General wildlife permits

This application allows you to possess and dispose of dead wildlife for personal display purposes by transferring property rights in dead wildlife or wildlife parts from the government to an individual. See section 2(p) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Please note that we cannot issue permits for eagles, snowy owl, badger or any red-listed species.

Information requirements

• Location and date wildlife was found (region and M.U.)
• How wildlife was killed (for example road-killed, predator killed)
• Intended use of the dead wildlife or wildlife parts
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Certification of Wildlife Specimen (DOC, 85KB), must be original copy

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess and dispose of dead wildlife for scientific or educational purposes. This permit does NOT confer full ownership of the wildlife or wildlife parts. See section 2(k)(i) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Information requirements

New applications

• Name of organization, institution or individual
• Specific individual named as responsible for contact and maintaining inventory
• Detailed description of the nature/quantity of the wildlife or wildlife parts (non-federal species only)
  • See BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.
• Intended use of the wildlife or wildlife parts
• Information about how the wildlife was killed (date, location, hunter #, species tag)
• Letter on official letterhead from originating/sponsoring scientific or educational agency or institution
• Certification of Wildlife Specimen (DOC, 85KB), must be original copy; or other documentation proving lawful ownership for each new animal (non-federal species only) added to inventory

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Certification of Wildlife Specimen (DOC, 85KB), must be original copy; or other documentation proving lawful ownership for each new animal (non-federal species only) added to inventory
• Current up-to-date inventory of dead wildlife or wildlife parts

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess and dispose of dead wildlife or dead wildlife parts for ceremonial or societal purposes. This permit does NOT confer full ownership of the wildlife or wildlife parts. See (section 2(k)(ii)) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Information requirements

New applications

• Name of organization or institution
• Specific individual named as responsible for contact and maintaining inventory
• Detailed description of the nature/quantity of the wildlife or wildlife parts (non-federal species only)
  • See BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.
• Intended use of the wildlife or wildlife parts
• Information about how the wildlife was killed (date, location, hunter #, species tag)
• Letter on official letterhead from originating/sponsoring scientific or educational agency or institution
• Certification of Wildlife Specimen (DOC, 85KB), must be original copy; or other documentation proving lawful ownership for each new animal (non-federal species only) added to inventory

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Certification of Wildlife Specimen (DOC, 85KB), must be original copy; or other documentation proving lawful ownership for each new animal (non-federal species only) added to inventory
• Current up-to-date inventory of dead wildlife or wildlife parts

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows a food bank or similar non-profit organization to possess and distribute game meat to persons in need of sustenance. See section 2(w) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Information requirements

• Name of institution or non-profit organization
• Program coordinator
• Nature of the meat (wildlife species common and scientific name) and its approximate quantity:
  • See BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.
• Source of the game meat, including donor's hunter number, if applicable

If you come across dead wildlife or a part of any wildlife and you wish to acquire it from the government, you must immediately contact the nearest regional Ministry of Forests operations office to set up an appointment to have a Certification of Wildlife Specimen, (DOC 85KB) form completed by a qualified ministry employee (such as wildlife biologist, wildlife technician).

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess live wildlife (raptors) for falconry purposes. See section 2(j) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Note: When applying under section 2(j), applicants should indicate if an application is the result of a section 2(h) capture permit. (See Capture live wildlife for falconry and zoos for more information).

This permit may be issued in conjunction with several other sections of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation, dependent on what is being applied for.

Class I and Class II Raptors

Class I Raptors are:

1. Peregrine falcons
2. Gyrfalcons
3. Ferruginous hawks
4. Northern hawk owls

Class II Raptors are:

1. Northern goshawks
2. Cooper's hawks
3. Sharp-shinned hawks
4. Red-tailed hawks
5. Prairie falcons
6. Merlins
7. American kestrels
8. Legally imported species and their captive-bred progeny (saker falcon, lanner falcon, and Harris hawk)
9. Seamless banded, captive-bred gyrfalcons and peregrine falcons
10. Hybrids of any of the above (a to i)

Information requirements

New applications

• Name of the regional representative that inspected the mews
• Date mews were inspected
• Species common and scientific name, number, age and gender of wildlife currently in possession (non-federal species only):
  • See BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.
• Location of activity (region and management unit)
• Start and end date of activity
• Detailed description (for example commercial, recreational, pest control)
• Name, address and telephone number of the proposed supplier of the wildlife
• Proposed use of the wildlife
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit (for example address change, new location for mews or facilities, etc.)
• Previous permit number if applicable
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)

Reporting requirements

The permit holder must maintain an accurate up-to-date record of the wildlife held under the permit which shows all additions and deletions from the record and that includes the following information:

• The common name of the wildlife (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer)
• The number, sex, maturity and condition of the wildlife
• The name and address of the person or organization who provided the wildlife
• The name and address of the person or organization to whom the wildlife was provided, if any
• The number of the permit under which the wildlife was captured, transported or imported
• The manner, form, locations and date of marking of wildlife taken from the wild and the number and date of the official receipt for the capture fee

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess live wildlife where wildlife will not be on public display purposes. Persons cannot possess live wildlife to keep as pets. See section 2(j) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

This permit is NOT for use with wildlife rehabilitation (see Possess live wildlife for rehabilitation facilities, permit 2(t)).

Information requirements

New applications

• Name of the regional representative that inspected the facilities
• Date facilities were inspected
• Species common and scientific name, number, age and gender of wildlife currently in possession (non-federal species only):
  • See BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.
• Name, address and telephone number of the proposed supplier of the wildlife
• Proposed use of the wildlife
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)
• Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that demonstrates that public safety will not be jeopardized by any activity to be undertaken under the permit (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation)

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit (for example address change, new location for facilities, etc.)
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)
• Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that demonstrates that public safety will not be jeopardized by any activity to be undertaken under the permit (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation)

Reporting requirements

The permit holder must maintain an accurate up-to-date record of the wildlife held under the permit which shows all additions and deletions from the record and that includes the following information:

• The common name of the wildlife (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer)
• The number, sex, maturity and condition of the wildlife
• The name and address of the person or organization who provided the wildlife
• The name and address of the person or organization to whom the wildlife was provided, if any
• The number of the permit under which the wildlife was captured, transported or imported
• The manner, form, locations and date of marking of wildlife taken from the wild and the number and date of the official receipt for the capture fee

Note: A blank reporting form (Appendix C) will be attached to an issued permit.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess live wildlife where wildlife will be on public display or for other commercial purposes. See section 2(j) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and the limits of this permit. Applicants should be aware of and follow the conditions indicated on their permit, should their permit application be approved.

Information requirements

New applications

• Proof that facilities/mews have been inspected and passed by ministry personnel
• Number, age and gender of wildlife currently in possession (non-federal species only)
• Description of any bands, tags or tattoos on the wildlife
• Name, address and telephone number of the proposed supplier of the wildlife
• Proposed use of the wildlife (for example pest control, breeding, selling, movie industry)
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)
• Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that demonstrates that public safety will not be jeopardized by any activity to be undertaken under the permit (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation)

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit
• If applicable, up-to-date inventory of animals (for example, Raptor Report Form, PDF, 265KB)
• Proof of minimum $1 million in public liability and property damage insurance (zoos)

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to possess live wildlife for rehabilitation facility purposes. See section 2(t) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

For the purposes of rehabilitating wildlife, this permit authorizes any or all of the following:

• Keep wildlife in captivity
• Capture wildlife
• Transport wildlife to a rehabilitation facility

or for the purpose of:

• Releasing the wildlife
• Perform euthanasia on wildlife
• Possess dead wildlife for the purpose of disposal

This permit is NOT for use for public display of wildlife (see Possess live wildlife not on public display, permit 2(j)).

Information requirements

New applications

• Proof that facilities have been inspected and passed by ministry personnel (include the name of the ministry employee, their title and the date of inspection)
• Evidence that the applicant has the means and facilities necessary to treat wildlife, including the following information:
  • Qualifications of the people who will be working with wildlife at the facility
  • Description of measures that will be taken to prevent wildlife escape
  • Description of euthanasia methods to be used
• Location of rehabilitation facility
  • NOTE: Rehab facilities must be separate from zoo portion and away from public viewing
• Start and end date of activity requested
• Successful completion of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Exam, which requires a minimum 80% passing grade. You may schedule an examination through your local FrontCounter BC office. Please call ahead to schedule your exam
• Letter of recommendation from a licenced veterinarian, conservation officer, or permit holder of a designated wildlife rehabilitation center indicating that you have had a minimum of 100 days of experience over a two-year period in wildlife rehabilitation
• Letter from a B.C. licensed veterinarian with reasonable accessibility to the proposed facility willing to act as the principal consulting veterinarian
• Provide copies of appropriate levels of public liability and property damage insurance

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit
• Provide a copy or previous permit number
• If applicable, reporting requirements
• Provide copies of appropriate levels of public liability and property damage insurance

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes:

• A resident to hunt, trap or kill wildlife on their own property during the open or closed season, for the purpose of crop protection or controlling wildlife populations. See section 2(b)(i) and 2(b)(ii) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation
• A resident to hunt, trap or kill wildlife on property other than their own, during the open or closed season, for management of problem wildlife. See section 2(c)(iii) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation

Information requirements

Permit on own property (permit 2(b)(i) and 2(b)(ii))

• Street address and/or legal description of property where activity will take place
• Wildlife species (common and scientific name) and number of individual animals to be hunted, trapped or killed (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
• Hunting and, or, trapping methods to be used
• Preventative measures currently in place to deter wildlife
• Compelling reasons as to why this permit is required
• Provide previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable

Note: On one’s own property, a permit is not required to hunt, trap, kill species listed in Schedule C of the Wildlife Act Designation and Exemption Regulation.

Permit on property other than your own (permit 2(c)(iii))

• Wildlife species (common and scientific name) and number of individual animals to be hunted, trapped or killed (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
• Professional qualifications of all staff/employees/contractors involved (including trapping licence number, if applicable)
• Preventative measures currently in place to deter wildlife
• Hunting / trapping methods proposed
• Provide previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable

If wanting to remove or destroy a beaver dam, see Beaver dam removal, permit 3(1)(a) .

Note: If permission is obtained by the property owner, a permit is not required to hunt, trap, kill species listed in Schedule C of the Wildlife Act Designation and Exemption Regulation.

Reporting requirements

  Permit holder must maintain accurate record of the wildlife hunted, trapped, or killed under the permit ((2(b)(i) and 2(b)(ii), and permit 2(c)(iii)):

• Common name of the wildlife
• Location where the wildlife was taken
• The date the wildlife was hunted, trapped or killed
• The sex and age class of the wildlife taken
• The bands or tags on the wildlife
• A description of all nests, dams or other structures destroyed or removed

The permit holder must submit the original record referred to in paragraph 1 to FrontCounter BC within 21 days after the expiry of the permit.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes a person to hunt, trap or kill wildlife for the purposes of research or scientific investigation. See section 2(c)(i) and (ii) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Note: This permit type includes amphibian salvage. 

Capture and handling of specimens is to be in accordance with the Standards for Live Animal Capture and Handling Guidelines established by the Ministry of Environment.

Further guidelines can be obtained on the Canadian Council on Animal Care website.

Information requirements

• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Provide the specific management unit and area within management unit (see Wildlife Management Units Data Catalogue)
• Name of sponsoring scientific organization
• Map showing location animals are being salvaged from
• Animal Care Form (DOC, 75KB) if handling wildlife for other non-salvage related activities, see How to Complete an Animal Care Application (PDF, 335) for guidance
• If application is for amphibian salvage, please refer to Salvage Permit Information Checklist (PDF, 815KB) to facilitate the process of filling out the general permit application
• Wildlife Salvage Animal Care Form (DOCX, 65KB) if handling wildlife and when performing salvage related activities

Reporting requirements

• Permit holder must maintain accurate record of the wildlife hunted, trapped, or killed under the permit:
• Common name of the wildlife
• Location where the wildlife was taken (include a UTM grid location in NAD83 to + or – 100m accuracy (zone 2 digits, easting 6 digits, northing 7 digits)
• The date the wildlife was hunted, trapped or killed
• The sex and age class of the wildlife taken
• The bands or tags on the wildlife
• A description of all nests, dams or other structures destroyed or removed

Note: Additional reporting requirements may apply.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows you to capture live wildlife for falconry and zoos. See section 2(h) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Note: When applying under section 2(h), applicants must also indicate that they require a permit under section 2(j) if they intend to possess a wild falcon for falconry purposes. (See Possess live wildlife for falconry, permit s(j) for more information).

Class I and Class II Raptors

Class I Raptors are:

1. Peregrine falcons
2. Gyrfalcons
3. Ferruginous hawks
4. Northern hawk owls

Class II Raptors are:

1. Northern goshawks
2. Cooper's hawks
3. Sharp-shinned hawks
4. Red-tailed hawks
5. Prairie falcons
6. Merlins
7. American kestrels
8. Legally imported species and their captive-bred progeny (saker falcon, lanner falcon, and Harris hawk)
9. Seamless banded, captive-bred gyrfalcons and peregrine falcons
10. Hybrids of any of the above (a to i)

Information requirements

• Valid possession permit number (if applicable)
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Number, age and gender of wildlife to be captured
• Location(s) of the proposed capture (region and M.U.)
• Proposed methods of capture, transportation, containment & feeding
• Proposed use of the wildlife
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• If your activity involves the capture, transport, possession, release or export of live animals or viable eggs, you must also include a detailed Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that explains the measures you will take to ensure that public safety will be protected (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation). Note: this is not required for falconry
• Animal Care Form (DOC, 75KB), see see How to Complete an Animal Care Application (PDF, 335) for guidance. Note: this is not required for falconry
• Location map showing primary, secondary and alternate capture locations proposed
• See guidance for Possess live wildlife for falconry, permit 2(j), if applicable

Reporting requirements

• For raptors: Either within 21 days from the date of capture or within 21 days from the permit expiry (if not captured), a rapture capture report must be submitted to FrontCounter BC. This report will be an appendix to the issued permit
• For raptors: Within 21 day of the date of capture, the permit holder must submit to FrontCounter BC an application for a possession permit 2(j) (unless a valid possession permit is already in effect), see Possess live wildlife for falconry, permit 2(j)

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes a person to transport live wildlife within British Columbia. See section 2(m) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Note: When applying under section 2(m), you must also indicate that you require a permit under section 2(o). See Release wildlife from captivity, permit 2(o) for more information. Additional sections of the permit regulations may apply.

Eligibility requirements

In addition to the general wildlife permit eligibility requirements, you must hold a valid possession permit, if applicable:

• Possess live wildlife for falconry, permit 2(j)
• Possess live wildlife on public display, permit 2(j)
• Possess live wildlife not on public display, permit 2(j)
• Possess live wildlife for rehabilitation facilities, permit 2(t)

Information requirements

New applications

• Valid possession permit number (if applicable)
• Number, age and gender of the wildlife
• Description of any bands, tags, tattoos or other markings on the wildlife
• Address of the proposed destination of the wildlife
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that demonstrates that public safety will not be jeopardized by any activity to be undertaken under the permit (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation)

Renewal applications

• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Any applicable reporting requirements

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes a person to operate a game bird club. See section 2(r) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation. 

Eligibility requirements

• In addition to the general wildlife permit eligibility requirements, the facility must be on a property which the applicant (person or association) owns or controls access to

Information requirements

New applications

• Description of the boundaries of the proposed game club (for example plan number, lot number, etc.)
• Game club name
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Age, sex to be released
• Letter of permission from all landowners
• Civic address of all landowners giving permission
• Valid possession permit number (if applicable)

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable

Reporting requirements

• The permit holder must record the name, address and hunting licence number of each person who removes birds from the permit area and the number, species and sex of birds removed by that person
  • Provide a copy of this record to the person
• The permit holder must record the total number of birds by species and sex, released and harvested
• Submit the original record to FrontCounter BC within 21 days after the expiry of the permit

Appendix C of an issued permit includes a record of gamebirds template.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes a person to release wildlife from captivity. This application is not to be used with nuisance or problem wildlife. See section 2(o) of the Wildlife Act  Permit Regulation. This does not apply to a rehabilitation facility section 2(t).

Note: When applying under section 2(o), applicant must also indicate that they require a permit under section 2(m). See Transport live wildlife within B.C. for more information.

Eligibility requirements

• In addition to the general wildlife permit eligibility requirements, the applicant must hold a valid possession permit

Information requirements

• Detailed history on captured wildlife being released (date of capture, location of capture, etc.)
• Number, age and gender of the wildlife to be released
• Description of any bands, tags, tattoos or other markings on the wildlife
• Proposed location for release
• Supporting documentation from registered professional biologist regarding release site
• Valid possession permit number
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Permit 2(m), see Transport live wildlife within B.C.
• Public Safety and Wildlife Welfare Plan (PDF, 1.8MB) that demonstrates that public safety will not be jeopardized by any activity to be undertaken under the permit (see section 10(1) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation)

Apply for a general wildlife permit

 This application authorizes a person a special motor vehicle access permit. See section 3(2)(a) or (b) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Eligibility requirements

• In addition to the general wildlife permit eligibility requirements, the applicant must hold a valid driver's licence

Information requirements

• Location (specific M.U. and area within the M.U.) see Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
• Start and end date of activity
• Type of motor vehicle (make, model, licence number) to be used
• Proposed activity
• Map showing location of use

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application allows an institution or non-profit organization to apply on behalf of physically or mentally disabled persons or persons under the age of 19 years of age to fish in non-tidal waters of British Columbia. See section 2(s) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Eligibility requirements

• Wildlife must be wildlife as defined under the Wildlife Act
• The applicant institution or non-profit organization must be directly concerned with the physically or mentally disabled person or person under the age of 19 years of age

Information requirements

• Name of institution or non-profit organization
• Contact person
• Address and phone number
• Dates fishing program will be undertaken
• Previous permit number, if applicable
• Fishing Program Plan (PDF, 215KB) providing details of the fishing program being undertaken in non-tidal waters of British Columbia
• Letter of Agency (PDF, 75KB) must signed by an appointing agent to authorize an individual to act on their behalf

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This permit is only available in special circumstances.

This application authorizes a person to possess, take or destroy a bird or its egg, the nest of an eagle, peregrine falcon, gyrafalcon, osprey, heron or burrowing owl. See section 3(1)(d)(i), (ii) or (iii) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.  

Information requirements

• Location of the nest (please use street address or legal description of the property)
• Species of bird whose nest is to be removed or destroyed
• Common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service
• Number of nests to be removed or destroyed
• Compelling reason why the nest must be moved or destroyed or explanation of why the proposed activity is in the public interest
• Photographs of nest and/or tree
• An arborist report (or qualified professional) if their request relates to tree health
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable

Reporting requirements

• The permit holder must maintain an accurate up to date record of the wildlife hunted, trapped or killed under the permit, which includes the following information:
  • Common name of the wildlife
  • Location where the wildlife was taken
  • The date the wildlife was hunted, trapped or killed
  • The sex and age class of the wildlife taken
  • The bands or tags on the wildlife
  • A description of all nests, dams or other structures destroyed or removed
• The permit holder must submit the original copy of this record to FrontCounter BC within 21 days of the permit’s expiry

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application is for an exemption to allow for destruction of a beaver or muskrat den, house or beaver dam. This permit is generally issued ONLY to protect against property damage. See section 3(1)(a) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

NOTE: Permit holder MUST submit a Notification of authorized changes in and about a stream prior to the removal of any dam.

Information requirements

• Description of the problems being caused by the dams or lodges
• Removal method to be used
• Location of dam (civic location)
• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Provide map showing location of den or dam

Reporting requirements

• The permit holder must maintain an accurate up to date record of the wildlife hunted, trapped or killed under the permit, which includes the following information:
  • Common name of the wildlife (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer)
  • Removal method to be used
  • Location of dam (civic location)
  • Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable

The permit holder must submit the original copy of this record to FrontCounter BC within 21 days of the permit’s expiry.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application provides documentation to prove ownership of dead wildlife or parts of wildlife if original documentation was lost or destroyed. See section 2(y) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Not applicable for current licence year hunting species licences. Current licence year requires replacement licences.

It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and the limits of this permit.

Information requirements

• Previous permit number (authorization number) if applicable
• Signed statement (PDF, 130KB)
  • Indicate documentation to prove ownership has been lost/misplaced; stolen; accidentally destroyed; describe other reason
  • Legal name, address and date of birth of the hunter if known
  • The approximate year the wildlife was hunted or trapped
  • The region where the wildlife was hunted or trapped
  • A detailed description of the wildlife (points, age, sex, maturity, colour phase, etc. as appropriate)
  • How the wildlife came to be in their possession
• The permit holder must submit a copy of the Compulsory Inspection Sheet to FrontCounter BC within 60 days of issuance of a permit or permit will be invalid
• This permit must accompany the wildlife as proof of lawful ownership whether it remains with the original permit holder or changes hands

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application authorizes a person to hunt wildlife from an aircraft. See section 3.1(1)(b) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Information requirements

• Experience hunting wildlife from an aircraft, or similar experience (for example military, search and rescue, etc.)
• Relevant training, education and licencing (for example shooting from a helicopter, conservation and outdoor recreation education, possession and acquisition licence, military experience, helicopter pilot)
• Required equipment (for example appropriate firearm(s), ammunition, safety gear)
• Ability to reliably identify wildlife and ensure humane hunting practices
• Ability to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of people involved in the hunt
• Location (region and M.U.)
• Wildlife species to be targeted: Provide common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service

Reporting requirements

• The permit holder must maintain an accurate up to date record of the wildlife hunted, trapped or killed under the permit, which includes the following information:
  • Common name of the wildlife
  • Location where the wildlife was taken
  • The date the wildlife was hunted, trapped or killed
  • The sex and age class of the wildlife taken
  • The bands or tags on the wildlife
  • A description of all nests, dams or other structures destroyed or removed

The permit holder must submit the original copy of this record to FrontCounter BC within 21 days of the permit’s expiry.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This application provides an exemption to the prohibition of herding wildlife with the use of a motor vehicle, aircraft, boat or other mechanical device. See section 3.1(1)(d) of the Wildlife Act Permit Regulation.

Capture and handling of specimens is to be in accordance with the Standards for Live Animal Capture and Handling Guidelines established by the Ministry of Environment.

Further guidelines can be obtained on the Canadian Council on Animal Care website.

Information requirements

New applications

• Rational for exemption
• Work experience herding wildlife from an aircraft, or similar work experience
• Relevant training, education and licencing (e.g. conservation and outdoor recreation education, helicopter pilot licence, pleasure craft operator licence)
• Type of vehicle (description, licence/registration)
• Required equipment (for example safety gear)
• Ability to reliably identify wildlife and ensure humane herding practices
• Ability to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of people involved in herding
• Location (region and M.U.)
• Wildlife species to be targeted: Provide common name and scientific name (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer to search for common and scientific names of wildlife species in B.C.)
  • Is wildlife species provincial wildlife (see Schedule A of the Designation and Exemption Regulation of the Wildlife Act)
  • For example, geese/ducks are considered migratory birds and applicant would require permit from Canadian Wildlife Service

Renewal applications

• Details of any changes to previous permit

Reporting requirements

• The permit holder must maintain an accurate up to date record of the wildlife observed under the permit, which includes the following information:
  • Common name and number of wildlife (see BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer)
  • Location where the wildlife was observed, including a UTM grid location in NAD83 to + or – 100m accuracy (zone 2 digits, easting 7 digits, northing 6 digits)
  • The date and time wildlife was observed
  • The classification of the wildlife observed

The permit holder must submit the data collected in an electronic format (excel or access base) as well as a hard copy to FrontCounter BC within 21 days of the permit’s expiry.

Apply for a general wildlife permit

This permit authorizes a person to teach people how to fish. A designated regional manager may issue a permit for the operation of a fishing school on waters in the region to either a person who is associated with a recognized educational institution or a person who derives their income from work related to angling. See section 3.3 of the Angling and Scientific Collection Regulation.

Information requirements

• Name of institution or non-profit organization
• Applicant contact information
• Dates requested for activity
• Location of activity, names of waterbody(s)
• Detailed description of program activity