Hunter host for small game ?

[H380]

was asked the other day if non residents could come to AB. and hunt small game like gophers and such with out a hunter host .. Didn't have the answer . Anyone know ? I know they can hunt bird game , but not big game without it . Since they need a wolf / coyote licence to hunt coyotes does it apply here too ? Thanx for any help ..

[H380]

Nobody has an answer ?

[Ryry4]

As far as I know you don't need one for varmint type animals. I'd check the regs or call the local F&W office if you can't find anything in the regs.

[C Taylor]

For gophers there is no problem. Coyotes, even a resident has a season to hunt in and needs a license,just not a tag.

[wwbirds]

non residents do not need a licence to hunt gophers and an Alberta resident does not need a licence to hunt coyotes. Non residents do not need a host or guide to hunt game birds but do need a host or guide for some small and big game animals.

[Grouse Assassin]

so much for my Guided Gopher safari revenue lol

[wwbirds]

just remember how much time you saved getting them ready for the table so those clients could take those little wrapped steaks home to the family.

[H380]

Originally Posted by wwbirds

non residents do not need a licence to hunt gophers and an Alberta resident does not need a licence to hunt coyotes. Non residents do not need a host or guide to hunt game birds but do need a host or guide for some small and big game animals.

Kinda what I figured , thanx for help..