special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440
Alberta, Canada
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About Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,431 km² (939 mi²). The town of Grande Cache 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 Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 440
- Area
- 2,431 km²
- Area (miles)
- 939 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,545 km² of public or protected land inside it, 64% 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 | 1,490 | 61% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 55 | 2% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 0.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 442: WMU 442
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 444: WMU 444
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 18
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 440 Adams Creek (wildlife management unit)
- Goat special licence, draw choice 835: WMU 440, North Persimmon (C) (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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440
- 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 440: WMU 440 (special licence draw area)?
About 2,431 km² (939 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 440: WMU 440?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,545 km² of public or protected land, 64% 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 440: WMU 440?
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 440: WMU 440?
In the same unit system: Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 442: WMU 442 and Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 444: WMU 444.
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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.