wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks

WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake

Alberta, Canada

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About WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake

WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 3,393 km² (1,310 mi²). The town of Esther 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: 163
Area: 3,393 km²
Area (miles): 1,310 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

The public land layers HuntGrid uses map no public or protected land inside this unit.

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.

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	antlerless, archery source
Elk (wapiti)	Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026	antlered, 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 Oct 31, 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 Oct 31, 2026	antlered, archery source
White-tailed deer	Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026	antlerless, 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 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026	antlered source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Alberta Forestry and Parks

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What HuntGrid shows for WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake

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.
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Questions

How big is WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake (wildlife management unit)?

About 3,393 km² (1,310 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake?

The public land layers HuntGrid uses map none inside it.

Where are the season dates for WMU 163 Grassy Island Lake?

This page lists 16 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 163 Grassy Island Lake?

In the same unit system: WMU 162 Berry, WMU 164 Kirkpatrick, WMU 200 Sounding and WMU 202 Neutral Hills.

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.