wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 509 Calling Lake
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 509 Calling Lake
WMU 509 Calling Lake is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 2,539 km² (980 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Athabasca, about 0.1 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
- 509
- Area
- 2,539 km²
- Area (miles)
- 980 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 201 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 171 | 7% |
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 25 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 3.7 | under 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 1.9 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Grey wolf | Sep 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, 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 |
| 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 503 Lac La Biche
- WMU 506 Tawatinaw
- WMU 510 Baptiste Lake
- WMU 511 Pelican Mountains
- WMU 512 Crow Lake
- WMU 516 Pelican Lake
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 30
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 173, 509, 511: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered elk special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 509: WMU 509 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 509 Calling Lake
- 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 509 Calling Lake (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,539 km² (980 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 509 Calling Lake?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 201 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 509 Calling Lake?
This page lists 17 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 509 Calling Lake?
In the same unit system: WMU 503 Lac La Biche, WMU 506 Tawatinaw, WMU 510 Baptiste Lake, WMU 511 Pelican Mountains, WMU 512 Crow Lake and WMU 516 Pelican 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.