cougar management area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
Cougar Management Area 8
Alberta, Canada
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About Cougar Management Area 8
Cougar Management Area 8 is a cougar management area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 4,632 km² (1,788 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Cochrane, about 0.4 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
- 8
- Area
- 4,632 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,788 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,086 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% 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 | 578 | 12% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 507 | 11% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | 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 (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); 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 5
- Cougar Management Area 6
- Cougar Management Area 7
- Cougar Management Area 9
- Cougar Management Area 13
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 144, 731, 892, 893: WMUs 214, 314 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 214 Dogpound (wildlife management unit)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 214: WMU 214 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 214: WMU 214 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 214: WMU 214 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 214: WMU 214 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 314 Little Red (wildlife management unit)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 314: WMU 314 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 314: WMU 314 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 314: WMU 314 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 314: WMU 314 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 316 Harold Creek (wildlife management unit)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 316: WMU 316 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 316: WMU 316 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 316: WMU 316 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for Cougar Management Area 8
- 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 8?
About 4,632 km² (1,788 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Cougar Management Area 8?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,086 km² of public or protected land, 23% 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 8?
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 8?
In the same unit system: Cougar Management Area 5, Cougar Management Area 6, Cougar Management Area 7, Cougar Management Area 9 and Cougar Management Area 13.
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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.