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This georeferenced map shows the boundaries of the Northwest Bison Protection Area in northern Alberta. Wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act and Regulation, including the Hay-Zama and Etthithun Lake populations. In order to support the conservation, management and recovery of disease-free bison in northern Alberta, all hunting of wood bison within Northwest Bison Protection Area is regulated and based on issuance of a bison special licence and allocation processes for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps. A detailed descriptions of the boundaries of the Northwest Bison Protection Area can be found within Schedule 11 of the Wildlife Regulation and more information on the rules and regulations governing wood bison hunting are found in the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.
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November 15, 2021
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Environment and Parks
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2021-11-15
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2021-11-15
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2021-11-15
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Alberta Environment and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Stewardship – Peace River Office