Angling, Hunting and Trapping Licences
Every year the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division updates the Angling Summary and the Hunting and Trapping Summary. The most recent copies are listed below:
2021-22 Angling Summary; (3.0M) and
2020-21 Hunting and Trapping Summary (1.6 M)
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The 2021 Recreational Angling season begins on Thursday April 15, 2021. All Angling regulations as well as those pertaining to COVID-19 are in force.
Getting Started
In order to buy a fishing licence online, you must first create an e-services profile...
Before you will be issued a hunting licence in PEI, you must be able to prove you have successfully completed the hunter safety training or its equivalent.
Island residents must provide their hunter safety number.
Non-Island residents must have proof...
What do I need to export or ship fur from PEI?
A Fur Export Permit is required to export fur outside the province. Call 902-368-4683 or 1-866-368-4683 for information on how to acquire a fur export permit.
Do I require a licence to become a fur dealer...
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...
Non-resident hunters must either hunt with a licensed PEI hunter or use a registered Hunting Guide or Outfitter while hunting on PEI. Regulations require all hunting guides and outfitters to be licensed by the province.
How can I become a hunting guide...
Hunting for migratory birds or upland game has been an important activity for generations of Islanders. The Hunting Resources and Information Centre provides links on licensing, resident and non-resident hunting regulations, outfitting and guides and...
Do I need a licence to become a fur trapper on PEI?
Yes. In order to trap furbearing animals on PEI, you must be a licensed trapper. Trappers must have the permission of the land owner before setting any traps and must conduct trapping operations in a...