Hunting, Angling and Trapping
What are the dates of the 2022 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon?
The 2022 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to December 31 (most locations).
The 2022 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the...
Beginning on January 1st, 2023 PEI, in cooperation with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is opening up the recreational White Perch fishery.
How do I participate?
There is no registration required for the 2023 perch season, which runs from...
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 2022...
The 2022 Recreational Angling season begins on Friday, April 15, 2022. All Angling regulations as well as those pertaining to COVID-19 are in force.
What are the fees for the fishing licence?
Fees vary. Find a list of current fees at Angling Resources...
Hunting and Trapping Summary 2022
You must be registered with the Province as a licensed hunting guide or outfitter to charge a fee for service or to accompany more than two non-resident hunters at a time. Once registered, you may accompany maximum four non-resident hunters and cannot...
PLEASE NOTE: The Government of Canada has enacted Bill C-21, which outlines new restrictions on handguns.. Please be advised that, as of October 21, 2022, anyone that takes the Canadian Firearms Safety Restricted Course, and applies for their Restricted...
Wetlands are shallow, wet areas that support aquatic plants such as sedges, bulrushes and cattails, as well as shrubs and trees. These areas provide habitat for waterfowl, fish, amphibians and hundreds of invertebrate species.
Why are wetlands important...
While the Island is famous for brook trout, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon, many people also like to fish for salt water species, particularly when warm summer water places extra stress on the freshwater species.
From July to October, wharves*, ...
While 88 per cent of Prince Edward Island is privately owned, the remaining 12 per cent is publicly-owned and managed by the government for the benefit of all Islanders.
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division manages four types of public land:...
Prince Edward Island does not have vast expanses of wilderness but areas with high potential for wildlife habitat conservation and management have been designated as Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the Island.
What are Wildlife Management Areas...