Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licences
When do the 2018 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon start?
The 2018 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to November 30 (most locations).
The 2018 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the Morell...
Are there any closures for the 2018 angling season?
Little Miminegash River, Hyde Creek (Cornwall) and Campbellton Creek are closed to all angling in 2018 to allow fish stocks to recover following recent fish kills.
Are there any special restrictions...
Angling for trout and Atlantic salmon is a time honoured tradition on PEI. The Angling Resource Centre offers information on licensing, seasons, limits, locations and fish species and more detailed information can be found in the 2018 Angling Summary (3....
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:
2018-19 Angling Summary; (3.0M) and
2017-18 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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In order to buy a fishing licence online you must first create an e-services profile with the Government of PEI. Your date of birth and your email address are required.
Personal information on this form is collected under section 11(1) of Prince...
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. You can 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...
What do I need to hunt on PEI?
In order to hunt legally on PEI, you must have a valid hunting license and you must successfully complete a Firearms Safety Course, Hunter Safety Course and/or a Bow Hunting Safety Course.
How do I take a Hunter Education...
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
Pay the annual Wildlife Conservation Fund fee (see below)
Show proof of Hunter Safety training
Ask permission...
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...