Outfitting | Canada's Alberta

Alberta’s wilderness offers an array of opportunities for responsible hunting in stunning landscapes, from grassy prairies to boreal forest and rugged mountains.

Regulations

Stay informed about current regulations and requirements, including licensing, prohibitions, restricted areas, game management and more.

Hunting in Alberta

Where to hunt

There are hunting opportunities on more than 85% of the land base in Alberta's parks system. Your outfitter will help you navigate land access requirements.

Learn about land access

Species in Alberta

There are 10 big game species and an array of waterfowl and upland game birds across our diverse landscape. Find out what Alberta has to offer and how to hunt here.

Alberta Professional Outfitters Society

Alberta’s diverse geography provides opportunities to hunt 10 big game species, including mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope and more.

There are some restrictions on bringing firearms and ammunition into Canada. Refer to the Canadian Firearms Program or contact your outfitter for more information.

Wildlife safety

Hunting in bear country

Human-wildlife conflict is rare, but it’s important to know how to stay safe in bear and cougar country. Take precautions before, during and after your hunt.

Alberta BearSmart

Featured outfitters

Alberta Big Game Outfitters

Explore the Kainai area, offering over 500 square miles of rugged beauty, and unspoiled landscapes throughout the prairies to the pristine Rocky Mountains.

Winefred Lake Outfitters

Winefred Lake Outfitters offers four-season fishing getaways, guided hunting expeditions and authentic wilderness trapping experiences for guests, including all-inclusive packages for out-of-country visitors.

Double Diamond Wilderness Hunts

Quality hunting adventures in the Parkland region as well as the Boreal forest in North Eastern Alberta.

North Alberta Outfitters

Local, family-owned and operated outfitters, offering hunts for Canadian Moose, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Black Bear, and Wolves.

Birch Mountain Outfitter

Birch Mountain Outfitter offers hunting and fishing tours in Fort McMurray.

Bluesky Outfitting

The hunting area in McLennan is indisputably one of the premier waterfowl hunting areas in North America.

Boss Outfitting

Boss Outfitting offers you the hunting adventure of a lifetime. They also offer fishing and trap line tours.

Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting Ltd.

Saddle up! Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting located in beautiful Kananaskis country just southwest of Calgary offers up a getaway that's a little bit different.

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