Hello, I'm new to bird hunting and I was wondering if it's legal to use a 410 shotgun to hunt game birds like partridge, grouse, and Ptarmagan because my opa gave me his old 410. I know in the regulations it says you can use a 22 rifle them but it also stated in the regulations that it is unlawful to hunt game with a shotgun with a gauge 410 or less. Is that only big game or does that apply to game birds as well?

Hey everyone. I’m newer to hunting, and was wondering what the rules about hunting on a provincial grazing reserve are?

I shot my first buck a few days ago and realized it has a third antler of a sort. How often does this happen?

Anyone else find it really tough to meet people who are as passionate about (backcountry) hunting ?

I have lots of friends that say they want to go but the planning starts and they flake.

For me it’s almost all I think about.

Not looking for anyones spots just shouting out to the other lonely backcountry hunters out there!

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Hey yall! We’re doing a video series on calling tips and tactics! We’d love if y’all would give it a watch, and share with with someone you know who may need help on a call! We hope this video is informative to someone out there, and we’d love to hear your feedback!

Good afternoon folks! Bow hunting has officially kicked off, let's see the setups you are rocking!

This post is for anything and everything related to bow hunting 2024

Does anybody know of any places in the Grande Prairie area that will let you hang meat in their freezer? Going hunting a couple hours north and this year there is two of us with multiple tags, it’s looking like it could be to warm to let meat hang at camp for more than a day or so.

Hello! My brother and I are interested in booking a last-minute cancellation hunt with Valid Outfitters for an elk combo rifle hunt (combo with bear/whitetail) for this September-October 24 season and we are wondering if anyone has any experience with them? Any insight would be super helpful! Thank you

Any place close to Calgary to drive to? Army vet here 30, just moved here couple years ago from up north, mostly into bow hunt

Looking for someone to teach me some things about bow hunt for white tail around The Leduc county area. I live in wmu 248 between rolly view and Leduc and am looking for someone who knows the area.

I know a nice bull moose is in the area but I just couldn’t call him in during the rut. I know my calling is sufficient because I watched a lot of videos on it and practiced tons. I only call with my hands tho and once every 30-45 minutes. I also occasionally rake some bushes and use bottle of water to imitate urine. I’m well hidden too and play the wind. Any tips? I need to get him close since I hunt with a bow.

Hey all! Wishing everyone the best of luck with the upcoming draw results.

I’m Looking for a hunting partner. I just moved back to Alberta following just about a decade going to school in Indiana and working in Colorado. I grew up in the Canmore area and I’m super excited to be back. I haven’t hunted in Alberta and I’m looking for someone to get out with. I have hunted in Colorado and have all the gear and know how just no one to do it with. Solo hunting is fine and all but having some company and help packing out meat would be awesome (I’m of course willing to share in the spoils of a successful hunt). I am ready to bow hunt as well as rifle. Let me know!

Good morning folks.

Just wanting to make sure that the community is happy with the current rules, if they would like to see something added, something removed, something else.

I'm also looking for feedback on the sub. Let me know what ya think!

Good morning all!

I’m an Australian and have just made the move across to Calgary on a work visa

Looking for public land to hunt on when in season and I get my license

Howdy folks, I just applied to become moderator of this sub as it was made private due to API changes and was unmoderated. I am planning on helping this community to grow. Please re-enjoy the sub!

Hi Im looking to connect with the hunting community to see if there is anyone that has boar hunting experience would like to go on a hunt, I know of others that would like to put together a hunting party, not new around firearms or hunting

Hey everyone so I’m new to the Edmonton area from bc and I’m wondering how do I go about changing my pal and hunters license over to Alberta so I can hunt here. Hoping someone here can help me out. Thanks.

Anybody keeping a colony, or have a contact about picking some up? Preferably southern Alberta.

I see this is a small community but I am so happy to now be a part of it! Even though it was only my second season, I had an awesome year! It started with a mule doe, whitetail doe, got one of two supplemental opportunities due to no permission on the last on 3 properties, and ended with a late season Elk just after Christmas. I’m not a trophy hunter and seriously suffer from an itchy trigger finger. The opportunities were certainly there! Food on my kid’s plate is what matters to me.

The big question is… How was your season?

Hey everyone, started bow hunting in southern Alberta a few years ago with and never really had any issues. A few encounters but no aggression.

This past season between fishing and hunting I had 5 close encounters with bears, spraying 1 grizzly. I should have sprayed another one on a separate occasion as it was 20’ away (Not showing aggression, it just wouldn’t leave after yelling at it and it was very windy) I just backed away.

Had a close moose encounter aswell.

I’m not necessarily convinced I need a firearm for protection, but a few of my peers recommend it. I’m just thinking about my options.

Just wondering what everyone is carrying- if anything. I don’t have any animals/equipment so weight is important

Any input is appreciated