Alberta

WMU 116
Hunting Regulations

13 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

33 species

Moose

Antlered (Draw)Archery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Moose

Antlerless (Draw)Archery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Moose

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Moose

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 4 2026

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White-tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Nov 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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White-tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Nov 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

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White-tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Nov 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026

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White-tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Nov 26 2026 - Nov 29 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 26 2026 - Nov 29 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 4 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 26 2026 - Nov 29 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 5 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 12 2026 - Nov 15 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 19 2026 - Nov 22 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 26 2026 - Nov 29 2026

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Antelope

(Draw)Archery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 27 2026

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Antelope

Class 2 (Draw)

Oct 23 2026 - Oct 25 2026

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Antelope

Class 2 (Draw)

Oct 27 2026 - Oct 29 2026

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Antelope

Class 1 (Draw)

Oct 20 2026 - Oct 25 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

Dec 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Jan 1 2026 - Feb 28 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 3 2026 - Nov 8 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 10 2026 - Nov 15 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 17 2026 - Nov 22 2026

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Elk

Antlered & Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 24 2026 - Nov 29 2026

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Elk

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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Predators

10 species

Coyote

Landowner

Year round

Open

Coyote

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Bobcat

Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
Open

Red Fox

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Possession: No Limit (No Limit)
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Cougar

General

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Cougar

General

Dec 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

Cougar

Landowner

Year round

Open

Black Bear

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

See restrictions

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Small Game

13 species

Red Squirrel

See restrictions

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Raccoon

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Oct 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Badger

See restrictions

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Spruce Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Woodchuck

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Skunk

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Pheasant (Male)

Oct 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
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Porcupine

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Gray Partridge

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Data last updated: January 15, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 116?

WMU 116 in Alberta currently has 13 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Big Game

  • Elk

Predators

  • Coyote
  • Bobcat
  • Cougar
  • Black Bear
  • Timber Wolf

Small Game

  • Raccoon
  • Hare
  • Woodchuck
  • Skunk
  • Porcupine
  • +1 more

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority before hunting.

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.