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This booklet contains a summary of the huntingand trapping regulations and other information forthose who plan to hunt or trap in Prince EdwardIsland.

In an effort to improve the service it provides toIslanders, the Department is now providing theoption of purchasing a hunting licence online. Toaccess this service, visit our website atwww.gov.pe.ca/eef/licence

Enjoy a safe and successful hunting season.

Richard Brown, MinisterEnvironment, Energyand Forestry

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Summary of Hunting Regulations

Guides and OutfittersHunting Guides and Outfitters are now licensed bythe province.Non-resident hunters must be accompanied byeither a licensed resident hunter or a registeredhunting guide while hunting in Prince Edward Island.A resident of PEI who has a valid hunting licencemay accompany up to two non-resident hunters butthey may not accept payment or other compensationfor these services. A registered guide may accompany up to four non-resident hunters. Registered guides may not activelyhunt while guiding but may kill an injured bird for aclient if necessary.

Use “1-800-327-BAND” or www.reportband.govto report Waterfowl Bands

Hunters can now report bird bands (bands on ducks andgeese) by dialing this toll-free number: 1-800-327-2263You should have the following information available beforeyou call:

1. the band number; and

2. where and when you shot the bird.

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Chasing WildlifeNo person shall use any air, land or water vehicle tochase, pursue, worry, molest, take, hunt or kill any wildlifeor wilfully destroy wildlife habitat.

Attention Rabbit SnarersEveryone who snares rabbits (snowshoe hare) must purchase a Snowshoe Hare Snaring Licence. Seesummary for regulations and snaring season.

Summary of Hunting RegulationsA resident is a person who has taken up permanentresidence in Prince Edward Island six months prior topurchasing a hunting licence.

A “resident” means a person who(i) has resided in the province of a period of sixmonths immediately prior to making an application fora licence,(ii) has resided in the province for a period of twoweeks immediately prior to making an application fora licence, where that person proves tothe satisfactionof the Minister that he or she was required to take upresidence in the province as a result of beingtransferred to the province by his or her employer,

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(iii) is taking educational training of a three-monthminimum duration within the province and has residedin the province for a period of two weeks immediatelyprior to making an application for a licence,(iv) is taking educational training outside the provinceand resided in the province for a period of six monthsimmediately prior to taking the educational training,(v) proves to the satisfaction of the Minister that he orshe has resided in the province for the purpose ofemployment for an aggregate period of six monthswithin the twelve months immediately preceding themaking of an application, or(vi) was born in the province and owns real propertyin the province;

All other hunters are not considered to be residentsand require a Non-resident Hunting Licence.

Non-resident hunters must be accompanied byeither a licensed resident hunter or a registeredhunting guide while hunting in Prince Edward Island.Youth (under 16 years of age) require a Youth HuntingLicence. No youth shall use or carry a firearm except incompany with a parent or guardian, subject to theprovisions of the Firearms Act and Criminal Code.

Assume every firearm is loaded.

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Licences and FeesProvincial hunting licences can be obtained fromauthorized vendors around the province or online atwww.gov.pe.ca/eef/licence.Resident Hunting $10Non-resident Hunting $75Youth Hunting Licence (under 16) No ChargeResident Hunting Guide Licence $30Non -resident Hunting Guide Licence $50** Wildlife Conservation Fund $20Senior $13*** Permit to Hunt Raccoon at Night $ 7Snowshoe Hare Snaring Licence $ 5

(Above fees include GST)** Charged once annually with first fishing, hunting ortrapping licence purchased.*** Available only at the Forests, Fish and WildlifeOffice or from any Conservation Officer listed in thisbooklet.Note: Youth who acquire a Youth Hunting Licenceare NOT required to purchase a WildlifeConservation Fund Licence.

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Control the muzzle by pointing it ina safe direction

Hunting Season Dates and Bag LimitsThe open season, bag limits and possession limits fortaking and shooting of game are as follows:

Hunting Seasons and Limits

GameOpen

SeasonDailyBag Possession

Pheasant No openseason

- -

Ruffed Grouse Sept. 27 toDec. 31

3 6

Hungarian (Grey)Partridge

Oct. 18 toNov. 13*

3 6

SnowshoeHare*** (Rabbit)

Oct. 1 to Feb. 28

5 -

Fox Nov. 1 toJan. 31

- -

Raccoon Oct. 15 toJan. 31

- -

Coyote Oct. 1 toMar. 31**

- -

Red Squirrel No closedseason

- -

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* There will be no open season for Hungarian (Grey)Partridge in Lots 1 to 10, inclusive, and Lots 43 to 47inclusive, in 2010/2011. ** Hunting with hounds is permitted from October 1 toFebruary 28. The running of hounds for training or anyother purpose will not be permitted from March 1-September 30, except by permit.*** A Snowshoe Hare Snaring Licence is required tosnare snowshoe hare.

It is illegal to have in your possession, when hunting all game birds, migratory birds, crows orravens, any shot larger than “BB” in the case oflead shot or size “T” in the case of steel shot.

NoteA shipping permit is required for all game leavingPrince Edward Island. A valid non-resident huntinglicence, attached to the game being exported, is ashipping coupon authorizing the export of game fromthe province by the license holder in accordance withpossession limits.Most birds are completely protected throughout theyear, including eagles, hawks, owls, seagulls,cormorants and non-game migratory birds.

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Migratory BirdsOnly the following migratory game birds may bekilled: ducks, geese, woodcock, and Wilson orcommon snipe. Both a Provincial Hunting Licenceand a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit are required.Seasons and bag limits are established by theFederal Government. A Migratory Bird Hunting Permitcan be obtained at your local post office for a fee of$17 plus GST.

Open Seasons – Both Dates InclusiveWoodcock September 27 to

December 11Ducks (other than Commonand Red-breastedMergansers, Long-tailedDucks, Harlequin Ducks,Eiders and Scoters), Snipeand Geese

Oct. 4 to Dec. 11

Common and Red-breastedMergansers, Long-tailedDucks, Eiders and Scoters

Oct. 4 to Dec. 31

Waterfowler Heritage Day*Ducks and Geese (other thanHarlequin Ducks)

Sept. 18

Note: No open season for Harlequin Duck

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*A special day for youth ages 12 to 17 to hunt with alicensed adult mentor before the opening of the regularwaterfowl hunting season. The mentor is not permittedto carry or shoot a firearm but is there to provide a safehunting environment and offer guidance on huntingskills, conservation and the ethical aspects of hunting. Alicense from the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division isrequired at no charge.

Bag and Possession LimitsGame Daily Bag Possession

Ducks (other thanCommon and Red-breasted Mergansers,Long-tailed Ducks,Harlequin Ducks, Eidersand Scoters

6* 12**

Common and Red-breasted Mergansers,Long-tailed Ducks,Eiders and Scoters

6*** 12****

Geese 5 10Woodcock 8 16Snipe 10 20

* Except that not more than four may be Black Ducksor Black-Mallard Hybrids, and not more than one maybe Barrow’s Goldeneye.

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**Except that not more than eight may be BlackDucks or Black-Mallard Hybrids, and not more thanTwo may be Barrow’s Goldeneye.

***Except that not more than four may be Scoters

****Except that not more than eight may be Scoters

Non-game migratory birds are all protected under theMigratory Bird Convention Act. It is illegal to shootsuch no-game migratory birds as yellowlegs,shorebirds, plover, curlews or any of the smaller non-game birds.

Hunters are reminded that a permit is required to huntraccoon at night.

Because raccoons are traditionally hunted after dark,hunters should be aware that their activities (dogs,lights, etc.) may alarm uninformed members of thepublic. Hunters should make every effort to adviselocal residents before they hunt in that area.

Landowner permission should be obtainedprior to accessing private property for the

purpose of hunting.

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HuntingIt is unlawful to:

1) carry a firearm in game habitat or hunt any gameunless you are in possession of a Hunter SafetyCertificate;

2) hunt any wildlife for which an open season has notbeen prescribed;

3) without a shipping coupon take, or ship out of theprovince any game or parts thereof;

4) disturb, molest or take the nest or eggs of anygame bird;

5) hunt any game birds by means of any trap, cage orsnare;

6) hunt game birds with a rifle or other firearm loadedwith a bullet or bullets;

7) use a shotgun that has a capacity of more thanthree shells in the magazine and chamber combined,while hunting game;

8) possess more than one shotgun, unless eachshotgun in excess of one is unloaded anddisassembled or unloaded and cased, while huntinggame;

9) hunt on Sunday;

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10) shoot at any game within 200 metres of anyschool, church, meeting place or any occupieddwelling, farm building, or livestock, without theowner's permission; or shoot any game within 300metres of a location where migratory birds are keptunder permit;11) while in or on any vehicle, discharge or have inpersonal possession a loaded firearm;12) discharge any firearm in any locality where gameis usually found between one-half hour after sunsetand one-half hour before sunrise;13) sell fox, raccoon or coyote to anyone other than alicensed fur dealer or fur auction houserepresentative;14) wilfully allow the flesh of any game suitable forfood to be spoiled or destroyed;15) hunt waterfowl within 400 metres of an areabaited with grain or other food;16) ship or take out of the province, snowshoe hare,raccoon, fox or coyote without a Game Export Permit.If pelts are held by the hunter longer than 10 daysafter the close of the open season, a PossessionPermit is required;17) possess or use shot other than non-toxic shot forhunting ducks, geese or snipe;

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18) be in possession or under the influence of anintoxicant while hunting;

19) possess a firearm that is not cased one hour aftersunset to one hour before sunrise unless authorizedby a permit;

20) hunt or shoot at waterfowl, including all ducks andgeese, from within the highway right-of-way;

21) hunt any game birds, crows or ravens with shotsize larger than BB (lead shot) or T (non-toxic shot);

22) set a snare for snowshoe hare made of materialsother than single strand brass wire of 22 to 24 gauge,or set a snare for snowshoe hare with a wire loopgreater than 10 cm. (4 inch);

Note: If you are in possession of migratory birdsbelonging to or taken by another person, each birdmust be tagged with:(a) the name and address of the owner,(b) the number of the migratory game bird permit

under which the bird was taken, and(c) the date the bird was taken and signed by the

person who killed the birds.

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Please check your local newspaper for official sunriseand sunset times or go to Environment Canada’swebsite at: http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html andclick on Charlottetown.

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Hunter Safety CertificateEveryone hunting in Prince Edward Island is requiredto be in possession of a Hunter Safety Certificate.ALL PERSONS wishing to acquire a PEI huntinglicence are required to exhibit a Hunter SafetyCertificate to the licence vendor. Vendors areprohibited from issuing a licence to any person whodoes not possess a certificate.Hunter Safety Certificates are available, from theForests, Fish and Wildlife Division as follows:1. All first-time hunters and all individuals born on or

after September 1, 1968, are required tosuccessfully complete a Hunter Safety Coursebefore being issued a PEI Hunter SafetyCertificate. You can register at any Access PEICentres in order to take the course.

2. All individuals who were born before September 1,1968, and who have hunted previously can applyfor a PEI Hunter Safety Certificate by signing anaffidavit.

Changes of address or lost or stolen cards should bebrought to the attention of the Forests, Fish andWildlife Division (902) 368-4683.Non-residents are advised that Hunter SafetyCertificates issued by the province, state, orcountry where they live are accepted in PEI.

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Summary of Fur Harvesting RegulationsTrapping Seasons

Fur Bearing Animals Open SeasonBeaver 8:00 a.m. October 31 – March 31*Mink 8:00 a.m. October 31 – February 28*Muskrat 8:00 a.m. October 31 - February 28*Weasel 8:00 a.m. October 31 - February 28*Fox (snaring & trapping) November 15 - January 31Fox (modified footholdonly) **

November 1 - November 14

Raccoon October 15 – March 31Coyote (snaring &trapping)

November 15 - January 31

Coyote (modified foothold only) **

November 1 - November 14February 1 - February 28

Red Squirrel No closed seasonSkunk No closed season

NOTE:* During the months of February and March, trap setsfor beaver, muskrat and mink are restricted to those setin or over water. Weasel traps are restricted to Victor rattraps.

** A "modified foothold trap" is a foothold trap that hasbeen altered to improve the humaneness of the trap bylaminating the jaws, off-setting the jaws or padding thejaws.

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Licence Fees

Resident Trapping Licence (16 and older) $ 10Junior Trapping Permit (under 16) $ 5Permit to hunt Raccoon at night $ 7Resident Fur Dealers Licence $ 25Non-Resident Fur Dealers Licence $175Trapping licences may be obtained from the Forests,Fish and Wildlife office, 183 Upton Road,Charlottetown, or from the Access PEI Centre in yourarea.

Licences1. Any person who traps furbearing animals must bethe holder of a Trapping Licence or a Junior TrappingLicence.

2. The Minister may issue a Trapping Licence to anapplicant who is 16 years of age or older and hassuccessfully completed a trapper education course. A Junior Trapping Licence may be issued to anapplicant who is under 16 years of age and hassuccessfully completed a trapper education program.

3. A trapper who has not held a valid trapping licencewithin the previous five years must successfullycomplete a trapper education program prior to beingissued a trapping licence, unless the Ministerexempts that person from this subsection.

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4. All licensed trappers are issued a permanenttrapper registration number (a combination of lettersand/or numbers) and the metal dies for stamping theirregistration number on traps and snares. No personshall set a trap or snare for furbearing animals unlessthe trap or snare is clearly stamped or tagged withtheir trapper registration number.

Foot-hold Traps1. No person shall set a foothold trap for takingfurbearing animals unless:(a) the trap is set for beaver, mink or muskrat and is

attached to a device that is designed to submergethe animal and prevent it from resurfacing;

(b) the trap is set for muskrat or mink and issufficiently heavy to submerge the mink ormuskrat and prevent the animal from resurfacing;

(c) the trap is set for weasel or red squirrel and is setin such a manner as to kill the animal immediatelyupon the springing of the trap;

(d) the trap is set for a raccoon and has jaws whichare padded with rubber compound specificallydesigned to reduce injury to the animal;

(e) the trap is set for coyote or red fox and has beenmodified to improve humaneness by such meansas laminating the jaws, off-setting the jaws,padding the jaws, or other similarly effectivemeans of improving humaneness of the trap.

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Body-gripping Traps1. No person shall set a body-gripping (Conibeartype) trap having a jaw spread greater than 6.3 inchesor 16 centimetres (No. 220 or larger) except

(a) in or over water (b) in a dog-proof enclosure or (c) where the trap is set at least five feet off the

ground.

2. A dog-proof enclosure set using a body-grippingtrap with a jaw spread 17.8 cm by 17.8 cm (7 inchesby 7 inches) or larger shall have

(a) an opening no greater than 17.8 cm by 17.8 cm (7inches by 7 inches) with the trap trigger set back atleast 17.8 cm (7 inches) from the opening; or

(b) an opening no greater than 20.3 cm (8 inches) inheight and no greater than 25.4 cm (10 inches) inwidth with the trap trigger set back at least 25.4 cm(10 inches) from the opening.

3. A dog-proof enclosure with an opening larger than20.3 cm (8 inches) in height and greater than 25.4 cm(10 inches) in width shall be placed so that no part ofthe opening is more than 17.8 cm (7 inches) off theground.

4. A person may only use a body-gripping trap that islisted in Schedule C as approved as a killing trap for

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Minister Richard Brown, left, enjoys a day with two youth from Nova Scotia.They were taking part in the 2009 youth hunter exchange. The PrinceEdward Island youth went to Nova Scotia. This years exchange is withNewfoundland.

use on land for that species to take a beaver, raccoonor muskrat on land.

5. A person may only use a body-gripping trap to takea beaver or muskrat underwater if one of the followingapplies:

(a) the trap is listed in Schedule C as approvedas a killing trap for use underwater for thatspecies;

(b) the trap is set for muskrat and prevents themuskrat from resurfacing.

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Snares1. No person shall place in wildlife habitat any snarelarger than single strand brass wire of 20 gaugeexcept during the open season for snaring red fox orcoyote.2. All snares larger than 20 gauge single strand brasswire must be equipped with a self-locking device. Thissection does not apply to snares set under waterduring the open season for beaver.3. No person shall set a snare for coyote or fox within50 metres of a bait unless the bait is camouflaged orconcealed in a manner that renders the baitundetectable from the air. This does not apply to baitplaced in open fields.4. No person shall have in possession untaggedsnares while in wildlife habitat.5. No person shall set a snare within 200 metres of anoccupied dwelling without the permission of thehomeowner or occupier.6. No person shall set a baited snare within 300metres of an occupied dwelling without thepermission of the homeowner or occupier.7. No person shall set a snare for coyote or red foxunless the snare is constructed of wire cable having aminimum size of 1.98 millimetres or 5/64 inches.8.No person shall set a snare for coyote or red foxwithin the highway right-of-way.

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General RegulationsNo person shall, 1) while in wildlife habitat, possess or set a trappingdevice unless the trapping device is:

(a) a box trap;(b) a body-gripping trap that is designed to kill

quickly;(c) a submarine trap;(d) a non-powered snare; or(e) a steel-jawed trap that has a jaw spread of

less than 19 cm (7.5 inches).2. shall set a trap designed to hold animals alivewithout examining each trap at least once a day.3. set a snare designed to kill a fox or coyotewithout examining each snare at least once every48 hours.4. set a body-gripping trap listed in Schedule C, asubmarine trap or underwater snare for beaverwithout examining each trap at least every 72hours.5. set a toothed trap, a deadfall or a hook.6. use a running pole set or a spring pole set incombination with a foothold trap.7. shall place a trap or snare in wildlife habitat, eitherset or unset, before the opening of the trappingseason for each species.

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8. leave a trap or snare in wildlife habitat, either set orunset, after the close of the season for each species.9. be in possession of a green hide, pelt, carcass orany portion thereof of any beaver, muskrat, raccoon,fox, coyote, mink, weasel, skunk or squirrel betweenthe 10th day after the close of the open season andthe first day of the next open season without a permit 10. cut, spear, break, destroy or interfere with anybeaver house or dam, a muskrat house or den, amink den, a fox den or burrow, a coyote den orburrow..11. break, interfere with, destroy, remove or otherwisedisturb any trap not registered to that person. Thissection shall not apply to enforcement officersresponsible for the enforcement of trappingregulations in the discharge of their duty.12. during the closed season for mink or muskrat, settraps for or attempt to trap raccoon in placesfrequented by mink or muskrat, or at any time duringthe closed season for mink or muskrat attempt to trapraccoon by use of traps set in water. 13. take or attempt to take any beaver, mink ormuskrat by any means other than trapping.14. shall set a trap inside an active muskrat house.15. shall ship raw furs from the province (PEI) withoutfirst obtaining an Export Permit.

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16. trap on private property without asking permission.17. anyone who buys the pelts or hides, eitherskinned or unskinned, of wild furbearing animals inPEI must be the holder of a valid Fur Dealer’sLicence. 18. everyone is guilty of an offence who sells furs to aresident or non-resident who is not the holder of a FurDealer’s Licence.

General InformationHunters and trappers are advised that seizedequipment shall be automatically forfeited to thecrown for the following offences:(1) all second offences,(2) taking game or wildlife out of season,(3) hunting while under suspension, and(4) possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle or

boat.

An automatic one-year suspension of huntingprivileges results from a conviction under the WildlifeConservation Act or Regulations or the MigratoryBirds Convention Act or Regulations. A trapper will berequired to take a trapper education course after thedate of conviction before purchasing another trappinglicence.

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SCHEDULE C

List of Approved Body-Gripping Traps (Certifiedunder the Canadian Trap Certification Programand Approved for use as Killing Traps forBeaver, Muskrat and Raccoon in Prince EdwardIsland)

BeaverTraps approved for use underwater and on land:Bélisle Classic 330Bélisle Super X 280Bélisle Super X 330B.M.I. 280 BodyGripperB.M.I. 330 BodyGripperBridger 330Duke 330LDL C280LDL C330 MagnumLDL C330 LDL C330 Magnum

Rudy 280Rudy 330Sauvageau 1000-11FSauvageau 2001-8Sauvageau 2001-11Sauvageau 2001-12Species-Specific 330Dislocator Half MagnumSpecies-Specific 440Dislocator Half MagnumWoodstream Oneida VictorConibear 280Woodstream Oneida VictorConibear 330

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RaccoonTraps approved for use on land:Bélisle Classic 220Bélisle Super X 160Bélisle Super X 220Bélisle Super X 280B.M.I. 160 BodyGripperB.M.I. 220 BodyGripperB.M.I. 280 BodyGripperB.M.I 280 MagnumBody GripperBridger 160Bridger 220Duke 160Duke 220LDL C 160LDL C 220

LDL C 220 MagnumLDL C 280 MagnumRudy 160Rudy 160 PlusRudy 220Rudy 220 PlusSauvageau 2001-6Sauvageau 2001-7Sauvageau 2001-8Species-Specific 220Dislocator Half MagnumWoodstream Oneida VictorConibear 160Woodstream Oneida VictorConibear 220Woodstream Oneida VictorNorthwoods 155

Annual Trappers MeetingMeet other trappers, Fish and Wildlife staff, fur dealers andconservation officers. Get your shipping permits. This is anopportunity to have your say by actively participating in thePEI Trappers Association. The meeting will be held onSaturday, January 8, 2011. Contact Fish and Wildlife at368-4683 for further details.

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MuskratTraps approved for use on land:Bélisle Super X 120B.M.I. 120B.M.I. 120 MagnumB.M.I. 126 MagnumBridger 120Duke 120Koro MuskratLDL B120 MagnumOuell 4-11-180

Rudy 120Rudy 110Rudy 120 MagnumSauvageau 2001-5Sauvageau C120 MagnumSauvageau C120 “ReverseBend”Triple MWoodstream Oneida VictorConibear 110Woodstream Oneida VictorConibear 120

This summary is prepared for the information andconvenience of those who plan to hunt or trap inPrince Edward Island. The original act andregulations should be consulted for all purposes ofinterpreting and applying the law. These laws aresubject to change at any time.

For the complete regulations please refer to theWildlife Conservation Act, Regulations available onrequest from the Forests Fish and Wildlife Division oronline at:http://www.gov.pe.ca/law/regulations/index.php3

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PEI Wildlife Conservation FundWhere Does Your Money Go?

When you pay a PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund fee,you are helping to improve habitat for fish and manyother species of Island Wildlife. Applications forfunding are made by many stream and rivermanagement groups annually. In 2009,approximately $162,000 was awarded to watershed,wildlife and environmental groups across PEI torestore, protect and improve Island waterways. Research and education projects were also funded. Groups receiving WCF funds in 2009 for river andstream related projects are listed below. For moreinformation on the PEI Wildlife Conservation Fundyou can call (902) 892-7513, email:[email protected], or visit the web atwww.gov.pe.ca/go/wcf

PEI Wildlife FederationTrout River Environmental CommitteeTrout Unlimited Canada - Prince Co. ChapterTignish Watershed Management Co-opWheatley River Improvement GroupMill River Wildlife FederationRichmond Bay Watershed AssociationCentral Queens Wildlife FederationHunter-Clyde Watershed GroupFriends of Covehead and Brackley Bay Inc.

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Trout Unlimited Canada - PEI ChapterBlack Pond Watershed GroupPEI Trappers AssociationSouris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife FederationDesable River Enhancement and Activity MgmtPEI Council of the Atlantic Salmon FederationWest Point Community Enhancement CommitteeWrights Creek Watershed Environmental CommitteeLeard’s Pond (Coleman) CommitteeHarmony and Area Watershed Group

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Over 90 percent of hunters who die while boatingare not wearing a lifejacket. When you falloverboard, a lifejacket stored under your seat willdo little to save your life. Before you head out onthe water, make sure you wear a lifejacket that fitsand is in good working order.

Hunters are reminded to be sure to carry proof ofcompetency such as a Pleasure Craft OperatorCard, and photo ID, if they are operating a boatfitted with a motor.

Go to www.coldwaterbootcamp.com to learn aboutthe crippling effects of cold water immersion. Toprepare for a safe fishing adventure, visitwww.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call 1-800-387-4999 tospeak with a Boating Safety Officer.

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Report Litterers!Call the hot line

toll free1-866-368-5024

Report poachers andpolluters!

Call Crime Stoppers tollfree

1-800-222-8477

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Investigation and EnforcementFor enforcement of any of the environment acts orregulations during regular working hours,telephone a Conservation Officer at any of thefollowing locations:

O’Leary 859-8800

Wellington/ 854-7250 Roland Richard(bilingual officer)Summerside 888-8000

Charlottetown (Chief 368-4808 Aaron WaddellConservation Officer)

368-5000 Wade MacKinnon

Queens County 368-5000

Montague 838-0600 Locke Jones

Souris 687-7000 Trevor MacKinnon

For environmental or enforcement emergencies afternormal office hours, telephone 1-800-565-1633.

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Access PEI Centres

Queens CountyCharlottetown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368-5200

Kings CountyMontague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838-0600Souris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687-7000

Prince CountyAlberton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-8622O’Leary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-8800Summerside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-8000Tignish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-7351Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 854-7250

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Courses/Workshops

Each year, the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Divisionoffers a number of courses and workshops. If youare interested in any of the following courses,please contact our office (902) 368-4683

• Trapping (beginner and advanced)• Hunting (Hunter Safety, Bow hunting, Hunting

Guide)• Becoming and Outdoors Woman workshop• Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop• Chainsaw (Weekend Woodsman, Chainsaw

Filing, Cutting Firewood Safely, Basic SilvicultureLesson Plan)

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Date Sunrise Sunset1-Oct-10 7:11 AM 6:52 PM2-Oct-10 7:13 AM 6:50 PM3-Oct-10 7:14 AM 6:48 PM4-Oct-10 7:15 AM 6:46 PM5-Oct-10 7:17 AM 6:45 PM6-Oct-10 7:18 AM 6:43 PM7-Oct-10 7:19 AM 6:41 PM8-Oct-10 7:21 AM 6:39 PM9-Oct-10 7:22 AM 6:37 PM

10-Oct-10 7:23 AM 6:35 PM11-Oct-10 7:25 AM 6:33 PM12-Oct-10 7:26 AM 6:31 PM13-Oct-10 7:27 AM 6:30 PM14-Oct-10 7:29 AM 6:28 PM15-Oct-10 7:30 AM 6:26 PM16-Oct-10 7:31 AM 6:24 PM17-Oct-10 7:33 AM 6:22 PM18-Oct-10 7:34 AM 6:21 PM19-Oct-10 7:36 AM 6:19 PM20-Oct-10 7:37 AM 6:17 PM21-Oct-10 7:38 AM 6:15 PM22-Oct-10 7:40 AM 6:14 PM23-Oct-10 7:41 AM 6:12 PM24-Oct-10 7:43 AM 6:10 PM25-Oct-10 7:44 AM 6:09 PM26-Oct-10 7:45 AM 6:07 PM27-Oct-10 7:47 AM 6:06 PM28-Oct-10 7:48 AM 6:04 PM29-Oct-10 7:50 AM 6:02 PM30-Oct-10 7:51 AM 6:01 PM31-Oct-10 7:52 AM 5:59 PM

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Date Sunrise Sunset1-Nov-10 7:54 AM 5:58 PM2-Nov-10 7:55 AM 5:56 PM3-Nov-10 7:57 AM 5:55 PM4-Nov-10 7:58 AM 5:54 PM5-Nov-10 8:00 AM 5:52 PM6-Nov-10 8:01 AM 5:51 PM7-Nov-10 7:03 AM 4:49 PM8-Nov-10 7:04 AM 4:48 PM9-Nov-10 7:05 AM 4:47 PM

10-Nov-10 7:07 AM 4:46 PM11-Nov-10 7:08 AM 4:44 PM12-Nov-10 7:10 AM 4:43 PM13-Nov-10 7:11 AM 4:42 PM14-Nov-10 7:13 AM 4:41 PM15-Nov-10 7:14 AM 4:40 PM16-Nov-10 7:15 AM 4:39 PM17-Nov-10 7:17 AM 4:38 PM18-Nov-10 7:18 AM 4:37 PM19-Nov-10 7:20 AM 4:36 PM20-Nov-10 7:21 AM 4:35 PM21-Nov-10 7:22 AM 4:34 PM22-Nov-10 7:24 AM 4:34 PM23-Nov-10 7:25 AM 4:33 PM24-Nov-10 7:26 AM 4:32 PM25-Nov-10 7:28 AM 4:31 PM26-Nov-10 7:29 AM 4:31 PM27-Nov-10 7:30 AM 4:30 PM28-Nov-10 7:31 AM 4:30 PM29-Nov-10 7:33 AM 4:29 PM30-Nov-10 7:34 AM 4:29 PM

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Date Sunrise Sunset1-Dec-10 7:35 AM 4:28 PM2-Dec-10 7:36 AM 4:28 PM3-Dec-10 7:37 AM 4:27 PM4-Dec-10 7:38 AM 4:27 PM5-Dec-10 7:40 AM 4:27 PM6-Dec-10 7:41 AM 4:27 PM7-Dec-10 7:42 AM 4:27 PM8-Dec-10 7:43 AM 4:26 PM9-Dec-10 7:44 AM 4:26 PM

10-Dec-10 7:45 AM 4:26 PM11-Dec-10 7:45 AM 4:26 PM12-Dec-10 7:46 AM 4:26 PM13-Dec-10 7:47 AM 4:27 PM14-Dec-10 7:48 AM 4:27 PM15-Dec-10 7:49 AM 4:27 PM16-Dec-10 7:50 AM 4:27 PM17-Dec-10 7:50 AM 4:27 PM18-Dec-10 7:51 AM 4:28 PM19-Dec-10 7:51 AM 4:28 PM20-Dec-10 7:52 AM 4:29 PM21-Dec-10 7:53 AM 4:29 PM22-Dec-10 7:53 AM 4:30 PM23-Dec-10 7:54 AM 4:30 PM24-Dec-10 7:54 AM 4:31 PM25-Dec-10 7:54 AM 4:31 PM26-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:32 PM27-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:33 PM28-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:34 PM29-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:34 PM30-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:35 PM31-Dec-10 7:55 AM 4:36 PM

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