special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 416 km² (161 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Kananaskis (Nakiska Ridgetop), about 1.0 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
- 408
- Area
- 416 km²
- Area (miles)
- 161 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 391 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 347 | 84% |
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 44 | 11% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 144, 731, 892, 893: WMUs 214, 314
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 6
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 408 Kananaskis River (wildlife management unit)
- WMU 408 class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 408 - Archery Only: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 904: That portion of WMU 408 lying east of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408
- 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 408: WMU 408 (special licence draw area)?
About 416 km² (161 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 391 km² of public or protected land, 94% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Parks 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 408: WMU 408?
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 Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 408: WMU 408?
In the same unit system: Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 144, 731, 892, 893: WMUs 214, 314 and Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406.
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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.