wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 438 Coalspur
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 438 Coalspur
WMU 438 Coalspur is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 1,570 km² (606 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hinton, about 0.5 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
- 438
- Area
- 1,570 km²
- Area (miles)
- 606 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land inside it, 24% 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 | 237 | 15% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 142 | 9% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 0.6 | 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 (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 |
| Bighorn sheep | Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, residents source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Aug 25, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | residents source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 25, 2026 to May 31, 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 30, 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 17
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 438: WMU 438 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 438: This season applies only to that portion of WMU 438 that lies northwest of Highway 16 and southwest of Highway 40 (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 703: That portion of WMU 438 lying south of the Drinnan Creek, Gregg River Drainage and north of the north boundary of the Whitehorse Wildland Park, excluding non-trophy sheep hunting area 438B. Excluding highway 40 wildlife corridor (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 704: That portion of WMU 438 south of the north boundary of the Whitehorse Wildland Park (special licence draw area)
- WMU 438 class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 710, 711, or 712: WMUs 438A, 438B, 438C, 438D (special licence draw area)
- Class 2 sheep special licence, draw choice 852: That portion of WMU 438 lying north of the Drinnan Creek, Gregg River drainage (special licence draw area)
- Non-resident class 1 sheep special licence, draw choice 860: WMUs 412, 414, 416, 417, 418, 420, 422, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 438 Coalspur
- 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 438 Coalspur (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,570 km² (606 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 438 Coalspur?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 379 km² of public or protected land, 24% 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 438 Coalspur?
This page lists 16 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 438 Coalspur?
In the same unit system: WMU 340 Wolf River, WMU 342 McLeod River, WMU 344 Wildhay, WMU 436 Cardinal, WMU 437 Red Cap and WMU 439 Solomon.
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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.