wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 140 Rainier
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 140 Rainier
WMU 140 Rainier is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,534 km² (592 mi²). The town of Vauxhall is inside it.
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
- 140
- Area
- 1,534 km²
- Area (miles)
- 592 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 1.3 | 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) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | residents source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Sep 1, 2026 to May 31, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 140: WMU 140 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 140: WMU 140 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 140: WMU 140 (special licence draw area)
- Pronghorn archery special licence, draw choice 804: WMUs 128, 140 (special licence draw area)
- Class 1 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 804: WMUs 128, 140 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 815, 816: WMUs 128, 140 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 140 Rainier
- 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 140 Rainier (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,534 km² (592 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 140 Rainier?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1.3 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Ducks Unlimited Canada. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 140 Rainier?
This page lists 18 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 140 Rainier?
In the same unit system: WMU 128 Vauxhall, WMU 130 Keho, WMU 134 Travers, WMU 138 Majorville and WMU 142 Newell.
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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.