Alberta

WMU 523Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations

10 Open Seasons2026-2027 Season

Crown Land in WMU 523

60% of Alberta is Crown land. Hunting is generally permitted on general-use parcels with a valid licence — No contact required for Public Land Use Zones. Confirm the exact polygon before you hunt.

Public Land (General)(huntable)
Agricultural Crown Land(huntable)
Provincial Grazing Reserves(huntable)
Provincial Parks & Protected Areas(huntable)

Big Game

17 species

Moose

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 23 2026

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Moose

Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 24 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Moose

Antlered (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Moose

Calf (Draw)Archery Only

■ Aug 25 2026 - Sept 23 2026

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Moose

Calf (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

Antlered & AntlerlessGeneral

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)Archery Only

■ Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Dec 20 2026

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Elk

Antlered (3pt Or Larger)Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Elk

AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Elk

Antlered (3pt Or Larger)General

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Nov 1 2026 - Dec 20 2026

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Elk

Antlerless (Draw)General

■ Dec 21 2026 - Feb 28 2027

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Predators

13 species

Coyote

Landowner

Year round

Open

Coyote

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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 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Cougar

Landowner

Year round

Open

Black Bear

Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Aug 31 2026

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Black Bear

General

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Closed

Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2027 - June 30 2027

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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

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Raccoon

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
Open

Badger

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Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Spruce Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Ruffed Grouse

Sept 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

Ptarmigan

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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Pheasant (Male)

Sept 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

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Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit
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Waterfowl

4 species

Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 50 totalPossession: No Limit
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Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Zone 1

Mar 15 2027 - June 15 2027

Daily Limit: 50 totalPossession: No Limit
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Ducks, Coots And Snipe

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8 eachPossession: 24 each
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Canada, Cackling, Or White-Fronted Geese

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8 totalPossession: 24 total
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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 523?

WMU 523 in Alberta currently has 10 open hunting seasons for the 2026-2027 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

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.

Related Information

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