There are hunting opportunities on more than 85 percent of the land base in Alberta’s parks system. Hunting is permitted in all Wildland Provincial Parks, some Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas.
Hunting is a supported activity in Alberta Parks because of its alignment with preserving natural heritage, including traditional land use, providing exceptional recreation opportunities, providing tools for wildlife management, and getting people outside and connecting with nature.
Alberta Parks are enjoyed by a wide range of recreational users year-round and in Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas, where hunting is allowed, Firearm Discharge Permits are required to address public safety and wildlife management issues as well as to protect sensitive areas and species.
Kleskun Hills is designated as a Provincial Park and is managed by the Parks Division of Forestry and Parks. It is located in Northwestern Alberta near Grande Prairie and is a valuable conservation area providing a space for recreational activities to occur in the appropriate areas.
Kleskun Hills Provincial Park is inhabited by wildlife representative of the Peace River Parkland Natural Sub-region that it sits within.
Hikers and wildlife watchers are present at various times throughout the year at Kleskun Hills Provincial Park. Additionally, there is cattle grazing, and the fence electrified, in a large part of the Park from June 1st to October 15th. Please be aware of the presence of people and cattle and take appropriate measures to ensure you are safe and aware at all times.
Access into the park is by foot only. Parking is available across the road from the Kleskun Hill Natural Area day use area. When parking along Range Road 724, do not block access gates as they are used by the grazing permit holders.
Kleskun From Plateau
Kleskun Eroded SlopeBe prepared for unpredictable weather changes including precipitation and fluctuating temperature.
Be equipped with survival gear, including matches, flashlight, warm clothes, compass, extra batteries, flagging tape, food, water.
Carrying flagging tape is strongly advised so hunters can mark kill sites) and find the way back. Make sure all flagging is removed on the way out.Hunters should always tell a friend or family member where they are going, how to contact the hunter, expected return time, and designate a back up contact in case the hunter cannot be reached.
Hunters should use caution and be aware that there are many predators in the area. Should it be necessary to leave your animal overnight, be sure to leave human scent around the carcass and drag the offal (organs) away from the carcass as predators will typically consume those parts first.
Please report any ear tags to Conservation Officers upon discovery. Ear tags may be white with black numbers, or orange stating “DO NOT EAT” followed by a phone number. The “do not eat” tag is placed on animals that have been tranquilized; hunters must tag their animal and can still expect to salvage their harvest, but depending on when the animal was tranquilized, the hunter will find out whether the meat is safe to consume (or whether a replacement tag may be issued).
Please refer to Chronic Wasting Disease – Information for Hunters for information.
For more information on Indigenous hunting and fishing in Alberta please refer to the webpage.
Contact the Conservation Officer at 310-LAND for further questions or concerns.
Kleskun Hills Provincial Park is part of WMU 357. Please contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife for more information.
Kleskun Hills Provincial Park is close to the City of Grande Prairie and adjacent to Kleskun Hill Natural Area. Always be aware of your location. Lands surrounding Kleskun Hills Provincial Park may have different rules related to hunting. Please ensure you understand and abide by all rules for the land you are using.
