Hunting with an ATV or side-by-side in northern Alberta
Get to camp, get your animal out, and stay on the right side of the regs
Plain-language guides to the Alberta hunting rules that apply to off-highway vehicles, plus practical advice on hauling game and setting up a hunt rig. Every rule links to the official source.
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Alberta hunting rules for ATVs and side-by-sides
Alberta's WMU 400 to 446 OHV weapon rule, explained
In WMUs 400 to 446, you can't carry a weapon on an ATV or side-by-side on public land from an hour before sunrise until noon during big-game season. Here's who it applies to, the exceptions, and how to plan around it.
Start with a topic
- Alberta hunting rules for ATVs and side-by-sidesFirearms on OHVs, the WMU 400 to 446 morning rule, Public Land Use Zones, leases and private land.
- ATV or side-by-side for huntingHow to choose between a quad and a side-by-side for the way you hunt.
- Getting game out with an ATV or UTVRacks, trailers and load limits, and what Alberta requires you to salvage and keep with the animal.
- Hunt rig checklistPaperwork, equipment, recovery gear and cold-weather prep before you head out.
Who writes this
Northern Hunt Rig is written by the editorial team at Butler Motor Group Ltd., which owns three AMVIC-licensed dealerships in northern Alberta that sell ATVs and side-by-sides. We sell these machines, so we say so up front. Our guides stick to what the Government of Alberta and safety bodies publish, and we tell you when you need to check the current regulations yourself.