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Special Notes:

Management Planning:

• Management Planning Information

• Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan

• Location Map
• Hay River Protected Area is located 15 km from the Alberta border.

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• There are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
• Location Map

• History - The general area has traditionally been used by the Slavey, Cree and Beaver cultures of the Fort Nelson, Fort Liard and Dene Tha First Nations. The area was identified as a Protected Area in the Fort Nelson Land and Resource Management Plan in 1997.
• Cultural Heritage - This is an area of historic and current use by Slavey, Cree and Beaver cultures of the Fort Nelson, Fort Liard and Dene Tha First Nations.
• Conservation - The Hay River Protected Area is a representative aquatic ecosystem within boreal black spruce muskeg and wetlands. It is located within the Fort Nelson Lowlands ecosection, and is comprised of very flat low-lying muskeg terrain with extensive wetlands, slow moving streams and numerous small lakes within the Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone.
• Wildlife - Wildlife species common to wetlands and river corridors are found in this protected area. These species include moose, deer, caribou, wolf, black bear, coyote and small furbearers such as beaver and river otter. The Hay River contains northern pike, walleye, inconnu, grayling and whitefish.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. This is an extremely remote area and access is very difficult.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Boil or filter all water from streams and rivers.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Keep backcountry fires small.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	Horseback riding is allowed.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.