Possess Wildlife

Possessing dead wildlife for a variety of purposes, as well as information regarding possession of live wildlife, alien species and wildlife for sustenance purposes.

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Alien Species

An application to possess a controlled alien wildlife species.

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Dead Wildlife

An application for General Wildlife Permit to keep an article of dead wildlife that has been found. This permit may be issued to transfer the right of the property (e.g. dead wildlife/wildlife parts) from the government to an individual.

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Dead Wildlife - Ceremonial

A General Wildlife Permit application to keep a dead wildlife for a ceremonial purpose. This permit is most commonly issued to allow First Nations groups to possess wildlife for cultural or ceremonial purposes.

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Dead Wildlife - Lost Document

An application to request replacement of documentation for dead wildlife.

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Live Wildlife

A General Wildlife Permit application to possess live wildlife where wildlife will be either on public display or is wildlife will not be on display. Not for use with wildlife rehabilitation.

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Wildlife Sustenance

An application to authorize a food bank or non-profit organization to possess and distribute game meat to persons in need.

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