Access FWMIS Data

How to access the data

FWMIS data is available spatially online

Use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT) to find FWMIS fish and wildlife observation information, generate reports, and create maps.

For tips on how to search for FWMIS data using FWIMT, see:

• FWMIT Quick Reference Guide
  • FWMIT Metadata Guide

For access to the FWIMT, see:

• FWIMT – Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool

For comments or questions related to the data on FWIMT, contact:

• [email protected]

To report technical issues with FWIMT, contact:

• [email protected]

Request FWMIS data not available via FWIMT

If additional FWMIS detail is required that is not available via FWIMT, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate Fisheries or Wildlife Management Area contact for the area you are requesting data for.
   • Fisheries & Wildlife Management Area Contacts
   • For FWMIS data requests that span across multiple Fisheries and Wildlife Management areas, contact:
     • [email protected]
2. In your email to the Fish and Wildlife representative, be sure to include:
   • the subject line: 'FWMIS Data Request'
   • a brief description of the purpose of the data request in the message
3. Attach the FWMIS Data Sharing Agreement (below) to your email. Include a statement of acceptance of the conditions in the body of your email, for example, 'I have read and accept all conditions as per the FWMIS Data Sharing Agreement (attached).'
   • FWMIS Data Sharing Agreement (PDF, 294 KB)
4. Send your email request. Data will only be provided based on an appropriate and demonstrated need related to the conservation and management of Alberta's fish and wildlife.