Fishing and Hunting Licences
Fishing and hunting in Alberta is world renowned, but you must have a licence.
Before purchasing a licence for fishing or hunting in Alberta, a Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) must be purchased. The WIN costs $8.00, is valid for five years and can be purchased at the same place and time the licence is purchased.
To fish in a National Park, a National Park Fishing Licence is required. National Park Fishing Licences are available at most park facilities and some commercial outlets. For more information about fishing in the National Parks, contact the Western Regional Office of the Canadian Parks Service in Calgary, Alberta at 1-888-773-8888. The cost is $30 per year, or $9 per day for all persons.
Fishing licences outside National Parks can be purchased from Fish and Wildlife offices, hardware and convenience stores, and department stores. Canadian residents pay $22.50. Visitors pay $23.50 for one day, $41.50 for five days or $61.50 per year. For more information contact IBM Global Services at 1-888-944-5494 about recreational fishing and hunting licences in the province.
Catch limits are set in order to preserve fish populations. Alberta has a "catch and release" program whereby all anglers are encouraged to release any caught fish they do not intend to use.
Hunting regulations and special licensing requirements vary depending on the type of hunting. For complete information contact Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division at 9920 - 108th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M4, call (780) 944-0313, email srd.infocent@gov.ab.ca, or look at their site http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/ (go to “Fish and Wildlife”). Plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
Hunters should also be aware of federal laws surrounding the acquisition, possession, transportation and use of weapons and ammunition in Canada. Contact local police or the Canadian Firearms Centre at 1-800-731-4000 or http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/.
Alberta is truly one of the last natural places on earth, and we value our wildlife. You are invited to fish and hunt in Alberta, but remember that doing so without a licence is a crime, and will result in prosecution.
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