wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers
WMU 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 6,774 km² (2,615 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Peace River, 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
- 527
- Area
- 6,774 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,615 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 117 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 96 | 1% |
| Alberta Conservation Association | 15 | under 1% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 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 – 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 |
| 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
- WMU 520 Cadotte Lakes-Otter Lakes
- WMU 522 Birch Hills
- WMU 523 Kimiwan-Winagami Lakes
- WMU 524 Chinchaga River
- WMU 525 Clear Hills
- WMU 526 Upper Peace River
- WMU 528 Buffalo Head Hills
- WMU 537 Naylor Hills-Hawk Hills
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- Cougar Management Area 34
- Antlerless elk special licence, draw choice 180, 764, 765, 766: WMU 527 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless mule deer special licence, draw choice 527: WMU 527 (special licence draw area)
- Calf moose special licence, draw choice 527: WMU 527 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered mule deer special licence, draw choice 527: WMU 527 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 977, 978: WMU 527 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers
- 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 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers (wildlife management unit)?
About 6,774 km² (2,615 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 117 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers?
This page lists 14 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 527 Whitemud-Hotchkiss Rivers?
In the same unit system: WMU 520 Cadotte Lakes-Otter Lakes, WMU 522 Birch Hills, WMU 523 Kimiwan-Winagami Lakes, WMU 524 Chinchaga River, WMU 525 Clear Hills, WMU 526 Upper Peace River, WMU 528 Buffalo Head Hills and WMU 537 Naylor Hills-Hawk Hills.
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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.