To obtain a printed copy of the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations or the Alberta Hunting Draws, visit a licensing issuer in Alberta.
What law regulates hunting in Alberta?
Wildlife Act
Wildlife Act – Open Government.
Can I hunt on my own land without a license in Alberta?
Any person who is (a) the owner or occupant of privately owned land, or (b) authorized to keep livestock on public land, or (c) a resident authorized by a person described in (a) or a resident authorized in writing by a person described in (b) may, without a licence, hunt (but not trap) black bear or coyote on such
Can you hunt in Alberta without a guide?
There is no requirement for non-resident (Canadian) and non-resident alien game bird hunters to contract their game bird hunts through a Bird Game Outfitter. They may hunt game birds without an outfitter, a guide or Hunter Host.
Do you need hunters training to hunt in Alberta?
First-time hunters who have not previously held a hunting licence in Alberta or elsewhere, must complete the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course.
Can I shoot deer on my property Alberta?
Permission is required to hunt on private land, and the landowner may deny access for any reason. Contact is required for some provincial grazing reserves prior to hunting under the Recreational Access Regulation.
Can I shoot coyotes on my property Alberta?
No Limit on Coyotes in Alberta
In general, coyotes may be hunted year round on private lands and from October 1st until February 28th on public lands.
How close to a house can you hunt?
All firearms and bows with arrows should be cased and unloaded while in a recreation area or other public areas. Discharging a firearm (including a bow and arrow) is prohibited in or within 150 yards of a developed recreation site, a residence, or any place where people are likely to be.
Are you allowed to hunt on Sundays in Alberta?
Refer to the 2022 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet for details. Sunday hunting for big game is prohibited in WMUs 728, 730 and 936. Note: It is a mandatory requirement to submit the heads of deer harvested from specific WMUs for CWD testing and research purposes. See pages 3, 31 and 64 for details.
Can you shoot on Crown land Alberta?
While shooting on Crown land is allowed, the use of exploding targets is illegal. “You can shoot them on private land, but Crown land, no.”
Can you use walkie talkies while hunting in Alberta?
In essence, the two hunters are hunting as one, and while the use of common electronic communication devices (i.e., walkie-talkies, cell phones, etc.) is not unlawful while hunting, the two hunters (partner and special licence holder) must be able to directly communicate while hunting without the need of using such
Can you shoot a grizzly in self defense Alberta?
If you have any doubt, don’t shoot. Shooting a grizzly bear in Alberta carries a maximum fine of $100,000 and two years in jail.
What the smallest caliber you can hunt with in Alberta?
Minimum Cartridges from Coast to Coast
| Minimum rifle cartridges for Big Game* | |
|---|---|
| Alberta | .23 calibre |
| Saskatchewan | centrefire rifle * (see notes) |
| Manitoba | centrefire rifle * |
| Nunavut | 5.56 mm (.22 cal) * |
What do I need as a first time hunter?
Hunting Gear Must Have List For Beginners
- Apparel/Clothing – Camouflage & Orange. Jacket – Camouflage/Orange. Overalls or Pants – Camouflage/Orange.
- Boots. Get extreme weather and water proof!
- Backpack.
- Binoculars.
- Bone Saw.
- Bows. Compound Bow.
- Bug Repellants.
- Calls – Bird, Deer & Elk.
Do you have to wear orange when hunting in Alberta?
Do I have to were orange while hunting? No. Whether you are hunting archery mule deer or black bears there is no requirement to wear blaze orange in Alberta.
Which rifle caliber is not allowed for big game hunting in Alberta?
It is unlawful:
to hunt big game (moose, caribou or black bear) with any rifle smaller than a . 243 caliber or .
Can you shoot at night in Alberta?
It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife or discharge a firearm between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
Can you carry a gun while hiking in Alberta?
Authorization to carry
In general, the only firearms allowed for wilderness protection are non-restricted rifles and shotguns.
Is it legal to bait deer in Alberta?
In Alberta baiting deer for the purpose of hunting has long been illegal. And according to Provincial Wildlife Disease Specialist, Margo Pybus, justifiably so. “We know that if you get a congregation of deer the chance of disease spreading horizontally goes up. There’s no denying it.”
Can you shoot a bobcat in Alberta?
Outside of urban areas, bobcat may be hunted (but not trapped) by a resident on land which the resident has the right of access for hunting in select Wildlife Management Units in the southern area of the province. The hunting season runs from November 1 to February 28.
How much money do you get for killing a coyote?
Sometimes ranch owners will hire hunters to kill coyotes. A typical rate is $50 to $75 per coyote. A wildlife control company can euthanize a coyote after trapping.