Apply for a trapline transfer or registration

Register a trapline or transfer a registered trapline in B.C.

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order to proceed with an application for a trapline registration or transfer:

  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (i.e. a landed immigrant)
  • Must be 19 years of age or older

Overview

This application allows you to register a trapline or transfer a registered trapline in British Columbia. Please note that all trapline transfer forms must be accompanied by a completed trapline registration form.

Costs

  • Registration and transfer fee is $50.00

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.

 

Apply

Collect the following information and documents before you start your online application.

Before you start

Trapline transfer and registration forms require the physical signatures from at least one transferring trapline owner and signatures of the new registered trapline holders. Permission obtained from all registered trapline holders may streamline the process. Be prepared to acquire and provide these signatures on your application.

The forms need to be downloaded and signed by all the relevant parties and then be scanned and uploaded into your application at the "Document Upload" step. 

Trapline transfer form

British Columbia Trapline Transfer (DOC, 105KB)  is required for the current registered trapline holder(s) consent to transfer to the new trapline holder(s). Permission and signatures obtained from all registered trapline holders may streamline the process. Any signors must sign this form in front of a witness. How to Complete a B.C. Trapline Transfer Form (PDF, 80KB) provides instructions on completing the form.

If removing a deceased registered trapline holder, the executor of the estate, someone named in the will to inherit the trapline, or an immediate family member, must sign on behalf of the deceased. A power of attorney does not qualify and cannot sign for a trapline transfer.

“Immediate family member” means the father, brother, son, uncle, nephew, grandfather, grandson, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, grandmother, granddaughter, spouse, common law spouse, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of a person.

The executor of the estate of the deceased trapper, someone named in the will to inherit the trapline, or an immediate family member (if no family member(s) is specified in the deceased trappers will) will be given one year to provide the appropriate documentation to assist the Fish and Wildlife regional manager (SDM) in making a decision. The documentation must be submitted within a year of the death of the trapline holder.

Trapline registration form

British Columbia Trapline Registration (DOC, 115KB) must include all names of all individuals being added to trapline. Including names and signatures/permission of current registered holders may streamline the process. How to Complete a B.C. Trapline Registration Form (PDF, 80KB) provides instructions on completing the form.

Register for BCeID to submit an application to FrontCounter BC

A BCeID allows you to save, reopen and check the status of your natural resource application: 

  • Basic BCeID can be used in a personal capacity
  • Business BCeID is used when representing a legal entity 
Register

Submit an application

Once you have assembled the required documents for your application, apply online.

Apply

Update your application

After you have submitted an application, you can amend or cancel it:

After you apply

The target time frame for decision on your permit is 140 days*

*Processing time may be considerably longer if there is a required consultation process.

Your application will go through the following process before any decision is made:

  1. 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.

  2. Decision making
    A decision will be made on whether to issue a permit or not after a full review of your submission.

  3. Issuance of permit
    If your application is approved, the permit is issued and sent to you by FrontCounter BC. If your application was 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, where you can download your licence or permit if one has been issued.

Application enquiries

Read more about application processing and how to check the status of your application.

Contact information

Find the FrontCounter BC office closest to you.

FrontCounter BC Toll Free
1-877-855-3222
Email
FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca

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