Elk dates by WMU

Season dates differ across WMUs. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Show all 25 date groups →
Season datesWMUsStatus
Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026
83 WMUs106110112116118119130132+75 more
Open
Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026
43 WMUs339340342344346347349350+35 more
Open
Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026
40 WMUs330339340342344346347349+32 more
Closed
■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026
33 WMUs110132136138151152156158+25 more
Upcoming
Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026
30 WMUs216221224316318320322324+22 more
Upcoming
■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026
19 WMUs404406408412414416417418+11 more
Open
■ Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026
12 WMUs412414416417418420422426+4 more
Closed
Sept 1 2026 - Oct 24 2026
10 WMUs214302303304305306308310+2 more
Open
Oct 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026
10 WMUs214302303304305306308310+2 more
Upcoming
■ Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026
9 WMUs102104108124128142144148+1 more
Open
■ Nov 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027
7 WMUs200202203232234240242
Upcoming
■ Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026
4 WMUs116118119212
Upcoming
Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026
3 WMUs212247248
Open
■ Sept 9 2026 - Oct 24 2026
3 WMUs300300A (Draw)300B (Draw)
Open
Sept 9 2026 - Sept 16 2026
3 WMUs404406408
Closed
■ Nov 1 2026 - Dec 20 2026
2 WMUs338 (Draw)509
Upcoming
Sept 1 2026 - Sept 16 2026
2 WMUs400402
Closed
■ Nov 26 2026 - Nov 28 2026
2 WMUs728730
Upcoming
■ Nov 30 2026 - Dec 12 2026
2 WMUs728730
Upcoming
■ Sept 17 2026 - Dec 20 2026
1 WMU344 (Draw)
Open
Sept 9 2026 - Nov 30 2026
1 WMU410
Open
■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 10 2026
1 WMU624
Upcoming
■ Nov 18 2026 - Nov 20 2026
1 WMU732
Upcoming
■ Oct 17 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMU936
Upcoming
■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 23 2026
1 WMU936
Upcoming
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1.

Bugling is effective during the September rut

2.

Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

3.

Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

4.

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

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