Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association

AHEIA Fall League Sessions start TOMORROW!

Starting tomorrow, September 4th, through September 25th, the Calgary Fi****ms Centre will host AHEIA’s Women’s and Youth Leagues every Wednesday night! Whether you're looking to pick up a new skill or refine an existing one, this is your chance to learn and connect with others who share your interests. Each session operates independently and is open to all women and youth who are eager to participate.

Don’t miss out – learn more and register for our fall sessions online here:�https://aheia.com/calgary-firearms-centre

AHEIA Labour Day Long Weekend hours:

Please note, the Calgary and Edmonton AHEIA offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, and return to normal office hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

The Calgary Fi****ms Centre will be closed Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Enjoy your Labour Day Long Weekend!

Upcoming Alberta Conservation & Hunter Education Course in Calgary!⁠
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This course is a provincial requirement for all first time hunter’s in Alberta. Please note, you must attend ALL classes and pass the test to complete the course.⁠
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Course Outline⁠
Module 1 - Role of the Hunter ⁠
Module 2 - Hunting Ethics ⁠
Module 3 - Wildlife Management & Conservation ⁠
Module 4 - Wildlife Identification ⁠
Module 5 - Clothing & Equipment ⁠
Module 6 - Fi****ms ⁠
Module 7 - Bow Hunting ⁠
Module 8 - Survival ⁠
Module 9 - Field Techniques ⁠
Module 10 - First Aid ⁠
Module 11 - Hypothermia ⁠
Module 12 - Legal Responsibilities Final Exam Congratulations⁠
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Class dates:⁠
September 20, 2024: 5:00pm-9:00pm
September 21, 2024: 9:00am-5:00pm
September 22, 2024: 9:00am-5:00pm

All classes will be held at the Calgary Conservation Education Centre for Excellence, 911 Sylvester Cres SW, Calgary, AB.
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Register online now: https://forms.gle/Lpfy1rWtJ51kLrzb7

Over 2.5 million students have been educated through our over 80 programming options.⁠
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What are our goals and objectives?⁠
- To promote the highest standard of sportsman behaviour.⁠
- To teach and promote the ethical and humane treatment of fish, wildlife, and all other living creatures.⁠
- To support the improvement of Conservation Education.⁠
- To promote Hunter Education curriculum and instruction development.⁠
- To promote communication among all instructors in the Conservation Education and Hunter Education Programs.⁠
- To promote affiliation with Conservation and Hunter Education interest groups.⁠
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You can support the cause by donating to AHEIA using AHEIA.com/donate

New AHEIA Raffle 🚨

AHEIA is a not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraisers like these raffles to support our cause. We’ve just posted our newest raffle to our site with tickets just $2!

Check it out now here: aheia.com/raffles

Rifle Sight-In Clinic!

Join us on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at AHEIA’s Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence for a Rifle Sight-In Clinic! Ranges available include 25, 50, 100, 200, and 300 yards. AHEIA staff will be on site to offer assistance as required, but note that this is not a shooting clinic, this clinic is to assist in the sighting of your firearm. Hot dog lunch will be provided. Bring your own rifle and 2 boxes of ammunition. Registration is just $25, and this clinic runs 9:30am-3:00pm rain or shine!

Registration is now open, be sure to secure your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy3Qn319M173cQiF0n0uM1y7Vf9TgIjrzmOWosv6PicF4YNw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Youth/Novice Fall Shoot and Provincial Hunting Day!

The 23rd Annual Youth/Novice Fall Shoot and Provincial Hunting Day are coming up on September 28th at the Calgary Fi****ms Centre! Activities include free on-site shotgun coaching, archery, crossbow, dog demonstrations, and much more!

Pre-registration is required for this event, please register online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccvhgAiicgf2VMFHCm_m0-tJV6s4qi8Cdhs1CyuhA67FY-YQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Keep busy with AHEIA’s online programs!

AHEIA offers a variety of award-winning courses on topics like fly tying, shotgun chokes, Online Hunter Education Certification, and Pleasure Craft Operator Training. Accessible on computers, smartphones, and tablets, these programs help you expand your outdoor knowledge.

Start learning today: www.aheia.com/online-training

Help protect Alberta’s wildlife and wild places!

You may be eligible for a reward when you report suspected poaching or public land abuse. Call the toll-free Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or visit www.reportapoacher.com. The hotline and website are also available for wildlife emergencies.

Help protect our fish, wildlife, and natural surroundings by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activities.

Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card with AHEIA! 🚤

If you operate a motorized pleasure craft in Alberta, you need proof of education from a Transport Canada approved course. Here’s how:

1. Study online with AHEIA’s course on any device.
2. Pass the test with unlimited free retries.
3. Print your temporary card immediately; your permanent card will be mailed.

This course can be taken at your own pace. Begin your journey today: https://aheia.com/products/4475-online-pleasure-craft-operator-card-course

Parks Canada Passes Available from AHEIA! 🏞️

You can buy your 2024/2025 Parks Canada Discovery Passes (Annual) and National Park Entry Passes (Daily) through AHEIA. National Park Fishing Permits, both annual and daily, are also available.

Visit AHEIA.com for your nearest AHEIA location and get your passes today!

An AHEIA membership provides you with a myriad of benefits!

AHEIA Memberships include discounts with some of our corporate sponsors, invitations to special events and programs, resource kits, videos, and much much more! Memberships run on a yearly calendar (January 1 - December 31). If you join after April 1, pro-rated options are available.

For more details, contact our offices or visit: aheia.com/memberships

Less than 1 month until AHEIA’s Fall Leagues!

From September 4th-25th, every Wednesday night the Calgary Fi****ms Centre will be host to AHEIA’s Women’s and Youth Leagues! This is an opportunity to learn something new, or improve on something you already know, and meet new people interested in the same thing you are! Each of these sessions will run independently and are open to all women or youth who wish to attend.

Learn more or register for our fall sessions online here:
https://aheia.com/calgary-firearms-centre

Get ready for the water with AHEIA’s Boating Licence (PCOC) course! 🚤

Our online course offers comprehensive training accessible on any device, plus unlimited free rewrites to guarantee you pass the test. Canadian law requires all motorized recreational boat operators to carry proof of competency.

Sign up with three friends and enjoy 35% off! Enroll today: https://aheia.com/products/4475-online-pleasure-craft-operator-card-course

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LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Registration is open until this Friday (August 9th) for AHEIA’s Youth Non-Restricted Fi****ms Course coming up August 13-14!

Students will receive both classroom and hands-on training including two rounds of trapshooting on day two, after the course is completed.

There are both written and practical components to the CFSC. Topics covered include:

- Proving the firearm is safe
- Common shooting stances
- Loading and unloading
- Range procedures
- Safe handling procedures
- Storage and transport requirements

The cost of this course is $100, which includes the 2 rounds of trapshooting. Please note, students are to bring their own lunch.

Register online here before August 9: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft30mIMXmLMDmdcOjm01dRVn4vO46Ln979t6X0lmBPIy_sUA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Make a difference supporting conservation and outdoor education!

AHEIA is a not-for-profit organization that relies on your generosity to deliver top-tier conservation and outdoor education in Alberta. Each donation fosters a new conservation ambassador, taught to protect the wildlife and places we all love.

Learn more about our cause or donate now at aheia.com/our-cause.

Stay busy this weekend with a fun activity!

Assemble a survival kit to stay prepared for any wilderness adventure. Module #3 in AHEIA’s FREE Outdoor Wildlife Learning (O.W.L.) series, “Survival Kit Essentials,” offers a comprehensive workbook and follow-along video to guide you in creating a top-notch survival kit.

Download the free workbook and watch the video at aheia.com/free-workbooks .

Upcoming Course! 🚨

Registration is open for AHEIA’s Youth Non-Restricted Fi****ms Course coming up August 13-14! Students will receive both classroom and hands-on training including two rounds of trapshooting on day two, after the course is completed.

There are both written and practical components to the CFSC. Topics covered include:

- Proving the firearm is safe
- Common shooting stances
- Loading and unloading
- Range procedures
- Safe handling procedures
- Storage and transport requirements

The cost of this course is $100, which includes the 2 rounds of trapshooting. Please note, students are to bring their own lunch.

Register online here before August 9: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft30mIMXmLMDmdcOjm01dRVn4vO46Ln979t6X0lmBPIy_sUA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Get your Boating Licence (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) online from AHEIA!

AHEIA’s online course is available on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, with comprehensive training and unlimited free rewrites to ensure you pass the test. Proof of competency is required for all Canadians driving a motorized recreational boat.

Sign up with friends and receive a group discount of up to 35% with 4 students: https://aheia.com/products/4475-online-pleasure-craft-operator-card-course

Fishing in Canada’s National Parks? Get your permits from AHEIA! 🎣

Purchase your 2024/2025 Parks Canada Fishing Permits, available for Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, or Waterton Lakes National Parks. Annual and daily permits, as well as Discovery Passes and Entry Passes, can be bought at our Edmonton and Calgary offices.

Visit AHEIA.com/park-passes for more information and directions.

Are you an AHEIA member?

Join AHEIA and enjoy exclusive benefits such as access to all our facilities, discounts from corporate sponsors, special event invitations, resource kits, videos, and much more.

Learn more and get your prorated membership today: www.aheia.com/memberships

Youth Non-Restricted Fi****ms Course!

August 13-14, 2024, from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Calgary Fi****ms Centre, this course is for ages 12-17 only!

Students will receive both classroom and hands-on training including two rounds of trapshooting on day two, after the course is completed.

There are both written and practical components to the CFSC. Topics covered include:

- Proving the firearm is safe
- Common shooting stances
- Loading and unloading
- Range procedures
- Safe handling procedures
- Storage and transport requirements

The cost of this course is $100, which includes the 2 rounds of trapshooting. Please note, students are to bring their own lunch.

Register online here before August 9: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft30mIMXmLMDmdcOjm01dRVn4vO46Ln979t6X0lmBPIy_sUA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Support Report A Poacher and practice your shotgun skills at the same time!

You may have heard that Waterfowl Warmup was cancelled for 2024. We are thrilled to announce that, after some discussions and a few changes, Waterfowl Warmup is back again this year! This casual sporting clays tournament is also a valuable fundraiser for Report A Poacher. At this event, 4-person teams compete against each other to shoot the most clay targets to claim the top prize and bragging rights. So join the fun and shoot your best shot, all while supporting a great initiative!

🗓️ Friday, August 16, 2024 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Beaverhill Sporting Clays

https://www.ab-conservation.com/events/waterfowl-warmup/

Need your Boating License? AHEIA offers online Pleasure Craft Operator Training! 🚤

All motorized pleasure craft operators in Canada must have proof of education from a Transport Canada approved course. Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card quickly and conveniently with AHEIA.

Save up to 35% when you register with a friend: https://aheia.com/products/4475-online-pleasure-craft-operator-card-course

Ready for some outdoor fun this weekend?

Check out AHEIA’s Calgary Fi****ms Centre in De Winton! Open year-round, offering Trap Shooting, S***t Shooting, 5 Stand, and Archery. Hours are Wednesday from 12:00pm - 9:00pm or dusk, Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

Visit our site for more information and directions to the CFC: https://aheia.com/calgary-firearms-centre

Our passion is protecting the places and wildlife we all cherish through education.

AHEIA is Alberta’s sole registered charity offering this kind of comprehensive conservation and outdoor education to the public. We’ve proudly educated over 2.3 million students!

Join us in our mission to teach Albertans about the importance of safeguarding our beloved natural spaces and wildlife. Support AHEIA’s efforts by donating at https://aheia.com/donate.

Alberta Family Fishing Weekend!

Create unforgettable memories with family and friends this weekend (July 13-14, 2024) during Alberta’s Family Fishing Weekend. No sport fishing license is required (unless using a special harvest license) but Alberta’s sportfishing regulations still apply. Enjoy the beauty of Alberta’s lakes, rivers, and streams on this special weekend!

For more information on Family Fishing Weekend, visit this link: https://mywildalberta.ca/fishing/family-fishing-weekends/default.aspx

Become a member of AHEIA!

A membership with AHEIA provides you with a myriad of benefits. These benefits range from magazines and correspondence, resource kits and videos, invitations to special events and programs, access to all our facilities, and reduced fees.

AHEIA memberships are based on a yearly calendar timeline (January 1-December 31). If you purchase a membership after April 1, we have pro-rated purchase options. Contact one of our offices or visit aheia.com/memberships for more information!

Discover the Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence!

Nestled just west of Caroline, AB, AHEIA’s Alford Lake Facility is a hub for our most beloved programs. Each summer, it hosts the Outdoor Women’s Program (OWP), Youth Hunter Education Camps, and countless other exciting events!

Stay up-to-date by following us on social media and subscribing to AHEIA’s monthly e-newsletter. Get the latest on registration dates for all the fantastic courses at Alford Lake. Sign up for our newsletter: aheia.com/newsletter-signup