cougar management area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Cougar Management Area 12
Alberta, Canada
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About Cougar Management Area 12
Cougar Management Area 12 is a cougar management area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 4,868 km² (1,880 mi²). The town of Nordegg 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 Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 4,868 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,880 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 120 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 111 | 2% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 9.5 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 2.6 | 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 – 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Cougar Management Area 9
- Cougar Management Area 11
- Cougar Management Area 14
- Cougar Management Area 15
- Cougar Management Area 16
- Cougar Management Area 21
- Cougar Management Area 22
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- WMU 326 Baseline (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 326: WMU 326 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 328 Schunda (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 328: WMU 328 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 429 Meadows (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 429: WMU 429 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 874, 882: WMU 326 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 875, 883: WMU 328 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 881, 889: WMU 429 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Cougar Management Area 12
- 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 Cougar Management Area 12?
About 4,868 km² (1,880 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Cougar Management Area 12?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 120 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 Cougar Management Area 12?
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 Cougar Management Area 12?
In the same unit system: Cougar Management Area 9, Cougar Management Area 11, Cougar Management Area 14, Cougar Management Area 15, Cougar Management Area 16, Cougar Management Area 21 and Cougar Management Area 22.
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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.