wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 208 Big Valley
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 208 Big Valley
WMU 208 Big Valley is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,865 km² (720 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Stettler, about 1.3 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
- 208
- Area
- 1,865 km²
- Area (miles)
- 720 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 58 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% 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 | 28 | 2% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 15 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 9.8 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada; The Nature Conservancy of Canada | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 1.8 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 0.6 | 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 |
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Common pheasant | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | males source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Sandhill crane | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | 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. 1
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 208: WMU 208 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 208: WMU 208 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 208: WMU 208 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 208: WMU 208 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 208: WMUs 208, 210, 220 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 208: WMUs 208, 210, 220 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 208 Big Valley
- 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 208 Big Valley (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,865 km² (720 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 208 Big Valley?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 58 km² of public or protected land, 3% 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 208 Big Valley?
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 208 Big Valley?
In the same unit system: WMU 158 Three Hills, WMU 166 Sullivan, WMU 206 Buffalo Lake, WMU 210 Lonepine and WMU 220 Red Deer.
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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.