wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 539 Bistcho Lake
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 539 Bistcho Lake
WMU 539 Bistcho Lake is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 19,876 km² (7,674 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Rainbow Lake, about 25 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
- 539
- Area
- 19,876 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,674 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 453 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Operations Division, Alberta Forestry and Parks | 381 | 2% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 72 | under 1% |
| Province of British Columbia | 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 – British Columbia; 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 |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Aug 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 25, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | residents source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered 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 deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Willow ptarmigan | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 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.
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What HuntGrid shows for WMU 539 Bistcho 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 539 Bistcho Lake (wildlife management unit)?
About 19,876 km² (7,674 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 539 Bistcho Lake?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 453 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 539 Bistcho Lake?
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 539 Bistcho Lake?
In the same unit system: WMU 534 Caribou Mountains and WMU 536 Rainbow 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.