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Sharp-tailed Grouse Identification

In 2011, selected WMUs were closed to sharp-tailed grouse hunting because of declining population numbers. However, annual hunter surveys show that sharp-tailed grouse continue to be harvested from those closed WMUs.

Do you know the hunting regs for sharp–tailed grouse? - Oct, 2015 (1 page, <1 MB) 

You are reminded to always check the hunting guide for regulation changes and to be sure of the species you have in your sights before you shoot.

Sharp-tailed Grouse: What To Look For

Sharp-tailed grouse identification; sharp-tailed grouse images showing identifying characteristics

Related Information

Find additional hunting and seasonal information for this species at

Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations 


Updated: Aug 13, 2013