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 2019 angling season?
Campbellton Creek in West Prince and Hyde Creek in Cornwall are closed to all angling to allow fish stocks to recover following recent fish kills. However, Hyde Pond in Cornwall will be open to...
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 2019 Angling Summary (3....
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 Edward...
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...
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:...
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...