wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 308 Happy Valley
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 308 Happy Valley
WMU 308 Happy Valley is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 656 km² (253 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Crowsnest, about 35 km from its edge.
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
- 308
- Area
- 656 km²
- Area (miles)
- 253 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 496 km² of public or protected land inside it, 76% 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 | 253 | 39% |
| Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alberta Forestry and Parks | 126 | 19% |
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 106 | 16% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 12 | 2% |
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 – 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
- WMU 304 North Porcupine Hills
- WMU 305 South Porcupine Hills
- WMU 306 Willow Valley
- WMU 310 Pekisko
- WMU 402 Livingstone
- WMU 404 Highwood
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2
- Cougar Management Area 3
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 157, 792, 793: WMU 308 (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)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 308: WMU 308 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 308: WMU 308 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 308: WMU 308 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 308: Includes all of WMU 308 and that portion of WMU 402 lying east of the Forestry Trunk Road and north of the Oldman River (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 308 Happy Valley
- 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 308 Happy Valley (wildlife management unit)?
About 656 km² (253 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 308 Happy Valley?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 496 km² of public or protected land, 76% 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 308 Happy Valley?
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 308 Happy Valley?
In the same unit system: WMU 304 North Porcupine Hills, WMU 305 South Porcupine Hills, WMU 306 Willow Valley, WMU 310 Pekisko, WMU 402 Livingstone and WMU 404 Highwood.
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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.