Key Facts
Hunter Safety Certificate is required to buy any PEI hunting licence
No hunting on Sundays
Small game, furbearers and waterfowl only: no big-game season
Fees are 2023 figures; check current prices when you buy
How to Get Your Licence — Step by Step
Step 1
Take the Hunter Safety Course
All first-time hunters must pass the PEI Hunter Safety Course to get a Hunter Safety Certificate. Register at any Access PEI centre.
Step 2
Buy Your Hunting Licence
Buy a resident game, furbearer or non-resident licence online or from an authorized vendor. Vendors cannot sell a licence without your certificate.
Step 3
Add Federal Permits for Waterfowl
Ducks, geese, woodcock and snipe also need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit with the habitat stamp.
Step 4
Line Up Access
Most of PEI is private land. Get permission, or use Fish & Wildlife public land.
Prince Edward Island Hunting Licence Fees
| Licence Type | Resident | Non-Resident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Game Hunting (18-59) | $5 + Wildlife Conservation Fund | — | Free for first-time hunters |
| Resident Game Hunting (60+) | No charge | — | — |
| Youth Hunting (12-17) | No charge | No charge | — |
| Furbearer Hunting | $5 | — | — |
| Non-resident Hunting | N/A | $75 (3-day: $60) | Must hunt with a licensed resident or registered guide |
| Snowshoe Hare Snaring | $5 | — | — |
Non-Resident Hunting in Prince Edward Island
Non-residents need a Non-resident Hunting Licence and must be accompanied by a licensed resident hunter or a registered PEI hunting guide. Hunter safety certificates from other provinces are generally accepted; confirm with Fish & Wildlife (902-368-4683).