Prince Edward Island Crown Land Hunting Map
Under 10% of Prince Edward Island is Crown land — ~566,000 hectares (province) of huntable territory. Know exactly where you can and can't hunt.
Direct Answer
In Prince Edward Island, many Crown land parcels are huntable with a valid licence, but access and restrictions vary by parcel type. Use mapped land classes and official provincial maps together before hunting.
Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: official Prince Edward Island land-use resources and HuntScout Crown land datasets
Interactive Crown Land Map
See every parcel of huntable Crown land in Prince Edward Island — color-coded by type, with WMU boundaries overlaid on satellite imagery.
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Prince Edward Island is mostly private land. Public hunting land is Fish & Wildlife managed land, including Wildlife Management Areas, scattered across the Island.
Huntable Land Types in Prince Edward Island
Land where hunting is generally permitted with a valid licence
Fish & Wildlife Public Land
Provincial land managed by Fish & Wildlife and open to hunting and trapping. Snaring is prohibited.
Other Provincial Land
Highway, forestry and other department land. Access varies; verify before hunting.
Private Land
Most of the Island. Get the landowner's permission, and never shoot within 200 m of a dwelling.
Restricted Areas
Areas where hunting is not permitted
Closed in Migratory Bird Season
Fish & Wildlife parcels with no hunting or trapping during the migratory bird hunting season.
National / Provincial Parks
PEI National Park, provincial parks and migratory bird sanctuaries. No hunting.
Prince Edward Island Crown Land Access Rules
Carry your Hunter Safety Certificate (PEI Wildlife Card) and licence while hunting
No hunting on Sundays
No shooting within 200 m of an occupied dwelling without permission
Non-residents must hunt with a licensed resident hunter or a registered guide
Crown Land Hunting Tips — Prince Edward Island
Use the public land layer to find Fish & Wildlife parcels near grouse and woodcock cover
Partridge hunters: Lots 1-10 (western PEI) and 43-47 (eastern tip) have no Hungarian partridge season
The early September goose season (Sept 1-15) allows 5 extra Canada or cackling geese a day
Ask farmers early; field-edge access is the key to grouse, hare and coyote hunting
Official Prince Edward Island Crown Land Resources
Always verify land designations with official provincial maps before hunting.
Common Questions
Prince Edward Island Crown Land FAQ
How much Crown land is there in Prince Edward Island?
Approximately Under 10% of Prince Edward Island is Crown land, covering ~566,000 hectares (province). Prince Edward Island is mostly private land. Public hunting land is Fish & Wildlife managed land, including Wildlife Management Areas, scattered across the Island.
Can I hunt on Crown land in Prince Edward Island?
Yes, hunting is generally permitted on Crown land in Prince Edward Island with a valid hunting licence. Carry your Hunter Safety Certificate (PEI Wildlife Card) and licence while hunting. However, some areas are restricted — use the HuntScout app to see exactly which parcels are huntable.
How do I find Crown land to hunt in Prince Edward Island?
The HuntScout app provides an interactive map of all Crown land in Prince Edward Island, color-coded by type (general use, huntable public, restricted). You can also use the official Prince Edward Island Crown land atlas, but it doesn't distinguish huntable from non-huntable areas.
See Prince Edward Island crown land on the map
Color-coded crown land parcels, WMU boundaries, and access rules for Prince Edward Island — offline in HuntScout.
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Every parcel of Crown land in Prince Edward Island — color-coded on satellite imagery with WMU boundaries. Know exactly where you can hunt before you leave the truck.
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