Hunting Draws

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Each year in June, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) holds lotteries or draws for a limited number of special licences to hunt various species of big game and Merriam's turkey.

Alberta Hunting Draws Booklet

Information on the draw and how to apply is provided in the Alberta Hunting Draws booklet.

Special licences allow successful applicants to hunt a specific type of game (e.g., antlerless elk) in defined areas during a specified season.

  • Only Residents and, to a lesser extent, Non-residents (Canadians) are eligible to submit applications for these draws.
  • A Non-resident (Canadian) must apply with at least one Resident hunter in the draw for each licence for which he or she is eligible (exception: Non-resident Trophy Sheep Draw).
  • The Non-resident (Canadian) must hunt with a Hunter Host if successful in a draw for a special licence.
  • Non-resident aliens are not eligible for special licences.

To view the Hunting Draws booklet, visit the Open Publications Portal at:

Related Information

Find out more about hunting draws or review drawn applicants information:

Learn about hunting licence eligibility:

Get details on hosting non-resident or non-resident alien hunters:


Updated: Aug 20, 2021