wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 247 Edmonton West
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 247 Edmonton West
WMU 247 Edmonton West is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,381 km² (919 mi²). Towns inside it include Edmonton and Stony Plain.
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
- 247
- Area
- 2,381 km²
- Area (miles)
- 919 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 86 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% 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 | 52 | 2% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 21 | under 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 3.5 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 2.9 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Edmonton and Area Land Trust | 2.5 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Edmonton & Area Land Trust | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.3 | 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 |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | archery, residents source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 |
| 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 Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 246 Wizard Lake
- WMU 248 Edmonton East
- WMU 250 Redwater
- WMU 334 Strawberry
- WMU 336 Wabamun
- WMU 508 Lac La Nonne
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 247 Edmonton West
- 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 247 Edmonton West (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,381 km² (919 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 247 Edmonton West?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 86 km² of public or protected land, 4% 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 247 Edmonton West?
This page lists 14 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 247 Edmonton West?
In the same unit system: WMU 246 Wizard Lake, WMU 248 Edmonton East, WMU 250 Redwater, WMU 334 Strawberry, WMU 336 Wabamun and WMU 508 Lac La Nonne.
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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.