Hunter compulsory inspection
Last updated on September 8, 2026Certain wildlife species harvested by hunters require compulsory inspection.
During a compulsory inspection, an inspector examines required wildlife parts and records harvest information that supports wildlife management in B.C.
Compulsory inspection requirements must be met before you are in legal possession of the animal.
Refer to the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for current requirements.
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Compulsory inspection requirements
The species below require compulsory inspection. Select a species to view inspection deadlines, required wildlife parts and additional information.
Black bear (Haida Gwaii only)
Must be inspected no later than 30 days after the harvest date.
Bring the following wildlife parts:
- The skull
- The hide with the following attached:
- For males, a testicle or portion of the penis
- For females, a portion of the teats or mammary gland
Additional information:
Only required for black bears harvested in Management Units 6-12 and 6-13 (Haida Gwaii).
Caribou
Must be inspected no later than 30 days after the harvest date.
Bring the following wildlife parts:
- An incisor (front) tooth
- The antlers
- The hide with evidence of sex naturally attached for caribou without at least one main beam measuring over 60 cm (24 inches)
Additional information:
If you harvested with a licensed guide, you may submit the animal for inspection within 30 days after the end of the season in which it was harvested.
Cougar
Must be inspected no later than 30 days after the harvest date.
Bring the following wildlife parts:
- The skull
- The hide with the following attached:
- For males, a testicle or portion of the penis
- For females, a portion of the teats or mammary gland
Additional information:
Cougars harvested in Region 6 must be inspected in Region 6 within 4 days of the harvest date.
Mountain goat
Must be inspected no later than 30 days after the harvest date and before December 5 of the year of harvest, whichever comes first.
Bring the following wildlife parts:
- The horns
- For males, a testicle or part of the penis
- For females, a portion of the teats or mammary gland
Additional information:
If you harvested with a licensed guide, you may submit the animal for inspection within 30 days after the end of the season in which it was harvested and before December 5 of the year of harvest.
Must be inspected no later than 30 days after the harvest date and before December 5 of the year of harvest, whichever comes first.
Bring the following wildlife parts:
A portion of the skull (preferably skinned) that includes, naturally attached to the skull, the nasal bones, the entire eye-socket, the horns, and the associated connective bone structure.
Note: The horns will have a numbered aluminum plug inserted by an officer.
Additional information:
- You are encouraged to have sheep inspected in the region where the animal was harvested. Inspection capacity may be limited in Regions 1 and 2
- If you harvested with a licensed guide, you may submit the animal for inspection within 30 days after the end of the season in which it was harvested, and before December 5 of the year of harvest
Wildlife Biologist inspections
The following sheep must be inspected by a Wildlife Biologist:
- Thinhorn sheep rams that do not meet the horn curl requirement and must be assessed by age
- Wild sheep rams with a horn tip that extends less than 10 mm beyond a horn curl restriction
Delayed inspections
If your hunting plans could prevent you from meeting the inspection deadline, contact the regional office before your hunt.
Written approval from a Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Technician or Official may allow you to submit the animal for inspection within 30 days after the last day of the hunt.
Information needed for your inspection
Provide the following information for any species:
- Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)
- Licence number
- Weapon type used
- Date and location of harvest (including geographic coordinates)
- Number of days hunted before harvest
- Limited entry hunting authorization (if applicable)
- Guide outfitter's licence number (if hunt was guided)
- Animal class
Find an inspector
Compulsory inspections are available by appointment only.
Find an inspector by location. If the location is not listed, contact the regional office.
Some mountain sheep inspections must be completed by a Wildlife Biologist. Review the mountain sheep compulsory inspection requirements before booking your appointment.
Find a compulsory inspector from regions listed below.
Region 1: Vancouver Island
Nanaimo Regional Office
250-751-7220
WestCoastCI@gov.bc.ca
Inspectors
Campbell River
Shane Renouf
250-203-1638
Shanerenouf@telus.net
Region 2: Lower Mainland
Surrey Regional Office
604-586-4400
Inspectors
Eastern Lower Mainland
Jamie Reynolds
604-819-2016
info@highcaliberbc.ca
Western Lower Mainland
Maurice Jenkins
604-970-4449
Sechelt
Darryl Reynolds, Wildlife Biologist
604-885-7419
Squamish
Nathan Webb
604-815-9035
Region 3: Thompson
Kamloops Regional Office
250-371-6200
Compulsory inspectors
Kamloops
Chris Procter, Wildlife Biologist
250-312-6635
Alexandra Francis, Wildlife Biologist
778-362-7180
Kevin Watt, Wildlife Biologist
250-787-6102
Region 4: Kootenay
Cranbrook Regional Office
250-420-6234
KootenayCI@gov.bc.ca
Nelson Office
250-354-6333
Inspectors
All species
Bob Faiers
250-426-9653
Creston
All species except mountain sheep
Dustin Oakley
250-402-8132
Radium
All species
Gerald Kent Kebe
250-342-5601
Revelstoke
All species except mountain sheep
Lee Hollingsworth
250-814-9384
Sparwood
All species
Chad Bowen
250-433-6902
Trail
All species
Joshua Conci
250-231-5674
Region 5: Cariboo
Williams Lake Regional Office
250-398-4530 or
250-398-4345
Inspectors
Williams Lake
Cullen Sikkes, Wildlife Biologist
250-302-5746
Cullen.Sikkes@gov.bc.ca
Courtney Jones, Wildlife Biologist
250-302-3554
Courtney.N.Jones@gov.bc.ca
Shane White, Wildlife Biologist
250-302-4600
Shane.White@gov.bc.ca
Region 6: Skeena
Smithers Regional Office
250-643-7481 (call or text)
Skeena.Wildlife@gov.bc.ca
Terrace
Wildlife biologist inspectors are available on scheduled dates each month. Contact the Smithers Regional Office in advance to book an appointment.
Inspectors
Atlin
Jacquie Hanslit
250-651-2277
Burns Lake
Dominique Rutchka
250-692-9393
Haida Gwaii - for black bear harvested in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 only
Ministry of Forests (Village of Queen Charlotte)
250-559-6200
Region 7A: Omineca
Prince George Regional Office
250-565-6135
Inspectors
Prince George
Ministry of Forests
250-614-7400
Vanderhoof
Ministry of Forests
250-567-6363
Region 7B: Peace
Fort St. John Regional Office
250-787-3411
Region 8: Okanagan
Penticton Regional Office
250 490-8200
Inspectors
Kelowna
Greg Hoyer
250-764-2482
Penticton
Andrew Walker, Wildlife Biologist
778-622-6838
Siobhan Darlington, Wildlife Biologist
778-622-6890
Vernon
Corey Bird, Wildlife Biologist
778-943-6829
Access your inspection report
You can access your compulsory inspection report through your FWID profile in the WILD system if the following apply:
- You have an FWID
- You lawfully harvested the animal as a hunter or trapper, or submitted an old mount for inspection
- The inspection has been finalized, and the report status is Submitted
Some inspections require additional review before they can be finalized. Eligible reports will be available in WILD once the review is complete and the report has been submitted.
Access your reports through WILD.
Step-by-step instructions are available in the How to View a Compulsory Inspection Report Guide (PDF, 421KB).