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Quotas : male and female cougars : Alberta cougar hunting information

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Annual hunting quotas for male and female cougars in Alberta Cougar Management Areas (CMAs) 1 through 32. Listing includes Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) found within each CMA.

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Wildlife Regulation

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale,... More ≫

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale, import and export of wildlife, controlled animals (non-native animals that are regulated), and endangered species, and the possession of animals in captivity; identification and categorization of wildlife species and controlled animals; permits - many species of wildlife and all controlled possessed live animals require permits. Permits are required for the import, export, research, wildlife rehabilitation and falconry, and for commercial activities such as outfitting and guiding, buying fur, taxidermy, tanning and zoos; wildlife damage to property; and wildlife sanctuaries and other special areas where wildlife are protected from the activities of humans.

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Prescribed fire

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Prescribe fire is the planned and controlled use of fire as a tool to help meet wildfire and forest management goals. This brochure explains why, when, and how Alberta uses prescribed fire to... More ≫

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Prescribe fire is the planned and controlled use of fire as a tool to help meet wildfire and forest management goals. This brochure explains why, when, and how Alberta uses prescribed fire to promote healthy, sustainable forests. Prescribed fires are done by trained professionals to minimize smoke effects and maximize benefits to a burn site.

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Provincial parks general directive

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This directive provides clarity on hunting practices and animal control for users and is incorporated in the Provincial Parks (General) Regulation.

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Brush piles and windrows : safe burning practices

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Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris from land clearing for agricultural and development purposes. Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site so... More ≫

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Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris from land clearing for agricultural and development purposes. Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site so it meets the guidelines for safe burning practices required for your fire permit.

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Fire permits : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials. More ≫

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Off-highway vehicles : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about off-highway vehicles and wildfires. Includes information about checking hot spots on OHVs to help prevent potential wildfires.

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Safe campfires : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about campfires. Includes information about site selection, campfire preparation and how to properly extinguish a campfire.

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Exploding targets

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing exploding targets, looks at types of exploding targets, explains how to request permission to use exploding targets, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of exploding targets.

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