wildlife management unit · Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
WMU 51
Ontario, Canada
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About WMU 51
WMU 51 is a wildlife management unit in Ontario, Canada, set by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. It covers about 7,186 km² (2,774 mi²). The town of Algonquin Park (Lake of Two Rivers) is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 51
- Area
- 7,186 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,774 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,091 km² of public or protected land inside it, 99% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | 6,996 | 97% |
| Ontario Parks | 2,596 | 36% |
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 – Ontario; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database)
Seasons and regulations
Season dates, bag limits and licences for WMU 51 are in Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for WMU 51
- 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 51 (wildlife management unit)?
About 7,186 km² (2,774 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMU 51?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7,091 km² of public or protected land, 99% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMU 51?
In Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources's official regulations: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summary
Which units are next to WMU 51?
In the same unit system: WMU 48, WMU 50, WMU 54, WMU 55A and WMU 55B.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Licence: Open Government Licence – Ontario (v1.0). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.