Hunters, check your licence when you purchase it.
Make sure you have the correct licence for the species you plan to hunt and the area where you’ll be hunting.
Learn more: alberta.ca/fishing-hunting-a…
DYK To be considered an “antlered” animal in Alberta, a white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose or elk must have at least one antler longer than four inches (10.2 centimetres).
Learn more: albertaregulations.ca/huntin…
FWES is investigating the illegal killing of a grizzly bear in the Deep Valley Road area between Little Smoky and Fox Creek. Anyone with info is asked to contact Report A Poacher at 1-800-642-3800 or submit a report at alberta.ca/report-poacher.
Details: facebook.com/AlbertaFishandW…
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers were proud to attend the Camrose Safeway Fundraiser in support of the Stollery Children's Hospital.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn about Alberta’s wildlife and support a great cause!
Fish and Wildlife is investigating the killing of a grizzly bear found about 20km north of Swan Hills on Sept. 30. Anyone with info is asked to contact Report A Poacher at 1-800-642-3800 or submit a report online at alberta.ca/report-poacher.
Details: facebook.com/AlbertaFishandW…
Hunting licences can only be purchased online at Albertarelm.com, or in person from an approved vendor. Hunters must also have a 10-digit wildlife identification number.
Hunting without a valid licence can result in major penalties.
Learn more: alberta.ca/fishing-hunting-a…
Congratulations to the 25 recipients of this year's Alberta Community Justice Awards.
Their dedication and service help strengthen public safety and build more resilient communities across Alberta.
Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
Have a passion for wildlife and the outdoors? Consider a career with Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services!
Fish and Wildlife Officers work on the front lines of conservation and public safety.
Deadline to apply is October 8.
Apply now: jobpostings.alberta.ca/job/F…

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Have information about a suspected poaching or a wildlife emergency?
Report it anonymously to the 24-hour Report A Poacher line:
• 1-800-642-3800
• Online: alberta.ca/report-poacher
Tips leading to charges may be eligible for a reward.
Planning a fishing trip in Alberta?
Most anglers need an Alberta Sportfishing Licence, except:
• Youth under 16
• Alberta residents 65+
• Indigenous people with harvesting rights.
Know the rules and fish responsibly.
Learn more: mywildalberta.ca/buy-licence…
Improperly stored garbage is the leading cause of human-bear conflicts.
Latch and regularly clean your bear-resistant bins to reduce odours and avoid attracting bears.
Learn more: alberta.ca/alberta-bearsmart…
Congratulations to the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy class of 2026!
36 recruits from across Western Canada - including six future Alberta Fish & Wildlife officers - are ready to serve and protect our natural resources.
Best of luck on your journey!
It’s game bird hunting season.
Before you head out, make sure you have both a provincial game bird licence and a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting permit.
Review the Waterfowl Identification Guide: publications.gc.ca/collectio…
Get full details: albertaregulations.ca/huntin…
Last month, Fish and Wildlife Officers responded to a mule deer entangled in a wire tomato cage in Camrose.
Officers and residents worked together to locate the deer, safely removed the wire, and released it back into the wild.
Learn more: alberta.ca/deer
Wildlife collisions happen every year on Alberta roads.
Help reduce your risk:
• Scan roadsides ahead.
• Use high beams at night.
• Slow down for wildlife - don’t swerve.
See an injured animal? Report it to a fish and wildlife office: alberta.ca/fish-wildlife-are…
Looking for a career protecting Alberta’s wildlife and serving communities across the province?
Fish and Wildlife Officers help protect Alberta's wildlife through education, enforcement, investigations and emergency response.
Apply now: jobpostings.alberta.ca/job/F…
Sept. 1 marks the opening of game bird hunting season in many, but not all, of Alberta’s Wildlife Management Units.
Youth under 18 can participate with a free federal migratory game bird hunting permit: permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en/P…
Learn more: albertaregulations.ca/huntin…
In bear country this weekend?
Make sure you bring your bear spray, know how to use it, and keep it easily accessible, not buried in your pack.
Learn more: alberta.ca/alberta-bearsmart…
Aggressive wildlife encounter? Suspicious hunting or fishing activity?
Don’t ignore it — report it.
Call the Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or report online at alberta.ca/report-poacher

















