Permit and Authorization Service Bureau

Trapping Licence:

Steps to Obtaining a Trapping Licence

In British Columbia, a Trapping Licence is necessary to trap on a registered trapline or on private property.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be met in order to proceed with an application for a Trapping Licence:

  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (i.e. a landed immigrant);
  • Must have successfully completed the Trappers Education Course;

Trappers Education Course

For more information regarding the course please contact Alana Leclerc (Provincial Trapper Education Coordinator) at:

  • Telephone: 250-962-5452
  • Mail: PO Box 1063, Prince George, B.C.  V2L 4V2

The BC Trappers Association website is located at http://bctrappers.bc.ca/ or you can e-mail them at info@bctrappers.bc.ca. If you wish to contact the association by phone, please call 250-881-1222 or toll free at 1-866-222-0454.

Steps to Obtaining a NEW Trapping Licence

  • Review the basic eligibility criteria, to ensure you can meet the requirements.
  • Complete Trappers Education course.
  • When you complete the course, you may submit your application for licence package. The following is required in order to proceed with the licencing process:
    • A completed Trapping application form [PDF 158KB]
    • Please note if this application is for private property, you must include the management unit in which the property is located.
    • A cheque for $40, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance.

Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:

  • Mail: PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Courier: 301-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Service BC offices located at: Government Agent Office
  • FrontCounter BC offices located at: Frontcounter BC

Visa/Mastercard Payment Authorization Form [PDF 133KB]

Questions regarding licencing requirements that are not addressed within these pages can be directed to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau website or to:
Telephone:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346

Steps to RENEW your Trapping Licence

The following is required in order to proceed with the licencing process:

  • A completed Trapping application form [PDF 166KB];
  • Please note if this application is for private property, you must include the management unit in which the property is located.
  • A cheque for $40, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance.

Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:

  • Mail: PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Courier: 301-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Service BC offices located at: Government Agent Office
  • FrontCounter BC offices located at: Frontcounter BC

Visa/Mastercard Payment Authorization Form [PDF 133KB]

Questions regarding licencing requirements that are not addressed within these pages can be directed to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau website or to:
Telephone:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346

Steps to Obtain a Vacant Trapline Permit

The following is required to request a vacant trapline permit:

Please note: A vacant trapline permit cannot be issued unless the applicant holds a valid trapping licence.

Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:

  • Mail: PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Courier: 301-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Service BC offices located at: Government Agent Office
  • FrontCounter BC offices located at: Frontcounter BC

Visa/Mastercard Payment Authorization Form [PDF 133KB]

Questions regarding permit requirements that are not addressed within these pages can be directed to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau website or to:
Telephone:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346

Trapline Transfer and Registration

  • Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older (to hold a registered trapline)
  • The following is required in order to proceed with the transfer process:
  • Trapline transfer [PDF 31KB]
  • Trapline registration [PDF 32KB]
  • A cheque for $50, made payable to the B.C. Minister of Finance.

Please note this process is not complete until the regional manager has approved of the transfer.

Completed applications, accompanied by fees and supporting documents can be submitted to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via:

  • Mail: PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Courier: 301-710 Redbrick Street, Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9M3
  • Service BC offices located at: Government Agent Office
  • FrontCounter BC offices located at: Frontcounter BC

Visa/Mastercard Payment Authorization Form [PDF 133KB]

Questions regarding licencing requirements that are not addressed within these pages can be directed to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau website or to:
Telephone:
Victoria: 952-0932
Toll Free in B.C.: 1-866-433-7272 (1-866-433-PASB)
Outside of B.C.: 1-250-952-0932
And press 2 and 5 to bypass the telephone tree
Fax: 250-952-4346

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a copy of my Trappers Education Certificate if I have misplaced it?
Contact Lynnie Roy at 250-387-9725
Are there vacant traplines available for trapping?
Yes in some regions there are traplines owned by the crown, in which case the regional manager may authorize a permit to be issued for trapping. Please call for further details 1-866-433-7272 and press 2 and 5 again to bypass the telephone tree.
Do I require anything different to operate in a provincial park?
Yes, you require a Park Use Permit (P.U.P.) to operate your business. Please contact the Parks department for more information: 1-866-432-7272 – press 3 when you reach the telephone tree.