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Classroom Training

Join us at one of our locations

We offer a variety of courses through our locations across Alberta. You can take your Hunter Education, Canadian Firearm Safety Course, Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course, International Bowhunter Education Program, and Pleasure Craft Operator Certification.

Classes Currently Being Offered

Canadian Firearms Safety Course

To register, click on the link below

Calgary AHEIA Office

AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - NON-RESTRICTED

April 4, 2025 - Calgary Firearms Centre (DeWinton) FULL

April 11, 2025 - Calgary Firearms Centre (DeWinton) FULL


AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - RESTRICTED

**YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE PASSED THE NON-RESTRICTED COURSE OR HAVE A VALID PAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE RESTRICTED COURSE, AND BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER**

April 25, 2025 - Calgary Firearms Centre (DeWinton)

Register Here

Edmonton AHEIA Office


AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - NON-RESTRICTED:

January 28 & 30, 2025 - FULL
February 25 & 26, 2025 - FULL
March 25 & 27, 2025 - FULL
April 29 & May 1, 2025 FULL
May 27 & 29, 2025 FULL
June 24 & 26, 2025 FULL
August 26 & 28, 2025 FULL
September 23 & 25, 2025 FULL
October 28 & 30, 2025 FULL


AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - RESTRICTED

**YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE PASSED THE NON-RESTRICTED COURSE OR HAVE A VALID PAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE RESTRICTED COURSE, AND BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER**

April 1-2, 2025 FULL
May 5-6, 2025
June 3-4, 2025
September 2-3, 2025
September 30-October 1, 2025

Register Here

If you would like to be notified of AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses for 2025 in Calgary please sign up here and you will receive an email when courses are available. 


There are also many AHEIA certified CFSC instructors in the province who offer courses throughout the year. Visit our Instructor Lists & Resources Page or click here for Instructor contact information.


Alberta Hunter Education

To register, click on the dates below

Calgary AHEIA Office

Edmonton AHEIA Office 

If you would like to be notified of AHEIA Hunter Education Courses for 2025 in Calgary please sign up here and you will receive an email when courses are available. 

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Learn To Hunt Series 2

The Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association is pleased to introduce a “Learn to Hunt Series 2” program for new and novice hunters. Held over 6 months, this program arms new and novice hunters with everything needed to be a confident, knowledgeable, and successful hunter. While making friendships with other first-time hunters, participants will experience a wide variety of classes. A $50 refundable deposit will reserve a seat for all classes. Classes run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at our office located at Unit 88, 4003 – 98 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 6M8. Spaces are limited so register early. This program is available for ages 12 years and older. Participants 12 to 17 years old must be with a registered parent/guardian. Class 1: May 20 – Introduction and wildlife identification. Class 2: June 16 – How to understand google maps to find deer, bedding, feeding, corridors. Class 3: June 27 – How to find land access, private property, leased land, crown land for hunting. Class 4: July 14 - Archery, equipment, set-ups, techniques. Class 5: Aug 18 – Clothing and equipment. Class 6: Sept 9 - Choosing the right firearm for the right animal/ballistics. Class 7: Sept 29 – Waterfowl identification/hunting methods. Class 8: Oct 14 – Field dressing, taxidermy, butcher shops, transporting of wild game. Class 9: October 27 – Deer Hunting Tactics, last class Q&A. For more information contact AHEIA Edmonton at edmontoninfo@aheia.com or call (780)466-6682.

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AHEIA Hunting Draws Workshop!

This workshop is geared mainly toward new and novice hunters and will teach you how to navigate the seemingly complicated Alberta Hunting Draw system!

We will cover topics such as:
·         Draw Rules
·         Draws available
·         General Hunting Regs
·         Important Notices and Common License Mistakes
·         Group Applications
·         Draw Results
·         Undersubscribed Licences
 
If you are able to bring a laptop or tablet to the workshop, we will help you get set up with your WiN Number and Wildlife Certificate, and also help you apply for your draws. This workshop will be hosted in Calgary and Edmonton on June 10, 2025.
 
$25.00 per person refundable deposit to secure your spot in the class. Seats are limited, so register online now!
Calgary Registration
Edmonton Registration

AHEIA Hunter Education and Fishing Education Instructor Course - June 6, 2025

This course will provide the participants with training to effectively instruct the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Certificate and Fishing Education Certificate.

All participants must meet the following requirements:
- Current AHEIA membership
- Successful volunteer screen
- 18 years of age or older
- Taken the AHEIA Hunter Education course (online or in-class) after 2014
- Taken the AHEIA Fishing Education course (online or in-class) after 2014
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated hunting and/or fishing experience

If you have not taken the Hunter Ed or Fishing Ed course after 2014, contact edmontoninfo@aheia.com to arrange to take the online classes. You will be given further information regarding a criminal record check after completing your registration.

The Hunter and Fishing Education Instructor Course will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at AHEIA's Edmonton office, Unit 88, 4003 - 98 Street.

Registration closes Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Register online now using the button below!

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Calgary

For more information on available classes, please phone or email.

Email: info@aheia.com

Phone: 403-252-8474

Toll Free: 1-866-852-4342

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Edmonton

For more information on available classes, please phone or email.

Email: edmontoninfo@aheia.com

Phone: 780-466-6682

Toll Free: 1-866-282-4342

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Alford Lake

For more information on available classes, please phone or email.

Email: info@aheia.com

Phone: 403-252-8474

Toll Free: 1-866-852-4342