The Provincial Fish and Wildlife Branch and regional staff establish
legislation, policies and procedures for managing fishing and
hunting activities, and for the allocation of fish and wildlife
resources for recreational and commercial use.
Wildlife Management Programs endeavor to maintain and manage
wildlife, habitat and sustainable uses and keep a balance between
human use of wildlife and conservation by:
- administering the Wildlife Act of British Columbia
- preparing all Wildlife Program regulations in consultation
with regions and others, including preparing the hunting and
trapping regulations
(hunting and trapping information) and all hunting synopsis. Comments on proposed regulation changes for next season have been received.
- managing the Guide Industry to ensure compliance and optimum
use of resources
- administering process for licences and permits and reviewing,
advising and recommending fee structure and levels for licences
and permits [The Wildlife Act Permit Regulation - an
Introduction
(brochure)]
- collecting and analyzing hunter and harvest data
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