special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256
Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,698 km² (1,042 mi²). The town of Lloydminster is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alberta Forestry and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- 256
- Area
- 2,698 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,042 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5.4 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Conservation Association | 3.9 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.3 | 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, draw source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | 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
Next to it in the same unit system
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 236: WMU 236
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 238: WMU 238
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 254: WMU 254
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 258: WMU 258
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 236: WMUs 236, 238, 256 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 236: WMUs 236, 238, 256 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 256 Islay (wildlife management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256
- 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 moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256 (special licence draw area)?
About 2,698 km² (1,042 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5.4 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Alberta Conservation Association. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256?
In the same unit system: Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 236: WMU 236, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 238: WMU 238, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 254: WMU 254, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 258: WMU 258 and Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500.
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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.