wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 108 Milk River Ridge
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 108 Milk River Ridge
WMU 108 Milk River Ridge is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 4,524 km² (1,747 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Cardston, about 0.6 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alberta Forestry and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 108
- Area
- 4,524 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,747 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 | 211 | 5% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 131 | 3% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 14 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 9.7 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 3.9 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.4 | 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Aug 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Aug 25, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | residents source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 25, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males source |
| Bobcat | Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 11, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlered 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
- Cougar Management Area 1
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 108: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 108: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 108: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 126, 127, 128, 706, 707, 708: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 706, 707, 708, 709, 710: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Class 1 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 801: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Pronghorn archery special licence, draw choice 801: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 809, 810: WMU 108 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 108 Milk River Ridge
- 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 WMU 108 Milk River Ridge (wildlife management unit)?
About 4,524 km² (1,747 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 108 Milk River Ridge?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land, 8% 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 WMU 108 Milk River Ridge?
This page lists 17 seasons a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMU 108 Milk River Ridge?
In the same unit system: WMU 104 Aden, WMU 106 Verdigris, WMU 110 Brocket, WMU 112 Lethbridge and WMU 300 Mountain View.
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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.