wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale
WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,204 km² (465 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Crowsnest, about 0.4 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
- 400
- Area
- 1,204 km²
- Area (miles)
- 465 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,199 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 1,053 | 87% |
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 145 | 12% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Province of British Columbia | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Government of British Columbia | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada; Alberta Conservation Association | 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 – 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 May 31, 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 |
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, residents source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 24, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to May 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. 1
- Cougar Management Area 2
- Wild turkey special licence, draw choice 305: WMUs 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 400, 402 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 400: WMU 400 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 400: WMU 400 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 400: WMU 400 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 400: WMU 400 (special licence draw area)
- Goat special licence, draw choice 996: WMU 400, GHA (O) (special licence draw area)
- Goat special licence, draw choice 997: WMU 400, GHA (Q) (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale
- 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 400 Castle-Carbondale (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,204 km² (465 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 400 Castle-Carbondale?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,199 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 400 Castle-Carbondale?
This page lists 18 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 400 Castle-Carbondale?
In the same unit system: WMU 300 Mountain View, WMU 302 Pincher Creek and WMU 303 Crowsnest Pass.
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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.