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Hunting in Black Creek HR

Much of this area's land base is under grazing lease - hunting and access restrictions; for more information visit the Alberta Sustainable Resource Development website. OHV use is permitted on designated trails only - off-trail use prohibited.

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2019 Alberta Hunting Regulations

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Activities

Equestrian

Hiking - Backcountry

Hunting

Wildlife Viewing

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Access: This land is subject to grazing leases and has regulatory conditions on recreational access. To view the access conditions, use the Alberta Recreational Access Internet Mapping Tool with this approximate legal land description (Alberta Township Survey system): SE34 - TWP 10 - RG 2 - w5th meridian. For assistance, please call the Environment & Parks Information Centre at 780-944-0313.
Note: Visitors are asked to leave all gates as found and to avoid harassing cattle. Slow down and drive with caution when livestock are near (or crossing) roads.
Equestrian Users & Hikers: See our helpful hints for horseriding and hiking in Black Creek and Bob Creek Wildland.
OHV riding: On the designated trail only. There is one OHV trail through Black Creek Heritage Rangeland. It provides OHV access to Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park. No other motorized access (except for management purposes) is permitted.

Park Management

Classification	Heritage Rangeland
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	19,108.23 Acres / 7,733.1 Ha
Legal Boundary	Black Creek HR
Administration / Information	403-627-1165
Regional Office	South Regional Office
District Office	Pincher Creek
Management Plans	Bob Creek WPP & Black Creek HR - Management Plan (2011)
Natural Region	Rocky Mountain - Montane Grassland - Foothills Fescue
Natural Region Description	This site contains the valley and ridges of the Whaleback area, relatively undisturbed montane and sub-alpine habitat. The Whaleback is considered the last remaining area of wilderness montane in Alberta.
Land Use Framework Region	South Saskatchewan

Black Creek HR Heritage Rangeland

Black Creek HR

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Hunting in Black Creek HR

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Updated: Sep 5, 2019