Please Note:
Be sure to check hunting regulations.
Use Respect - Ask First. Please check with landowners before using their land. Be sure to read the specific site information and access rules before heading out. Landowner contact information is provided where permission is required.
The information on pheasant release sites may change including maps and restrictions. Please check back prior to hunting season.
Releases
Pheasants will be released across provincial pheasant release sites at random times throughout the week.
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South Plain Lake/Vandenberg
Disclaimer: Marker locations are approximate. For absolutely accurate locations, please review a county map.
Status
Releases completed.
Description
South Plain Lake (480 acres) and Vandenberg (160 acres) have been combined into one site located southeast of Two Hills. Travel south on Highway 36 from Two Hills to Twp Rd 540, turn east and travel 9.6km to RR 120, and then turn south and travel 4km to the site located on the east side of the road. Wetland restoration activities have restored 11 ephemeral wetlands. Day use only. No open fires. Foot access only.
Hunters are reminded to use respect at all times, remembering to adhere to all landowner requests. Close gates, hunt on foot, keep vehicles in designated parking lots and trails, pick up all garbage and spent shells, and advise landowners of any livestock or fencing issues you may encounter. Refrain from cleaning birds at release properties, and remember that fires are not allowed on release properties.
This site is also listed in ACA's Alberta Discover Guide.Quarter Sections
SW/SE-19-053-11-W4M, SW-20-053-11-W4M, NW-18-053-11-W4M
Releases Between
Sep 01 - Oct 25