wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 148 Schuler
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 148 Schuler
WMU 148 Schuler is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,877 km² (1,111 mi²). Towns inside it include Medicine Hat and Suffield.
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
- 148
- Area
- 2,877 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,111 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 17 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Prairie Region | 0.2 | 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 |
| 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 | 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
- WMU 116 Seven Persons
- WMU 119 South Irvine
- WMU 124 Whitla
- WMU 144 Tilley
- WMU 150 Jenner
- WMU 732 British Block
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 134, 720, 721, 722, 723, 783: WMUs 124, 128, 142, 144, 148, 150 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 148: WMU 148 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 148: WMU 148 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 148: WMU 148 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 148: WMU 148 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 148: WMU 148 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725: WMUs 124, 128, 142, 144, 148, 150 (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 148 Schuler
- 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 148 Schuler (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,877 km² (1,111 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 148 Schuler?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 21 km² of public or protected land, under 1% 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 148 Schuler?
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 148 Schuler?
In the same unit system: WMU 116 Seven Persons, WMU 119 South Irvine, WMU 124 Whitla, WMU 144 Tilley, WMU 150 Jenner and WMU 732 British Block.
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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.