Game Bird Seasons & Bag Limits
Where a dash (-) is used between WMUs in the following table, the dash is to be interpreted as including all WMUs that have numbers falling between the two WMU listed.
■ Indicates seasons that apply only to hunters with applicable Special Licences. Refer to the 2023 Alberta Hunting Draws booklet for details.
Species |
Daily Limit |
Possession Limit |
WMUs |
Season
Date |
Requirements |
Snow or
Ross’s Geese |
50
combined |
No Limit |
200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 |
S1 - D16 / M15 - Ju15 |
(a) of which not more than two ducks may be goldeneye for non-resident aliens. (b) of which not more than six ducks may be goldeneye for non-resident aliens. (c) may harvest with a special licence only. Month Abbreviations
|
102-166, 210-214, 300-314 |
S1 - D21 / M15 - Ju15 |
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Canada or
White-fronted Geese |
8 combined |
24 combined |
200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 |
S1 - D16 |
|
102-166, 210-214, 300-314 |
S8 - D21 |
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Ducks, Coots
and Snipe |
8 (a) each |
24 (b) each |
200-208, 216-260, 316-544, 841, 936 |
S1 - D16 |
|
102-166, 210-214, 300-314 |
S8 - D21 |
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Sandhill Crane |
5 |
15 |
200-208, 220, 222, 226-244, 247-260, 500 |
S1 - D16 |
|
102-106, 112-166, 210 |
S8 - D21 |
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Male Pheasant |
2 |
6 |
200-260, 314-402, 412-544 |
S1 - J15 |
|
102-166, 300-312 |
O15 - N30 |
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404-410, 841, 936 |
S8 - J15 |
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Ruffed Grouse |
5 |
15 |
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102-402, 412-544 |
S1 - J15 |
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404-410, 841, 936 |
S8 - J15 |
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728, 730 (Camp Wainwright) |
S2 - S4 |
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Spruce Grouse |
5 |
15 |
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102-402, 412-544 |
S1 - J15 |
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404-410, 841, 936 |
S8 - J15 |
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Sharp-tailed
Grouse |
5 |
15 |
102-246, 252-256, 300-314, 334, 400-402, 518-520, 524, 525, 528-542, 936 |
O1 - O31 |
|
728, 730 (Camp Wainwright) |
S2 - S4 |
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Ptarmigan |
5 |
15 |
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300-402, 412-544 |
S1 - J15 |
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404-410 |
S8 - J15 |
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Blue Grouse |
5 |
15 |
300-402, 412-446 |
S1 - J15 |
|
404-410 |
S8 - J15 |
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Gray Partridge |
5 |
15 |
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102-402, 412-544 |
S1 - J15 |
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936 |
S8 - J15 |
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Wild Turkey |
1 (c) |
1 (c) |
300-308, 400, 402 |
■ Ma1 - Ma31, 2024 |
ATTENTION WMU 936 HUNTERS: All hunters for WMU 936 must review an online hunter information package and require a firearms discharge permit. Information packages and firearms discharge permits may obtained online at albertaparks.ca. Please contact the Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Recreation Area office, (780-922-3293) in order to receive more information.
ATTENTION WMU 728 & 730 (Camp Wainwright) HUNTERS: WARNING: Hazards in the form of unexploded military munitions may exist throughout Camp Wainwright. Hunters are advised not to touch any foreign objects. Camp Wainwright officials have advised that all hunters using shotguns to hunt game birds at Camp Wainwright must use non-toxic shot. Lead shot is not allowed.
ATTENTION PHEASANT HUNTERS: A map and description of all pheasant release sites, including time restrictions can be found on the Alberta Conservation Association website at www.ab-conservation.com/programs/wildlife/provincial-pheasant-release-program/ or by calling 1-877-969-9091.
ATTENTION LATE SEASON BIRD HUNTERS: Later season dates for bird game may overlap with active trapping in some areas. Please take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of hunting dogs.