wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 116 Seven Persons
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 116 Seven Persons
WMU 116 Seven Persons is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,094 km² (809 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Medicine Hat, about 2.1 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
- 116
- Area
- 2,094 km²
- Area (miles)
- 809 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 5.1 | under 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 2.5 | 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 (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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | 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 |
| Sandhill crane | Sep 8, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 | shotgun 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
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Cougar Management Area 36
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 116: WMU 116 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 116: WMU 116 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 116: WMU 116 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 116: WMU 116 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 116: WMU 116 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 116, 118, 119, 120, 133, 860: WMUs 116, 118, 119 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 120, 859, 860, 911, 912, 961: WMUs 116, 118, 119 (special licence draw area)
- Class 1 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 806: WMUs 116, 119, 124, 148 (special licence draw area)
- Pronghorn archery special licence, draw choice 806: WMUs 116, 119, 124, 148 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 819, 820: WMUs 116, 119, 124, 148 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 116 Seven Persons
- 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 116 Seven Persons (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,094 km² (809 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 116 Seven Persons?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nature Conservancy of Canada. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 116 Seven Persons?
This page lists 19 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 116 Seven Persons?
In the same unit system: WMU 102 Pakowi, WMU 112 Lethbridge, WMU 118 Forty Mile, WMU 119 South Irvine, WMU 124 Whitla and WMU 148 Schuler.
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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.