wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 330 O'Chiese
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 330 O'Chiese
WMU 330 O'Chiese is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,172 km² (839 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Rocky Mountain House, about 1.1 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
- 330
- Area
- 2,172 km²
- Area (miles)
- 839 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 227 km² of public or protected land inside it, 10% 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 | 190 | 9% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 32 | 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 4.8 | 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 |
| Grey wolf | Aug 25, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Common pheasant | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | males 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 |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered 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 322 Horseguard
- WMU 324 Prairie Creek
- WMU 328 Schunda
- WMU 332 Alder Flats
- WMU 337 Bigoray
- WMU 339 Elk River
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 11
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 330: WMU 330 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 330: WMU 330 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 876, 884: WMU 330 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 330 O'Chiese
- 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 330 O'Chiese (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,172 km² (839 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 330 O'Chiese?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 227 km² of public or protected land, 10% 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 330 O'Chiese?
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 330 O'Chiese?
In the same unit system: WMU 322 Horseguard, WMU 324 Prairie Creek, WMU 328 Schunda, WMU 332 Alder Flats, WMU 337 Bigoray and WMU 339 Elk River.
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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.