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I’m a mobility-impaired hunter: Can I use a crossbow during archery season? Can I use an off highway vehicle?
Eligible individuals may obtain a special permit or licence relating to off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, discharging a weapon from an OHV, and bow and arrow equipment.

For more information contact a Sustainable Resource Development, Fish and Wildlife Division office:

• Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division Offices

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Do I have to take a Hunter Education course?
It depends. Adult first-time hunters who have not previously held a hunting licence in Alberta or elsewhere, have an option of completing the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course, or passing the Alberta Hunter Competency exam.

A first-time hunter is a hunter who

• has not previously held a hunting licence in Alberta or elsewhere
• has not passed a hunter competency test in Alberta or elsewhere
• has not successfully completed a hunter education course in Alberta or elsewhere.

First-time hunters under 14 years of age must complete the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course.

Those 14 to 17 years of age have the option of completing the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course or the Alberta Hunter Competency exam.

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Where can I take the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course or the Alberta Hunter Competency exam?
If you are interested in taking the course or exam, call the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association.

• Toll-free in Alberta: at 1-866-852-4342
• Calgary: 403-252-8474
• Edmonton: 780-466-6682

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Can I take my friend, son, daughter, etc. with me to watch while I hunt?
Yes, but they may not actively participate in the hunt.

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I’m from another province and have hunted there; how do I get an Alberta hunting licence?
You need to buy a WIN card from a private license issuer before you can buy a license. Both can be purchased at private licence issuers.

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Where can I find more information about hunting in Alberta?
The Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation offers an extensive list of hunting fact sheets on its website.

• Fact Sheets

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