Fishing & Hunting Licence Canada : Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture & Forestry

Organization : Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Type of Facility : Fishing & Hunting Licence
Country: Canada
Website: http://www.gov.pe.ca/forestry/licence

Prince Edward Fishing & Hunting Licences

This secure online application is available to purchase angling and hunting licences (resident and non-resident) as well as a Wildlife Conservation Fund licence fee.

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1. To purchase a fishing or hunting licence on-line you must have:
** Adobe Acrobat software installed
** Access to a printer (ink and paper)
** Visa or MasterCard

2. Create a Profile:
To purchase a licence each person must set up an e-services profile with the Government of PEI with your own unique e-mail address. Your date of birth is a required field for this service.

Begin to create your profile: eservices.gov.pe.ca/eServices/bizRegisterPage.do

Personal information on this form is collected under section 11(1) of Prince Edward Island’s Wildlife Conservation Act and will be used for the purpose of validating eligibility, user surveys, and summary statistics. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact the Manager of Fish and Wildlife, 183 Upton Rd. (902) 368-4683.

3. Hunter Safety Training Requirements:
To purchase a hunting licence, you must have proof that you have completed your hunter safety training or equivalent. You will be required to submit your hunter safety number.

For residents of PEI, the firearm safety certificate is the green card or orange wildlife card.

Non-residents must provide proof from jurisdiction of residence.

If you do not have proof, do not proceed, please contact:
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division
183 Upton Road, PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8

Phone: (902) 368-4683

4. General Regulations, Seasons and Limits:
Wildlife
Angling Summary
Hunting & Trapping Summary

5.Once you complete your purchase a valid licence will be sent to the email address provided in your e-Services profile. Please print and sign.

Hunting Guide and Outfitter Information :
** 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 or outfitter on PEI?
To become a Registered Hunting Guide Licence, you must :
** be 19 years of age or older;
** have a valid PEI hunting licence;
** have a valid firearm safety certificate;
** have a valid emergency first aid and CPR certificate;
** pass a competency test which will confirm their knowledge of applicable legislation, hunting practices, firearm and hunter safety, and other related topics; and
** must not be prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.

Are there licensing fees for hunting guides and outfitters?
** A Registered Hunting Guide Licence is $30 for PEI residents and $50 for non-residents.
** A Registered Hunting Outfitter Licence allows an individual or company to provide services, equipment, guides or guiding services in relation to hunting. The fee is $50 for both residents and non-residents.

Are there other requirements?
** A resident of PEI who has a valid hunting licence can accompany up to two non-resident hunters, but they may not accept payment or other compensation for these services.
** A registered guide may accompany up to four non-resident hunters.
** Registered guides may not actively hunt while guiding but may kill an injured bird for a client if necessary.

How do I apply?
Complete the Hunting Guide/Outfitter Licence Application Form and contact :
Department of Communities, Land and Environment
Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division
183 Upton Rd.
Charlottetown PE Canada
(902) 368-4683
Toll-free 1-866-368-4683
Other Resources

Hunting and Trapping Summary (15M) contains details on hunting regulations and other facts such as open season dates, daily bag and possession limits, hunter safety, as well as ethics and responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a licence for another person?:
No, each person requires a unique profile.

Who do I contact if I have problems?:
Fish and Wildlife 1-866-368-4683

What happens if I enter false information?:
People should be aware that making false statements, whether in person or on the Internet is a serious offence which may result in loss of privileges, fines etc.