Hunting, Angling and Trapping
What are the dates of the 2019 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon?
The 2019 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to November 30 (most locations).
The 2019 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:
Natural...
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...