Migratory Bird Survey
Calling all harvesters! The MNA Environment & Climate Change department wants to know about your migratory bird harvesting activities, effort, and success in 2023! Complete the Migratory Bird Harvesting Survey.
This survey takes about 15-20 minutes and MNA Citizens will be entered to win 1 of 15 prizes including:
- • 1 x $500 Visa gift card
- • 4 x $250 Visa gift cards
- • 10 x $100 Visa gift cards
Personal data will only be collected for citizen verification and potential prize distribution. All harvesting information shared will remain anonymous. Anonymous data may be shared with other MNA departments for the protection of Section 35 rights and with Canadian Wildlife Service to inform the management of migratory birds.
Questions? Please contact Jac Curry, Environment Coordinator, at: environment@metis.org
Project Highlights (2019-2020):
With funding support from the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), we completed migratory bird harvesting surveys for the 2019 and 2020 harvesting seasons to collect data from Métis harvesters in Alberta. This information was shared with CWS to inform migratory bird conservation; however, the MNA has expanded the survey to look at other topics such as upland game bird harvests and unique names Métis harvesters use for bird species.
- 332 citizens participated in the survey for the 2019 harvest season, reporting 1,369 bird harvests.
- 390 citizens participated in the survey for the 2020 harvest season, reporting 3,829 bird harvests.
- Harvests were reported in 90 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) across Alberta.
- 39 unique Métis names migratory birds and game birds were recorded.
Story Maps
Stay tuned for our upcoming Story Maps!
ABHuntLog
Bring ABHuntLog with you the next time you go hunting or scouting! It’s the perfect tool for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to track trips and share observations.
By helping monitor wildlife populations, you are also building awareness about the role of hunting and harvesting in the Métis economy. Help us better understand the efforts and costs associated with each hunting trip you make to feed your family.
ABHuntLog is your opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts and advocate for Métis harvesting rights by logging your harvest and wildlife observations.
Have questions? Reach out to Jac Curry at environment@metis.org
Find out more information about the ABHuntLog program.
Exciting Podcast Alert!
Join us on the ‘Harvest Your Own’ podcast, hosted by Brad Fenson, and listen to Episode 55: ABHuntLog. This episode features an incredible lineup of guests: Alberta Conservation Association biologist Sue Peters, Dr. Vic Adamowicz from the University of Alberta, and our very own Jordan York, from the Métis Nation of Alberta’s Environment and Climate Change department.
They’re getting into a topic we’ve talked about before and can’t stop talking about – ABHuntLog!
Tune in now and explore why you should join ABHuntLog!
Chronic Wasting Disease
HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
For further CWD information as a harvester:
- Chronic Wasting Disease and Traditional Foods
- Chronic Wasting Disease: What Hunters Should Know
- Alberta Mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program
Learn more about recently infected herds and herd certification for cervid producers from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
For CWD information for producers:
For CWD information for consumers, see here.
Questions? Please contact Jac Curry, Environment Coordinator, at: environment@metis.org