Hunt, Trap or Kill Wildlife

Hunting, trapping, killing, moving or destroying wildlife for a variety of purposes. Information about transporting, releasing and or possession of dead wildlife in relation specific activities (e.g. research) is also included.

Choose the appropriate activity from the options below. Viewing the guidance before starting an application is recommended.

  • View Guidance – links you to detailed guidance for your activity’s application process or, in some cases, to the appropriate website for your activity.
  • Map an Area of Interest – links you to a map where you can find your area of interest on a map and research how it is currently being used.
  • Apply Now – if applicable, links directly to an application form, guidance page or website.

Accompany to Hunt

An application for a B.C. resident hunter to accompany a non-resident/non-resident alien while hunting big game in B.C..

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Bird Management

An application to possess, take or destroy a bird, a nest or an egg.

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Dens and Dam Management

An application for an exemption to allow for the destruction of a beaver or muskrat den/house or beaver dam.

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Hunt, Trap or Kill Wildlife

A permit to authorize the hunting, trapping or killing of wildlife for one of the following reasons: on your own property for the purpose of agriculture crop protection, to protect personal property from destructive wildlife, for educational purposes, for scientific study of wildlife and capture of wildlife for research or salvage. Information about the permissions required for transporting or releasing live wildlife and possessing dead wildlife is also included.

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Hunting Permit - Disabled

An application for an exemption to allow the discharging of firearms or killing of wildlife from a motor vehicle or a power boat, primarily intended for persons who are disabled.

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Permission to Hunt

Annual purchase of BC residential hunting licence. Allows holder to hunt game which does not require a species tag and is a pre-requisite to applying for a species tag. Wildlife Permit - General

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Permission to Hunt Wildlife

Annual purchase of BC residential hunting licence. Allows holder to hunt game which does not require a species tag and is a pre-requisite to applying for a species tag. Wildlife Permit - General

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