Becoming an Outfitter
STEPS TO BECOMING AN OUTFITTER
Big Game Outfitter Permit Application (fillable PDF)
Big Game Outfitter Application FAQ (PDF)
Bird Game Outfitter Permit Application (fillable PDF)
Bird Game Outfitter Application FAQ (PDF)
OUTFITTER ELIGIBILITY
Outfitter permits are subdivided into three types:
• Class T Big Game Outfitter Permit
• Bird Game Outfitter Permit
• Class S Trophy Sheep Outfitter Permit
To become an outfitter in Alberta, you must:
• Be an adult (18 years of age or older);
• Complete an outfitter permit application form;
• Provide evidence of a minimum deposit indemnity bond of $10,000 for contracted clients;
• Provide evidence of a minimum general liability insurance of $5 million; and
• Pay applicable fees; AND
You can become a Class T Big Game Outfitter, only if you:
a) are an individual who is also a resident or non-resident who, in the case of a non-resident, is a Canadian citizen or has been admitted to permanent residence in Canada, and who holds a big game guide’s designation, or
b) are a business corporation or society at least one of whose current officers is an individual described in clause a).
A Class T Big Game Outfitter Permit authorizes its holder:
a) to enter into a contract with a non-resident alien or non-resident Canadian for the provision to that individual of guiding services respecting the hunting by that individual of big game, except trophy sheep, under an allocated licence, and
b) to apply, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit, for a licence on the resident’s behalf authorizing that hunting.
You can become a Bird Game Outfitter, only if you:
a) are an individual who holds a bird game guide’s designation, or
b) are a business corporation or society at lease one of whose current officers is an individual who holds such a designation.
A bird game outfitter permit authorizes its holder to enter into a contract with a non-resident or non-resident alien for the provision to that individual of guiding services respecting the hunting by that individual of game birds.
You can become a Class S Trophy Sheep Outfitter, only if you:
a) are an individual who is also a resident or non-resident who, in the case of a non-resident, is a Canadian citizen or has been admitted to permanent residence in Canada, and who holds a big game guide’s designation, he
i) were an outfitter on March 31, 1988,
ii) are the spouse or adult interdependent partner or child of an individual who was an outfitter on that date, that individual now being deceased or incapacitated through injury or disease, or
iii) are specified in a transfer under Alberta Wildlife Regulations Section 55(1), as the transferee of an allocation of trophy sheep special licences.
b) A business corporation or a society is eligible to obtain or hold a Class S outfitter permit if an only if, in addition to meeting the requirements above, at least one of its current officers meets the requirements of i), ii), or iii).
A Class S Trophy Sheep Outfitter Permit authorizes its holder:
a) to enter into a contract with a non-resident or a non-resident alien for the provision to that individual of guiding services respecting the hunting by that individual of big game under an allocated licence, or wolf or coyote, and
b) to apply, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit, for a licence on that individual’s behalf authorizing that hunting.
Furthermore, a Class S Trophy Sheep Outfitter Permit authorizes its holder:
a) to enter into a contract with a resident for the provision to that individual of guiding services respecting the hunting by that individual of big game under an allocated licence, and
b) to apply, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit, for a licence on that individual’s behalf authorizing that hunting.
A Class S Trophy Sheep Outfitter Permit authorizes its holder to enter into a contract with a resident, without applying for a licence on the resident’s behalf, for the provision to that resident of guiding services respecting any lawful hunting by that resident of big game.
A Class S outfitter permit authorizes its holder to enter into a contract with a resident for the provision to that resident of guiding services respecting any lawful hunting by that resident of wolf or coyote.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
With all criteria being met and application submitted fully, the application process for the Outfitter Permit will take 2-3 business days to complete. After the permit is completed, there is a delay of 10-15 business days for transferring, leasing, or selling hunts. This is to have you set up as an Outfitter on Alberta ReLM.