special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40
Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 113 km² (44 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hinton, about 6.5 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
- 438
- Area
- 113 km²
- Area (miles)
- 44 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, 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 15 | 13% |
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
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 342: WMU 342
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 344: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 344 south of Wildhay River and Polecat Haul Road and west of Willow Creek Haul Road
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 439: WMU 439
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 17
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 438 Coalspur (wildlife management unit)
- WMU 438 class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 710, 711, or 712: WMUs 438A, 438B, 438C, 438D (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 852: That portion of WMU 438 lying north of the Drinnan Creek, Gregg River drainage (special licence draw area)
- Non-resident class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 860: WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40
- 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 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)?
About 113 km² (44 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15 km² of public or protected land, 13% of the unit; the largest share is managed by 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 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40?
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 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40?
In the same unit system: Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 342: WMU 342, Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 344: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 344 south of Wildhay River and Polecat Haul Road and west of Willow Creek Haul Road and Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 439: WMU 439.
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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.