wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks

WMU 342 McLeod River

Alberta, Canada

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About WMU 342 McLeod River

WMU 342 McLeod River is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,504 km² (581 mi²). The town of Hinton 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: 342
Area: 1,504 km²
Area (miles): 581 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 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
Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks	12	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 (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
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.

Official regulations: Alberta Forestry and Parks

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What HuntGrid shows for WMU 342 McLeod 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.
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Questions

How big is WMU 342 McLeod River (wildlife management unit)?

About 1,504 km² (581 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in WMU 342 McLeod River?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for WMU 342 McLeod 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 342 McLeod River?

In the same unit system: WMU 340 Wolf River, WMU 344 Wildhay, WMU 346 Shiningbank, WMU 438 Coalspur and WMU 439 Solomon.

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.