Hunting
in Alberta, Canada: Game birds
| Alberta boasts some
of the best hunting in Canada. Come experience Alberta's adventures in hunting! the
variety and quality of big game, game birds and waterfowl is unparalleled in Canada. |
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| NOTE: ALL HUNTING SEASON DATES
are composites of all seasons available in each Alberta hunting region. Specific season
information and bag limits are provided in the current Alberta
Guide to Hunting Regulations. |
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Waterfowl
Gray Partridge
the GRAY PARTRIDGE is a small bird, only
30 cm (12 in.) long. Both sexes are nearly identical, but the adult male has a distinct,
horseshoe-shaped, chestnut patch on its breast. Breast patches of females and immatures
are broken and less distinct.
Gray partridge can be hunted from September 1 to November 30. |
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Pheasant
the BRIGHT COLORS and long, tapered tail
of the cock ring-necked pheasant makes this bird easily identifiable. Cocks may be as long
as 90 cm (36 in.). the hen is smaller and is mottled brown.
Pheasant can be hunted from September 1 to November 15. Only male pheasants are hunted.
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse
WHEN FLUSHED, sharp-tailed grouse usually
fly long distances. In flight their white wings, breast and tail are conspicuous. they are
about 45 cm (18 in.) long, and are distinguished from hen pheasants by their narrow,
pointed tail feathers with white edges.
Sharp-tailed grouse can be hunted from September 1 to November 30. |
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More Info on Hunting in Alberta
You can obtain more information on hunting and fishing
regulations in the Campgroundby calling the Natural Resources Services office at (780) 333-2229
or by reading the current Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations which is available at all Natural Resources Services offices as well as hunting
suppliers, or online at Hunting
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