special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 172, 506, 507: WMU 506
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 172, 506, 507: WMU 506
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 172, 506, 507: WMU 506 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,192 km² (846 mi²). The town of Athabasca 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 172, 506, 507
- Area
- 2,192 km²
- Area (miles)
- 846 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 9.6 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 4.8 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.5 | 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) | 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 167, 168, 169, 503: WMU 503
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 170, 504, 505: WMU 504
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 171, 794, 795: WMU 505
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 173, 509, 511: WMU 509
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 174, 800, 801: WMU 510
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 192, 250, 251: WMU 250
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 30
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 506: WMU 506 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 506: WMU 506 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 506: WMU 506 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 506: WMU 506 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 506 Tawatinaw (wildlife management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 172, 506, 507: WMU 506
- 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 172, 506, 507: WMU 506 (special licence draw area)?
About 2,192 km² (846 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 172, 506, 507: WMU 506?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15 km² of public or protected land, under 1% 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 172, 506, 507: WMU 506?
This page lists 3 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 172, 506, 507: WMU 506?
In the same unit system: Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 167, 168, 169, 503: WMU 503, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 170, 504, 505: WMU 504, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 171, 794, 795: WMU 505, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 173, 509, 511: WMU 509, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 174, 800, 801: WMU 510 and Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 192, 250, 251: WMU 250.
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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.