cougar management area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Cougar Management Area 17
Alberta, Canada
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About Cougar Management Area 17
Cougar Management Area 17 is a cougar management area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,237 km² (864 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hinton, about 0.5 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 Cougar (mountain lion).
- Unit code
- 17
- Area
- 2,237 km²
- Area (miles)
- 864 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 690 km² of public or protected land inside it, 31% 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 | 450 | 20% |
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 237 | 11% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 1.7 | 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 – 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 16
- Cougar Management Area 18
- Cougar Management Area 22
- Cougar Management Area 23
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- WMU 438 Coalspur (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 439 Solomon (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 439: WMU 439 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 439: WMU 439 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 439: WMU 439 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 703: That portion of WMU 438 lying south of the Drinnan Creek, Gregg River Drainage and north of the north boundary of the Whitehorse Wildland Park, excluding non-trophy sheep hunting area 438B. Excluding highway 40 wildlife corridor (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 704: That portion of WMU 438 south of the north boundary of the Whitehorse Wildland Park (special licence draw area)
- WMU 438 class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 710, 711, or 712: WMUs 438A, 438B, 438C, 438D (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 852: That portion of WMU 438 lying north of the Drinnan Creek, Gregg River drainage (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 Cougar Management Area 17
- 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 17?
About 2,237 km² (864 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Cougar Management Area 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 690 km² of public or protected land, 31% 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 Cougar Management Area 17?
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 17?
In the same unit system: Cougar Management Area 16, Cougar Management Area 18, Cougar Management Area 22 and Cougar Management Area 23.
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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.