Exam guide: Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education
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At a glance (checked 2026-10-03)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association (AHEIA) |
| Required for | First-time hunters (no licence held before in Alberta or elsewhere) |
| Online course | $70 (or $99.95 with a printed manual); English; minimum time per module |
| Final exam (online) | 100 questions from all 12 modules, 80 % to pass, 90-minute limit |
| Rewrite | $25, approved by an AHEIA administrator |
| Classroom courses | At AHEIA centres (Calgary, Edmonton) and with certified instructors; fees not published centrally |
| Result | Certificate number emailed the next business day; paper certificate and wallet card mailed |
The 12 modules
- Role of the Hunter
- Hunting Ethics
- Wildlife Management & Conservation
- Wildlife Identification
- Clothing & Equipment
- Firearms
- Bow Hunting
- Survival
- Field Techniques
- First Aid
- Hypothermia
- Legal Responsibilities
After you pass
- Get a WiN (Wildlife Identification Number) - one-time $10 + GST, never expires.
- Add your hunter education certificate number to your WiN profile (AlbertaRELM).
- Buy a wildlife certificate and the licences you need; carry licences and tags while hunting.
- To hunt with firearms you also need federal firearms licensing (CFSC/PAL, or minor's licence, or supervision as the law allows). AHEIA no longer delivers the CFSC in Alberta from 1 September 2026 - the CFO's new agent is listed on the RCMP "Find an instructor" page.
Ages
At least 10 to hunt under any Alberta licence; under 16 needs written parental permission; under 18 using a firearm must be accompanied as the regulations require.
Exam strategy
- 100 questions in 90 minutes is 54 seconds per question - answer quickly and flag hard items.
- 80 % means no more than 20 wrong.
- Expect wildlife identification (mule vs white-tailed deer, ducks, grouse), firearm safety (ACTS/PROVE, zones of fire, carries), ethics and Alberta legal rules (WiN, loaded firearms in vehicles, 183 m from occupied buildings, shooting hours).
How to study with this app
- Read this guide and the Alberta legal responsibilities note.
- Work through the shared hunter notes.
- Sit the three practice papers in 100-question / 90-minute format.