Calgary AHEIA Office

AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - NON-RESTRICTED

Please note, online registration will be open weekdays between 9am and 4pm.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
(FULL)

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
(FULL)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
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Friday, February 13, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
(FULL)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
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Friday, March 6, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 8am to 6pm
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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**

Friday, March 13, 2026 - 8am to 4pm
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Edmonton AHEIA Office

AHEIA Canadian Firearms Safety Courses - NON-RESTRICTED:

January 28, 2026 (FULL)
April 1, 2026 (FULL)
April 29, 2026 (FULL)
May 27, 2026 (FULL)
June 24, 2026 (FULL)
September 2, 2026
September 30, 2026

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**

March 11, 2026
May 13, 2026
August 26, 2026
October 7, 2026

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 both Calgary and Edmonton on June 9, 2026.

$25.00 per person refundable deposit to secure your spot in the class. Seats are limited, so register online now!
Calgary Registration
Edmonton Registration

Learn to Hunt Series

While making friendships with other first-time hunters, participants will experience a wide variety of instruction both in class and in the field. As a culmination of the program, AHEIA MAY offer mentored hunting experiences for participants during the month of November.

As mentored hunt spaces are limited, priority for the one-on-one mentored hunt with available instructors will be given to those who attend most classes.
Introduction and information session to the program is Monday, February 23, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Edmonton Conservation Education Center for Excellence at Unit 88, 4003 98th Street, Edmonton. Workshop dates to be determined at that time. Please call 780-466-6682 to register for this session only.
A $100 refundable deposit will reserve the numerous classes with possible additional fees for range days (ammunition) added. Online registration will open February 24.
The cost of the course is by donation. As we are a registered charity, the donations we receive support Conservation Education programming such as this firearms safety course, youth and family outdoor education, women's camps, mentored hunts, fishing education and boating safety.

AHEIA Hunter Education and Fishing Education Instructor Course - March 6, 2026

The Hunter and Fishing Education Instructor course is open to all current AHEIA members in good standing. All participants must meet the following requirements:

- 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 volunteer screening after completing your registration.

The Hunter and Fishing Education Instructor Course will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at AHEIA's Edmonton office, Unit 88, 4003 - 98 Street. Registration closes Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Seating is limited.
This course will provide the participants with training to effectively instruct the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Certificate and Fishing Education Certificate.
A $75 refundable deposit will reserve your spot. Please call 780-466-6682 at your earliest convenience with your payment to complete registration.

All About Birds with Dr. Lu Carbyn

Join us as Dr. Ludwig (Lu) Carbyn explores the wide variety of non-game bird species in Alberta. This presentation will be of interest to all outdoor enthusiasts including birders, photographers, and anyone interested in learning to recognize some of the sights and sounds around them.

Dr. Carbyn is an internationally renowned wildlife biologist, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, an active member of the Edmonton Nature Club, and Past President of Nature Alberta. Dr. Carbyn frequents the Lu Carbyn Nature Sanctuary, an undisturbed forest and wetlands area that is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including over 95 bird species.

This session is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at AHEIA's Edmonton office, Unit 88, 4003 - 98 Street. Registration closes Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Seats are limited, so register early!

Classroom Training

Join us at one of our locations

Classes Currently Being Offered

Alberta Hunter Education

Calgary AHEIA Office

Edmonton AHEIA Office

AHEIA Fishing Education Courses

AHEIA Hunting Draws Workshop!

Learn to Hunt Series

AHEIA Hunter Education and Fishing Education Instructor Course - March 6, 2026

All About Birds with Dr. Lu Carbyn

Calgary

Edmonton

Alford Lake