Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licences
What are the dates of the 2020 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon?
The 2020 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to November 30 (most locations).
The 2020 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the...
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...
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 2020 ...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 2020 Recreational Angling season will begin on Friday May 1st. All Angling regulations as well as those pertaining to COVID-19 are in force.
Every year the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division updates the Angling Summary and the...
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
Tree...
The 2020 Recreational Angling season will begin Friday May 1st. 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 with...
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...
Due to the ongoing COVID 19 issue, all Firearms Safety courses are suspended until further notice. We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
What do I need to hunt on PEI?
In order to hunt legally on PEI, you must...
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
Show proof of Hunter Safety training
Hunt with a licensed resident hunter, or
Hunt with a registered...
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...