Those who served in Canada’s armed forces won’t have to pay for hunting and fishing licences in Saskatchewan.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan, veterans who were honourably discharged can get regular 2019-20 hunting and angling licences for no cost starting April 12. The program was announced by the province on Thursday as a way of recognizing the contributions of those who served.
“The Government of Saskatchewan appreciates the commitment and sacrifices of Canadian Armed Forces veterans,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said in a statement.
In order to skip the bill, veterans will be required to provide proof of their service, such as a release or discharge certificate or a national defence identification certificate.
Although the program applies to regular hunting and angling licences, big game draw licences and outfitted licences are not included.