Fishing is a popular past time in Alberta. Before you head out to enjoy a day of fishing this May long weekend, it's important to make sure you know the rules and regulations for the specific water body you are planning to go to. Take a moment to review the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations. In this video, Officer Samantha Hillier talks about the things Albertans should keep in mind while fishing in Alberta’s water bodies. We also want to remind all hunters to follow all current public h
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Fishing is a popular past time in Alberta. Before you head out to enjoy a day of fishing this May long weekend, it's important to make sure you know the rules and regulations for the specific water body you are planning to go to. Take a moment to review the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations. In this video, Officer Samantha Hillier talks about the things Albertans should keep in mind while fishing in Alberta’s water bodies. We also want to remind all hunters to follow all current public h
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How the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation cares for injured and orphaned animals
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Alberta towns and cities are surrounded by rural and natural areas. Many animals, such as coyotes, foxes and magpies, have readily adapted to life in the city. Having wildlife in our communities have many benefits. Most encounters with wildlife are very pleasant and do not pose a public safe threat. But, we need to do our part to avoid conflict with our wildlife neighbours by taking simple precautions to reduce the risks associated with wildlife in urban settings. This includes: - Never feeding
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Alberta towns and cities are surrounded by rural and natural areas. Many animals, such as coyotes, foxes and magpies, have readily adapted to life in the city. Having wildlife in our communities have many benefits. Most encounters with wildlife are very pleasant and do not pose a public safe threat. But, we need to do our part to avoid conflict with our wildlife neighbours by taking simple precautions to reduce the risks associated with wildlife in urban settings. This includes: - Never feeding
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Interested in learning about the training that fish and wildlife officers receive in AB? In this video, officers speak about the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy where recruits learn to combine their love and respect of the outdoors with conservation law enforcement. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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Interested in learning about the training that fish and wildlife officers receive in AB? In this video, officers speak about the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy where recruits learn to combine their love and respect of the outdoors with conservation law enforcement. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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Fish and wildlife officers help conserve and protect the province’s natural resources by ensuring everyone understands and complies with the laws meant to safeguard its natural resources and the public. They also ensure the public’s safety and protection of property in regards to wildlife, as well as provide emergency response assistance to police agencies in rural Alberta. Last week, we welcomed nine new officers to the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch. Each recruit must complete in
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Fish and wildlife officers help conserve and protect the province’s natural resources by ensuring everyone understands and complies with the laws meant to safeguard its natural resources and the public. They also ensure the public’s safety and protection of property in regards to wildlife, as well as provide emergency response assistance to police agencies in rural Alberta. Last week, we welcomed nine new officers to the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch. Each recruit must complete in
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Most people are staying close to home these days, and with bears starting to come out of hibernation, it is very important to take steps to keep bears out of your backyards: Keep your garbage and recyclable bottles and cans in bear-resistant, airtight containers. Keep your compost indoors. Outdoor compost attracts bears. Look into using an indoor composter. Remove bird feeders from your yard in the months when bears are active – usually from the beginning of April until the end of November. Be s
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Most people are staying close to home these days, and with bears starting to come out of hibernation, it is very important to take steps to keep bears out of your backyards: Keep your garbage and recyclable bottles and cans in bear-resistant, airtight containers. Keep your compost indoors. Outdoor compost attracts bears. Look into using an indoor composter. Remove bird feeders from your yard in the months when bears are active – usually from the beginning of April until the end of November. Be s
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The Report A Poacher program helps us ensure our wildlife and outdoor spaces are protected for future generations. Officers cannot be everywhere at once, and this program is a way for the public to help us protect our natural environment. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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The Report A Poacher program helps us ensure our wildlife and outdoor spaces are protected for future generations. Officers cannot be everywhere at once, and this program is a way for the public to help us protect our natural environment. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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This International Women's Day, we celebrate women in Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, who dedicate every day to serving and protecting Albertans and our province's natural resources. In this video, Officer Samantha Hillier, Officer Kirstin Martyniak, Officer Dana Brand and Forensic Biologist Lindsey Monderman talk about their work in the branch. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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On April 28th, Cardston fish and wildlife officers received a call from a local producer about a dead calf that had been dragged into the trees on his pasture. An officer conducted a predator compensation investigation and determined the calf had been killed by a grizzly bear. The officer successfully trapped the bear that evening and relocated it the following day. The bear was transported into the wilderness and a drone was used to capture the release. This gave the officers a live stream of t
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Hunting on private property without permission from the landowner is one of the most common complaints reported to our officers. It is an offense to access property without the owner’s permission. In this video, Sgt. Scott Kallweit talks about the importance of making sure you get the required permissions before hunting on private property this coming hunting season. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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Fall is a busy time for both hunters and agricultural producers, and it’s important to make sure you plan ahead before entering leased land. You, as the hunter, must contact the leaseholder prior to entering the grazing lease. In the event of a dispute, the hunter will be required to prove proper contact was made. The Recreational Access Regulation aims to provide recreational opportunities when the activity does not impact the land or the leaseholder’s use of the land. The leaseholder could den
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On September 3rd, a motorist accidentally struck this coyote on the highway. The coyote became lodged in the grill and was stuck while the car was moving for approximately 20-25 minutes. The motorist phoned Fish and Wildlife officers immediately after realizing the coyote was stuck in the grill. The attending Fish and Wildlife officer was able to release the coyote from the grill with the assistance of members of the Calgary Police Service. The officer assessed the animal and concluded that the
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We want to remind people that even in urban areas like Calgary it is important for residents in the area to keep in mind, natural areas that form a part of a wildlife corridor exist with many species travelling through at any given time. Last Thursday, for instance, Calgary Fish and Wildlife officers received a report of a bear sighting in the Strathcona Ravine. Officers closed off the area and attempted to locate the bear with assistance from the Calgary Police Service HAWC helicopter, but ther
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Fish and wildlife officers receive a lot of calls about wildlife in populated areas. It is important for people to keep in mind that natural areas that form a part of a wildlife corridor exist in our communities, with many species travelling through at any given time. Public safety is always the first priority. If there is a risk to the public safety, our officers will respond to the situation. There are a number of strategies officers use to deal with wildlife situations. The first and most imp
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We want to remind all hunters to follow all current public health orders - including isolating if sick, practicing physical distancing and practicing good hygiene. We also encourage you to keep in mind the Chief Medical Officer of Health's recommendations to stay close to home during this pandemic. We do recognize with the opening of spring hunting season for black bear and white geese, some hunters who live close to certain WMUs may still be planning to go hunting. We want to remind hunters tha
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Alberta has some of the biggest bighorn sheep in the world, and the sheep hunt is carefully regulated. In this video, Hinton district officer Chris Watson with Alberta Fish & Wildlife Enforcement explains the process of registering bighorn sheep after harvest, as well as how to distinguish between legal and illegal bighorn sheep. For more information about identifying legal bighorn sheep, visit http://albertaregulations.ca/2018-Alberta-Hunting-Regulations.pdf | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcem
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Many species of wildlife, such as bobcats and coyotes, are common in urban areas like Calgary, where they feed mostly on rabbits, hares and other small mammals like mice and squirrels. If a coyote or bobcat is returning to your neighbourhood, it is because shelter or easy meals are available there. To prevent conflict with bobcats, remove the food, shelter or water that may be attracting them to your property. Do not feed wildlife, and keep your garbage indoors or in wildlife-resistant airtight
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On the weekend of March 23, Edson fish and wildlife officers received reports of bear activity on private property. A grizzly bear, accompanied by two cubs, caused some damage and had gotten into chicken coops on the property. Last week, officers spent a few days trapping the three bears. On March 29, all three were relocated together in a suitable natural area. In the video, officers gave the bears some water to drink before they traveled to their new home. They were released to a natural area
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We all play a part in preserving our waterways. In this video, Fish and Wildlife Officer Mark Rayment talks about keeping your wheels out of the water. Damage to the bed and shore of a natural water body can destroy fish habitat and prevent spawning. In most cases, wheels or tracks are not allowed in a natural body of water. To cross a creek, please use a bridge or other established crossing, even if you have to go out of your way. Otherwise, it is OK to cross if you find a spot with a hard bott
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On December 7, 2024, fish and wildlife officers in Barrhead responded to a call about an orphaned black bear cub seeking shelter near a treehouse in a local family's yard. The family had seen the small cub several times during the snowy winter and grew concerned for its wellbeing. Upon arrival, officers found the cub alone and underweight, hiding up a tree. It was clear the young bear had been orphaned and was too small to survive the winter on its own. Officers safely tranquilized the male cub
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Taking calls 24/7, the Report A Poacher line lets outstanding Albertans alert Fish and Wildlife officers to suspicious or illegal activity. The information officers receive through this line is vital to convicting poachers. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward. Calling the Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 is the best way to report fish and wildlife crime in Alberta. When you reach an officer, try to give as many of these details as you can: - date, time and loca
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If you encounter a dangerous wildlife situation or suspicious activity, don’t ignore it — report it. Call the Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. | Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
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Fish and wildlife officers help conserve and protect the province’s natural resources by ensuring everyone understands and complies with the laws meant to safeguard its natural resources and the public. They also ensure the public’s safety and protection of property in regards to wildlife, as well as provide emergency response assistance to police agencies in rural Alberta. Last week, we welcomed ten new officers to Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services. Each recruit must complete in-de
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Athabasca fish and wildlife officers are seeking assistance in solving the alleged wildlife crime shown in this video. The attached video was captured by a concerned citizen who was in the right place at the right time to observe the alleged offence take place. While there is no audio, at the beginning of the video, the deer on the left appears to be shot by the suspects. The truck then drives over, and several individuals hurriedly load the deer before driving away. This occurred at approximate
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Fish and wildlife officers recently freed this elk from 50 metres of page wire fencing caught in its antlers. Concerned Canmore residents led officers to the location within the town site, and the elk was immobilized. Officers cut the fence and put the elk into a recovery position to help it breathe. While the fence was stuck in the bull elk's antlers, it also entangled a few logs, which the animal was then forced to drag. To add to the animal's stress, it is currently mating season, which means
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Camp Wonder Wardens is still accepting applications! Are you a young woman aged 16–18 with a passion for wildlife, the outdoors, and making a difference? Join us for a FREE overnight summer camp where you'll get hands-on experience exploring a career in conservation law enforcement with Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Camp Dates: August 17–21, 2025 The deadline to apply is May 23. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4ddLlLU. Selected applicants will be invited to an online interview. Watch our video for mo
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A young bull moose recently found himself in deep trouble—literally—after falling into an old well south of Mayerthorpe. Fish and wildlife officers in Whitecourt responded to the call on April 18, and with the help of a local farmer, his neighbour and a trusty tractor, a creative rescue plan was put into motion. Instead of using immobilization drugs (due to risk of drowning), a tow rope was carefully secured under the moose’s front legs and the team gently “air-lifted” him to safety. Fortunately
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ARF’s Training and Enrichment Program was implemented in June of 2023 in order to give volunteers and dogs dedicated time to training and enrichment. ARF’s Behaviour and Enrichment Coordinator explained a little bit about what the program looks like and how to get involved. Tune in! For more information on how to get involved in this program, please contact us through the information on this link https://arf.ab.ca/volunteer/ #enrichment #training #dogtraining #yycrescue #yycvolunteer #arfalberta
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Is there anything more satisfying than watching a hungry bat eat? 🦇😋 This silver-haired bat is loving his mealworms while in care, but once he's back in the wild he'll be hunting moths - some of which are agricultural pests when in caterpillar form. 🐛 Getting pest control predators like this guy back to their important jobs is one of our favourite roles as a wildlife rehab facility! 😊 | Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
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