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Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242
Alberta, Canada
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About Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242
Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,857 km² (717 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Elk Island (National Park), about 4.4 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
- 242
- Area
- 1,857 km²
- Area (miles)
- 717 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 203 km² of public or protected land inside it, 11% 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 | 181 | 10% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 16 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 3.9 | under 1% |
| Edmonton & Area Land Trust | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Otipemisiwak Métis Government | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada; The Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 228: WMU 228
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 240: WMU 240
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 244: WMU 244
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 250: WMU 250
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 252: WMU 252
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 147, 149, 195, 240: WMUs 240, 242 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 240: WMUs 240, 242 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 242 Beaverhill (wildlife management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242
- 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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242 (special licence draw area)?
About 1,857 km² (717 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 203 km² of public or protected land, 11% 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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242?
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 mule deer special licence, draw choice 242: WMU 242?
In the same unit system: Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 228: WMU 228, Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 240: WMU 240, Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 244: WMU 244, Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 250: WMU 250 and Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 252: WMU 252.
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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.