Canadian hunter posing with a bear statue. You can hunt on sundays in Alberta.

Alberta breaks the province into regions and zones.

These zones have different rules and regulations when it comes to hunting and fishing.

Can you hunt on Sunday in Alberta?

The answer is yes, you can hunt on Sunday in Alberta, Canada, but only in designated WMUs that permit it.

Reference the maps below to see which WMU (Wildlife Management Unit) allows Sunday hunting, and which ones don’t.

Alberta WMU Map

This is the most current (as of 2021/2022) Alberta WMU map. Reference this map whenever you are reading the many hunting rules in the Alberta Hunting Regulations.

The WMU (Wildlife Management Map) breaks the province into many little zones associated with a number.

View and play around with an interactive version of the map here.

As you can see, the numbered zones are grouped together into colour regions.

Northern Boreal WMU (500 Series and 841)

No Sunday hunting restrictions listed for this area.

Mountain WMU (400 Series)

No Sunday hunting restrictions listed for this area.

Foothills WMU (300 Series)

No Sunday hunting restrictions listed for this area.

Parkland WMU (200 Series and 728,730,936)

Sunday hunting for big game is prohibited in WMUs 728, 730 and 936.

Prairie WMU (100 Series and 732)

Sunday hunting is prohibited in Prairie WMUs 102-160.

In Summary

  • It is legal to hunt on Sunday in Alberta, but this applies to specific WMUs (Wildlife Management Units).
  • Use the interactive maps to find to relevant areas to see the Sunday hunting rules for that area.

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