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Compulsory Inspection Stations

Regional Inspection Stations

  • Compulsory Inspections for Hunter Harvest are provided through qualified CI Inspectors throughout B.C.
  • The information obtained through inspections helps the province to base decisions about wildlife management on sound science.
  • 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: John Todd
Telephone: 250 337-5949

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: Surrey regional office telephone: 604 582-5200

Region 3 (Thompson)

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

The following CI Inspectors are by appointment only:

Kamloops
Contact: Chris Procter
Telephone: 250 371-6250

Kamloops
Contact: Doug Jury
Telephone: 250 371-6264

Kamloops
Contact: Francis Iredale
Telephone: 250 371-6241

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: Gary Babcock
Telephone: 250 421-3575

Fruitvale
Contact: Larry Hill
Telephone: 250 367-9163

Revelstoke
Contact: Jack Hollingsworth
Telephone: 250 837-5820

Radium Hot Springs
Contact: Kent Kebe
Telephone: 250 347-2474 or 866 914-3604

Sparwood
Contact: Don Patterson
Telephone: 250 425-2550

Nakusp
Contact: James Henry Scown
Telephone: 250 265-4137

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:
Hours of work BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - CI Contractors are not required to be available if an appointment has not been made 24 hours prior to a designated time period.

Haida Gwaii – For black bear in MU’s 6-12 & 6-13 only
Contact: Ministry District Office – Village of Queen Charlotte
Telephone: 250-559-6200

Smithers
Contact: Rick Marshall
Telephone: 250 847-6199

Available by appointment only
Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and
Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
(alternate times may be accommodated where possible, by appointment only)

Terrace
Contact: Scott Trent
Telephone: 250 635-7342

(Available by appointment only Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to -9:00 pm
and on Saturdays from 6-8pm)

Atlin
Hunters residing in the vicinity of Atlin and in MUs 6-25, 6-27, 6-28 & 6-29 are to contact the Conservation Officer Service in Atlin 250-651-7501, if they require a compulsory inspection, until further notice.   All other resident hunters residing in other jurisdictions in British Columbia should have their Compulsory Inspections conducted elsewhere.

Tatogga Lake Resort
Contact: Richard Boonstra
Telephone: 250 234-3526 (Lodge)

(Available May 1 to November 1 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays 11:00 am-7:00 pm)
(For inspections outside these days please make an appointment 24 hours in advance)

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
Fort Nelson Forest District

  • Inspections must be scheduled ahead of time.  Drop-ins may be asked to schedule an appointment and return at that time.
  • Inspections will be scheduled at the discretion of the inspector, but will be during regular office hours (8:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm).
  • Animals will be inspected without the hunter present.  You may choose to wait or return after the inspection has been completed.  Inspections should take approximately 30 minutes per animal.
  • There will be an opportunity to discuss the inspection with the inspector once it has been completed.

Mailing Address:
RR#1, Mile 301, Alaska Highway,
Building Address:
6100 Alaska Highway
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

Telephone:  (250) 774-5511
Facsimile:  (250) 774-3704
E-mail:  Forests.FortNelsonDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca

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: Greg Smith
250 486-3437

Vernon
Contact: Sean Mackenzie
250 542-8401

Grand Forks
Contact: Keith Palmer
250 447-9225