Wildlife stewardship
Last updated on June 25, 2024The B.C. government is responsible for the management and health of wildlife. Through conservation and wildlife health programs, we ensure wildlife and their habitats thrive, are resilient, and support and enrich the lives of all people living in British Columbia.
Explore the various species pages on the left-hand side to learn more about wildlife in B.C.
​About wildlife stewardship
Wildlife stewardship is the responsible care of wildlife and habitat, including:
- Protection
- Conservation
- Restoration
- Recovery
- Regulation of human activities
- administration, and
- Enforcement
Wildlife stewardship accounts for the interests of current societies and future generations.
Wildlife health
Healthy wild animal populations are of great importance to people living in British Columbia. Animals contribute to healthy environments and healthy tourism and recreation economies. Wildlife diseases are a health risk to wild animals, domestic animals and humans they interact with.
Report Animals
Backcountry recreation activities should be conducted in a manner that does not compromise the current distribution of wildlife, the sustainability of their populations, or the integrity of their habitats.
Contact information
For wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line:
For wildlife health inquiries or reports:
250 751-7246