Detailed information on each of the below licences is available on pages 7 and 8 of the Alberta Guide to Trapping Regulations. Always refer to the official regulations for answers to your questions on trapping in Alberta.
Registered Fur Management Licence
| Age requirement |
18 |
| Important information for Youth |
A resident child (under 18 years of age) whose parent holds a Registered Fur Management Licence as a senior or as a partner may hunt or trap fur-bearing animals within the registered fur management area without a Registered Fur Management Licence. A person who is 12 to 17 years of age who has obtained permission from the senior holder of a registered management area and who has been authorized in writing by their parent or guardian may hunt or trap fur-bearing animals in the registered fur management area provided they do so under the senior holder’s direct supervision.
Harvests by these persons must follow applicable seasons, quotas and other restrictions and also be included in the annual report completed by the Senior licence holder.
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Resident Fur Management Licence
| Age requirement |
14 |
| Important information for Youth |
An Alberta resident 14 years of age or older may obtain a Resident Fur Management Licence. Holders of such licences may trap fur-bearing animals on lands under the following conditions:
- If they own, lease or occupy the land.
- If they have written permission—on Form WA 19A—from the person who owns, leases or occupies the land.
A resident under the age of 16 years of age whose parent holds a resident fur management licence may hunt or trap fur bearing animals on lands where their parent is entitled to hunt or trap under that licence, subject to all applicable seasons and other restrictions.
A person who is 12 or 13 years of age who has obtained permission from the holder of a resident fur management licence and who has been authorized in writing by their parent or guardian may hunt or trap fur bearing animals on applicable lands, provided they do so under the licence holder’s direct supervision.
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Note for resident trappers
While hunting or trapping under the authority of a Resident Fur Management Licence, resident trappers must always carry their licences and relevant Permission to Trap form and must produce them upon request of a Fish and Wildlife officer.
Indian Fur Management Licence
| Age requirement |
14 |
| Important information for Youth |
This licence authorizes Indians to hunt and trap fur-bearing animals within the boundaries of the Indian Reserve in which they live. These licences may be obtained from Band Administration Offices.
A person who is 12 or 13 years of age who has obtained permission from the holder of an Indian fur management licence and who has been authorized in writing by their parent or guardian may hunt or trap fur bearing animals on applicable lands, provided they do so under the licence holder’s direct supervision.
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Métis Fur Management Licence
| Age requirement |
14 |
| Important information for Youth |
This licence authorizes Métis Settlement members to hunt and trap fur-bearing animals within the boundaries of the Métis Settlement in which they live. These licences may be obtained from Métis Settlement Supervisors.
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