Outdoors Card Information for Residents of Ontario and Canada

Do Aboriginal people need an Outdoors Card?

Members of Ontario Aboriginal communities, having established aboriginal and treaty rights, do not require an Outdoors Card or Ontario fishing licence tag to take fish for personal use within their traditional or treaty territory.

Personal use is defined as for food, social or ceremonial purposes.

Individuals should be prepared to provide identification showing their community membership.

Members of Aboriginal communities fishing outside of their traditional or treaty areas must have a valid Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag.

What is the definition of a resident of Ontario?

A resident of Ontario is defined as a person whose primary residence is in Ontario and who has lived in Ontario for a period of at least six consecutive months during the 12 months immediately before applying for a licence or using a licence.

What is the definition of a resident of Canada?

A resident of Canada is defined as a person whose primary residence is in Canada and who has lived in Canada for a period of at least six consecutive months during the 12 months immediately before applying for a licence or using a licence.