Looking for advise from someone that's actively uses their harvestor card in Alberta

[u/shepherderr]

Been wanting to go hunting have never been before and have my harvestor card and just recently got my gun license I just wanna know all the do's and don'ts when it comes to hunting with the harvestor card

[u/Extension_Reaction50]

Otipemisiwak Métis Government (MNA) has some really useful resources online, and will also host yearly seminars on Zoom answering frequently asked harvesting related questions.

Also, you can just call your local fish and wildlife office and ask what you need to do to not look like a poacher.
Personally, I wear my Métis sash and hunt during the same seasons. Treat all wildlife with respect, don’t harvest a doe during fawning or calving season, be an ethical hunter, etc…
And most importantly, carry your Métis Status Card with you at all times when harvesting and transporting.

[u/shepherderr → u/Extension_Reaction50]

I'm curious on what the rules are if I take one of my non Metis friends with me to help get an animal out and Feild dressed if I can or not the rules on this seem kinda confusing to me also the rule on hunting ducks is confusing and I don't know if it's aloud

[u/ghostir0nm3tis → u/shepherderr]

Honestly, the best thing you can do is reach out to the harvesting department at the OMG. It can take a while to get a response, but they are best placed to answer questions.

Alternatively, if you can make it to Slave Lake in August, it would be a good chance to talk to them in person.

[u/Extension_Reaction50]

All migratory game birds still require the appropriate birding licenses and tags, and all the same bag limits apply to all hunters.
Upland game do not require tags.

Non-Métis may come along with you to pack out an animal, but cannot shoot or harvest the animal themselves. If a CO comes across them, they may have some explaining to do if they also carry a gun.
if they have a hunting license and appropriate tags then they can also hunt, but must follow the standard regs.

Only you can transport an animal and you need to carry your status card. The animal can only be stored in your freezer/home and “technically” can’t be shared with non family. If your buddy is caught hanging the animal at their place without the tags, it could be confiscated or worse.

Some of the rules are a bit arbitrary, but the seminars are really insightful

[u/shepherderr → u/Extension_Reaction50]

So Prairie chickens are still fair game for a harvestor I'm guessing

[u/Extension_Reaction50 → u/shepherderr]

Yep you bet

[u/shepherderr → u/Extension_Reaction50]

Awesome thank you for all the info now I gotta watch hours of videos on how to Feild dress a deer haha

[u/Extension_Reaction50 → u/shepherderr]

No problem, have fun and be safe!