wildlife management unit · Alberta Forestry and Parks
WMU 728 West Wainwright
Alberta, Canada
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About WMU 728 West Wainwright
WMU 728 West Wainwright is a wildlife management unit in Alberta, Canada, set by Alberta Forestry and Parks. It covers about 455 km² (176 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Wainwright, about 1.6 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
- 728
- Area
- 455 km²
- Area (miles)
- 176 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
The public land layers HuntGrid uses map no public or protected land inside this unit.
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.
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Alberta Forestry and Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Aug 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Grey wolf | Nov 26, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | source |
| Coyote | Jan 5, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 | residents 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
- CFB Wainwright either-sex elk special licence, draw choice 728: WMUs 728, 730 (special licence draw area)
- Antlered moose special licence, draw choice 733, 734, 735: WMUs 728, 730 (special licence draw area)
- Antlerless moose special licence, draw choice 733, 734, 735: WMUs 728, 730 (special licence draw area)
- CFB Wainwright deer special licence, draw choice 825, 826, 827, 828, 829: WMUs 728, 730 (special licence draw area)
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 728 West Wainwright
- 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 728 West Wainwright (wildlife management unit)?
About 455 km² (176 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Alberta Forestry and Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 728 West Wainwright?
The public land layers HuntGrid uses map none inside it.
Where are the season dates for WMU 728 West Wainwright?
This page lists 3 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 728 West Wainwright?
In the same unit system: WMU 232 Hardisty, WMU 234 Ribstone and WMU 730 East Wainwright.
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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.