wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 406 Elbow
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 406 Elbow
WMU 406 Elbow is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,985 km² (766 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Bow Valley (Provincial Park), about 6.8 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
- 406
- Area
- 1,985 km²
- Area (miles)
- 766 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,968 km² of public or protected land inside it, 99% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Forestry and Parks | 1,158 | 58% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 807 | 41% |
| Alberta Environment and Protected Areas; Alberta Forestry and Parks | 17 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 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 – 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 |
| Dusky grouse | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Common pheasant | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | males source |
| Rock ptarmigan | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 8, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, residents source |
| American black bear | Sep 9, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Grey wolf | Sep 9, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | 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
- WMU 312 Priddis
- WMU 314 Little Red
- WMU 404 Highwood
- WMU 408 Kananaskis River
- WMU 648 Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 5
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless white-tailed deer special licence, draw choice 406: WMU 406 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 854: That portion of WMU 406 lying south of Sheep River Rd and the Elbow Lake Rd which runs from the Sheep River Rd past Elbow Lake to Hwy 40. Hunting is not permitted in the Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary. Excluding Secondary Rd 541 wildlife corridor (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 855: That portion of WMU 406 lying north of Sheep River Road and the Elbow Lake Road which runs from the Sheep River Road past Elbow Lake to Highway 40. Hunting is not permitted in the Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 406 Elbow
- 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 406 Elbow (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,985 km² (766 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 406 Elbow?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,968 km² of public or protected land, 99% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 406 Elbow?
This page lists 12 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 406 Elbow?
In the same unit system: WMU 312 Priddis, WMU 314 Little Red, WMU 404 Highwood, WMU 408 Kananaskis River and WMU 648 Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
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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.