game management subzone · Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch
GMS 4-40
Yukon, Canada
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About GMS 4-40
GMS 4-40 is a game management subzone in Yukon, Canada, set by Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch. It covers about 1,904 km² (735 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Ross River, about 42 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 4-40
- Area
- 1,904 km²
- Area (miles)
- 735 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 Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | residents, Only the parts of GMS 5-44, 5-45, 7-02, 7-04, 8-01 and 8-04 outside the elk core and buffer ranges source |
| American black bear | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Brown bear (grizzly) | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | source |
| Caribou (reindeer) | Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males source |
| Coyote | Aug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | residents source |
| Grey wolf | Aug 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males source |
| Mule deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, residents, draw source |
| Dall’s and Stone’s sheep | Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males source |
| White-tailed deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, residents, draw source |
| Wolverine | Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Bison | Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 24, 2027 | firearm source |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027 | source |
| Brown bear (grizzly) | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for GMS 4-40
- 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 GMS 4-40 (game management subzone)?
About 1,904 km² (735 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMS 4-40?
The public land layers HuntGrid uses map none inside it.
Where are the season dates for GMS 4-40?
This page lists 17 seasons a person has checked against Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to GMS 4-40?
In the same unit system: GMS 4-38, GMS 4-39, GMS 4-45, GMS 4-48, GMS 4-49, GMS 11-06 and GMS 11-07.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Yukon. Licence: Open Government Licence – Yukon. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.