Deer

CWD Update

CWD Update – Feb 8, 2013

Alberta’s first documented case of CWD in a moose was confirmed in Jan 2013.

Alberta’s CWD strategy depends on hunter’s to track CWD infections. Find out more about deer head submission and testing:

Submit harvested deer heads for CWD testing at:

  • Any Fish & Wildlife Office during regular business hours
Sunrise/sunset

Sunrise/Sunset Table

Correction: Sunrise / Sunset Table Date

2012 Alberta Hunting Regulations, page 52: The November 2 date on the table should read November 4.

The switch back to standard time from daylight savings commences at 2:00 am on November 4, 2012.

Alberta Hunting Regulations

Bear Spray

Hunting & Bear Safety

Bears & Hunters

Safety precautions you need to know when hunting in bear territory.

Be BearSmart: Survival Spray

Bear spray effectiveness and use, courtesy of Bugle Magazine.

Pheasant Release Site

Pheasant Release Sites

Pheasant Release Site

Planning your pheasant hunting trip?

  • Find out where this year's release sites are
  • Learn which hunting licences you'll need and how to buy them