A small step for mankind, a giant leap for hunters in Alberta.

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You may never have heard of Ted Morton, but I voted for him to replace Ralph as the conservative leader in Alberta. Ted was too right wing for many Albertans, so he didn't win the leadership. But, he ended up as Minister of Natural Resources. In his first year in office, he has opened up rifle hunting of big game to hunters as young as 12 (with parent's supervision/consent). And, he's opened up Sunday hunting in a bunch of WMU's that were historically closed to Sunday hunting.

Having a hunter-friendly Minister of Natural Resources is a dream come true. He credits hunters with being the most environmentally conscious group in the province.

If I wasn't thrilled enough that the pendulum is finally swinging the other way, I'm sure pumped at learning that our grouse covert is in one of the new areas that's open on Sundays.:rockOn:
 
straightshooter said:
You may never have heard of Ted Morton, but I voted for him to replace Ralph as the conservative leader in Alberta. Ted was too right wing for many Albertans, so he didn't win the leadership. But, he ended up as Minister of Natural Resources. In his first year in office, he has opened up rifle hunting of big game to hunters as young as 12 (with parent's supervision/consent). And, he's opened up Sunday hunting in a bunch of WMU's that were historically closed to Sunday hunting.

Having a hunter-friendly Minister of Natural Resources is a dream come true. He credits hunters with being the most environmentally conscious group in the province.

If I wasn't thrilled enough that the pendulum is finally swinging the other way, I'm sure pumped at learning that our grouse covert is in one of the new areas that's open on Sundays.:rockOn:
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Oh I know who Ted Morton is. I too voted for him in our leadership race. Too bad a pack of liberals snuck in and sabotaged what makes this province great. As for the the grouse comment, I have a buddy who will be most pleased. It'll be his first season grousing in Alberta! :D
 
Maple Leaf Pilgrim said:
As for the the grouse comment, I have a buddy who will be most pleased. It'll be his first season grousing in Alberta! :D
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Sunday hunting already existed in many Northern WMU's. The change has added 4 more just south of the existing ones (north of Edmonton). I hope your buddy lives or is planning to hunt north of here, or he'll just be jealous.
 
straightshooter said:
Sunday hunting already existed in many Northern WMU's. The change has added 4 more just south of the existing ones (north of Edmonton). I hope your buddy lives or is planning to hunt north of here, or he'll just be jealous.
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well I better get my regs, I have been hunting in 510 north of Edmonton and last year it was closed on sundays. fingers crossed :)
 
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2007

GENERAL

* Hunters who have a hunting licence suspension in Alberta or elsewhere are prohibited from applying for or obtaining a recreational hunting licence in Alberta.
* The minimum age for hunting big game with a rifle has been reduced to 12 years of age.
* Wildlife Management Unit 542 has been split into WMU 541 and 542.
* Sunday hunting has been expanded to include WMUs 258, 260, 500, 501, 502 and 504 and all of WMUs 511 and 514.
* WMUs 148, 162 (only the portion of WMU 162 that is east of secondary road 886), 163, 200, 236 and 730 have been added to the list of WMUs that have mandatory deer head submissions.
* Bobcat may now be hunted (but not trapped ), only from Nov. 1, 2007 - Feb. 28, 2008 (click here for more information).
* A change has been made regarding cougars on private land (see page 31).
* Wolves harvested in WMUs 318, 324, 326, 328, 330, 339, 428, 429, 430, 432 and 434 must now also be registered.
* An export permit is no longer required for elk under certain circumstances (click here for more information).

BIG GAME

* An Antlered Moose Special Licence has been created in WMU 541 with a split season.
* An Antlerless Moose Special Licence has been created in WMU 355.
* The Antlered Moose Special Licence season in WMUs 445 and 446 have been extended to November 30.
* The Antlerless Elk Special Licence in WMUs 346 and 348 has been changed to a split season.
* The Cypress Hills Elk Special Licence has been reduced to seven seasons.
* An Antlered and Antlerless Elk Special Licence has been created combining WMUs 148, 150 and 151 with four season dates.
* An elk season has been created in WMUs 511 and 520 with a general three-point antlered season and an Antlerless Elk Special Licence.
* The Antlerless Mule Deer Special Licence season in WMUs 357 and 521 has been extended to December 20.
* Area H has been reopened in the Goat Special Licence draw.
* Changes have been made to the Chronic Wasting Disease Program in WMUs 150, 151 and 234.
* The antlerless white-tailed deer season in WMU 357 has been changed to September 17 - November 30 and a second supplemental antlerless white-tailed deer tag has been added.
* The antlerless white-tailed deer season in WMU 526 has been increased to November 1- November 30.
* A supplemental antlerless white-tailed deer season has been added to WMU 527.

BIRD GAME

* The draw application period for the Spring 2009 Merriam’s Turkey season will be changing (click here for more information).
* The bag limit for Gray Partridge has been increased to a daily limit of 6 and a possession limit of 18.
 
If only the left wing grannies that run Sask. would wise up and open Sundays as well.
One can always hope I guess.
 
powdergun said:
If only the left wing grannies that run Sask. would wise up and open Sundays as well.
One can always hope I guess.
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Never gonna happen. The bar owners would freak over the lost income, 'cause if the guys are out hunting, they aren't in the bars drinking and watching the game.:runaway:

Cheers
Trev
 
They screwed over the rural bars by putting in the smoking ban. They didn't give a crap. From what I understand its going to take a solid push from the SWF to get it done and they don't appear like they want to.

I grew up in BC and this was never an issue we always hunted sundays. Until this province pulls its head out of its socialist temperance old lady a** it will remain a hillbilly joke.

And by the way I love the place and would never move away.:rockOn:
 
He wasn't too conservative for me, I just figure we should have a born and bred Albertan running the province... not an american.
 
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