special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 3,281 km² (1,267 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Dawson Creek, about 14 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
- 165, 743, 744, 745
- Area
- 3,281 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,267 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 217 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 | 210 | 6% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Government of British Columbia | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 | antlerless, 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
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 177, 758, 759, 760: WMU 522
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 179, 769, 770, 771: WMU 526
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 191, 740, 741, 742: WMU 358
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 33
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 359: WMU 359 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 359: WMU 359 (special licence draw area)
- Calf moose special licence, draw choice 359: WMU 359 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 359 Blueberry (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 947, 948: WMU 359 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359
- 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 Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359 (special licence draw area)?
About 3,281 km² (1,267 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 217 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 Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 165, 743, 744, 745: WMU 359?
In the same unit system: Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 177, 758, 759, 760: WMU 522, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 179, 769, 770, 771: WMU 526 and Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 191, 740, 741, 742: WMU 358.
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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.