Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer are the 2 main deer species in Alberta. People have been hunting these deer in this part of the world for generations. It’s one thing to hunt them, but what about owning them? Can you own deer in Alberta? You can own whitetail deer and mule deer, and farm them…
Alberta has 2 kinds of bears. The black bear and the grizzly bear. They both spend the fall season eating as much as they can to fatten up and prepare for hibernation. When do bears hibernate in Alberta? Alberta bears hibernate from around November to early April. They basically spend the entire winter in hibernation….
The criteria to become city in Alberta is a population of at least 10,000 people. Becoming a city does not happen automatically. The municipality has to apply for city status, and some choose not to. What is the smallest city in Alberta? Wetaskiwin is the smallest city in Alberta with a population of 12,594. There…
Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec all have the lowest age to buy alcohol in Canada. What is the legal drinking age in Alberta? The legal drinking age is 18 in Alberta. You must be at least 18 years old to buy and drink alcohol in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Source On your 18th birthday, you have…
Any wildlife or exotic pet you may be interested in owning needs to be checked against the controlled animals list. If the species is listed then you either need a permit, or you can’t own it at all. Can you own a Lynx in Alberta? You can not own a Lynx (genus lynx) without a…
Botflies also go by the names Nasal Bots, Skin Warbles, Maggots or Myiasis. You could also refer to them by their Family name of Oestridae. As adults they kind of look like big furry houseflies. Are there any botflies in Alberta? Yes there are botflies in Alberta. There are 3 major groups of botflies in…
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, located in the Northern region of the province. If you take a look at a map of Alberta, you will notice that Calgary is much closer to the Rocky Mountains. Can you see mountains in Edmonton? You can not see the mountains from Edmonton. Not even from the…
Pepper spray is a capsaicin spray used as self defence. Many people around the world use it to deter attacks from bears and other wildlife or attacks from people. Some law enforcement agencies use it for riot control. Can you carry pepper spray in Alberta? Pepper Spray is listed as a Prohibited Weapon in the…
Spreading ashes is a very popular type of ceremony. More and more people are choosing cremation in general as opposed to traditional burial. It is important to do this responsibly and within the law. Is it legal to spread ashes in Alberta? It is legal to spread ashes in Alberta, but only if you follow…
Bear spray has been proven to be highly effective. It is an essential item to have with you in bear country. Not only with you, but on your side and ready to use if necessary. Is it legal to carry bear spray in Alberta? It is perfectly legal to carry bear spray in Alberta. In…
