Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying:
This application allows you to apply for or to renew a trapping licence in British Columbia. Read more about Trapping in B.C. including regulations and reporting requirements.
The cost includes GST, where applicable:
Fees are payable at the time of application. Applications will not be processed until the fee has been paid.
Fees can be paid online at the time of application, or at a FrontCounter BC location. See payment guidelines for more information.
The Habitat Conservation Trust Fund surcharge is included in the above fee(s).
Fees calculated on the electronic fish and wildlife application may not be the complete final fee. A permit clerk will contact you if late fees are owed or if other licence specific fees are outstanding.
A person who kills a furbearing animal under the authority of a licence to hunt wildlife is exempt from paying a royalty in relation to the pelt or skin of that animal, unless he intends to sell the pelt or skin. Fur royalty fees are variable depending on species.
Collect the following information and documents before you start your online application.
To submit reports for your trapping reporting you will be required to have a FWID as part of the trapping licence application:
Trapline transfer is required when the rights to a registered trapline are transferred to a person or group of persons. Note: A person or group of persons shall pay a transfer fee of $50. Processing may take up to 50 days
New park use permit - land use occupancy is required when operating in a park
Notation of Interest for a Trapline Cabin Site (PDF, 100KB) is required when proposing (or requesting) a trapline cabin notation. See the Trapline Cabin Policy (PDF, 255KB) for more information
A BCeID allows you to save, reopen and check the status of your natural resource application:
Once you have assembled the required documents for your application, apply online.
After you have submitted an application, you can amend or cancel it:
The target time frame for decision on your permit is 30 days.*
*Processing time may be considerably longer as there is a required consultation process.
Your application will not be processed until payment has been received in full.
Your application will go through the following process before any decision is made:
Receiving the application
Your application will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete. Your payment and documents will be entered into the appropriate systems. When necessary, you will be contacted for more information.
An application will not be accepted and processed until all required information as well as payment has been received.
Decision making
A decision will be made on whether to issue a permit or not after a full review of your submission.
Issuance of permit
If your application is approved, the permit will be issued and sent to you by FrontCounter BC. If your application is not approved, you will be notified.
NOTE: If you applied with a BCeID, you can use it to log in to the Manage your Natural Resource Applications webpage, where you can download your licence or permit if one has been issued.
Read more about application processing and how to check the status of your application.
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