2024 Draw Booklet is out!

[DiabeticKripple]

https://albertaregulations.ca/hunting-draws-2024.html

GENERAL l Minister’s Special Licence. The Minister’s Special Licence for Trophy Antelope, Antlered White-tailed Deer, Antlered Mule Deer,
Antlered Elk, Antlered Moose, Trophy Sheep, Wild Turkey, Mountain Goat, and Cougar is now available through the Special Licence
Draw. Information on these Minister’s Special Licence opportunities can be found on pages 41-42 and at https://mywildalberta.ca/
hunting/ministers-special-licence.aspx.

BIG GAME
- The cost for Special Licence Draw applications has increased to $5.00 per application.
- Licence fees for the 2024 hunting season have been changed. The fees for the 2024 hunting season are identified on pages 43-46 and
will come into effect August 1, 2024.

ELK
- Antlerless Elk hunting in WMU 300 (Draw Code 21) has been moved to Antlerless Elk Special Licence (Draw Code 19). There is no
change to Antlered Elk hunting under the WMU 300 Elk Special Licence. Individuals with current priority in WMU 300 Elk Special
Licence (Draw Code 21) will be allowed to transfer their priority to Antlerless Elk Special Licence (Draw Code 19) by submitting a
written request by May 29 to EPA.FWDLicensing@gov.ab.ca. Please ensure to include WMU 300 Elk Priority in the subject line.
- New Elk hunting seasons have been created in WMUs 106, 112, 116, 118, 119, 130, 134, 140, 250, 503, 504, 506, 509, 512, 515, 516,
517, 518, 519, and 841.
- WMU 212 Elk archery season now ends October 31, a 3rd Antlerless Elk season has been created for November 1-30 and the January
season now ends January 31.
- Antlerless Elk seasons now end January 31 in the following WMUs: 110, (132, 136, 138), (162, 163, 164, 166), (151, 152), (156, 158,
160), (200, 202, 203, 232, 234), (252, 254, 258, 260), (236, 238, 256), (206, 222, 226, 244, 246), (208, 210, 220), (204, 228, 230),
(240, 242), 214, 216, 221, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 320, 322, 337, 338, 346, 348, 357, 358, 359, 360, 500, 501,
502, 505, 507, 508, 510, 511, 514, 520, 521, 522, 523, 526, 527, 537 and 544.
- Antlerless Elk seasons now end February 8 in the following WMUs (124, 128, 142, 144, 148, 150).

SHEEP
- A new season has been created for non-trophy sheep in WMU 404A.
- The non-trophy sheep season in WMU 410 now ends October 31.

MOUNTAIN GOAT
- Hunting draws are available for 2024 in several Goat Hunting Areas.

WHITE-TAILED DEER
- The archery and general seasons dates have been adjusted in WMUs 326, 328, 330, 429, and 841.
- The Strathcona White-tailed Deer Licence is now called the WMU 248 White-tailed Deer Licence.





Looks like goats are back open!

[markg]

thanks for sharing

[300magman]

Hoping to get one of those Wild “Turkeye” tags this year.

[goldscud]

$60 for a turkey, they sure must taste good

[wind drift]

So much for making life more affordable for Albertans. I wonder what the compelling reason for the big fee hikes is…

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by wind drift

So much for making life more affordable for Albertans. I wonder what the compelling reason for the big fee hikes is…

Chuck.

[DRhunter]

"New Elk hunting seasons have been created in WMUs 106, 112, 116, 118, 119, 130, 134, 140, 250, 503, 504, 506, 509, 512, 515, 516,
517, 518, 519, and 841."

Could not see anything in the elk section of the draw booklet related to WMU 106??

DR

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by DRhunter

"New Elk hunting seasons have been created in WMUs 106, 112, 116, 118, 119, 130, 134, 140, 250, 503, 504, 506, 509, 512, 515, 516,
517, 518, 519, and 841."

Could not see anything in the elk section of the draw booklet related to WMU 106??

DR

Elk season in 516?? Been hunting that zone for over 20 years, I have a better chance of seeing a Cariboo, which until a winter quad ride this year, never have(and I have been over most of this zone in one way or another). Seems like a money grab for the ones who think I got a moose tag, I will buy a elk tag too, just incase.

I doubt enough have moved into the most southern part of the zone from wmu 509 to warrant tags now but that's a head scratcher to me.

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by wind drift

I wonder what the compelling reason for the big fee hikes is…

They were too low previously

[bonedogg]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

They were too low previously

agreed 100%, marginal increase

[astepanuk]

Definitely a few major changes,

Reduced Suffield Hunts went from 6 hunts down to 3 interesting to see how many tags get issued.

Mountain Goat nice to see this draw come back but really do we need a Minister tag just another Cash Grab!

Tag Prices some major price jumps, it will definitely deter people from buying all available tags for a hunts. Turkey tag from 29.95 to 60.00 let alone the 15 years to maybe draw the tag.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

Definitely a few major changes,

Reduced Suffield Hunts went from 6 hunts down to 3 interesting to see how many tags get issued.

Mountain Goat nice to see this draw come back but really do we need a Minister tag just another Cash Grab!

Tag Prices some major price jumps, it will definitely deter people from buying all available tags for a hunts. Turkey tag from 29.95 to 60.00 let alone the 15 years to maybe draw the tag.

The $5 application fee will still have many people applying for all tags they can, and some of them didn't buy all the tags that they drew at the old prices.

[astepanuk]

I would rather see increased fees, How many people will draw for the Goat tags with little to no knowledge of what it takes to get a Goat let alone identifying a Billy.

[Vigsy]

wonder whats better have your whole crew apply for the same goat season/wmu or spread em out in hopes one guy gets one. I just want to spend some time in the mountains!

[SouthWestRanger]

Should be mandatory to pass a Billy identification test before applying for the goat tag, there’s a large portion of the applicant base that has no business applying for those tags (before anyone flames me ask yourself how many hunters you bump into, know or know of that have the time, skills, and health to invest in a tag like that.)

[tbrown]

I think they should make it $5 per applicant per application. The fact that 4 people can gain a priority point for the price of 1 group application still blows my mind.

It’s too cheap not to apply for everything if you are doing group applications.


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[shawn]

Originally Posted by SouthWestRanger

Should be mandatory to pass a Billy identification test before applying for the goat tag, there’s a large portion of the applicant base that has no business applying for those tags (before anyone flames me ask yourself how many hunters you bump into, know or know of that have the time, skills, and health to invest in a tag like that.)

It is mandatory after you draw the tag, they send you a email and you must meet with fish and wildlife where they go through proper identification and then you write a test. At least it was in 2013 when I drew the tag

[SouthWestRanger]

Originally Posted by shawn

It is mandatory after you draw the tag, they send you a email and you must meet with fish and wildlife where they go through proper identification and then you write a test. At least it was in 2013 when I drew the tag

That’s great to hear! Never drawn the tag or known anyone who has, appreciate the insight!

[freeride]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

I would rather see increased fees, How many people will draw for the Goat tags with little to no knowledge of what it takes to get a Goat let alone identifying a Billy.

And some of those goat areas... its an adventure just getting into that place.

[DRhunter]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

I would rather see increased fees, How many people will draw for the Goat tags with little to no knowledge of what it takes to get a Goat let alone identifying a Billy.

I do understand what you are trying to get at, but the insinuation that having more financial backing and therefore ability to pay higher fees, automatically makes you a better hunter (in the ability to identify game) is laughable at best.


DR

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by bonedogg

agreed 100%, marginal increase

Originally Posted by MountainTi

They were too low previously

I wouldn't call a 50% increase to an elk tag 'marginal'.
Nor 34% on a moose tag.

[Pathfinder76]

$25 is marginal.

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by Pathfinder76

$25 is marginal.

Perspective.

How will our Wildlife or wildlife department benefit from the increased revenue?
Asking specifically.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by CBintheNorth

Perspective.

How will our Wildlife or wildlife department benefit from the increased revenue?
Asking specifically.

You are right. It’s not near enough.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by astepanuk

I would rather see increased fees, How many people will draw for the Goat tags with little to no knowledge of what it takes to get a Goat let alone identifying a Billy.

If you charge people for every tag they draw, before they can enter any draws again, it would deter some people from applying for every tag.

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by Pathfinder76

You are right. It’s not near enough.

That's because you have this strange belief that charging more will reduce YOUR wait times on draws.

The unfortunate reality is that draw wait times will not change, the extra funds will go into General Revenue as always, the state of our fish and wildlife will remain abysmal, and we'll have less money in our pocket.

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

If you charge people for every tag they draw, before they can enter any draws again, it would deter some people from applying for every tag.

Yes! Just like it was 30 years ago.
Get drawn, automatically charged.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by CBintheNorth

That's because you have this strange belief that charging more will reduce YOUR wait times on draws.

The unfortunate reality is that draw wait times will not change, the extra funds will go into General Revenue as always, the state of our fish and wildlife will remain abysmal, and we'll have less money in our pocket.

Not with a $25 increase.

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by Pathfinder76

Not with a $25 increase.

So I'll ask again, how will the extra funds directly benefit our wildlife or wildlife department?

[DiabeticKripple]

Sucks that they made Suffield January only. It’s pretty damn cold down there that time of year. Would’ve preferred they kept the November seasons instead.