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PEI Conservation Officers patrol the Island's natural spaces

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Report a Violation to a Conservation Officer

2026-02-02

Conservation Officers patrol the Province of PEI to monitor, preserve and protect our Island’s wildlife and natural resources. They conduct investigations and respond to reports from the public about potential violations under many pieces of provincial and federal legislation. You could encounter a Conservation Officer anywhere on PEI, including highways, beaches, riverbanks, or trails. To report something you believe is a violation, including poaching, illegal dumping or an environmental concern, leave a detailed message anytime at 902-368-4884 or use the online form below to provide as much...

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PEI's Conservation Officers

2026-01-30

What do conservation officers do? The Conservation and Enforcement section of the Department of Justice and Public safety are tasked with enforcing a variety of both provincial and federal legislation through the diligent efforts of Conservation Officers. The Officers conduct...

PEI ATV Federation president Peter Mellish and Conservation Officer Wade MacKinnon stand outside beside an All Terrain Vehicle

News Release

Responsible ATV use benefits everyone

2021-06-08

Peter Mellish understands better than most the importance of following the rules when riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Prince Edward Island. The PEI ATV Federation president says spring is the time of year when riders return to the outdoors and support local businesses in...

Publication

Conservation Officer seasonal activity report - April 2018

2018-04-19

The report highlights some activities of PEI's Conservation Officers, safety tips and includes a map of enforcement activities in 2017.

Publication

Conservation Officer seasonal activity report - February 2018

2018-02-07

The report highlights some activities of PEI's Conservation Officers, safety tips and includes a statistical summary from 2017.

Photo of 10 Conservation Officers from across the country, standing in front of the water at Greenwich National Park, holding maps og the park

Featured Story

Protecting natural resources is a national effort

2017-06-27

The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge . The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new challenges. While visiting the...

Conservation Officer Trevor MacKinnon is standing outside in winter, at the back of a truck, processing evidence

Featured Story

Enforcing the rules that protect people and the environment

2017-02-03

There’s something extra special about spending time outdoors in winter. Snowmobilers, hunters and trappers understand the value of spending time in nature experiencing the hidden parts of the Island that many never have the opportunity to see. Whether it’s skiing, ice skating, or...