Fishing, hunting and trapping

Last updated on March 2, 2026

Freshwater fishing licences for the upcoming licence year are available in WILD. Log in to WILD to get your Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) and buy 2026-27 licences.

To buy 2025-26 fishing licences (season ends March 31, 2026) log in to E-Licensing.

B.C. is one of the most biological diverse areas in North America, offering a variety and abundance of fish and wildlife available to be sustainably fished, hunted and trapped.

Freshwater fishing in B.C.

Freshwater fishing in B.C. is regulated by law, and the majority of anglers must be licensed.

Hunting and trapping in B.C.

Hunting and trapping in B.C. is regulated by law and the majority of hunters and trappers must be licensed to harvest game animals.

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Fishing, hunting and trapping

Freshwater fishing in B.C.

Hunting and trapping in B.C.

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