Three hunters in camouflage and orange safety vests on a grassy field with trees, participating in Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Course, with a clear blue sky in the background.

To be eligible to hunt in Alberta you must complete this 20 hour in class course to receive your Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Certification Number.

$110

Class Dates: The last Thurs-Sunday of every month.

Monthly + March Spring Break for the Youths, If registration fills up we will host a class in the last week of the month.

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer)

Time: Thurs/Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 8am-5pm. (Spring Break Classes will be 8am-3:00pm Weekdays). Bring your own lunch or snacks during the breaks. All course materials will be supplied including the manual and student handbook for study.

Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Course

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A man in camouflage clothing kneels in a dry grassy field, next to a large buck with antlers and a compound bow. The man is wearing a cap and binoculars around his neck, indicating a hunting scene. Learn to Hunt. Hunting academy. How to hunt.

The question is “How do you hunt?” A one of a kind course in Alberta developed by the expertise of TJ taught right here in the Edmonton area. Take the next step to feel confident hunting your first animal. 10 workshops for the ultimate course package with hands on experience.

Hunters’ Academy 101

Course Group 1

Feb 2nd & 16th March 2nd & 16th & 30th April 13th & 27th May 11th & 25th June 8th

$500 For Full Package or $100 Per Month

Course Group 2

April 2nd & 16th May 1st & 15th June 5th & 19th July 3rd, 17th & 31st August 7th

Class 1 - Introduction and basic wildlife ID.

Class 2 - Land access/i-Hunter app.

Class 3 - Dressing for conditions & proper equipment.

Class 4 - Understanding ballistics/marksmanship techniques and choosing the right firearm for the right animal.

Class 5 - Archery Basics, bows, shooting techniques, how to set up blinds and tree stands and sent drips. (In Field)

Class 6 - Field dressing if donated animal is available & basic butchering. (In Field)

Class 7 - How to waterfowl hunt and ID

Class 8 - Whitetail Behavior - Understanding whitetails and other big game.

Class 9 - How to do your hunting draws and understanding the hunting regulations.

Class 10 - Tracking & Blood trailing, with mock scenario outdoors. (In Field)

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A deer with labeled parts of its head and body, including the forehead gland, preorbital gland, nasal gland, interdigital gland, preputial gland, tarsal gland, and metatarsal gland. Deer behavior. Whitetail behavior. How to hunt deer. Tracking a deer

Whitetail Behavior, tracking & Blood Trailing

How to think like a Whitetail by putting yourself into their mindset and understanding body behaviors, micro indicators on the forest floor and evidence left behind. A mock blood trail will be set up for you to experience a hands on tracking experience.

$100

Course Dates: Aug 15th, Sept 12th, Oct 10th from

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm.

Will be indoor facility for learning and then a mock blood trail outside to track a deer. Dress for the weather conditions.

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A hunter examines a recently killed elk lying on the snowy forest ground. The elk is partially skinned with some blood visible, and the hunter is wearing camouflage clothing and a hat. Field dressing. How to gut a deer, elk, moose, animal.

As the opportunity arises, a specialty workshop will be held. With special permits and donated game, you will be called from a waiting list to experience how to field dress a big game animal (Gutting and quartering up). Don’t get stuck in -20C with your first animal, freezing and unable to finish the job. Register to be on a waiting list.

$100

Course Dates: April 13th, & April 16th

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer)

Field Dressing

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Diagram of a deer showing different cuts of meat, including tenderloin, heart, tenderloin, ribs, sirloin, rump, chuck, sirloin tip, hanging, shank, sirloin, round, sirloin, flank, plate, brisket, and shank. Butchering. How to process a deer.

After this workshop you will no longer need to pay a butcher to debone and cut your steaks for you. Watch as our highly skilled instructor break down the front and back quarters, neck, backstrap and tenderloins. With special permits and donated game, register now to be on a waiting list to learn as the opportunity arises.

$200

Course Dates: April 14th & April 17th

Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer)

Deer Processing/Butchering

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Satellite view of a forested area with a small clearing and a road, marked by a red location pin. Where to hunt. How to find places to hunt. Hunting in Alberta.

Finding Places to Hunt - Land Access

Did you know half of Alberta is un-occupied land? With step by step instructions, and proper resources, you will walk out of this course ready for adventure, knowing where to explore, hunt and fish.

$50

Course Dates: September 11th & October 9th.

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer)

Indoor facility - Bring Laptop/Smart Phone or pen & paper.

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Cover of the 2023 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations featuring a hunting dog holding a duck in its mouth.

As a first time hunter, understanding how to get drawn for a hunting tag can seem complicated and understanding the legal rules of hunting can seem intimidating. Let us guide you through this experience and answer all your questions!

Hunting draws come out end of May and early June, so watch for a time to sign up.

Regulations workshop will repeat in the fall.

$50

Course Dates: May 27th, June 9th, June 15th, Oct 16th

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm All dates are course combo with Hunting Draw Workshop. Except Oct 16th/Regulations only (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer)

Hunting Draws and Regulations

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A woman practicing archery outdoors, drawing a black and green compound bow aiming at targets set up in the distance on a grassy field, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

Extend your hunting season by getting into archery. Learn the fundamentals on how to shoot a bow, use scent control on deer, tree stand and ground blind set ups and more. Depending on the facility we book at there will be an opportunity to shoot some bows!

$50

Course Dates: August 8th

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: 13155 156 St NW, Edmonton (The Veteran Farmer) or may take place at local fish and club association for included field experience.

Archery 101

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