We have at least three birches here in Alberta. Paper or Canoe birch is the best known. But there is River Birch (B. occidentalis) and Dwarf or Bog birch (B. Where do birch trees grow in Alberta? These trees are common along riverbanks and wet forested areas! Birch trees look very similar to aspen trees, […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
When Can You Hunt Wolves In Alberta?
A resident can shoot a wolf that’s on their private property. Especially if you are a rancher protecting your cattle from a form of predation. You can also hunt wolves, if you have a wolf license. Wolf hunting season starts at the beginning of big game hunting season, and lasts until the end of the […]
Can You Have A Garter Snake In Alberta?
All three species can grow to over a meter long and are the most colourful snakes in Alberta. Garter snakes will eat just about anything they find: small mammals, amphibians, and even invertebrates like slugs and earthworms. HOURS MON, TUE Closed Can you own garter snakes in Alberta? Snakes in Alberta Snakes are protected as […]
Why Is Alberta The Dinosaur Capital Of The World?
To give you an idea, 5% of all dinosaur species that ever roamed the world were found in Alberta. More than 400 dinosaur skeletons were discovered since the first discovery in 1889 of an Albertosaurus fossil. What makes Alberta the dinosaur capital of the world? The World’s Largest Dinosaur is located in Drumheller, Alberta Canada. […]
Can A Minor Buy Ammo In Alberta?
According to the Ammunition Regulations Act you must be at least 18 to buy ammunition, have a valid PAL and show a secondary piece of identification. Anyone between the age of 12 and 18 may purchase ammunition if they provide valid identification and a valid licence. How much ammunition can you have? Can you buy […]
What Makes The Foothills Region A Unique Part Of Alberta?
The foothills location is wonderful because they are close to the beautiful rocky mountains. Usually the foothills climate is very different from the rest of Alberta’s climate. There are many different types of wildlife in the foothills region. In the foothills we have a numerous amount of natural resources. What is the foothills known for? […]
Has Alberta Ever Had An Earthquake?
Earthquakes do happen in Alberta. According to seismological records from open_in_new the Geological Survey of Canada, there have been 2,153 earthquakes in Alberta since 2006—that’s an average of 165 earthquakes per year, up from an average of 19 per year between 1985 and 2005. What was the biggest earthquake in Alberta? The largest magnitude earthquake […]
Are There Any Raccoons In Alberta?
Alberta’s raccoon population has traditionally resided largely in the province’s southeast. However, in recent years raccoon territory has expanded to include central Alberta. Why are there no racoons in Alberta? The scarcity of raccoons in Alberta is due to two main factors: the province’s trees and climate. Are there raccoons in Edmonton? In a statement, […]
Where Do Black Bears Live In Alberta?
The black bear inhabits most of Alberta’s forested land. Where in Alberta has the most bears? Alberta’s roughly 850 to 950 grizzly bears are mostly concentrated near the B.C. border – through the national parks and furthest east in the Slave Lake area. Comparatively, Alberta’s black bear population numbers about 40,000. What time of day […]
Can You Buy A Moose Tag Alberta?
See below for a listing of Alberta hunting licence and permit fees. Be sure to check what hunter classification applies to you before finding your fee.Find Your Alberta Hunting Licence or Permit Fee. Permits and Licences Moose Licence Resident Fee $44.95 Non-Resident Canadian $164.60 Non-Resident Alien $310.30* How do I get a moose tag in […]