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Check Fire Weather Index Online
Fire Season Fire season runs from March 15 to November 15. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits. Even with a burning permit, you are responsible to check that conditions are safe for burning. From December 1st to March 14th inclusive: Domestic Burning Permits are not required the daily Fire Weather Index site is not updated the reporting phone numbers are not operational . How do I know if conditions are safe for an open fire? Before you begin to burn: Consult...
Fire Closure Order September 2025
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 22 or further notice.
PEI Envirothon: Soils and Land Use
Soils and Land Use : Learning Expectations and Outcomes Resources NEW (May 9, 2024) Soils Training (Virginia Envirothon) - good overview of soils and land use What is Soil? The primary study resource for this component is Soils of Canada and Soils of Prince Edward Island - 1988....
Fish Kill Information and Statistics
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...
Hunting, Firearms, and Bow Hunting Safety Courses
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...
Hunting Guide and Outfitter Licence
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...