Category: Alberta

Hunters must possess a valid Wildlife Certificate and the applicable hunting licence to hunt big game or game birds. Licences whether electronic or paper and applicable tags must be carried on their person while hunting. Can you hunt in Canada without a license? A hunting licence is required to hunt in Ontario. All licences are […]

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 small game can you hunt in Alberta? Alberta has snowshoe hares, Nuttall’s cottontail, and white-tailed jackrabbits. All are good-eating small game animals. Can […]

In Alberta, Indigenous hunting and fishing rights are recognized in law and provincial government policy. The Government of Alberta is committed to sustaining Indigenous food sources within the constraints of conservation obligations. Can First Nations hunt anywhere in Alberta? Eligible Indians have a right to hunt for food on unoccupied Crown lands and other lands […]

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. Are Badgers legal to shoot in Alberta? […]

To hunt with a firearm, hunters under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, a legal guardian or a person 18 years of age or older who has the written permission of the parent or legal guardian. Can a non hunter accompany a hunter in Alberta? Non-resident and non-resident alien hunters (12 […]

For Naturally Shed Wildlife Parts In Alberta, naturally shed wildlife parts, such as antlers, can be kept or sold without a special permit, as long as they were found outside of a provincial or national park or other protected area. When can you go shed hunting in Alberta? Over the years the best times are […]

Authorization to carry In general, the only firearms allowed for wilderness protection are non-restricted rifles and shotguns. Can you hike the AT with a gun? While it is now legal to carry a gun through national parks with the correct permits, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy discourages carrying firearms on the trail. Then there’s the matter […]

Alberta’s coal mining started in the late 1800s. Coal was the energy source that boosted the industrial revolution of the 19th century and launched the electric era in the following century. It was the primary source of energy until the late 1960s when it was overtaken by oil. Why is coal used in Alberta? Today, […]

Commercial Organizations Permit Fee (including GST) Daily (Date Specific) $ 63.00 Weekly (Up to 7 consecutive days) $105.00 Monthly (Up to 30 consecutive days) $157.50 Annual (More than 30 days and up to one calendar year) $262.50 How much is a camping pass in Alberta? Campers 18 years and older must have a pass: $20 […]

Visitors from another jurisdiction If you are visiting Alberta with a valid driver’s licence (equal to or higher than a Class 5) from your home jurisdiction, you may drive a standard passenger vehicle in Alberta for up to 1 year. Can visitor drive a car in Alberta? A person visiting Alberta who is authorized to […]