wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass
WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 160 km² (62 mi²). The town of Crowsnest 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
- 303
- Area
- 160 km²
- Area (miles)
- 62 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 62 km² of public or protected land inside it, 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 48 | 30% |
| Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alberta Forestry and Parks | 8.3 | 5% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 4.8 | 3% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association; Alberta Fish and Game Association | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Province of British Columbia | 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 – Alberta; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; 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 |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Sep 1, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, residents source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 25, 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. 2
- Cougar Management Area 3
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 303: WMU 303 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 303: WMU 303 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 303: WMU 303 (special licence draw area)
- Wild turkey special licence, draw choice 305: WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 400, 402 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 306: Includes all of WMU 303, 306, and that of portion of WMU 402 lying east of the Forestry Trunk Road and south of the Oldman River (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 712, 713: WMU 303 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass
- 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 303 Crowsnest Pass (wildlife management unit)?
About 160 km² (62 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 62 km² of public or protected land, 39% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass?
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 303 Crowsnest Pass?
In the same unit system: WMU 302 Pincher Creek, WMU 306 Willow Valley, WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale and WMU 402 Livingstone.
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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.