2026-2027 Season

Elk Season
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.

7 Open WMUs
316 Closed WMUs
323 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (7)

WMU 200Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 202Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 203Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 232Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 234Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 240Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open
WMU 242Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

Closed Seasons (316)

WMU 102Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2025 - Sept 23 2025

Closed
WMU 104Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2025 - Sept 30 2025

Closed
WMU 106Antlered (3pt or larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2025 - Oct 31 2025

Closed
WMU 108Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2025 - Sept 30 2025

Closed
WMU 110Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2025 - Oct 31 2025

Closed
WMU 110Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Nov 30 2025

Closed
WMU 112Antlered (3pt or larger)Archery Only

Sept 1 2025 - Oct 31 2025

Closed
WMU 116Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 1 2025 - Dec 31 2025

Closed
WMU 116Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sept 1 2025 - Oct 15 2025

Closed
WMU 118Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 1 2025 - Dec 31 2025

Closed

+ 306 more closed WMUs

Elk Hunting Tips

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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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.