Connecting with the Land: Public Access at the Waldron Ranch

At the Waldron Ranch, we believe that the health of our landscape is deeply tied to the community that surrounds it. We are committed to fostering positive engagement and meaningful partnerships on the land, and we share this special place with the public for permitted uses.

We are providing the information below to help clarify the different access requirements and different land types where the Waldron operates. 

Right Land, Right Access

We do our best to communicate the right information to people interested in visiting. Visitors are responsible for knowing the access requirements of applicable regulations for each land type. 

Our map below shows deeded land in red, yellow as lands where the Waldron holds grazing lease dispositions privileges, and green shows the surrounding forestry allotments (not all are where the Waldron grazes).

• Private Land (aka Deeded): Waldron Public Access Form

• Alberta Grazing Lease Disposition (aka Lease): GOA webpage

• Public Land Use Zone (aka Forestry, PLUZ): PLUZ requirements

  click on the map for a downloadable version

Prioritizing Safety and Stewardship

Safety is our top priority. 

Whether it is ensuring our visitors are safe in a vast landscape or protecting the livestock, wildlife, and plants that call the ranch home, clear communication is essential. 

Deeded Lands: To keep everyone safe and informed, we have introduced a new visitor access form for our deeded lands. This system helps us connect with you in the event of an emergency and communicate any future developments in our access system. 

Currently, contact for lease lands is via waldronranchhunting@gmail.com, as per the GOA webpage (also where current lease access conditions are listed).

A Simple Process for Visitors on Deeded Lands

We ask all visitors to follow these three simple steps each calendar year (i.e. Jan 1-Dec 31) before arriving on Waldron deeded lands:

• Complete our online visitor form: Access the form via our website to provide your basic contact information and estimated dates of visit.

• Receive your access code: Once you submit the form, you will be emailed a unique visitor access code.

• Display your code: Print the code or write it clearly in 2-inch letters with black ink on white paper. Display this code prominently on your vehicle’s dashboard at all times while on the ranch.

Aligning Expectations

Given the high volume of visitors to the ranch, we recognize that reaching every individual remains a challenge, even with technology. The timing of the release and the requirement for annual submission is one of the many solutions we evaluated, and decided that moving forward with some improvements was better than waiting for perfection.

During this inaugural year of our new deeded land access system, our priority is raising awareness and processing feedback. As we move forward with the system and work our issues, we will expect increased compliance and will act accordingly. We truly value the public's patience and ongoing support.

Staying Updated

By following these guidelines, you help us maintain ranch operations and a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We encourage all visitors to regularly check our public access page for the latest updates, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our communication with the public, as well as the safety and clarity for access. 

Thank you for your partnership in keeping the Waldron Ranch open and beautiful for generations to come.