HUNTING LICENCES VENDOR INSTRUCTIONS 2018/19

HUNTING LICENCES VENDOR INSTRUCTIONS 2018/19 Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.... Page 3 What To Do When You Receive This Package... Page 3 Reminders for 2017/18..... Page 5 Issuing Licences to Residents Page 6 Issuing Licences to Non-Residents... Page 8 Lost Stamps.... Page 9 Submitting Sales Reports (Including No Sales )...... Page 9 How to Order Additional Inventory.. Page 12 Cancel or Change Ownership of Your Vendorship. Page 12 Appendix A: Contact Information. Page 13 Appendix B: Definitions........ Page 14 Appendix C: Wildlife Resources Card.. Page 15 Appendix D: Licence Fees Page 16 Appendix E: Account Sales Form.. Page 17 Appendix F: Commissions.. Page 18 Appendix G: References. Page 18 Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 2

These are the Terms and Conditions of your responsibilities as a vendor of Nova Scotia hunting licences. It applies to DNR, Access Nova Scotia and retail vendors. All stamps/licences must be managed, issued and reconciled in accordance with these Vendor Instructions. Please ensure all staff who issue hunting stamps at your location have read and follow these instructions. The enclosed package contains your 2018/19 Hunting Inventory. This inventory is based on the number of stamps you issued the previous season and is automatically sent to vendors who have active accounts in good standing. You are responsible for all inventory. Licence sales funds and all unsold licences are Crown Funds and must be accounted for by the vendor. If you wish to cancel your vendorship or there s a change in ownership, notify Service Nova Scotia (SNS) by email to: dnrfa@novascotia.ca. If you don t notify SNS, you will continue to receive inventory and will be accountable for the value of it. All vendors automatically receive the following inventory: Wildlife Habitat Stamps Licence Cards Resident and Non-Resident Deer Hunting (General) Resident and Non-Resident Small Game Hunting stamps Summary of Regulations Booklets (late summer) To request Bear Hunting and/or Deer Hunting (Archery & Muzzleloader) stamps, email SNS: dnrfa@novascotia.ca. Copies of all forms you will need as a vendor of hunting licences are available online at: http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS PACKAGE Compare your Debit Note with the inventory you received. Follow the four steps below: STEP 1: Ensure you received the items listed in Table 1 below. Your vendor account has been charged based on your Debit Note. You are responsible for the value of all stamps/licences listed on your Debit Note. STEP 2: Keep a duplicate copy of the Debit Note for your records. STEP 3: Email SNS immediately at; dnrfa@novascotia.ca if anything listed above is wrong or missing. If inventory matches your debit note, move to Step 4. STEP 4: If all items listed on debit note are accounted for, a) Sign the Debit Note(s) and; b) Return a copy of signed Debit Note to SNS by: - Mailing to address on invoice or; - Faxing to: 902-424-0602 Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 3

Table 1: Inventory EARLY SPRING Distribution (sent only to DNR offices) Did You Debit Note (in duplicate) Review your Debit Note and check that you received the inventory listed? Licence Cards Receive Licence Cards 1 and Licence Card 2? Wildlife Habitat Stamps (WHS) Nuisance Wildlife Operator booklet Special Permit to Guide Re-Order Form Receive all WHS listed on your Debit Note? Receive all NWO booklet(s) listed on your Debit Note? Receive all the Special Permits to Guide listed on your Debit Note? Receive a Re-Order Form? Also available online at: http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp Account Sales Form (for Remittances) SUMMER Distribution (sent to DNR offices and Retail Vendors) Vendor Instructions Debit Note (in duplicate) Resident Deer Hunting Stamps (General) Non-Resident Deer Hunting Stamps (General) Resident Senior Deer Hunting Stamps (General) Resident Small Game Hunting Stamps Non-Resident Small Game Hunting Stamps Resident Senior Small Game Hunting Stamps *Resident Deer Hunting Stamps (A&M) *Resident Senior Deer Hunting Stamps (A&M) *Non-Resident Deer Hunting Stamps (A&M) *Resident Bear Hunting Stamps *Resident Senior Bear Hunting Stamps *Non-Resident Bear Hunting Stamps **Resident Bear Snaring Stamps **Resident Senior Bear Snaring Stamps **Furharvester Stamps Hunting Licences For Sale poster Bag Limit poster Re-Order Form Account Sales Form (for Remittances) Receive the Account Sales Forms? Also available online at: http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp Did You Read them and share them with all employees? Review your Debit Note and check that you received the inventory listed? Receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? Receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? Receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? Note: Vendors who wish to sell these stamps must submit a special request to SNS via email: dnrfa@novascotia.ca Receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? Note: Vendors who wish to sell these stamps must submit a special request to SNS via email: dnrfa@novascotia.ca DNR Offices Only. Did you receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? DNR Offices Only. Did you receive the exact quantity as listed on your Debit Note? Receive one of these posters for display at your store? Receive one of these posters for display at your store? Receive a Re-Order form? Also available online at: http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp Receive the Account Sales Forms? Also available online; http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp NS Hunting & Furharvesting Licence & These booklets may arrive in a separate shipment (late summer). Summary of Regulations You CAN sell stamps without this Summary of Regulations *Applies to DNR/Access NS offices and selected vendors **Applies to DNR offices only Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 4

SPECIAL NOTICE: Wildlife Resources Cards (WRC) The expiry date of all existing Wildlife Resources Cards is being extended. Regardless of the expiry date printed on the face of the WRC, it will remain valid indefinitely. This includes WRCs that have a blank expiry date. Vendors can continue to accept WRCs regardless of the expiry date printed on the face of the card. More information is available online at: https://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/ REMINDERS FOR 2018/19 1. Wildlife Habitat Stamps are: a) Valid starting April 1 st each year and; b) Can be sold to clients as soon as you receive them and; c) Have their own Account Sales Form for remitting 2. Clients require a Wildlife Resources Card (with correct certification code) to purchase a Wildlife Habitat Stamp and any hunting/trapping stamps. 3. A list of certification codes is available on the face of each Wildlife Resources Card. Certification code descriptions are on the back of each card and on Page 6 of this document. 4. A Wildlife Habitat Stamp attached to front of Licence Card is: a) Required to purchase any hunting/trapping licence and; b) A client s legal hunting licence (base licence) and; c) The carrier for all hunting/trapping stamps 5. Licence Card Reminders: Licence Card 2 is not valid unless it is accompanied by the base licence Only one Licence Card can be issued per person Do NOT provide a client with a blank Licence Card; vendors MUST attach stamps/wildlife Habitat Stamp to the Licence Card before issuing to client. 6. Only ONE stamp (of same type) can be issued per client in any given year. This includes Wildlife Habitat Stamps. Clients seeking replacement stamps must go to a DNR office. 7. Only DNR Offices can issue replacement stamps and special allowances/pricing for disabled clients. 8. There are no refunds on licence sales unless directed, on case-by-case basis, by DNR. 9. You can sell a licence without the printed NS Hunting & Furharvesting Summary of Regulations booklet. If the booklet is not yet available in hard copy, the previous year booklet is available, as reference, online at; http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp or at the local Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office. 10. Inventory Re-Order forms are available online http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp. Phone re-orders are not accepted. 11. Vendors are required to remit an Account Sales Form (even if no sale) and payment at least once per calendar month. 12. The deadline for returning unsold stamps and remitting your final sales is December 31 of given year. You are responsible for the number of stamps issued to you (as listed on your Debit Note) and will be charged accordingly even if you didn t sell any stamps. 13. Hunting regulation changes are summarized near the front of the NS Hunting & Furharvesting Licence & Summary of Regulations each year. These changes are also available online at: http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 5

ISSUING LICENCES TO RESIDENTS STEP 1: Ask client to provide one of the following: a) Their Wildlife Resources Card (WRC) OR; b) Their temporary WRC (valid for 31 days from date of issue print on it) *Client can print their own Temporary WRC online at: https://www.hmcgroup.ca/wrs/cards/ or contact their local DNR office Do not issue stamp if client does not have a Wildlife Resources Card or temporary Wildlife Resources Card. Example of Temporary WRC STEP 2: Check certification code(s) listed on client s WRC. See Table 1 for list of required certification codes. If client does not have required certification(s), do not issue stamp. Table 2: Required Certification Codes, by Stamp Type Stamp Name Wildlife Habitat Stamp Required by all residents and non-residents. Prerequisite for all stamps/licences Certification Code(s) Printed on WRC Wildlife Resources Card + any of the following Certification Codes: O, HQ, HT, FQ, FT, CQ, CT, or B Resident Deer Hunting Stamp (General)* Resident Senior Deer Hunting Stamp (General)* Resident Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp** Resident Senior Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp** Resident Small Game Hunting Stamp* Resident Senior Small Game Hunting Stamp* Resident Bear Hunting Stamp** Resident Senior Bear Hunting Stamp** Resident Bear Snaring Stamp*** Resident Senior Bear Snaring Stamp*** Resident Furharvester Stamp*** Certification Code: HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B Must be 65+ years AND have Certification Code: HT, HQ CQ, CT, or B. Certification Code: HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B Must be 65+ years AND have Certification Code: HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B Certification Code: HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B Must be 65+ years AND have Certification Code: HT, HQ CQ, CT, or B Certification Code: HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B Must be 65+ years AND have Certification Code: HT, HQ CQ, CT, or B Certification Code: FQ or FT Must be 65+ years of age AND have Certification Code: FQ or FT Certification Code: FQ or FT *Available at all vendors ** Available at DNR, Access NS and select retail vendors ***Available only at DNR offices Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 6

STEP 3: Check Date of Birth printed on Wildlife Resources Card (or Temporary WRC) to confirm client is eligible for requested stamp. Do not issue stamp(s) if client does not meet age requirements. Follow Age Requirements listed below: Stamp Type Minimum Age Required Deer Hunting (all types) 18* years old Bear Hunting/Snaring 18* years old Small Game 18** years old Senior Hunting Stamps (all types) 65 years or older *16 and 17-year olds CAN purchase a Wildlife Habitat Stamp, deer, or bear hunting stamp if it is obtained by their parent or legal guardian. The minor must hold a WRC with appropriate certification(s). **12-year olds can purchase a Small Game Hunting stamp if it is obtained by their parent or legal guardian. The minor must hold a WRC with appropriate certification(s). STEP 4: If client has necessary certification code(s) and age requirements, proceed to Step 5. STEP 5: a) If client shows you that they already have a valid base licence (Licence Card 1 with Wildlife Habitat Stamp attached) for current licence year, proceed to Step 6. b) If client does not have a base licence, fill out a Wildlife Habitat Stamp (WHS) according to rules below: Issue stamps in numerical order. Complete one courier sheet in full before moving to next. Record information while stamp is still on courier sheet. Peel stamps off courier sheet (do not cut) Stick completed WHS onto assigned location on front of Licence Card 1 STEP 6: Complete the requested hunting stamp(s), that client is eligible for, following the rules below. Issue stamps in numerical order. Complete one courier sheet in full before moving to next. Record required information while the stamp is still on courier sheet Peel stamps off courier sheet (do not cut). Stick completed stamp(s) onto assigned location of Licence Card STEP 7: Error/Damaged Stamp? Follow these steps to cancel: a) Draw a line through the stamp and; b) Write void on stamp and: c) Staple canceled stamp to the courier sheet from which it was taken. STEP 8: Process client s payment, for stamp types issued. Current year fees are listed in Appendix D and are effective as of April 1st. Fees subject to change without notice. Payments made by cheque are payable to you, the vendor, and are your responsibility. STEP 9: Provide client with a NS Hunting & Furharvesting Summary of Regulations booklet. If booklets are not yet available, client can view online at; http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp or visit local DNR office for a copy of last year s booklet as reference until current year booklets are available in print. Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 7

ISSUING LICENCES TO NON-RESIDENTS STEP 1: Determine if client is eligible for the stamp(s) they are requesting by using the training and age requirements below: Training/Certification Requirements a) A former NS Firearm or Bowhunting Certificate OR; b) A non-resident WRC with certification code HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B (see Table 1 in Resident section above) OR; c) Proof of passing a recognized training course (of similar type to requested NS licence) in another province, state or country OR; d) A hunting licence (of similar type to requested NS licence), issued within the last five years, from another province, state or country. Age Requirements Non-Resident Stamp Type Minimum Age Required Deer Hunting (all types) 18* years old Bear Hunting/Snaring 18* years old Small Game 18** years old *16 and 17year olds CAN purchase a Wildlife Habitat Stamp, deer, bear or small game hunting stamp if it is obtained by their parent or legal guardian. Minor must hold a WRC with appropriate certification(s). **12-year olds can purchase a Small Game Hunting stamp if it is obtained by their parent or legal guardian. The minor must hold a WRC with appropriate certification(s). STEP 2: If client does not meet training and/or age requirements, do not issue stamp. STEP 3: If client meets both the training/certification and age requirements: a) Ask client if they already have a valid base licence (Licence Card 1 with Wildlife Habitat Stamp attached) for current licence year. If they show it to you, proceed to Step 5. b) If client does not have a base licence, complete a Wildlife Habitat Stamp (WHS) according to rules below: Issue stamps in numerical order. Complete one courier sheet before moving to next. Record all information while stamp is still on courier sheet. Peel stamps off courier sheet (do not cut) Stick completed WHS onto assigned location on front of Licence Card 1 STEP 4: Complete the requested hunting stamp(s), that client is eligible for, following the rules below. Issue stamps in numerical order. Complete one courier sheet before moving to next. Record required information while the stamp is still on courier sheet. Peel stamps off courier sheet (do not cut). Stick completed stamp(s) onto appropriate Licence Card Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 8

STEP 5: Error/Damaged Stamp? Follow these steps to cancel: a) Draw a line through the stamp and; b) Write void on stamp and: c) Staple canceled stamp to the courier sheet from which it was taken. STEP 6: Process client s payment, for stamp types issued. Current year fees are listed in Appendix D and are effective as of April 1st. Fees subject to change without notice. Payments made by cheque are payable to you, the vendor, and are your responsibility. STEP 7: Provide client with a NS Hunting & Furharvesting Summary of Regulations booklet. If booklets are not yet available, client can view online at; http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp or visit local DNR office for a copy of last year s booklet as reference until current year booklets are available in print. LOST STAMPS Lost by Vendor: Vendor is responsible for reimbursing SNS full stamp fee (per Wildlife Act, Sections 22-25) Full stamp fee = cost of stamp + HST commission (see Appendix F) Lost by Client: Direct client to their local DNR Office to request a replacement stamp. Only DNR offices can issue replacement stamps. DNR offices to follow General Wildlife Regulations (Section 3B: Replacement licence) and Licences, Permits and Certificates Policy (Section G) at: https://natr.iweb.gov.ns.ca/regional-services-operations-manual-part-vfhcbowdepartment-ranges SUBMITTING SALES REPORTS (Including No Sales ) Note: DNR Offices must also comply with Operations Manual X.2- Procedures for Cash Handling. Licence sales funds and all unsold licences are Crown Funds and must be accounted for by the vendor. Monthly Deadline: Account Sales forms must be remitted to Service Nova Scotia at least once each calendar month, even if you didn t have any sales. If there were sales, you are also required to remit payment at least once per calendar month. No further inventory will be issued unless these monthly remittances are made. Remittances must be made via Canada Post mail, specifically Priority Post if sending money/unsold inventory. Postage: Vendors can claim actual cost of postage for remitting sales reports on the Account Sales Form. A receipt is required for any postage cost over $5.00 There is no provision for postage when returning unsold licences with no remittance. You may only submit one receipt per package mailed to SNS regardless of how many remittances are contained in that one package, the postage can only be claimed once. Private courier receipts will not be accepted/reimbursed Postage receipts must be submitted at the time of the return. They will not be credited later. Postage may be forfeited if all funds, Account Sales form and unsold licences are not returned by December 31 st, 2018. Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 9

Cheques/Money Orders: Vendors can claim the cost of money order(s) and $1.00 for cheques by recording on the Account Sales Form. How to Report Monthly Sales (including No Sales) 1. Complete the appropriate Account Sales form (see Appendix E or online; http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp). Record No Sales if there are no stamps issued for that stamp type Vendor commissions are listed in Appendix F. Record actual cost of postage. See Postage section above for more information. Record actual cost of money orders. Record $1.00 for cheques HST is already accounted for on your Account Sales Form. Do not send HST collected from customers to the Canada Revenue Agency. HST is applied to all hunting and fishing licences except the Wildlife Habitat Stamp. For information on how to account for lost/destroyed inventory, contact the Business Registration Unit via email: dnrfa@novascotia.ca or phone: 902-424-4821 or 902-424-4467 2. Include payment for number of stamps issued. a) Visa, Mastercard or American Express- ensure credit card # and expiry date are included; b) Cheque (made payable to Minister of Finance ) or; c) Money order (made payable to Minister of Finance ). 3. Mail all the following to Service Nova Scotia: a) Completed Account Sales Form(s) and; b) Payment for all stamps sold and; c) The covers/courier sheets of all sold stamps and; d) All unsold stamps and; d) Courier sheets for stamps that were sold - completed courier sheets only (unless this is your last remittance of the calendar year or you are canceling your vendorship) Receipts from Service Nova Scotia Once your monthly report is processed, Service Nova Scotia will send you: A Credit note for the value of any unsold or voided licences that have been reported and returned. A receipt; once Account Sales Forms have been processed by SNS (monthly). Pay close attention to the Balance (This Payment) section at bottom of receipt (see example below) to see if you made any miscalculations on your form. Understanding the Balance (This Payment) section: a) If Balance (This Payment) shows a negative value (eg. $-14.35) - You overpaid that month so you have a credit available. - You need to make the necessary adjustment for that value on your next month s Account Sales Form. b) If Balance (This Payment) shows a positive value (eg. $17.22) - You underpaid that month so you owe additional money. Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 10

- You need to submit the remainder of money owed on your next month s Account Sales Form. c) If Balance (This Payment) shows a null value ($0.00) - The payment made for licences recorded was correct. - No further action required. Responsibilities for Year End (December) 1. December 31, 2018 is the FINAL due date for submission of: Payment for all hunting stamps sold and; Courier sheets for all sold licences (including any partial sheets) and; Completed Account Sales Forms and; All unsold inventory Failure to meet this year end/final deadline could result in the following: Your vendor account being put on hold; Losing your right to retain commissions on licence sales and/or postage reimbursement; The cancellation of your vendorship; Submission of your account to a collection agency; and/or, Enforcement action, under the authority of the Wildlife Act 2. Shred/destroy any Summary of Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations booklets and Licence Cards that were not used. - Applies to retail vendors and Access NS sites only. DNR offices are to retain. 3. DNR Offices Only- email SNS at; dnrfa@novascotia.ca if you wish to retain Wildlife Habitat Stamps or Small Game Stamps beyond December 31 st. IF approved, SNS will advise you of revised deadline. Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 11

HOW TO ORDER ADDITIONAL INVENTORY (includes Licence Cards and Wildlife Habitat Stamps) Complete the appropriate Reorder Form. Available in this package and online at; http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/dnr/paal602.asp. Reminder: Inventory orders will not be processed unless you have: - Submitted your signed Debit Note(s) and; - Remitted payment for all licences sold to date TO CANCEL OR CHANGE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR VENDORSHIP If you are selling your vendorship or simply no longer wish to be a vendor of hunting/fishing licences, you must cancel your vendorship. If not, you will be issued inventory and will be accountable for it. Follow these steps to cancel/change ownership: Submit a letter (with signature) indicating your intent to cancel vendorship. Letter must include: - Your Name - Your Vendor # - Business Name - Your Signature Send letter to SNS via: Scan/Email: dnrfa@novascotia.ca Fax: 902-424-0602 Mail: SNS Business Registration Unit PO Box 1529, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4 Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 12

APPENDIX A: CONTACT INFORMATION Service Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources 1505 Barrington Street, 9 North http://novascotia.ca/natr P.O. Box 1529, Halifax, NS, B3J 2Y4 Phone : 902-424-4821 or 902-424-4467 Fax : 902-424-0602 Email : DNRFA@novascotia.ca http://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/ndxdnr.asp#hunting DNR Office Locations Civic Location Phone Antigonish 190 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish 863-4513 Baddeck 2 Campbell Street, Baddeck 295-2554 Bible Hill 626 College Road, Bible Hill 893-5620 Coxheath 300 Mountain Road, Sydney 563-3370 Digby/Cornwallis 173 Haida Street, Digby 638-2385 Guysborough 11210- NS Hwy 16, Boylston 533-3503 Kentville 136 Exhibition Street, Kentville 679-6097 Lawrencetown 108 Elliot Road, Lawrencetown 584-2229 Lunenburg 312 Green Street, Lunenburg 634-7555 New Glasgow 459 Coalburn McLellans Brook Road 922-4020 Middle Musquodoboit 12086 Hwy 224 384-2290 Milton 552 Main Street, Milton 354-3462 Head of Jeddore 9029 Hwy 7, Head of Jeddore 889-2332 Oxford 4917 Main Street, Oxford 447-2115 Parrsboro 12057 Hwy 209 Crossroads, Parrsboro 254-3241 Sheet Harbour 22835 Hwy 7, Sheet Harbour 885-2377 Shelburne 91 Gouldens Lane, Churchover/Shelburne 875-2501 Shubenacadie 24 Creighton road, Shubenacadie 758-3437 St. Peter s 10258 Grenville Street, St. Peter s 535-2032 Stillwater/St. Mary s 9240 Hwy 7- NS Trunk 7 522-2024 Tusket 404 Hwy 308 North, Tusket 648-3540 Waverley 2115 Waverley Road, Waverley 861-2560 Whycocomagh 110 Provincial Park Road, Whycogomagh 756-2339 Windsor 55 Wentworth Road, Windsor 798-2016 Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 13

APPENDIX B: DEFINITIONS Base Licence- Wildlife Habitat Stamp affixed to Licence Card 1. Licence Card- the carrier for all stamps and becomes client s legal hunting licence once Wildlife Habitat Stamp is attached to Licence Card 1. Licence Card 2- valid only with a Wildlife Habitat Stamp attached to Licence Card 1. Licence Card 3- available only at DNR offices and valid only for DNR approved Human-Wildlife Conflict situations Non-resident means any person who does not qualify as a resident of Nova Scotia. Resident at any time a person permanently or ordinarily a resident in Nova Scotia for two (2) months immediately preceding that time and includes: An officer of the diplomatic or consular service of a foreign country stationed within the province; A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the Canadian Armed Forces stationed or born in the province; A person born in the province and the owner of real property in the province Senior - an individual who is 65 years or older by date licence is purchased. Vendor- a business that has been approved by the Minister of Natural Resources to issue hunting and fishing licences Wildlife Resources Card (WRC) A wallet-sized identification card issued to eligible clients who wish to purchase any recreational or commercial hunting/trapping licence and/or apply for limited-entry hunt draws. There are Resident and Non-Resident Wildlife Resources Cards in circulation. Non-Resident WRC s will be clearly marked with the words NonResident. Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 14

APPENDIX C: WILDLIFE RESOURCES CARD The expiry date of all existing Wildlife Resources Cards is being extended. Regardless of the expiry date printed on the face of the WRC, it will remain valid indefinitely. This includes WRCs that have a blank expiry date. Vendors can continue to accept WRCs regardless of the expiry date printed on the face of the card. More information is available online at: https://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/ Residents Must show their WRC, with appropriate certification code(s), to be issued a Wildlife Habitat Stamp or any resident hunting licence. The only exception is for clients who present a copy of a temporary WRC which is valid for 31 days from date of issue printed on the temporary WRC. Certification codes are printed on the front of each WRC. Non-Residents Purchasing Non-Resident Stamps Must provide proof of one of the following before purchasing a Wildlife Habitat Stamp or any nonresident hunting licence: A former NS Firearms or Bowhunting Certificate OR; A non-resident WRC with certification code HT, HQ, CQ, CT, or B (depending on stamp they want to purchase) OR; Proof of passing a recognized training course (of similar weapon type to requested NS licence) in another province, state or country OR; A hunting licence (of similar weapon type to request NS licence) issued to them, by another province, state, or country within the preceding five years. Non-Residents Purchasing Commercial Licences (eg. Guide, Furbuyer, etc) Required to have a Wildlife Resources Card (Non-Resident) with appropriate certification code. Ordering a Wildlife Resources Card (Residents and Non-Residents) Application fee is $7.78 + HST (subject to change without notice). There are two ways to order: 1. Online at: http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt (requires a credit card) or; 2. By Calling 1-900-565-7418 (application fee will be billed to client s landline phone) Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 15

APPENDIX D: LICENCE FEES (Fees effective April 1/18-March 31/19 and subject to change without notice) Stamp Name Wildlife Habitat Stamp* $5.15 Fee (HST included) RESIDENT LICENCES Resident Deer Hunting Stamp (General)* Resident Senior Deer Hunting Stamp (General)* Resident Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp** Resident Senior Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp** $32.05 No Fee $32.05 No Fee Resident Small Game Hunting Stamp* $19.85 Resident Senior Small Game Hunting Stamp* No Fee Resident Bear Hunting Stamp** $30.55 Resident Senior Bear Hunting Stamp** No Fee Resident Bear Snaring Stamp*** $30.55 Resident Senior Bear Snaring Stamp*** No Fee Resident Furharvesting Stamp*** $24.35 NON RESIDENT LICENCES Non-Resident Deer Hunting Stamp (General)* $157.65 Non-Resident Archery and Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp** $157.65 Non-Resident Small Game Hunting Stamp* $71.65 Non-Resident Bear Hunting Stamp** $143.20 *All vendors **All DNR offices/access NS and selected vendors *** DNR offices only Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 16

APPENDIX E: EXAMPLE ACCOUNT SALES FORM Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 17

APPENDIX F: COMMISIONS The commission paid to vendors for selling licences on behalf of DNR is subject to HST. The amount of HST paid on commission, by stamp type, is listed below. This HST is to be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency directly by you, the vendor. This has been in effect, per Canada Revenue Agency, since January 2014. Stamp Type Commission HST (Per Commission) Total Commission (HST included) Wildlife Habitat Stamp Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Resident Deer Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 (General and Archery/Muzzleloader) Resident Senior Deer Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 (General and Archery/Muzzleloader) Non-Resident Deer Hunting $2.58 $0.39 $2.97 (General and Archery/Muzzleloader) Resident Small Game Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 Resident Senior Small Game Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 Stamp Non-Resident Small Game Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 Stamp Resident Bear (Hunting and Snaring) $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 Resident Senior Bear (Hunting and $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 Snaring) Non-Resident Bear Hunting $1.55 $0.23 $1.78 APPENDIX G: REFERENCES The Wildlife Act http://nslegislature.ca/legc/statutes/wildlife.pdf (governs all vendors) Nova Scotia Hunting & Furharvesting Summary of Regulations booklet http://novascotia.ca/natr/hunt/regulations.asp Hunting Vendor Instructions 2018 Page 18