You must be at least 12 years old to hunt in Alberta and you must have a license. You must also complete a first time hunter training course and exam, either online or in-person. If you are under 16, you must have written permission from a parent or guardian to purchase hunting licenses. If you are 11 years old, you can apply for draws if you have completed the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education course. However, you must be 12 years old any time before or during the open season for that draw. You cannot hunt until you are 12 years old. If you are under 18, you can hunt with a firearm if you are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult who has written permission from your parent or guardian. Hunting licenses depend on the type of animal you are hunting. If you are 12 to 17, you can buy a Resident Youth Wildlife Certificate, which includes a Game Bird License. Once you have this certificate, you can purchase other youth hunting licenses. For more information, see My Wild Alberta’s website on Hunting Regulations for Youth. If you are Indigenous (Métis, First Nations or Inuit), you have specific hunting and fishing rights in Alberta. See the Government of Alberta's website for more information.  Last Reviewed: November 2019