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Notice: The first pheasant releases north of Calgary (except in the 100 WMUs near Stettler) will take place throughout the day on September 15. Releases in all other areas will start on each WMU’s opening date. Questions? Contact Todd Zimmerling at 780-903-3377.
Attention Pheasant Hunters: If you see the release truck on site, please refrain from shooting until the truck has left the property.
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.
Impacted Sites
The following pheasant release sites were recently affected by farming activities: Bigelow Reservoir (unauthorized) and Buffalo Lake.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue working with the government to maintain quality release sites on Crown lands.
We want your input!
Don't forget to fill out our Pheasant Release Survey. We read every single one so we can learn from hunters and continue to improve the project.
Click here for more information on the Provincial Pheasant Release Project.
Namaka Lake
Disclaimer: Marker locations are approximate. For absolutely accurate locations, please review a county map.
Status
Releases completed.
Description
Designated Parking in northeast corner of property, do not tresspass on private land directly east of parking area. Private Encana road is not for hunter travel. The Buck for Wildlife tree-planted area southeast of parking is available for hunting.
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
NW/NE/SW/SE-6-23-23, SE/NE-11-23-24, NW/NE-12-23-24
Releases Between
Oct 15 - Nov 21