Saskatchewan making changes

[cajunwannabe]

How does this stop illegal guiding? Are the non resident guides limited to two 5 day licenses? If so, good! When God gave man dominion over every living creature I don't think He meant for man to kill for sport and money.


https://www.saskatchewan.ca/governme...n-saskatchewan

Released on March 20, 2026

The Government of Saskatchewan is making changes to non-resident game bird hunting licences to address concerns about illegal outfitting.

Saskatchewan is a premier game bird hunting destination, drawing hunters from across Canada and internationally while contributing to rural communities through tourism and outfitting activities.

"We are proud of Saskatchewan's reputation as a world-class game bird hunting destination," Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said. "These changes will help ensure our wildlife remains a shared public resource and that Saskatchewan residents see the greatest benefit."

Currently, hunting licenses are available to Saskatchewan residents, Canadian residents and non-residents, with all licences being valid for the full season. In an effort to reduce opportunities for illegal outfitting activity, these changes will limit non-resident hunter's term licenses to three, five-day short-term licences:

Spring: One 5-day term licence; and
Fall: Two 5-day term licences.
The Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO) and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) have both expressed support for restricting non-resident hunters.

Four white birds flying over a white ground with a brown background with bare trees with no leaves

"Illegal outfitters compound the hunting pressure on the landscape, and cost the province millions in lost economic activity each year," SCPO Board Chair Jordan Rowswell said. "The term licence is an important first step, and will serve as a key tool within a broader set of tools needed to significantly reduce the negative impact this illegal activity has on the economy, and the interests of law-abiding waterfowl hunters and Saskatchewan's licensed outfitters."

"The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation applauds this initial step by the Ministry of Environment and the Government of Saskatchewan for recognizing the challenges faced by resident waterfowl hunters in the province," SWF Executive Director Todd Smith said. "The term licence for non-resident hunters shows a commitment toward protecting Saskatchewan's incredible waterfowl resources and the hunting heritage of our residents."

Saskatchewan will continue to be a destination for game bird hunting, and these changes will continue to allow law-abiding hunters to hunt for a similar time period as previous years.

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For more information, contact:

Media Relations
Environment
Regina
Email: [email protected]

For public inquiries:
Ministry of Environment Inquiry Line
Email: [email protected]

[LabLuvR]

Good!!!

[JABIII]

Hard to fathom an American spending a dime in Canada...

[Sportin' Woodies]

American pimps will find a way to continue guiding.

[AnythingFeathers]

Hard to fathom an American spending a dime in Canada...

Big numbers, great pictures to post. The important stuff? Right?
What’s so hard to understand?

[centurian]

While i dont blame them the US guides are also contributing to the Canadian ecconomy. They are leasing land, paying for meals and lodging, and buying supplies in Canada. This new regulatioon will not protect waterfowl just who gets paid to kill them.

[huntinghagen#12]

While i dont blame them the US guides are also contributing to the Canadian ecconomy. They are leasing land, paying for meals and lodging, and buying supplies in Canada. This new regulatioon will not protect waterfowl just who gets paid to kill them.

Never hunted Saskatchewan, but I have in Alberta. It was my understanding land could not be leased for hunting. I'm sure it happens under the table though.

[Waterfowler]

This is nothing but Canadian owned outfitters wanting to have a monopoly in Saskatchewan. They want everyone who hunts there to have to use them. The SCPO are all owners in the outfitting world, and their opinions are completely biased. Punish the masses and blame it on illegal outfitting. Other than hunting, Canada is a dump. Glad we beat the hell out of them in hockey.

[mudflat]

Youtube crowd does it again!

[MolliesMaster]

This is nothing but Canadian owned outfitters wanting to have a monopoly in Saskatchewan. They want everyone who hunts there to have to use them. The SCPO are all owners in the outfitting world, and their opinions are completely biased. Punish the masses and blame it on illegal outfitting. Other than hunting, Canada is a dump. Glad we beat the hell out of them in hockey.

Canadian outfitters should have the monopoly in Saskatchewan. They are paying Canadian taxes and living on Canadian soil.

Two- 5 day hunting permits is more than enough for any American to fill their gluttonous appetite. If you want a longer Canadian hunting season, apply for citizenship.


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[Glenn]

Speaking of,

Where's Harv?

[Sportin' Woodies]

Are the 5 day permits consecutive?

[Catdaddy]

Are the 5 day permits consecutive?

I don't think so. There's also an extra 5 day permit that can only be used during the Spring season.

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[Sportin' Woodies]

What's the spacing required during the two fall 5 day periods?

[Palmetto Duck]

I thought I read that Manitoba had gone to a draw for non residents last year. Guides up there def want it all to themselves. I heard of some that don’t even want free lancers. They want it all to go through them if you’re non res.