Owning a Crossbow

[Clatts]

Are there any regulations in Alberta for owning/storing or transporting a crossbow?

[Pincherguy]

No

[Riverbc]

Crossbows that can be aimed and fired with one hand and crossbows with an overall length of 500 mm or less are prohibited. You cannot lawfully possess or acquire a prohibited crossbow.

You do not need a valid licence or registration certificate to possess any other type of bow, including a crossbow that is longer than 500 mm and that requires the use of both hands. Criminal Code provisions making it an offence to acquire a crossbow without a valid licence were never brought into force.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/f...ex-eng.htm#a4a

[HunterDave]

Probably not a good idea to transport it cocked with a bolt in it.....lol!

[Tbiden]

Does strathcona county have a season for crossbows

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Any Area that has a "Primitive Weapon" season in Alberta usually allows Crossbows...
Neil

[Titan 08]

Originally Posted by Tbiden

Does strathcona county have a season for crossbows

I live and hunt in Strathcona County, a crossbow may be used during
the Strathcona primitive weapons season. The season normally starts on October 25 and runs until December 6. For $16 to $17 you get three tags, you may shoot two does and a buck or three does. This is in addition to the two archery does you can get plus your general tags, both W.T. and Muley. You are allowed to hunt this season with a muzzle loader, shotgun, crossbow, compound bow or a traditional bow.