2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season
Alberta

Ptarmigan are arctic and alpine grouse species found in northern and mountainous regions of Canada. They turn white in winter for camouflage.

112 Open WMUs
112 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (112)

WMU 300

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 302

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 303

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 304

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 305

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 306

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 308

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 310

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 312

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 314

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 316

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 318

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 320

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 322

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 324

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 326

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 328

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 330

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 332

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 334

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 336

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 337

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 338

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 339

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 340

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 342

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 344

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 346

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 347

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 348

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 349

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 350

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 351

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 352

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 353

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 354

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 355

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 356

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 357

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 358

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 359

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 360

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 400

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 402

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 404

Sept 8 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 406

Sept 8 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 408

Sept 8 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 410Archery Only

Sept 8 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 412

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 414

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 416

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 417

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 418

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 420

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 422

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 426

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 428

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 429

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 430

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 432

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 434

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 436

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 437

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 438

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 439

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 440

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 441

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 442

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 444

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 445

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 446

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 500

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 501

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 502

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 503

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 504

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 505

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 506

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 507

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 508

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 509

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 510

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 511

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 512

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 514

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 515

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 516

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 517

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 518

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 519

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 520

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 521

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 522

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 523

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 524

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 525

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 526

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 527

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 528

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 529

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 530

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 531

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 532

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 534

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 535

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 536

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 537

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 539

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 540

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 541

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 542

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 544

Sept 1 2025 - Jan 15 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Ptarmigan Hunting Tips

1.

Look in alpine meadows and tundra

2.

They often hold tight and flush close

3.

A good pointing dog is helpful

4.

Check provincial bag limits carefully

Related Alberta Hunting Seasons

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Ptarmigan Season in Other Provinces

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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.