game bird management unit · Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch
Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)
Saskatchewan, Canada
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About Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)
Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District) is a game bird management unit in Saskatchewan, Canada, set by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch. It covers about 74,533 km² (28,777 mi²). Towns inside it include Assiniboia, Coronach, Cypress Hills (Provincial Park), Eastend, Leader and Maple Creek.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 74,533 km²
- Area (miles)
- 28,777 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13,166 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment | 6,705 | 9% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture | 3,467 | 5% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Prairie Region | 1,200 | 2% |
| Parks Canada Agency | 765 | 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 602 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Environment | 406 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport | 270 | under 1% |
| Tribal or First Nations land | 267 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 381 | 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 Government of Saskatchewan Standard Unrestricted Use Data Licence (Version 2.0); Contains information licensed under the Government of Saskatchewan Standard Unrestricted Use Data Licence (Version 2.0); 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 Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | non-residents source |
| Grey (Hungarian) partridge | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | residents source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | non-residents source |
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | residents source |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | males, residents source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Game Bird Management Unit 2 (South Game Bird District)
- Game Bird Management Unit 3 (South Game Bird District)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- WMZ No. 1 (wildlife management zone)
- Migratory bird hunting District No. 2 (South)
- WMZ No. 2E (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 2W (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 3 (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 4 (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 5 (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 6 (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 10 (wildlife management zone)
- WMZ No. 19 (wildlife management zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)
- 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 Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)?
About 74,533 km² (28,777 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13,166 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)?
This page lists 6 seasons a person has checked against Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Game Bird Management Unit 1 (South Game Bird District)?
In the same unit system: Game Bird Management Unit 2 (South Game Bird District) and Game Bird Management Unit 3 (South Game Bird District).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Government of Saskatchewan Standard Unrestricted Use Data Licence (Version 2.0). Licence: Government of Saskatchewan Standard Unrestricted Use Data Licence (Version 2.0). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.