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Buffer Zone Acquisition Program
The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action has introduced a new program to purchase land near buffer zones, watercourses or wetlands to be included in the PEI Protected and Conserved Areas Network. This is one of many provincial programs aimed at increasing forest...
Buy a Hunting Licence Online
It is illegal to hunt or snare wildlife in PEI without a valid hunting licence. PEI hunting licence applications are available for the current season starting September 1st. To hunt migratory birds such as Canada geese and black ducks, you must also hold a current federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Before a PEI hunting licence will be issued, you are required to: Pay the annual Wildlife Conservation fee ( payment option offered with licence application); and Successfully complete the Official Hunter Safety Education Course (Call 902 368-4683 for registration access code). To learn ore...
Buy an Angling Licence Online
What are the fees for the fishing licence? Fees vary. Find a list of current fees at Angling Resources and Information Centre. Angling licences include the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) fee. Is there other information I need to consider? If new regulations and restrictions are issued they will be available in the 2025 Angling Summary (19MB). NEW! Please note that active Canadian Forces members and Canadian Forces veterans may be asked for proof of status in conjunction with their complimentary angling licence, which includes the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. How long will it take to get...
Winter Perch Fishery
Beginning on January 1st, 2026; Prince Edward Island, in cooperation with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is opening up the recreational White Perch fishery. How do I participate? There is no registration required for the 2026 perch season, which runs from January 1-March...
PEI Watershed Groups
PEI Watershed Groups - updated November 2025
Contact information for groups can be found here.
State of Wildlife Report
Since 1997, the Prince Edward Island Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division (FFW) has been mandated to produce a State of Wildlife Report every decade. The first report was delivered in 2012, and reported on trends and statuses between 1997 and 2007, and the 2020 report focused on...