Released on May 30, 2013
Canadian residents interested in hunting white-tailed deer in Saskatchewan can apply for a quota-based draw from June 1 until June 30, 2013.
The allocation process for this year has changed to give priority to those hunters that have immediate family members residing in the province. In order to qualify for the “Family First” pool, applicants must be able to verify that they have immediate family in Saskatchewan.
“Saskatchewan is renowned for its world-class deer hunting and implementing a quota-based draw for Canadian resident hunters will help maintain the healthy deer populations that earned that reputation,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “We also recognize the importance of family members returning to Saskatchewan to hunt and have set the draw up to ensure that this tradition continues.”
The Canadian resident draw season is also being extended by two days so that one complete weekend is included as part of the hunt.
The Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) ID number is a new requirement for this year’s draw and hunters are encouraged to access the system before the draw opens to create an account. All hunters will need to create a HAL user account and receive an ID number in order to apply for or purchase licences.
Hunters can receive HAL ID in one of three ways:
- Online using the self-serve channel; http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/licences/
- Through private issuers, ministry offices and select park offices; or
- By phone at 1-855-848-4773 - hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST
More information about the draw system, the licence process and the 2013 Canadian Resident White-Tailed Deer Supplement can be found at http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/CanadianResidentDraw.
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For more information, contact:
Kathryn Newton
Environment
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0412
Email: kathryn.newton2@gov.sk.ca