Frequently Asked Questions
Fish & Wildlife
Where can I find firearm licensing, permit and transport/import information?
Firearm licensing & registration is under federal jurisdiction with the Canadian Firearms Centre. Licensing information and forms are available on their site or by calling the Canadian Firearms Centre at 1-800-731-4000.
How do I get an Alberta fishing license?
Fishing licenses are sold by Private License Issuers throughout the province. Click on the link for a listing of locations nearest you.
Where can I find a copy of the Fishing Regulations for Alberta?
The Alberta Guide to Fishing Regulations is available where fishing licenses are sold or a hard copy can be requested by contacting the SRD Information Centre. The guide is also available online on the Alberta Outdoorsmen website.
Where can I find information on hunting in Alberta?
Visit SRD's Hunting In Alberta website for more general information on hunting big game & bird game in the province.
Where can I find a copy of the Hunting Regulations for Alberta?
The Alberta Guide To Hunting Regulations is available where hunting licenses are sold or a hard copy can be requested by contacting the SRD Information Centre. The guide is also available online on the Alberta Outdoorsmen website.
Where can I get a list of hunting outfitters in Alberta?
A directory of outfitters in the province is available in hard copy & online from the Professional Outfitters Society of Alberta (APOS).
How do I become a professional outfitter?
The Professional Outfitters Society of Alberta (APOS) issues allocations and licenses for big game & bird game outfitters in the province. For more info visit their Becoming An Outfitter website.
Where can I find info on trapping in Alberta?
SRD's Trapping in Alberta website provides general information on the trapping industry in Alberta as well as links to the Alberta Guide to Trapping Regulations.
Forestry
Who do I contact to find info on local timber permits?
Timber permits are issued through district forestry offices as well as the SRD Information Centre. To locate a forestry office near you, visit our SRD Offices link above or contact the Information Centre
How do I find employment in tree planting industry?
For more information on reforestation/tree planting employment opportunities, visit Replant.CA - Scooter's Canadian Tree Planting Site
Where can I get current information on Fire Bans in Alberta?
The Alberta Firebans website provides up to date information on city, county, MD and provincial firebans.
Where can I get information on seasonal employment opportunities for fighting forest fires in Alberta?
The Forest Protection Division of SRD coordinates wildfire response efforts for the province. Visit their site for more information on training & employment opportunities with their wildfire attack & support crews.
Lands
Where can I find forms pertaining to Crown land dispositions?
Most forms pertaining to Crown land dispositions (applications, geophysical, Environmental Field Reports, etc...) can be found by searching our resource database. They are also available on the Public Lands website or contact the Land Administration Division at 427-3570.
General
Where can I find contact information for government offices and employees?
The Government of Alberta Telephone Directory is now available online. Use this site to locate individuals, offices and frequently requested numbers.
Where can I find info on career profiles & job opportunities with SRD?
The SRD Careers website provides links to job postings & occupational profiles for common jobs dealing with Alberta's natural resources.
Where can I get information on provincial and national parks in Alberta?
Provincial parks & protected areas are managed by the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture while National parks are under federal jurisdiction with Parks Canada. Visit their corresponding websites for more information on specific parks.
