Hunter Compulsory Reporting and Inspection

Compulsory Wildlife Reporting in B.C.

Hunters must report, within 30 days following the kill date, the killing of
  1. in any M.U.,
    1. a bobcat,
    2. a lynx,
    3. a wolverine, or
    4. a bison,,
  2. in all of Regions 5 or 8, moose,
  3. in Region 1, 2 or 4, a wolf,
  4. in Region 1, and elk
Please do not submit any teeth with this form
  • complete Sections A through C of this Compulsory Reporting form [PDF 203KB],
  • return this form by mail, or report by phone to250 387-9777 or in person, to offices identified on the front of the form.

Compulsory Wildlife Inspections in B.C.

Compulsory Inspected species must be submitted to a CI Inspector for the purpose of taking measurements or parts of the animal required for management (ie, tooth) within 30 days of the kill as a requirement under the B.C. Hunting Regulations.

Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlife unless they comply with compulsory inspection requirements – please see the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for clarification.

The following species of game must be submitted to a regional compulsory
inspection centre:

  • grizzly bear
  • mountain goat
  • cougar
  • mountain sheep
  • caribou
  • elk taken in Regions 2, 8 and 7 (MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41)
  • cow moose in MUs 7-7, 7-10, 7-16 and 7-23 taken during the LEH season from Dec 1-7 (parts must be submitted to Prince George MoE Regional Office, 4051 18th St within 5 days of the kill).

Changes to Regional Inspection Stations

  • Compulsory Inspections for Hunter Harvest are now provided through qualified CI Inspectors in 27 locations throughout B.C.
  • The information obtained through inspections helps the province to base decisions about wildlife management on sound science.
  • The new system will be more efficient, cost-effective and convenient for hunters and will allow government staff to concentrate on priorities such as enforcing the Wildlife Act.
  • All information an Inspector receives on behalf of the Ministry is confidential.
Note: Compulsory Inspection Stations are open by appointment only

To find a contract Compulsory Inspector, select the appropriate region listed below.

Region 1 (Vancouver Island)

For general information, Nanaimo regional office telephone: 250 751-3100

Contract CI Inspectors:

Victoria
Contact: Wayne Zaccarelli
Telephone: 250 382-8502

Nanaimo
Contact: Charles Veasey
Telephone: 250 758-2555

Campbell River
Contact: Lorne Lamont
Telephone: 250 923-3040

Region 2 (Lower Mainland)

For general information, Surrey regional office telephone: 604 582-5200

Contract CI Inspectors:

Western Lower Mainland
Contact: Frank Gilbert (alternate: Arlene Gilbert)
Fur and Feathers Taxidermy
12210 - 86 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 3H7
E-mail: fgilbert@dccnet.com
Telephone/message for inspection appointment: 604 594-7772

Eastern Lower Mainland
Contact: Jerry Faulkner
Kent Outdoor Sports Ltd.
7046 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0
E-mail: kentoutdoors@shaw.ca, web: www.kentoutdoors.ca
Telephone/message for inspection appointment: 604 796-0006

Squamish
Contact: Clint Goyette
Valley Fishing Guides Ltd.
E-mail: contact@valleyfishing.com
Telephone/message for inspection appointment: 604 938-4458

Sunshine Coast
Contact: William (Bill) Ellis
Telephone: 604 885-2861
E-mail: williethewaterbug@telus.net

Region 3 (Thompson)

For general information, Kamloops regional office telephone: 250 371-6200

Contract CI Inspectors:

Kamloops
Contact: Clint Gill
Telephone: 250 372-2305

Region 4 (Kootenay)

For general information, Cranbrook regional office telephone: 250 489-8540, Nelson subregional office telephone: 250 354-6333

Contract CI Inspectors:

Cranbrook
Contact: Maurice Maurer
Telephone: 250 426-7359

Fruitvale
Contact: Larry Hill
Telephone: 250 367-9163

Revelstoke
Contact: Jack Hollingsworth
Telephone: 250 837-5820

Radium Hot Springs
Contact: Kent Kebe
Telephone: 250 347-9330

Sparwood
Contact: Don Patterson
Telephone: 250 425-2550

Region 5 (Cariboo)

For general information, Williams Lake regional office telephone: 250 398-4530

Contract CI Inspectors:

Williams Lake
Contact: [contact regional office for instructions]

Bella Coola
Contact: [contact regional office for instructions]

Region 6 (Skeena)

For general information, Smithers regional office telephone: (250) 847-7260 Fax 847-7728

Contract CI Inspectors:
Smithers
Contact: Brian Burrill
Telephone: 250 847-1892
(Available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm)

Terrace
Contact: Scott Trent
Telephone: (250) 635-7342

Dease Lake
Contact: Ann Neal
Telephone: (250) 771-3571

Atlin
Contact: Regional Office
Telephone: 250 847-7260

Region 7A (Omineca)

For general information, Prince George regional office telephone: 250 614-9916

Contract CI Inspectors:

Prince George
Contact: Rick Bereth
Telephone: 250 964-8057

McBride
Contact: Bryan Monroe
Telephone: 250 569-2279

Region 7B (Peace)

For general information, Fort St. John regional office telephone: 250 787-3411

Contract CI Inspectors:

Fort St. John
Contact: Basil Szoo
Telephone: 250 785-3468

Fort Nelson
Contact: Doreen or Ralph McAllister
Telephone: 250 774-3648

Pouce Coupe
Contact: Peter Bruhs
Telephone: 250 786-7961

Region 8 (Okanagan)

For general information, Penticton regional office telephone: 250 490-8200

Contract CI Inspectors:

Penticton area
Contact: Rory Smith
250 494-1302

Vernon
Contact: Sean Mackenzie
250 542-8401

Grand Forks
Contact: Keith Palmer
250 447-9225