Hunting Access The majority of the land surrounding Hanna is privately owned or leased thus requiring permission for access. Maps detailing the owners or leasers may be obtained through:. Helmer Dam Located 2km west of Hanna.
Adjacent camping at Fox Lake Park. Stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. CN Reservoir Located on south side of railroad tracks in Hanna. Previously stocked with Yellow Perch. Blood Indian Located 19 miles south of Youngstown. Helmer Dam Fish Habitat Study Town of Hanna has embarked on a revitalization of Helmer Dam to improve the water and habitat to support recreational fishing.
Phase 1 includes a summer and winter assessment. This interim report dated Sept. When conducting wildlife transactions over the internet, recognize that wildlife laws vary in many jurisdictions; wildlife such as a naturally shed antler that is legal to sell within Alberta may not be legal to sell to persons in the U. When driving or walking, hunters often find dead wildlife that they would like to keep. In most cases it is unlawful to possess such wildlife or parts of wildlife without first obtaining a permit.
Contact a Fish and Wildlife office to apply for such a permit before taking possession of the wildlife. Access to Public and Private Lands Except under authority of a Game Bird Shooting Ground Licence, it is unlawful to directly or indirectly buy or sell, trade or barter, or offer to buy or sell access to any land for the purpose of hunting any big game, furbearing animals or game birds. Hunting on privately owned lands without permission is a problem in Alberta.
It generates anti-hunting sentiment among landowners and results in the prosecution of more than hunters each year. They should leave gates as they find them, avoid damaging facilities or property, avoid disturbing livestock and establish friendly relations with landholders. Although there is a moral obligation to pursue wounded game and a legal requirement to ensure game is retrieved and not wasted or abandoned, these obligations do not override the legal requirement to get permission to enter private land.
Access to Public Lands Hunters are reminded that the privilege to access public lands is contingent upon courtesy and responsible conduct. In addition to privately owned land, permission is always required before entering or crossing:. For more information, please contact your local Alberta Environment and Parks office by dialing or visit aep. Wildlife Act Section 38 of the Wildlife Act specifies that no person shall hunt wildlife or discharge firearms on or over occupied lands, or enter onto such lands for the purpose of doing so without the consent of the owner or occupant.
The Wildlife Act defines "occupied lands" as follows:. The occupied lands described in the above legislation do not need to be posted with signs to receive protection under Section 38 of the Wildlife Act. The black area in the map right shows an example of nine square miles of land that could contain land falling within the definition of "occupied lands.
While it is still possible for a landowner to prohibit entry onto his or her land by giving oral or written notice or by posting signs prohibiting entry, the amendments now set out certain kinds of property where entry is prohibited without any notice required. These lands include those privately owned lands and leased public lands not associated with grazing or cultivation — these are addressed at aep. Importantly, hunters or others who access those lands must have permission before entering.
Federal Criminal Code The Criminal Code Section 41 provides that a person in peaceable possession of real property can require a trespasser to vacate the property. Access for Guiding A Hunter Host, Big Game Designated Guide or Bird Game Designated Guide, when guiding on any privately held land, requires permission authorizing access from the landholder for conducting those guiding services on that land.
Such a guide or host is required to carry on his person the landholder's name, address or legal land location of landholder's residence and telephone number. Hunting with dogs is prohibited under this authority. Under this authority, registration is required within one week of the kill by bringing the skin and skull or intact carcass to a Fish and Wildlife office.
A premolar tooth will be retained for aging. The skin and skull of cougar taken on privately-owned land as described must be submitted at time of registration as noted, but the cougar pelt does not need to be further salvaged. Click here for information about seasons for coyote and wolf. In protected areas where hunting is allowed some activities are restricted in order to protect sensitive areas and species or to address public safety or wildlife management issues.
Dogs need to be controlled via a restraining leash not greater than 2m long. For detailed information on hunting in Provincial Parks and protected areas contact your local Alberta Environment and Parks office or visit www.
Ecological Reserves Ecological Reserves preserve and protect natural heritage in an undisturbed state for scientific research and education. The primary intent of this class of protected area is strict preservation of natural ecosystems, habitats, features and associated biodiversity.
Hunting is prohibited in Ecological Reserves. Wilderness Areas Wilderness Areas preserve and protect natural heritage, where visitors are provided with opportunities for non-consumptive, nature based outdoor recreation. Hunting is prohibited in Wilderness Areas. Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas Provincial Parks preserve natural heritage; they support outdoor recreation, heritage tourism and natural heritage appreciation activities that depend upon and are compatible with environmental protection.
Provincial Recreation Areas support outdoor recreation and tourism: they often provide access to lakes, rivers, reservoirs and adjacent crown land. In general, hunting or discharging a firearm or bow is prohibited in Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas.
Orientation sessions may also be required before hunting is permitted in a Provincial Park or Provincial Recreation Area. For more information on firearm discharge permits and orientation sessions for hunting in Provincial Parks or Provincial Recreation Areas please visit www. Wildland Provincial Parks Wildland Provincial Parks preserve and protect natural heritage and provide opportunities for backcountry recreation.
Hunting is permitted in Wildland Provincial Parks. Special access restrictions apply to all motorized vehicles. Willmore Wilderness Park Willmore Wilderness Park was established under its own legislation in and is similar in intent to Wildland Parks. Hunting is permitted in Willmore Wilderness Park; however, off-highway vehicle and snowmobile use is not permitted. Hunters are advised that the adjacent staging areas have different hunting and firearm storage regulations than Willmore Wilderness Park.
Further information and maps are available at the Hinton Parks Division office at These lands are cooperatively managed with Alberta Environment and Parks and grazing lease holders. Hunting is permitted, however entry is subject to grazing lease access conditions. For access conditions please visit aep. Natural Areas Natural Areas preserve and protect sites of local significance and provide opportunities for recreation and nature appreciation activities. Hunting is permitted in Natural Areas, however, there are some sites with special management and safety considerations that restrict hunting and access, e.
For more information please visit www. To find access conditions for Natural Areas that are subject to a grazing lease please visit aep. Go to Recreation and Public Use. Kananaskis Country Kananaskis Country is a multi-use area comprised of both protected areas and public land; hunters must be aware of what type of land they are accessing. When hunting in bear country, special precautions should be taken before, during and after your hunt.
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