The delivery time for an Outdoors Card is approximately 20 days. If you've applied for an Outdoors Card and haven't received it within the stated timeframe, call the Outdoors Card Centre at 1-800-387-7011.
What you need to know about your Outdoors Card:
- You must notify the Ministry of Natural Resources of any address or name change within 10 days of the change. You can change your address or name by calling the Outdoors Card Centre at 1-800-387-7011.
- You must carry your Outdoors Card/Temporary Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag with you 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.
- One-year fishing licence tags expire December 31st of the year printed on the licence tag.
- Three-year fishing licence tags expire at the same time as the Outdoors Card, on December 31st of its third year. Your card's expiry year is shown in the numbers following the 15-digit card number.
- It is an offence to attempt to obtain more than one card. It is also an offence to provide false information when applying for your Outdoors Card.
- If your Outdoors Card is lost or stolen, please visit a licence issuer or ServiceOntario Centre that offers MNR services for replacement. A fee will apply.
- New anglers are able to purchase their first Outdoors Card online at ontario.ca/outdoorscard.
- If you require more information about your Outdoors Card or fishing licence tag, call the Outdoors Card Centre from anywhere in North America at 1-800-387-7011.
