What are the dates of the 2025 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon? The 2025 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to December 31 (most locations). The 2025 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the Morell River and the Mill...
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...
An individual or company that wants to apply a commercial class pesticide must obtain a pesticide applicator certificate. All pesticide applicator certificates are issued by the Environment, Water and Climate Change. Pesticide applicator certificates are available for the...
The province’s J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery now produces 1.3 million trees a year. To make this happen, the nursery staff grow PEI seeds into ready-to-plant trees. Hailey Blacquiere, manager of production development says they only grow native tree species using seeds from a...
Individuals who do not apply pesticides, but are directly involved with the mixing of a non-domestic pesticide must have a Pesticide Loader / Mixer Certificate. All pesticide loader / mixer certificates are issued by the Department. What are the requirements? To obtain a...
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division produces brochures, pamphlets and guides to help people identify plants and animals, collect and use wild products and gain a better understanding of the natural world. The following links contain pdf's of selected guides and brochures...
Companies that sell pesticides must have a pesticide vendor business licence. Two types of licences are available, depending on the class of pesticide sold: Domestic vendor business licence is required if the store sells or supplies a controlled purchase domestic pesticide (i.e...
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...
Do you own woodland on PEI? If you own woodland on PEI, the Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) can provide you with forestry-related advice and financial assistance. The program has helped thousands of Island woodlot owners manage their woodlands for recreation, forest products, wildlife habitat, forest restoration and health, and many other reasons and values. Can I get help managing my private forest land? The Private Land Regions Map can connect you with the FEP forester or forest technician who works in your area. They will provide you with technical advice and financial assistance through...
Fuelwood: Safe, Effective and Affordable. Islanders have traditionally used firewood as a cost-effective and readily available cooking and heating fuel. In recent years high fuel oil costs and concern over fossil fuels and climate change have increased demand for locally produced...