special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor
Alberta, Canada
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About Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 504 km² (195 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Kananaskis (Nakiska Ridgetop), about 55 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 Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 409
- Area
- 504 km²
- Area (miles)
- 195 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 504 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 285 | 57% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 240 | 48% |
| Province of British Columbia | 0.7 | 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 – British Columbia; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | residents, 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
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 410: That portion of WMU 404 lying south and east of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 854: That portion of WMU 406 lying south of Sheep River Rd and the Elbow Lake Rd which runs from the Sheep River Rd past Elbow Lake to Hwy 40. Hunting is not permitted in the Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary. Excluding Secondary Rd 541 wildlife corridor
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 5
- WMU 404 Highwood (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 404: WMU 404 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor
- 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor (special licence draw area)?
About 504 km² (195 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 504 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor?
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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 409: That portion of WMU 404 lying north and west of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor?
In the same unit system: Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 410: That portion of WMU 404 lying south and east of Cataract Creek. Excluding Highway 40 and Secondary Road 541 wildlife corridor and Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 854: That portion of WMU 406 lying south of Sheep River Rd and the Elbow Lake Rd which runs from the Sheep River Rd past Elbow Lake to Hwy 40. Hunting is not permitted in the Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary. Excluding Secondary Rd 541 wildlife corridor.
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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.