Hunting In Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area With Safety In Mind

November is here and that means hunting season is open in areas around Drayton Valley
for rifle hunters. Here at Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council, we often get asked whether
hunting is permitted in our parks systems.

The answer is “Yes but…”!

Eagle Point Provincial Park is designated for low impact use, and hunting is not permitted in this park.

Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area allows for limited hunting. Blue Rapids straddles
the North Saskatchewan River upstream from the Highway 22 bridge near Drayton Valley
and allows for big game and game bird hunting, according to provincial regulations and of
course, with appropriate licenses and tags.

Please read your hunting regulations carefully to ensure that you follow Alberta’s
regulations and that you are in the appropriate WMU! You can download the regulations at
www.albertaregulations.ca or www.mywildalberta.ca or call 310-0000 and ask for your
local Fish & Wildlife office.

SAFETY REMINDERS!!

For Hunters – Treat every firearm as if loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
and finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Be certain of your target, Blue Rapids
Provincial Recreation Area is a multi-use park and there may be hikers, ATV enthusiasts
and mountain bikers recreating in the area. Oil and Gas workers are also throughout Blue
Rapids. Always take care to make sure there are no risks to humans or property before
discharging your firearms.

Non-hunters – If you are enjoying or working in the wilderness, do be mindful that you
should wear appropriate high-visibility clothing during the hunting season! Make yourself
known by making noise, having loud conversations, or singing. Consider if an alternative
location is available for your activity that is in a safer environment.

Everyone – Remember to practice principles of “Leave No Trace” and pack all your garbage
out with you. Enjoy your time outdoors and come back to your families!

Are you concerned that someone is breaking the law with regards to hunting violations?
Make a confidential call to Report a Poacher at 1-800-642-3800.