When you hunt waterfowl in Canada, you need two different licenses. The Federal license and the Provincial license; depending on Province to be hunted. For example, if you hunt in Quebec; you will need a Quebec Non-Resident small game license and a Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. (Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit).
The MGBH permit is an important data source. It provides a sampling base for estimating annually the number and species of migratory birds harvested by hunters in Canada. It ensure long-term sustainability of bird populations.
How to get the Federal Migratory Game birds Permit
The permit (including the stamp) continues to be available through three means:
- E-system with new provider Nortak Software Ltd which is available 24 hours per day and 7 hours per week (except during maintenance periods) at https://www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/.
- Select Canada Post offices and outlets
- Independent vendors whose contact information is available at https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/migratory-game-bird-hunting/list-vendors.html
To purchase a permit, an applicant must provide their name, date of birth, a valid email address (if electronic), mailing and/or billing address and answer a few questions about their hunting experience.
How to get the Quebec Non-Resident Small Game license
You will fin the Quebec Non-Resident Small Game license in every Canadian Tire and hunting store in the province.
Permits are valid once they have been signed.
Instruction sheet non-resident firearm declaration
Source
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Caroline Ladanowski (at Caroline.Ladanowski@canada.ca) who is the Wildlife Management.
Regulatory Affairs Director, Souad El Ouakfaoui (at Souad.ElOuakfaoui@canada.ca) who is the Wildlife Permitting Policy and Operations Manager.
Tracey Wright (at Tracey.Wright@canada.ca) who is the Head, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit Program.
