wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 508 Lac La Nonne
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 508 Lac La Nonne
WMU 508 Lac La Nonne is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 3,255 km² (1,257 mi²). The town of Barrhead 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
- 508
- Area
- 3,255 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,257 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 77 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 72 | 2% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 4.9 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 0.1 | 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); 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 |
| 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery 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 |
| Sandhill crane | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Spruce grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 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
- WMU 247 Edmonton West
- WMU 250 Redwater
- WMU 336 Wabamun
- WMU 348 Chip Lake
- WMU 505 Shoal Creek
- WMU 507 Thunder Lake
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 29
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 508: WMU 508 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 508: WMU 508 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 508: WMU 508 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 508: WMU 508 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 798, 799: WMU 508 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 508 Lac La Nonne
- 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 508 Lac La Nonne (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,255 km² (1,257 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 508 Lac La Nonne?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 77 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 508 Lac La Nonne?
This page lists 19 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 508 Lac La Nonne?
In the same unit system: WMU 247 Edmonton West, WMU 250 Redwater, WMU 336 Wabamun, WMU 348 Chip Lake, WMU 505 Shoal Creek and WMU 507 Thunder Lake.
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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.