2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season in 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 WMUs112 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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Ptarmigan 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 (112)

WMU 300

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 302

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 303

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 304

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 305

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 306

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 308

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 310

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 312

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 314

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 316

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 318

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 320

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 322

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 324

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 326

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 328

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 330

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 332

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 334

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 336

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 337

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 338

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 339

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 340

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 342

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 344

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 346

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 347

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 348

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 349

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 350

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 351

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 352

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 353

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 354

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 355

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 356

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 357

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 358

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 359

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 360

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 400

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 402

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 404

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 406

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 408

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 410Archery Only

Sept 8 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 412

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 414

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 416

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 417

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 418

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 420

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 422

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 426

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 428

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 429

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 430

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 432

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 434

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 436

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 437

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 438

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 439

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 440

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 441

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 442

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 444

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 445

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 446

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 500

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 501

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 502

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 503

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 504

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 505

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 506

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 507

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 508

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 509

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 510

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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WMU 511

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 512

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 514

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 515

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 516

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 517

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 518

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 519

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 520

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 521

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 522

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 523

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 524

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 525

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 526

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 527

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 528

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 529

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 530

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 531

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 532

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 534

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 535

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 536

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 537

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 539

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 540

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 541

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 542

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 544

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open

Ptarmigan dates by WMU

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

Season datesWMUsStatus
Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027
108 WMUs300302303304305306308310+100 more
Open
Sept 8 2026 - Jan 15 2027
4 WMUs404406408410
Open
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Ptarmigan dates differ by WMU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Ptarmigan season for the WMU you hunt in Alberta, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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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

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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.

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