HUNTING - Grande Prairie and Area, Alberta.
ALBERTA HUNTING ZONE (The Peace Country Area) BOREAL Region: The Hunting area in the Grande Prairie and Peace River area is known as the Boreal Region. Big Game Animals include: the Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cougar and Coyote. Game Birds include: The Spruce Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Gray Partridge, the Pheasant and Ptarmigan. Waterfowl include: Mallard Ducks, the Canada Goose, Ross' Goose, White-fronted Goose, and Snow Goose.
All hunters are required to obtain a Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) card which includes filling out an application form and paying a small fee. They are available at many sporting goods stores, convenient stores and some gas stations throughout the Peace Country.
ALBERTA HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Now you can apply online for special hunting license draws and even purchase and print your own Alberta Sportfishing License. Get your WIN card online by visiting MyWildAlberta.com. This website is Managed by the Ministry of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) Information for fishermen, hunters and trappers: My Wildlife website.
Online Fishing and Hunting Licensing: Albertarelm.com The Alberta Hunting Regulations Guide can be downloaded from Alberta Hunting Regulations.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (The Peace Country Area) HUNTING ZONE
The Northeastern part of British Columbia is known as the Peace Zone 7B. Hunting for Elk and Caribou is popular. Other species hunted in this zone are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Moose, Bighorn Mountain Sheep, Thinhorn Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat, Caribou, Black Bear, Wolf, Cougar, Coyote, Wolverine, Lynx, Snowshoe Hare, Blue Grouse, Spruce and Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, Raven, Coots, Common Snipe, Ducks, White-Fronted, Snow, Ross's, Canada and Cackling Geese.
For more hunting information in British Columbia visit the Government of BC website
ALBERTA HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Now you can apply online for special hunting license draws and even purchase and print your own Alberta Sportfishing License. Get your WIN card online by visiting MyWildAlberta.com. This website is Managed by the Ministry of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) Information for fishermen, hunters and trappers: My Wildlife website.
Online Fishing and Hunting Licensing: Albertarelm.com The Alberta Hunting Regulations Guide can be downloaded from Alberta Hunting Regulations.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (The Peace Country Area) HUNTING ZONE
The Northeastern part of British Columbia is known as the Peace Zone 7B. Hunting for Elk and Caribou is popular. Other species hunted in this zone are Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Moose, Bighorn Mountain Sheep, Thinhorn Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat, Caribou, Black Bear, Wolf, Cougar, Coyote, Wolverine, Lynx, Snowshoe Hare, Blue Grouse, Spruce and Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, Raven, Coots, Common Snipe, Ducks, White-Fronted, Snow, Ross's, Canada and Cackling Geese.
For more hunting information in British Columbia visit the Government of BC website
ALBERTA HUNTING-FISHING LICENSES AVAILABLE AT:
Beaverlodge: Calverts Department Store, Golden Guns and Tackle.
BEAVERLODGE: Ace Hardware, Golden Guns & Tackle.
BEZANSON: Bezanson General Store
BLUERBERRY GENERAL STORE: North of Moonshine Lake
BONANZA: Bonanza General Store, Hwy 719, Township Road 80101.
DEBOLT: Trapper Gord Homestead and Survival.
FAIRVIEW: Boyt Department Store, Freson Bros.
FALHER: Original Petes Confectionery, Main Street.
FAUST: Original Petes Confectionery, Bay Shore Resort.
GRANDE PRAIRIE: Canadian Tire Store, Bartons Big Country Outdoors, IGA store, and Primetime Hunting & Fishing.
GIROUXVILLE: General Co-op, Main Street.
GRIMSHAW: Grimshaw Super A Foods.
HINES CREEK: B.E. Hardware.
HIGH LEVEL: Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Bird Nest Pawn & Second Hand Shop.
HIGH PRAIRIE: True Hardware, 51 Ave. Shaw's Point.
JOUSSARD: Joussard Suprette.
KINUSO: Strawberry Service.
LA CRETE: Home Hardware, Teichroeb Petroleum.
MANNING: Freson Bros, Manning True Value.
MCLENNAN: Home Hardware.
PEACE RIVER: Canadian Tire, OT Outdoor, Freson Bros.
SEXSMITH: Tags Food & Gas
SILVER VALLEY: Savanna General Store.
SPIRIT RIVER: Super A Foods.
VALLEYVIEW: Freson Bros, Robs B's Sports, Red Willow Outfitters.
WORSLEY: Worsley General Store.
*Locations may change without notice
BC HUNTING-FISHING LICENSES AVAILABLE AT:.
CHETWYND: Chamber of Commerce, Jackfish Lake General Store, Lone Star Sporting Goods, Service BC.
DAWSON CREEK: Corlane Sporting Goods, Service BC,
FORT ST JOHN: Blackcountry, Canadian Tire, J&E Baker Pure Water Sales, Service BC, Visitor Centre. Charlie Lake Store.
HUDSON'S HOPE: District of Hudson's Hope, Marg's Mini Mart.
TUMBLER RIDGE: Home Hardware, Megmar Maintenance.
*Locations may change without notice
Beaverlodge: Calverts Department Store, Golden Guns and Tackle.
BEAVERLODGE: Ace Hardware, Golden Guns & Tackle.
BEZANSON: Bezanson General Store
BLUERBERRY GENERAL STORE: North of Moonshine Lake
BONANZA: Bonanza General Store, Hwy 719, Township Road 80101.
DEBOLT: Trapper Gord Homestead and Survival.
FAIRVIEW: Boyt Department Store, Freson Bros.
FALHER: Original Petes Confectionery, Main Street.
FAUST: Original Petes Confectionery, Bay Shore Resort.
GRANDE PRAIRIE: Canadian Tire Store, Bartons Big Country Outdoors, IGA store, and Primetime Hunting & Fishing.
GIROUXVILLE: General Co-op, Main Street.
GRIMSHAW: Grimshaw Super A Foods.
HINES CREEK: B.E. Hardware.
HIGH LEVEL: Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Bird Nest Pawn & Second Hand Shop.
HIGH PRAIRIE: True Hardware, 51 Ave. Shaw's Point.
JOUSSARD: Joussard Suprette.
KINUSO: Strawberry Service.
LA CRETE: Home Hardware, Teichroeb Petroleum.
MANNING: Freson Bros, Manning True Value.
MCLENNAN: Home Hardware.
PEACE RIVER: Canadian Tire, OT Outdoor, Freson Bros.
SEXSMITH: Tags Food & Gas
SILVER VALLEY: Savanna General Store.
SPIRIT RIVER: Super A Foods.
VALLEYVIEW: Freson Bros, Robs B's Sports, Red Willow Outfitters.
WORSLEY: Worsley General Store.
*Locations may change without notice
BC HUNTING-FISHING LICENSES AVAILABLE AT:.
CHETWYND: Chamber of Commerce, Jackfish Lake General Store, Lone Star Sporting Goods, Service BC.
DAWSON CREEK: Corlane Sporting Goods, Service BC,
FORT ST JOHN: Blackcountry, Canadian Tire, J&E Baker Pure Water Sales, Service BC, Visitor Centre. Charlie Lake Store.
HUDSON'S HOPE: District of Hudson's Hope, Marg's Mini Mart.
TUMBLER RIDGE: Home Hardware, Megmar Maintenance.
*Locations may change without notice
HUNTING ON PRIVATE LAND:
The Boreal Region has millions of acres of public land but hunters are reminded that to gain access to privately owned land or leased land, permission must be acquired before hunting. All hunters are required to follow the Alberta Hunting Regulations. You can be 12 years old to possess a hunting license in Alberta but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or have written permission of such person.
In effect in BC as of June 18, 2024, people caught illegally hunting or fishing will face much stiffer penalties. Penalties now will range from $345 to $1,495 more than double the current range. The highest penalties will pertain to big game hunting during a closed season, unlawful possession of big game, unlawful trapping, hunting without a license, damaging a wildlife habitat and illegal trafficking of wildlife.
FIREARMS UPDATE:
Even though registration of firearms was cancelled in 2012, you still need to have a Possession/ Acquisition License that is valid for 5 years. You cannot purchase a firearm or ammunition without one. The Possession Only License (POL) has changed and now allows you to purchase ammunition and firearms, the same as the Possession and Aquisition Licence (PAL).
More information available from www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp Phone 1-800-731-4000.
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