The Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline should be used to report wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk.
The RAPP program is a toll free tip line and online service that also allows you to report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws.
Available 24/7, RAPP is simple, safe and effective.
It is based on the principle that someone other than the criminal has information that can solve the crime.
The RAPP hotline should also be used to report human-wildlife conflicts where public safety may be at risk.
Remember, never confront or attempt to apprehend a suspect. Environmental violations to report include:
Your observations should be recorded in note form as soon as possible. Where possible include:
Call 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) or #7277 on the TELUS Mobility Network. If the situation is not an emergency, report the incident online or contact the nearest Conservation Officer Service district office.
For fisheries violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) at 1-800-465-4336. You can also contact your local RCMP detachment or municipal police.
With accurate reporting, emergency call centre staff will quickly relay your information to the nearest available Conservation Officer. Accurate and timely violation reports reduce conservation officer response time and increase the likelihood of apprehension and successful prosecution.
In addition to minimizing any damage caused by poachers and polluters, you can help prevent violations before they even occur. The watchful eyes of responsible and informed resource users are a powerful deterrent to potential violators.
As one example of the types of penalties violators are subject to, provisions in the Wildlife Act allow for a poachers hunting licence to be cancelled for up to 30 years, following conviction.
A poacher may also be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment, which could be:
The BC Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to the conviction of persons who have violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife, or the environment, or damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers.
Use this form to report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws, except salmon-related violations.
For violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336.
If you witness any other violation, please contact us by phone.