Manage Nuisance Wildlife

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.

The permit holder must comply with all laws applicable to the activities carried out under this permit. Applicants should be aware of and follow the conditions indicated on their permit, should their permit application be approved.

Contents:

Mandatory Authorizations
Costs
Eligibility Requirements
Information Requirements
Related Links
Other Things you Should Know

About this Activity Guide

This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only.

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Mandatory Authorizations

Authorization Name	Link to Authorization Guidance	Link to Application
Permit under Wildlife Act, Permit Regulation (section 2(b)(i), 2(b)(ii) and 2(c)(iii))	Authorization Guidance	Apply Now

Costs

Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.

Cost Type	Cost Description	Cost	Link to Details
Permit Fee	Fee paid for a permit issued generally or for the wildlife, purpose or method specified (if any) plus the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) surcharge (if any).	$55.00 (on property owned by the applicant) $110.00 (on property not owned by the applicant, for management problem wildlife)	Wildlife Act Permit Regulation - Schedule 3

Cost Type

Cost Description

Cost

Link to Details

Permit Fee

Fee paid for a permit issued generally or for the wildlife, purpose or method specified (if any) plus the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) surcharge (if any).

$55.00 (on property owned by the applicant)

$110.00 (on property not owned by the applicant, for management problem wildlife)

Wildlife Act Permit Regulation - Schedule 3

Eligibility Requirements

Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

Requirement	Description
Wildlife	Must be wildlife as defined under the Wildlife Act.
Residency Credentials	Must be authorized to hunt, trap or kill in British Columbia (see Resident Hunter Credentials).
Age	Applicant must be at least 19 years old, unless a parent or guardian has given written consent to the application. A permit must NOT be issued to an applicant under age 10.

Information Requirements

Authorization	Requirement	Description	Link to Details
Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) - own property	Information to be provided on General Wildlife Application	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 BC) 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 2(b)(i) and (ii)
Permit 2(c)(iii) - on property other than your own	Information to be provided on General Wildlife Application	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 BC) 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 section 3(1)(a) of the Wildlife Act – Permit Regulation. 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.	Permit 2(c)(iii)
Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) - own property and Permit 2(c)(iii) - on property other than your own	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; 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; and 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.	Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) and Permit 2(c)(iii)

Authorization

Requirement

Description

Link to Details

Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) - own property

Information to be provided on General Wildlife Application

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 BC)
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 2(b)(i) and (ii)

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

Information to be provided on General Wildlife Application

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 BC)
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 section 3(1)(a) of the Wildlife Act – Permit Regulation.

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.

Permit 2(c)(iii)

Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) - own property

and

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

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;
- 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; and
- 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.

Permit 2(b)(i) and (ii) and Permit 2(c)(iii)

Link	Description
Wildlife Act - Permit Regulation

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Other Things You Should Know

Archaeology Information
Archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an online data request form to the Archaeology Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more information.

BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is an online service that allows you to create a user ID and password to sign in securely to many Government services in British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account include:

Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID

Consulting with First Nations

The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.

Proponents are encouraged to engage with First Nations as early as possible in the planning stages to build relationships and for information sharing purposes. To get more information about the guidelines and procedure manuals that are designed to assist government officials and proponents with meeting consultation obligations, please visit the Consulting with First Nations web page.

Legal Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace legislated requirements. Each application is unique and circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those included in this guide.

Last Updated: July 14, 2023

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