special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40
Alberta, Canada
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About Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40
Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40 is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 172 km² (66 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 Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 856
- Area
- 172 km²
- Area (miles)
- 66 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 158 km² of public or protected land inside it, 92% 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 | 158 | 92% |
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
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 elk 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)
What HuntGrid shows for Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)?
About 172 km² (66 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 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 158 km² of public or protected land, 92% 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west 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 Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 856: That portion of WMU 408 lying west of Highway 40?
In the same unit system: Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 410 - Archery Only: WMU 410.
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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.