Ministry of Environment
Hunter Compulsory Reporting and Inspection
Compulsory Wildlife Reporting in B.C.
- in any M.U.,
- a bobcat,
- a lynx, or
- a wolverine
- in Region 1, 2 or 4, a wolf
- complete Sections A through C of this Compulsory Reporting form [PDF 40KB],
- return this form by mail, or report by phone to 250 387-9777 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 - click here for parts required.
For instructions on how to extract an incisor tooth for compulsory inspection click here.
The following species of game must be submitted to a regional compulsory
inspection centre:
- black bear on Haida Gwaii (Mus 6-12 and 6-13)
- grizzly bear
- mountain goat
- cougar
- mountain sheep
- caribou
- elk in Regions 2 and 8
- moose in MUs 6-19, 6-20 and 6-22 to 6-25 and the Nass Wildlife Management Area (NWMA)
- bull moose in region 4
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.
To find a contract Compulsory Inspector, select the appropriate region listed below.
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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
Contact: Clint Goyette
Valley Fishing Guides Ltd.
E-mail: contact@valleyfishing.com
Telephone/message for inspection appointment: 604 938-4458
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 - 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
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)
(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


