Hunter Harvest

Following the hunting season in Alberta, annual Game Harvest Surveys are conducted to assess the hunting harvest by resident hunters.

Under Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation, it is mandatory to report harvest and effort on all special licences purchased. Harvest reporting can be completed through Alberta RELM or through the Alberta RELM app .

Hunters failing to submit harvest and effort survey results for 2023 special licences purchased will be subject to a $15 survey surcharge payable on their next wildlife certificate purchase.

Information from hunter harvest and effort surveys, aerial surveys, research, observation and public input are used to assess wildlife populations and help determine available hunting opportunities for the following hunting season.

Resident big game harvest
Bighorn sheep – Compulsory registered harvest – 10 Year Summary  Black bear  Elk  Moose  Mule deer  Pronghorn antelope  White-tailed deer

Outfitter guided big game harvest
Bighorn sheep – Compulsory registered harvest – 10 Year Summary  Black bear  Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and White-tailed Deer

 

Updated: May 28, 2024