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OUTDOORS CARDS & LICENSES
AT PINE BEACH LODGE
What is a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card?
A non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card is a plastic, wallet-sized card issued
by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and used for identification and
administrative purposes.
Is a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card a fishing licence?
No. For non-Canadian residents, a complete and valid licence to fish
in Ontario consists of:
- a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card (plastic) or a Non-Canadian Resident Temporary Outdoors Card and Application (paper)
- a valid non-Canadian resident fishing licence tag carried as a separate document.
An Outdoors Card alone is NOT a fishing licence.
Who needs to purchase a non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag to fish in Ontario?
Anyone who lives outside of Canada is considered a non-resident for the purposes of fishing licence regulations. Most non-residents need a fishing licence to fish in Ontario. Specifically:
- Non-Canadian residents 18 years of age and over must purchase a fishing licence.
- Non-Canadian residents under 18 years of age may fish without a licence if accompanied by a person who has a valid Ontario-issued recreational fishing licence (or deemed licence). Any fish caught are part of the catch and possession limit of the person who holds the licence. As another option, non-Canadian residents under 18 years may purchase a licence and any fish caught apply to the catch and possession limits of that licence.
- Non-Canadian residents 65 years of age or older are not exempt from licencing requirements.
If your non-Canadian resident Outdoors Card or any part of your licence is
lost, stolen or destroyed, call the Outdoors Card Centre at
1-800-387-7011 to arrange for a replacement. In some
circumstances there may be a replacement fee.
What else should I know about my Outdoors
Card?
- You must notify the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources of any address or name change within 10 days of the change. You can do this by calling the Outdoors Card Centre at 1-800-387-7011 toll free from anywhere in North America. You can also notify us of an address change by visiting our Outdoors Card website.
- You must carry your Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag, or your Temporary Fishing Licence and Outdoors Card Application, on your person whenever you are fishing. If a Conservation Officer asks to see your Outdoors Card, the law states you must show it.
- Your Outdoors Card is not transferable to another person - it provides privileges to you alone.
- You may legally apply for one Outdoors Card only. It is an offence to attempt to obtain more than one card. It is also an offence to provide false information on a card application.
- If you have applied for an Outdoors Card and have not received it by the end of the calendar year, please call the Outdoors Card Centre at 1-800-387-7011.