Fish and Wildlife

Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife or fish and related activities. If you have witnessed suspected poaching activity, call the Report A Poacher (RAP) hotline Toll-Free at 1.800.642.3800. 

Poachers deplete both the wildlife and fish populations and destroy precious natural habitat. Poaching reduces hunting and fishing opportunities for all Albertans by reducing population numbers. Report A Poacher relies on citizen reports to help apprehend suspects and protect the abundance and diversity of Alberta’s fish, wildlife, and habitat. Please help keep wildlife in our future and report a poacher. You are a poacher if you:

• Hunt or fish out of season
• Hunt without a license
• Road hunt
• Night hunt
• Hunt on private land without permission
• Exceed bag limits
• Sell wildlife or fish illegally
• Hunt in manners hazardous to the public: e.g. while intoxicated, too close to occupied buildings or shoot off main highways
• Use aircraft to spot game and hunt
• Use illegal hunting/fishing devices or baits