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Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500
Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,948 km² (1,138 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Cold Lake, about 26 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 Mule deer.
- Unit code
- 500
- Area
- 2,948 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,138 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 936 km² of public or protected land inside it, 32% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Lake Métis Settlement council | 386 | 13% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 289 | 10% |
| Elizabeth Métis Settlement council | 261 | 9% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.0 | 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 – Alberta; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | 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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 258: WMU 258
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 501: WMU 501
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 500 Frog Lake (wildlife management unit)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 802, 803: WMU 500 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500
- 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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500 (special licence draw area)?
About 2,948 km² (1,138 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 936 km² of public or protected land, 32% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Fishing Lake Métis Settlement council. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 500: WMU 500?
In the same unit system: Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 256: WMU 256, Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 258: WMU 258 and Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 501: WMU 501.
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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.