The open season to hunt upland game birds by means of falconry is from Augto March 31, 2022. To hunt any game birds by means of falconry, Recreational Falconry Permit holders must possess all the same hunting licence(s) as those who would hunt game birds with firearms are required to possess ( click here for more information). For a more detailed description of Sharp-tailed Grouse, please go to: mywildalberta.ca/hunting/game-species/default.aspxĪll birds are protected except the following: Starlings, Crows, Pigeons, House (English) Sparrows, Magpies, Blackbirds, Common Grackles, Brown-headed Cowbirds, Ravens (hunted on private land by residents) and any other birds for which an open season has been declared by the regulations as indicated in the summary.įalconers are permitted to hunt upland game birds and migratory birds, by means of falconry, in all areas of the province except in national parks and those restricted areas identified within this website ( click here). IT IS PROHIBITED TO HUNT SHARP-TAILED GROUSE IN MANY WMUS WITHIN ALBERTAīe sure of your target. Be sure your target is not a sage grouse. Sage grouse are listed as an endangered species in Alberta. Be sure your target is not a whooping crane. Whooping Cranes are listed as and Endangered Species in Alberta.

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