Scientific Collectors Permits

In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) regulates the collection, transportation, rearing, and/or release of any wildlife species as per the Fish and Wildlife Act.  As a wildlife species, the Monarch butterfly is protected under this Act, meaning that to be able to capture, rear, and/or release Monarchs, one must obtain permission from the MNR to participate in these activities by completing and submitting a Scientific Collector's Permit from the MNR, and complying with any terms of approval.  We at MTN of Canada are supportive of any legislation which seeks to protect our wildlife and are happy to support our graduates in educating others about the value and importance of such laws.

Through the MTN of Canada workshops, our participants acquire both the knowledge and training to become skilled at rearing, tagging, and releasing Monarch butterflies, and this is recognized by the MNR to the extent that our workshop graduates are eligible to be included on the Toronto Region Conservation Authority group permit. The permit will allow teachers to capture/raise and or/release up to 20 Monarchs in total/classroom, as per the handling and care procedures outlined in the Animal Care and Handling Protocol, and capture and tag for immediate release an unlimited number of Monarchs. To accept these conditions and be included on TRCA's permit, please fill out the form below.

Our present permit allows us to act until December 2013 before requiring renewal, but we will collect data annually for submission.