wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 248 Edmonton East
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 248 Edmonton East
WMU 248 Edmonton East is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,039 km² (787 mi²). The town of Edmonton (Int'l Aprt) 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
- 248
- Area
- 2,039 km²
- Area (miles)
- 787 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 17 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Edmonton & Area Land Trust | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Edmonton and Area Land Trust | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association; Alberta Fish and Game Association; Edmonton and Area Land Trust | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | 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 |
| 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 |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 25, 2026 to Dec 7, 2026 | 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 242 Beaverhill
- WMU 244 Bittern
- WMU 246 Wizard Lake
- WMU 247 Edmonton West
- WMU 250 Redwater
- WMU 936 Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing Wildlife and Recreation Area
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 248: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 248 that lies within Strathcona County and Leduc County (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 248: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 248 that lies within Strathcona County and Leduc County (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 248 Edmonton East
- 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 248 Edmonton East (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,039 km² (787 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 248 Edmonton East?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 17 km² of public or protected land, under 1% 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 248 Edmonton East?
This page lists 15 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 248 Edmonton East?
In the same unit system: WMU 242 Beaverhill, WMU 244 Bittern, WMU 246 Wizard Lake, WMU 247 Edmonton West, WMU 250 Redwater and WMU 936 Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing Wildlife and Recreation Area.
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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.