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Fish and wildlife permits

Last updated on January 14, 2026

You can apply for a wildlife permit which authorizes activities under the Wildlife Act.

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  • General wildlife permits
  • Hunting-related permits
  • Import and export permits
  • Fish permits

For hunting, trapping and fishing licences visit:

  • Hunting in B.C.
  • Trapping in B.C.
  • Freshwater fishing in B.C.
  • Freshwater angling guides

General wildlife permits

  • A General wildlife permit allows you to apply for fish and wildlife permits that do not have a specific application form

Hunting-related permits

  • Disabled hunting permit
  • Transporter licence

Import and export permits

  • Import permit
  • Export permit
  • CITES permit

Fish permits

  • Farmed sturgeon permit
  • Rainbow trout pond permit
  • Scientific fish collection permit

Contact information

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1-877-855-3222
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FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca
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