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Alberta adds Sandhill Crane hunting season starting September 1st, 2020.
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Sandhill Crane hunting will require a provincial game bird license as well as a federal migratory bird license.
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Season will be in more than 50 Wildlife Management Units in southern and east-central Alberta.
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Outfitters in Alberta will now be able to offer sandhill crane hunts which will be a great benefit for the avid waterfowl hunter.
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Sandhill Crane hunting has existed in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for over 50 years, the sandhill crane population has persisted throughout this time, Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon added: “It’s great to see widespread support for a sandhill crane season in Alberta, which will support the province’s wildlife management goals and boost local economies”
Fun to Know:
There are more than 600,000 sandhill cranes across North America.
The Sandhill Crane is nicknamed the “rib eye of the sky” due to its taste and appearance!
