special licence draw area · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River
WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River is a special licence draw area in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 841 km² (325 mi²). The town of Cardston is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Alberta Forestry and Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 837, 838, 839, 995
- Area
- 841 km²
- Area (miles)
- 325 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 93 km² of public or protected land inside it, 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 71 | 8% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 19 | 2% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 25, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 25, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Cougar Management Area 1
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 113, 993, 994, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 300: WMU 300 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 300: WMU 300 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 300: WMU 300 (special licence draw area)
- WMU 300 Mountain View (wildlife management unit)
- Wild turkey special licence, draw choice 305: WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 400, 402 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River
- 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 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River (special licence draw area)?
About 841 km² (325 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 93 km² of public or protected land, 11% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nature Conservancy of Canada. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 300 elk special licence, draw choice 837, 838, 839, 995: That portion of WMU 300 lying south of the Waterton River?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.