wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 339 Elk River
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 339 Elk River
WMU 339 Elk River is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,110 km² (815 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Drayton Valley, about 25 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
- 339
- Area
- 2,110 km²
- Area (miles)
- 815 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal or First Nations land | 1.0 | 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)
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 |
| 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 17, 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 328 Schunda
- WMU 330 O'Chiese
- WMU 337 Bigoray
- WMU 338 Carrot Creek
- WMU 340 Wolf River
- WMU 434 Blackstone
- WMU 437 Red Cap
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 339 Elk 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 339 Elk River (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,110 km² (815 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 339 Elk River?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1.0 km² of public or protected land, under 1% 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 339 Elk River?
This page lists 14 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 339 Elk River?
In the same unit system: WMU 328 Schunda, WMU 330 O'Chiese, WMU 337 Bigoray, WMU 338 Carrot Creek, WMU 340 Wolf River, WMU 434 Blackstone and WMU 437 Red Cap.
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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.