What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

A Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) is a geographic area used by provincial governments to manage wildlife populations and regulate hunting. Each WMU has specific rules for hunting seasons, bag limits, and permitted species.

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Enter your Canadian postal code in our WMU Lookup tool to instantly find your Wildlife Management Unit. You can also browse WMUs by province.

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Hunting regulations vary by WMU because wildlife populations, habitats, and conservation needs differ across regions. Provincial wildlife agencies set specific rules for each WMU to ensure sustainable hunting.

What can I hunt in WMU 246?

WMU 246 in Alberta currently has open seasons for: Elk, Coyote, Cougar, Black Bear, Timber Wolf and 6 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 246?

WMU 246 in Alberta has specific regulations for big game, predators, small game, and waterfowl. Each species has designated season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Always verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 246?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 246. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

WMU 246 Alberta — Hunting Regulations 2025-2026

Big Game

12 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 - Oct 31 2026

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White-tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessGeneral

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Elk

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Elk

Antlered (Draw)General

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Open

Predators

12 species

Coyote

Landowner

Year round

Open

Coyote

See restrictions

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Red Fox

See restrictions

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

General

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

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Black Bear

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

See restrictions

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Small Game

13 species

Gray Partridge

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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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)

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

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

Red Squirrel

See restrictions

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Data last updated: January 15, 2026

Big Game

Moose

Moose

Moose

Moose

White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Elk

Elk

Elk

Predators

Coyote

Coyote

Red Fox

Cougar

Cougar

Cougar

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Timber Wolf

Timber Wolf

Small Game

Gray Partridge

Raccoon

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Hare

Badger

Spruce Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Woodchuck

Skunk

Pheasant (Male)

Porcupine

Rabbit

Red Squirrel

What Can I Hunt in WMU 246?

Big Game

Predators

Small Game

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