ALBERTA / PUBLIC LAND AREAS

Alberta public land areas

Find a named public area, inspect its boundary, then resolve access and hunting rules for your trip. Restricted recreation areas remain clearly marked for reference.

73 areas

Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Allison Day Use/Cross Country Ski Staging

3.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 402

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Athabasca Ranch

Area planning notes

Current official name: Athabasca Ranch PLUZ

OHVs and highway vehicles use designated trails/areas only. Athabasca Trail has separate May long weekend and June 25–Labour Day openings; check the Hinton/Coal Branch North map and exact opening times.

4,003 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 344

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Barrier Lake

34.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 408

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Bison Flats

309 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 356

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Blackstone Gap

16.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 434

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Blackstone Viewpoint

15.1 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 328, 434

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Blackstone/Wapiabi

Area planning notes

Current official name: Blackstone/Wapiabi PLUZ

OHVs, snowmobiles and motorized boats are not permitted. Use the Blackstone/Wapiabi map and current Bighorn trail-and-area updates when planning a non-motorized route.

48,576.8 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 434, 430, 432

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗ · Official area source 4 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Brown Creek Viewpoint

15.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 328, 434

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Brule Lake

Area planning notes

Current official name: Brule Lake PLUZ

OHVs and snowmobiles may use designated trails only. Use the Hinton/Coal Branch North map to select a route, and check Provincial Recreation Area boundaries and rules separately.

1,479.3 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 438, 439

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Bustard Island Remote

8.6 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cadotte/Peace River Remote

20.1 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 520, 527

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Calling River Water Access

7.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 516

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cardinal River

90.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 436, 437

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cardinal River Divide

32.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 437, 436, 438

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Caribou Creek Remote

20.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cascade Rapids Remote

11.1 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530, 529

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneLegacy boundary reference

Castle Special Management Area

Legacy GIS name: Castle Special Management Area is absent from Alberta’s current PLUZ list. Check the current Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park boundaries and hunting conditions with Alberta Parks. This old outline is not a current PLUZ hunting destination. Current park hunting conditions ↗

1,310.4 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 400

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle

Area planning notes

Current official name: Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle PLUZ

OHVs are not permitted; road vehicles must stay on roadways and snowmobiles on designated trails. Trail rehabilitation can bring temporary closures, so check the Cataract Creek map and current notices.

46,323.6 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 404, 402, 308, 310

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Christina River Remote

0.1 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 519

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Clausen's Landing Remote

15.4 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 531

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Coal Branch

Area planning notes

Current official name: Coal Branch PLUZ

OHVs and snowmobiles must stay on designated trails. Consult both Hinton/Coal Branch North and South maps, then check current closures and the separate rules for nearby Provincial Recreation Areas.

57,448.6 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 438, 436, 437

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Crescent Falls

32.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 430

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Crow Lake Walk-in Tenting

39.7 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cutoff Creek

318.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 420

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Cutoff Creek Equestrian Staging

16.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 420

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Dore Lake

21.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 532

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

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Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Dormer/Sheep

Area planning notes

Current official name: Dormer/Sheep PLUZ

OHVs and snow vehicles must stay on designated trails. OHV limits include 590 kg maximum weight and 178 cm maximum width; also check wheelbase, tire-pressure limits and current Bighorn notices.

10,616.3 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 416, 414

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗ · Official area source 4 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Eagle Creek

51.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 418

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Eccles Pond Day Use

14.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 342

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Economy Lake

12.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 356, 354

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Engstrom Remote

6.4 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530, 529

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Ghost

Area planning notes

Current official name: Ghost PLUZ

Vehicle routes are designated by vehicle type and size, with seasonal closures. Harold Creek Road (Highway 579) has a no-hunting wildlife corridor within 365 m of its centreline; check the official map and weapon-transport conditions.

132,065.5 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 316, 414, 412, 416, 314, 318, 417, 734

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Greentree Remote

11.4 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 529

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Hilltop Lake

79.7 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 358

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Holmes Crossing

Area planning notes

Current official name: Holmes Crossing PLUZ

OHVs are not permitted. Snowmobiles may use designated trails only from December 1 to March 1; check the Holmes Crossing map and current closures before travel.

2,730.3 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 507

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

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Hornbeck Cross Country Skiing

49.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 346

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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House River

14 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Hummingbird

69.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 422

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Jackknife Springs Day Use

12.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 337

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Job/Cline

Area planning notes

Current official name: Job/Cline PLUZ

OHVs are limited to designated trails and published vehicle-size limits; snowmobiles use designated trails and sledding areas. Consult the separate Allstones and Cline River Corridor maps for local route details.

137,773.4 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 432, 430, 426, 434, 738

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

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Jumpingpound Demonstration

70 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 406

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Kiska/Willson

Area planning notes

Current official name: Kiska/Willson PLUZ

Use designated OHV and snow-vehicle trails and follow published vehicle-size limits. Separate Bighorn Dam, Cutoff Creek, Nordegg and other local maps cover different parts of this PLUZ; check your exact subarea.

109,951.6 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 430, 428, 420, 426, 328, 429, 417, 418, 326, 416, 422

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

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Little Sundance Creek Snowmobiling

113.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 346

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Livingstone

Area planning notes

Current official name: Livingstone PLUZ

Motorized access uses designated routes with vehicle-width and seasonal restrictions. The Willow Creek area additionally limits OHVs to no more than 363 kg (800 lb); check the current Livingstone map for your exact route.

140,447.4 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 402, 400, 308, 303, 306, 302, 305, 404

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

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Mariana Lake

3.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Mason Creek Day Use

16.4 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 441

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle

Area planning notes

Current official name: McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle PLUZ

OHVs, highway vehicles and snowmobiles use trails designated for their type; extra winter conditions apply. Alberta’s recreational-shooting guidance lists firearm-restriction zones here. Verify their scope and hunting rules separately.

20,174.8 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 406, 312

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

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Meander River

0.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 534

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Mile 18 Water Access

37.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 515

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Miseieutin Remote

2.9 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Musreau Lake Day Use

19.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 356

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Nose Lake Remote

271.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 355

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Panther

15.6 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 416

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Panther Corners

Area planning notes

Current official name: Panther Corners PLUZ

OHVs and snow vehicles are not permitted. Consult the Panther Corners/Bighorn map for your non-motorized route and verify nearby recreation-area boundaries separately from the PLUZ outline.

19,396.3 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 416, 418, 417

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Pearson Lake

32.5 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Pinto Lake

176.6 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 432, 738

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Porcupine Hills

Area planning notes

Current official name: Porcupine Hills PLUZ

OHVs, highway vehicles and snowmobiles use designated trails only. Trail designations depend on vehicle type and some routes have seasonal closures; consult the Porcupine Hills map before selecting a route.

39,203.3 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 305, 304, 308

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Richardson River Remote

4.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Semo Lake Remote

32.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 534

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Sibbald Snow Vehicle

Area planning notes

Current official name: Sibbald Snow Vehicle PLUZ

OHVs are not permitted; road vehicles stay on roadways. Check Sibbald/Elbow Loop maps for snow-vehicle routes. Recreational-shooting guidance lists firearm-restriction zones here; verify their scope and hunting rules separately.

9,723.4 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 406, 408, 314

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Siffleur Falls Staging

9.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 426

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Six Lakes Remote

7.2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

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  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
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Steeper Water Access

3.8 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 438

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Struble Lake Water Access

1.3 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 324

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

The Kananaskis Country

Area planning notes

Current official name: Kananaskis PLUZ

OHVs and snow vehicles are not permitted in this PLUZ. Check the Kananaskis Conservation Pass boundary and exemptions for your parking location; nearby Kananaskis PLUZs have different vehicle rules.

112,762 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 406, 404, 408, 312, 310, 314

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗ · Official area source 4 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Upper Clearwater River Staging

2 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 418

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Upper Clearwater/Ram

Area planning notes

Current official name: Upper Clearwater/Ram PLUZ

OHVs use designated trails subject to published vehicle-size limits; snow vehicles use designated trails and sledding areas. Check the separate Hummingbird and Cutoff Creek maps and current Bighorn updates.

190,661 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 422, 420, 426, 418, 428, 430, 417, 736

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗ · Official area source 4 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Wandering River

5 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Waskahigan

20 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 512

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Westview

15.7 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 356

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Use ZoneCheck area conditions

Whitecourt Sandhills Cross-Country Ski

Area planning notes

Current official name: Whitecourt Sandhills PLUZ

OHVs are not permitted. Designated snowmobile trails have a December 1 to March 1 access window; use the Whitecourt Sandhills map and check current closures for the exact route.

1,257.5 ha source area

Area-specific rules, closures and underlying dispositions still apply.

WMU reference overlap: 507

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Area information verified: 2026-11-06 · Official area source 1 ↗ · Official area source 2 ↗ · Official area source 3 ↗

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Whitemud Falls Remote

8.1 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 530, 529

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗
Public Land Recreation AreaRestricted reference area

Winefred Lake Remote

147.4 ha source area

Restricted reference area. Shooting firearms within Public Land Recreation Areas is prohibited. Check the official rules for all activities.

WMU reference overlap: 517

Boundary overlap is a reference; confirm the WMU at your actual hunting location.

Access checklist & sources

Resolve access before you go

  1. Read the current rules for this exact area and check closures, hunting and firearm restrictions.
  2. Check the entry route and any agricultural disposition. Use the official access map for leaseholder contacts and conditions.
  3. Confirm the actual WMU, species, date, residency and licence. Keep permission or contact details with your trip notes.
Land access →

Current public-land closures ↗

Official access / leaseholder lookup ↗

Look up current published season windows →

Snapshot: 2026-11-06 · Boundary source ↗ · Open Government Licence – Alberta ↗

Link to this area ↗

ALBERTA / OFFICIAL RESERVE LOOKUP

Provincial Grazing Reserves

Search the official reserve listing and open its maps. Check current access conditions separately; reserve boundaries are not hosted here.

Official links only · no local boundary

A linked map may be older than current access conditions. Confirm the reserve and entry rules in the official Recreation Access map.

Official reserve listing ↗ · 2026-11-06

Public-land layer sources

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Source: Government of Alberta.

Managed public areas are shown as a planning reference. This is not a cadastral parcel inventory, and a boundary is not permission to hunt. Display outlines are a reference, not a boundary survey.

Snapshot retrieved: 2026-11-06 · 73 named source areas · 125 polygon parts

The source inventory includes retained and legacy names. Its named-area count can differ from the current legal or official zone listing. Check the official area page for current status.

Public Land Use Zones

19 named source areas · 61 polygon parts · Open Government Licence – Alberta

Source update: Not stated by source

Public Land Recreation Areas

54 named source areas · 64 polygon parts · Open Government Licence – Alberta

Source update: Not stated by source