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LICENSES AND PERMITS ~ Hunting and Fishing
Alberta Licenses and Permits Information
> Requirements ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
> Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) ~ Alberta
> Classification of Hunters and Anglers ~ Alberta
> Licensing and Fees ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
> Purchasing Permits and Licenses ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
British Columbia Licenses and Permits Information
> Fishing Licenses - British Columbia Tidal Water Recreation Fishing
> Purchasing Fishing Licenses - B. C. Tidal Water Recreation Fishing
 
REQUIREMENTS ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
What is required to be eligible to hunt or fish in Alberta?
~ All hunters and anglers need a valid Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) card before they can buy any hunting or fishing licenses or apply for a draw.
~ All hunters must have a valid Wildlife Certificate plus the applicable licenses for the species and the seasons hunted.
~ Bow hunters must have a Bowhunting Permit in addition to the Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) and the Wildlife Certificate.
~ All persons sportfishing in Alberta are required to hold an Alberta Sportfishing License, except: youths under 16 years of age, Alberta residents ages 65 and older, and Native Indian people.
 
WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (WIN) ~ Alberta
What is a WIN?
A WIN is your unique Wildlife Identification Number which is required to purchase all of your fishing and hunting licenses in Alberta.
Hunters and anglers in Alberta must possess a 10-digit Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) before applying for or purchasing any license or wildlife certificate.
The WIN can be purchased at AlbertaRELM.com for $8.00 and is valid for five years. You can also purchase a WIN card at any license issuer. Immediately after purchasing your WIN card, you will be able to purchase your hunting draw application and/or sport fishing license.
If you have any questions about the WIN card or the online licensing system, please contact the AlbertaRELM Call Centre, toll free in North America, at 1-888-944-5494. You can also send email inquiries to AlbertaRELM at drawhunt@ca.ibm.com.
Click here to complete the online application for your WIN card.
 
CLASSIFICATION OF HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ~ Alberta
License fees are based on where a hunter  or angler lives. In Alberta, hunters and anglers are classified in three ways:
Non-Resident Alien A person who is not a resident of Canada.
Non-Resident (Canadian) A person who is not a resident of Alberta, but who makes his or her home in Canada or is ordinarily present in Canada, and has lived in Canada for the 12-month period immediately preceding the relevant date.
Resident A person who either has his or her only or primary residence in Alberta and
1) is a Canadian citizen or is admitted permanent residence in Canada, or
2) has lived in Canada for the 12-month period immediately preceding the relevant date, or
3) is on full-time service with the Armed Forces of Canada and would, if an election were held under the Elections Act of Canada, be eligible to vote in Alberta under that Act.
 
LICENSING AND FEES ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
Alberta Permits and Licenses Alberta Resident Non-Resident Canadian
OR
Canadian Resident from outside Alberta
Non-Resident Alien
OR
Non-Resident from outside Canada
Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) Card $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00
Wildlife Certificate $ 28.22 $ 28.22 $ 68.22
Bowhunting Permit (not required for crossbows) $ 9.20 $ 23.20 $ 23.20
Whitetail Deer License $ 36.95 $ 122.33 $ 188.57
Mule Deer License $ 36.95 $ 122.33 $ 188.57
Elk License $ 34.95 $ 135.31 $ 254.97
Moose License $ 36.95 $ 135.31 $ 254.97
Black Bear License $ 15.65 $ 63.61 $ 79.62
Supplemental Black Bear License $ 15.65 $ 63.61 $ 79.62
Wolf / Coyote License Not Required $ 12.40 $ 12.40
Fishing License: Adult (aged 16 to 64) $ 25.66 $ 25.66 Not Applicable
Fishing License: Youth (aged 16 or younger) Not Required Not Required Not Required
Fishing License: Senior (aged 65 and older) Not Required $ 25.66 Not Applicable
Annual Fishing License Not Applicable Not Applicable $ 70.90
Fishing License Limited - 5 Day Not Applicable Not Applicable $ 47.63
Fishing License Limited - 1 Day Not Applicable Not Applicable $ 26.63
* Fees are in Canadian Dollars and do not include the 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).
* The above fees are subject to change.
For a complete list of hunting licenses and fees for Alberta:
~ Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations - Licenses and Costs
~ My Wild Alberta - Hunting Licenses and Fees
For a complete list of fishing licenses and fees for Alberta:
~ Alberta Guide to Fishing Regulations - Licenses and Costs
~ My Wild Alberta - Fishing Licenses and Fees
 
PURCHASING PERMITS AND LICENSES ~ Alberta Hunting and Fishing
How to purchase WIN card, Wildlife Certificate and Licenses:
Recreational hunting and fishing licenses in Alberta are sold either online through AlbertaRELM.com, or through private license issuers in communities throughout the province.
Hunting and/or fishing licenses may be purchased through the outfitter, Freeman River Adventures. Licenses and permits are not included in the cost of the hunting adventure or fishing adventure with Freeman River Adventures.
Click here to buy a WIN card, wildlife certificate or license online.
Click here for a list of Private License Issuers in Alberta.
 
The following information pertains to British Columbia Coastal Tidal Water Fishing Adventures:
 
FISHING LICENSES ~ British Columbia Tidal Water Recreation Fishing
Tidal Water Fishing Licenses Canadian Resident Non-Canadian Resident
Annual Pacific License: Senior (aged 65 and older) $ 12.32 $ 113.12
Annual Pacific License: Juvenile (aged 16 or younger) Not Required Not Required
Annual Pacific License: Adult (aged 16 to 64) $ 23.52 $ 113.12
5 Day Pacific License $ 17.92 $ 34.72
3 Day Pacific License $ 12.32 $ 21.28
1 Day Pacific License $ 5.88 $ 7.84
* Fees are in Canadian Dollars and do not include the 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).
* The above fees are subject to change.
Pacific Salmon Stamps:
A salmon conservation stamp ($6.72) must be affixed to licenses held by anglers, both adult and juvenile, wishing to retain any species of Pacific Salmon. The stamp is annual.
For a complete list of tidal fishing licenses and fees for British Columbia:
~ Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Pacific Tidal Waters License Fees
 
PURCHASING FISHING LICENSES ~ British Columbia Tidal Water Recreation Fishing
Where to purchase a Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License:
British Columbia's tidal waters sport fishing licenses are available either online from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or from vendors in communities throughout the province of British Columbia. For further information, contact the Pacific Fishery License Unit at 604-666-0566.
Fishing licenses may be purchased through the outfitter, Freeman River Adventures. Licenses are not included in the cost of the fishing adventure with Freeman River Adventures.
Click here to buy your license using the online Tidal Water Recreational Fishing License System.
Click here for a list of Private License Vendors in British Columbia or download a printable (PDF) version.
 
Contact Information
Freeman River Adventures
P.O. Box 303
Fort Assiniboine, Alberta
Canada T0G 1A0

Telephone: 780-333-5371
Email: info@freemanriveradventures.ca

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