Alberta

WMU 256
Hunting Regulations

12 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

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

11 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

Sept 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

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)

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

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 256?

WMU 256 in Alberta currently has 12 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
  • 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.