wildlife management zone · Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch
WMZ No. 17
Saskatchewan, Canada
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About WMZ No. 17
WMZ No. 17 is a wildlife management zone in Saskatchewan, Canada, set by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch. It covers about 5,714 km² (2,206 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Indian Head, about 0.5 km from its edge.
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
- 17
- Area
- 5,714 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,206 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 490 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal or First Nations land | 381 | 7% |
| Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment | 41 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 33 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture | 21 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Environment | 15 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Environment / Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation | 6.3 | under 1% |
| Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery, residents source |
| Mule deer | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | muzzleloader, residents source |
| Grey wolf | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | residents source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 15, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 | residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 | residents of Canada, draw source |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for WMZ No. 17
- 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 WMZ No. 17 (wildlife management zone)?
About 5,714 km² (2,206 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Fish, Wildlife and Lands Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMZ No. 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 490 km² of public or protected land, 9% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Tribal or First Nations land. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMZ No. 17?
This page lists 12 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 WMZ No. 17?
In the same unit system: WMZ No. 16, WMZ No. 18, WMZ No. 33, WMZ No. 34, WMZ No. 36 and Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ.
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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.