Non-urgent government operations are closed December 24 to January 1, reopening January 2. See the list of services available during this time.
Report A Poacher
Report suspicious or illegal hunting and fishing activity, or dangerous wildlife encounters online or by phone:
- To report online, see: Report A Poacher
- Toll-free phone: 1-800-642-3800
To report illegal activity and public safety issues on public land or in Provincial Parks, call 310-LAND.
If you are in an emergency situation, dial 9-1-1.
Enforcement Services Offices
Find a regional Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services office by selecting from the list below. Contact these offices for non-urgent enforcement or problem wildlife matters.
Environment and Protected Area Offices
Contact a local Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) office for non-enforcement related Fish and Wildlife questions and concerns:
- Hunting, trapping and sportfishing regulations
- Licences:
- RFMA / Trapping
- fish stocking
- fish research
- competitive fishing
- fur dealers
- taxidermy
- tannery
- damage control
- Fish or wildlife disease including freezer locations
- Found dead wildlife or export permit applications
- Wildlife or fisheries management inquiries.
- Registrations for compulsory furbearer species and big game
(*) indicates Designated Sheep Registration Offices, please call to book an appointment.
Call any of these offices toll free from within Alberta. Dial 310-0000 before the area code and telephone number. If you plan to visit one of these offices, it is recommended you call ahead to book an appointment.
| Municipality | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| *Athabasca | 1st Floor, 4901 50 Street Athabasca, Alberta T9S 1E2 | 780-675-2419 [email protected] |
| Blairmore | Blairmore Ranger Station 11901 19 Avenue Blairmore, Alberta T0K 0E0 | 403-562-3210 [email protected] |
| *Bonnyville | 2nd Floor, 4902 50 Avenue Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2G5 | 780-826-3142 [email protected] |
| *Calgary | Bay #15, 2221 41 Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6P2 | 403-297-6674 [email protected] |
| Drayton Valley | 6521 50 Avenue W Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R6 | 780-542-6616 [email protected] |
| *Edmonton | 1st Floor, Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 | 780-427-3574 [email protected] |
| *Edson | #107, 111 54 Street Edson, Alberta T7E 1T2 | 780-723-8527 [email protected] |
| Fairview | Main Floor, 10209 109 Street Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0 | 780-835-7200 [email protected] |
| Fort McMurray | 3rd Floor, 9915 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2K4 | 780-743-7200 [email protected] |
| Fort Vermilion | 5001 46 Avenue Fort Vermilion, Alberta T0H 0N0 | 780-927-3712 [email protected] |
| *Grande Prairie | Main Floor, 10320 99 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6J4 | 780-538-5260 [email protected] |
| High Level | 2nd Floor, 10106 100 Avenue High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0 | 780-841-0132 [email protected] |
| High Prairie | 2nd Floor, 5226 53 Avenue High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0 | 780-523-6521 [email protected] |
| Hinton | 3rd Floor, 131 Civic Centre Road Hinton, Alberta T7V 2E6 | 780-865-8264 [email protected] |
| Lac La Biche | 2nd Floor, 9503 Beaverhill Road Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0 | 780-623-5247 [email protected] |
| *Lethbridge | 200 5 Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4L1 | 403-381-5322 [email protected] |
| Manning | 420 2 Street SW Manning, Alberta T0H 2M0 | 780-836-3065 [email protected] |
| *Medicine Hat | 3rd Floor, 346 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G7 | 403-529-3680 [email protected] |
| *Peace River | 2nd Floor, 9621 96 Avenue Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4 | 780-624-6167 [email protected] |
| *Pincher Creek | 782 Main Street Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 | 403-627-1120 [email protected] |
| *Red Deer | #304, 4920 51 Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6K8 | 403-340-7052 [email protected] |
| *Rocky Mountain House | 2nd Floor, 4919 51 Street Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B3 | 403-845-8230 [email protected] |
| Slave Lake | 101 3 Street SW Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A4 | 780-849-7123 [email protected] |
| St. Paul | 1st Floor, 5025 49 Avenue St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A4 | 780-645-6313 [email protected] |
| *Stony Plain/Spruce Grove | 1st Floor, 250 Diamond Avenue Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 4C7 | 780-960-8600 [email protected] |
| Vermilion | 2nd Floor, 4701 52 Street Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1J9 | 780-853-8137 [email protected] |
| *Whitecourt | 5020 52 Avenue Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N2 | 780-778-7153 [email protected] |
Wildlife biologist contacts
Find a Wildlife biologist contact by selecting the Wildlife Contact District on the map:
Contact a biologist to:
- ask hunting-related questions about specific Wildlife Management Units (WMUs)
- update registered trap line information or address other trapping-related questions and issues
- request permits to conduct wildlife surveys or handle wildlife to meet industrial land-use requirements
- seek advice on mitigating the impacts of industrial activities on wildlife populations
Fisheries biologist contacts
Find a fisheries biologist by selecting the fisheries contact district or region on the map:
Media requests
To speak with a Fish and Wildlife media spokesperson, call the Public Safety and Emergency Services media line at 780-644-3009 or by email at [email protected].
Contact
For all other requests, contact Environment and Protected Areas Outreach Services:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 310-3773
Toll free: 1-877-944-0313
Email: [email protected]
NOTE: Outreach Services can provide callers with general information related to fish and wildlife issues but is not able to answer enforcement-related questions or process applications related to Fish and Wildlife permits.