special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509
Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,514 km² (971 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Athabasca, about 0.1 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alberta Forestry and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 509
- Area
- 2,514 km²
- Area (miles)
- 971 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 176 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 171 | 7% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 3.7 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 30
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 173, 509, 511: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 509 Calling Lake (wildlife management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)?
About 2,514 km² (971 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 176 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Licence: Open Government Licence – Alberta. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Alberta Forestry and Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.