This regulation lists which animals count as fur-bearing animals, sets out the official forms for a licence application, annual report, and export permit, repeals the older Fur Farm Regulation, and says this regulation expires on January 31, 2030.
(Consolidated up to 197/2024) ALBERTA REGULATION 299/96 Fur Farms Act FUR FARMS REGULATION Fur-bearing animals 1 For the purposes of the Act and this Regulation, the following animals are prescribed as fur‑bearing animals: (a) arctic fox Alopex lagopus ; (b) badger Taxidea taxus ; (c) beaver Castor canadensis ; (d) bobcat Felis rufus ; (e) coyote Canis latrans ; (f) ermine Mustela erminea ; (g) fisher Martes pennanti ; (h) lynx Felis lynx ; (i) marten Martes americana ; (j) mink Mustela vison ; (k) muskrat Ondatra zibethicus ; (l) raccoon Procyon lotor ; (m) red fox Vulpes vulpes ; (n) river otter Lutra canadensis ; (o) skunk Mephitis mephitis ; (p) wolf (grey wolf) Canis lupus ; (q) wolverine Gulo gulo . Forms 2 The forms for the purposes of the Act are (a) an application for a licence in the form set out in Form 1 of the Schedule, (b) a fur farmer’s annual report under section 7(2) of the Act in the form set out in Form 2 of the Schedule, and (c) a fur farm export permit in the form set out in Form 3 of the Schedule. AR 299/96 s2;251/2001 Repeal 3 The Fur Farm Regulation (Alta. Reg. 12/88) is repealed. Expiry 4 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be re‑passed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on January 31, 2030. AR 299/96 s4;275/99;354/2003;321/2009;216/2014; 22/2020;197/2024 Schedule Form 1 Application for Fur Farm Licence I/we (full name) of (address) make application for a licence to operate a fur farm under the Fur Farms Act . The application is for a new licence */ renewal of an existing licence *. The fur farm is described as: Name of farm: Address: Postal Code: ________________ Telephone # ________________ Quarter: _____ Sec _____ Township ____ Range ____ W of _____ I intend to keep the following number and species of fur‑bearing animals at the fur farm: There is accommodation for (number) fur‑bearing animals at the fur farm. I HAVE READ THE FUR FARMS ACT AND REGULATIONS Signature: ________________________ Date ______________ * Tick whichever is appropriate. Form 2 Fur Farmer ’ s Annual Report Name of fur farm Name of owner Mailing address Town or city Postal code Telephone number Legal land location Qtr Sec Twp Rge W of Return this information in August. Mink Red Fox Arctic Fox Lynx Other fur-bearing animals (specify) How many animals were on your farm on August 1 last year? + How many animals were born between August 1 last year and July 31 this year? + How many animals did you buy between August 1 last year and July 31 this year? - How many animals did you pelt between August 1 last year and July 31 this year? - How many animals did you sell alive between August 1 last year and July 31 this year? - How many animals died (unpelted) or escaped between August 1 last year and July 31 this year? = Total animals on farm on August 1 this year Total animals on farm on August 1 this year How many animals do you expect to pelt this season? Signature Date Form 3 Fur Farm Export Permit Number of permit _______________ (Name) of (Address) , Fur Farm Licence Number , is authorized to export the pelts of the following fur-bearing animals: Fur-bearing Animals Number of Pelts Red Fox ______________ Arctic Fox ______________ Mink ______________ Lynx ______________ ______________ Other (specify) (Signature of Fur Farm Supervisor) (Date) This permit expires 30 days after the date of issue.