Fishing and hunting licences in Nunavut: where to buy and what you need

How to buy a fishing or hunting licence in Nunavut: the official portal, the identification or training you need and the exemptions, from the official pages.

Where to buy and what you need

A Nunavut resident is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived in Nunavut continuously for three months. Residents under 16 or over 65 do not need a sport fishing licence; a Nunavut licence does not cover national parks (separate Parks Canada permit). Hunting licences and tags run July 1 to June 30 and are bought at a local Wildlife Office; small-game licences are for ages 12 and over and big-game licences for ages 16 and over; non-residents hunt big game only with a licensed outfitter and guide. The hunting figures come from the 2021-22 summary.

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Fees, seasons and catch limits change every year and are not listed: use the regulations summary or guide for the year. Federal rules also apply to migratory birds and to fishing in national parks (separate permits). Hunters generally need to show hunter education or firearms safety certification. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

Fishing and hunting licences in Nunavut: where to buy and what you need

Where to buy and what you need

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