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By rdnewsNOW Staff

JAN. 28-FEB. 2

Minister Loewen travelling to Germany to promote special license program and Alberta’s outdoors

Jan 28, 2025 | 4:22 PM

Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen is travelling to Germany in an effort to promote Alberta’s outdoors and the annual Minister’s Special License Program.

From Jan. 28-Feb. 2, Loewen will attend the Jagd and Hund show in Dortmund, Germany.

While there, he is expected to connect with outdoor enthusiasts from around the world and promote the upcoming auction of Minister’s Special Licenses for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn, cougar, whitetail deer and wild turkey.

“Alberta is a breathtaking destination for any outdoor enthusiast looking to enjoy hunting, angling or countless other recreation opportunities. I’m excited to promote our province as a ‘must-see’ destination for nature-based recreation,” says Loewen.

The auction is set to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah from Feb. 15-16 and funds raised through the auction will be used within Alberta for conservation initiatives and the management of big game species, the ministry says. Last year, the program raised $1.2 million.

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Recipients of a special license will be eligible to hunt year-round for one animal of the species associated with their tag from a Wildlife Management Area with an existing hunting season for that species.

Loewen will be joined by two government staff and mission expenses will be posted online.

Itinerary

• Jan. 28: Travel to Germany.
• Jan. 28-Feb. 1: Attend the Jagd and Hund Show and attend meetings with international outdoor enthusiasts and European wildlife management agencies.
• Feb. 2: Return to Alberta.

This itinerary is subject to change.