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Ministry of Environment
Fish and Wildlife Branch
Transporter Q's and A'sWhen did the new Transporter regulation become effective and what is it?
The new Transporter regulation (Order In Council #63) became effective January 27, 2005. And, it sets out all of the terms, conditions, eligibility and requirements for persons applying to become licenced to transport resident hunters in British Columbia.What is the definition of a Transporter?
Definition: “transporter” means a person
who, for money or other compensation, transports a hunter
to, from or between locations so that the hunter can hunt
but does not include a person who operates a scheduled
commercial flight or a chartered aircraft unless the person
also provides ground transportation, accommodation or
other ground services to the hunter.
What is the purpose of licensing
Transporters?
The licensing of Transporters will help reduce adverse
impacts on habitat and wildlife resources and reduce conflicts
between guide outfitters and transporters by clearly defining
the activities in which licenced members of each group
may engage.
What happens if I perform transporter
services without a Transporter Licence?
You will be in violation of the Wildlife Act and will
be subject to all of the penalties associated with licensing,
within the Wildlife Act.
Who can apply for a Transporter Licence?
Transporter licences will be available to applicants
where they can meet the regulation conditions and eligibility
criteria and where the Director of Fish and Wildlife Branch
determines that their operations do not negatively affect
the resource sustainability of wildlife resources.
Where do I get further information
on how to apply for a Transporter Licence?
Click on the following link for information on the Transporter Licence Application Process. And from this page you will find the links to download and print copies of the Transporter Regulation, Licence Application and Management Plan Form, Transporter Licence Activity Report.
Is there a Transporter exam and what does it cost?
Yes, as part of the eligibility requirements all applicants for a Transporter Licence must complete and pass a Transporter exam. The minimum passing grade is 80%. There is no additional cost for the exam.
What do I study for the exam?
Transporter exam questions were developed from information contained within the following three documents:
1) B.C. Wildlife Act
2) B.C. Wildlife Act, Commercial Activities Regulation
3) B.C. Annual Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
(current version)
You are advised to study these documents, in particular
all areas that relate to hunting activities.
How do I arrange to take a Transporter
Exam?
Contact the Wildlife Policy Analyst in Fish and Wildlife Branch in Victoria at 250 387-9789.
What are the direct costs of applying
for and obtaining a Transporter Licence?
Transporter Licence Application Fee - $25.00
Annual Transporter Licence Fee - $500.00
Transporter Licence Late Payment Fee - $25.00
Duplicate Transporter Licence Fee - $10.00
Declaration for a Duplicate Transporter Licence Fee -
$10.00
If you have any further questions or require clarification
on any of the information provided, please contact the
Wildlife Policy Analyst in Fish and Wildlife Branch at
250 387-9789
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