Youth
My Wild Alberta
There’s something curious happening with young people today. While the popular view is that today’s youth are hopelessly cut off from nature, this perception just doesn’t fit with reality — not when young people are becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues and the human connection to the natural world.
As many youth are discovering, fishing, hunting and trapping are not only great ways to experience the outdoors and have some fun, but they are also pathways to discovering one’s connection to the natural environment and to developing a sense of stewardship for our natural resources and landscapes.
Learn how to fish, hunt or trap and discover how being connected to nature and the land can deepen your awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Rebel against the popular view!
Fishing
We love fish management and conservation. Why? Because the quality fishing we enjoy in Alberta is largely a product of our fish management and conservation programs. Read more about fish management in Alberta:
Reels and rods, lures and line — don’t get tangled up buying new fishing gear. Here’s a basic breakdown of the equipment you’ll need to get started. The good news? You don’t have to break the bank doing it.
There are rules for almost everything in life, so it should come as no surprise that there are also rules for fishing. Read up on the rules and regulations of fishing in Alberta. Play by the rules: fish dig it.
Fishing is not a contact sport, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hurt doing it. Take some basic precautions and use your brain to prevent rather than survive accidents. For tips and advice on staying safe, see:
“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” Confucius knew the value of learning to fish. But don’t take his word for it — find out for yourself:
Hunting
Some rules are made to be broken, some definitely are not. These ones definitely are not. Introducing Alberta hunting regulations — learn them, love them, live them:
Think WMU 500 is an AM radio station? You walk the walk, now talk the talk. This hunting vocabulary cheat sheet will help you get a handle on your hunting lingo:
Check yourself before your wreck yourself! Review your hunting safety basics, find a firearms safety course and track down the best safety training programs:
Get some edumacation! Whether you’re new to hunting and need to learn the basics, or a seasoned hunter who is ready to take it to the next level, these links will connect you to the resources you need:
Trapping
Trapping is an important part of Canada’s national history and a source of income for more than 2,000 Albertans. Find out if trapping is for you: