wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 152 Royal
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 152 Royal
WMU 152 Royal is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 3,909 km² (1,509 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Brooks, about 13 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
- 152
- Area
- 3,909 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,509 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 81 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 81 | 2% |
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 | antlered, archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, 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 | 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 138 Majorville
- WMU 142 Newell
- WMU 144 Tilley
- WMU 150 Jenner
- WMU 151 Alkali Creek
- WMU 156 Rosebud River
- WMU 160 Hand Hills
- WMU 162 Berry
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 151: WMUs 151, 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 151: WMUs 151, 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 152: WMU 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 152: WMU 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 152: WMU 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 152: WMU 152 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 152: WMU 152 (special licence draw area)
- Class 1 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 807: WMUs 150, 151, 152 (special licence draw area)
- Pronghorn archery special licence, draw choice 807: WMUs 150, 151, 152 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 pronghorn special licence, draw choice 821, 822: WMUs 150, 151, 152 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 152 Royal
- 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 152 Royal (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,909 km² (1,509 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 152 Royal?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 81 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 152 Royal?
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 152 Royal?
In the same unit system: WMU 138 Majorville, WMU 142 Newell, WMU 144 Tilley, WMU 150 Jenner, WMU 151 Alkali Creek, WMU 156 Rosebud River, WMU 160 Hand Hills and WMU 162 Berry.
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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.