Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licences
Are there any closures for the 2020 angling season?
There are no closures in PEI rivers for the 2020 angling season.
Are there any 2020 Extended Angling Season* Changes?
The section of the Clyde River open during the extended angling season has been...
Beginning in late January, PEI in cooperation with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is conducting a test recreational White Perch fishery at three Island locations. There is no fee to participate but each person must *register first and then ...
Angling for trout and Atlantic salmon is a time honoured tradition on PEI. The Angling Resource and Information Centre offers information on licensing, seasons, limits, locations and fish species. More detailed information can be found in the 2021 ...
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)
These...
Do I need to take a Bow Hunting Safety course?
Yes. In order to hunt with a bow on PEI, all bow hunters are required to successfully complete a Bow Hunting Safety course.
The Course includes:
PEI Bow Hunting Safety Course
Hunter Safety Course
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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...
What do non-residents need in order to hunt legally on PEI?
In order to hunt legally on PEI, non-residents must :
Obtain a PEI hunting Licence
If you are hunting for species such as ducks or geese, a federal Migratory Bird Permit
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What do residents need in order to hunt legally on PEI?
In order to hunt legally on PEI, residents must :
Obtain a PEI hunting Licence
If you are hunting migratory birds, please refer to the Other Information links listed below
Pay the...
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...
Conservation officers patrol Island highways, seashores, farmlands, and wildlife areas to preserve and protect the province’s wildlife and natural environment.
What violations are reported to a conservation officer?
You can report incidents of...
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...