special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542
Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 8,887 km² (3,431 mi²). The town of Red Earth Creek 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
- 716, 717
- Area
- 8,887 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,431 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 174 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal or First Nations land | 174 | 2% |
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)
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, 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 718, 719: WMU 541
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 722, 723: WMU 518
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 951, 952: WMU 511
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 959, 960: WMU 516
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 963, 964: WMU 520
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 986, 987, 988: WMU 544
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542
- 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 716, 717: WMU 542 (special licence draw area)?
About 8,887 km² (3,431 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 174 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tribal or First Nations land. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 716, 717: WMU 542?
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 716, 717: WMU 542?
In the same unit system: Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 718, 719: WMU 541, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 722, 723: WMU 518, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 951, 952: WMU 511, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 959, 960: WMU 516, Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 963, 964: WMU 520 and Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 986, 987, 988: WMU 544.
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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.