wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 212 Calgary
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 212 Calgary
WMU 212 Calgary is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 3,595 km² (1,388 mi²). Towns inside it include Airdrie, Calgary, Calgary (Olympic Park), Cochrane and Okotoks.
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
- 212
- Area
- 3,595 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,388 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 333 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal or First Nations land | 278 | 8% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 27 | under 1% |
| Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area | 19 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 5.2 | under 1% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Prairie Region | 1.1 | under 1% |
| City of Calgary | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); 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 | archery source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | archery, residents source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 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 |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 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 |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlerless source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | archery 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 132 Little Bow
- WMU 136 Arrowwood
- WMU 156 Rosebud River
- WMU 210 Lonepine
- WMU 214 Dogpound
- WMU 312 Priddis
- WMU 314 Little Red
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 212 Calgary
- 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 212 Calgary (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,595 km² (1,388 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 212 Calgary?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 333 km² of public or protected land, 9% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tribal or First Nations land. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 212 Calgary?
This page lists 20 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 212 Calgary?
In the same unit system: WMU 132 Little Bow, WMU 136 Arrowwood, WMU 156 Rosebud River, WMU 210 Lonepine, WMU 214 Dogpound, WMU 312 Priddis and WMU 314 Little Red.
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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.