How do fish kills happen? Fish kills can occur for natural reasons. Under certain circumstances, large numbers of fish can die from natural causes. For example, every spring smelts and gaspereaux enter Island rivers to spawn and during this process some fish will die from natural...
What do I need to hunt on PEI? In order to hunt legally on PEI, you must have a valid hunting license and the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. Most people also require: Firearms Safety Course Hunter Safety Course, and/or A Bow Hunting Safety Course. The Bow Hunting Safety Course also includes: The Hunter Safety Course Tree Stand Safety Course, and A practical bow shooting test. How do I take a Hunter Education course? The Hunter Safety education program has two components. You must successfully complete the online component at Hunter Course. Currently, this component of the Hunter Safety Course...
Island residents are invited to register online or over the phone for the annual provincial hunting workshop. Taking place Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages and is designed to...
A review of PEI’s electrical service has been completed and will be incorporated in Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy to be released later in 2025. On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Energy Corporation, Doane Grant Thornton examined the...
You must be registered with the Province as a licensed hunting guide or outfitter to charge a fee for service or to accompany more than two non-resident hunters at a time. Once registered, you may accompany maximum four non-resident hunters and cannot actively hunt while guiding...
On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Energy Corporation, Doane Grant Thornton examined the ownership model of PEI’s electrical utilities, the Canadian electricity environment, and critical infrastructure alternatives.
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 8 or further notice. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including fires on private property and at provincial parks and...