Question 1

What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Accepted Answer

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.

WMU Z-159B
Hunting Regulations

Big Game

Moose

Moose

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