Are Crows Protected In Alberta?

murder of black crows on green grass. crows are protected in alberta.

Most birds and other types of wildlife are protected and managed in the Province of Alberta.

So what about crows, are they protected?

Are Crows Protected in Alberta?

The answer is no, crows are not a protected species of bird protected by the Province of Alberta, or the Federal government of Canada.

You do not require permits to hunt or trap crows.

What Does “Protected” Mean?

When a species is “protected”, it can mean a variety of things. You can be outright banned from hunting them, or require permits for hunting or raising them.

In Canada, these protections can come from the Federal government, the Provinces, or in some cases even more local.

In many instances, these policies will be a combination of all.

Can I Shoot A Crow In My Backyard In Alberta?

While the act of killing crows is legal in Alberta, you still have to abide by other laws, such as firearms laws.

How To Hunt or Trap Crows

Safety is always the number one factor. Please refer to this on the matter here: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=11772.0

Here is a great read on how to catch crows humanely and not kill them.

https://www.wikihow.com/Catch-Crows

 

What Other Birds Are Protected In Alberta?

Most birds in Alberta are protected. It is easier to list the birds that are currently unprotected.

The list of unprotected birds in Alberta are as follows:

  • Pigeons
  • Crows
  • Magpies
  • Starlings
  • House (English) Sparrows
  • Brown-Headed Cowbirds
  • Common Grackles
  • Blackbirds

In Summary

  • Crows are not a protected species in the province of Alberta. This means you can legally hunt and trap them.
  • While crows are not a protected bird in Alberta, most birds actually are in fact protected in the province.

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