Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Damage Permits for Migratory Birds
Damage Permits to scare/kill migratory birds (waterfowl that includes ducks, geese and swans), are issued by the Canadian Wildlife Service. Damage Permits are issued if the following conditions are met:
- Migratory birds are causing or are likely to cause damage to agricultural crops, private property (golf courses, parks) or pose a threat to human safety (airfields etc.).
- The area is open to hunting and/or the discharge of firearms.
- The area is closed to hunting and/or the discharge of firearms.
However, a permit may be issued if the applicant includes, with
the written request, a list of nominees and a signed copy of
either:
- A by-law exemption issued by the municipality or other local enforcement authority; or,
- An exemption letter to discharge firearms from the local RCMP or other police department.
BE AWARE: the issuance of a Canadian Wildlife Service Federal Damage permit does not supersede the necessity or legal requirement to acquire any other pertinent provincial or municipal permit.
Applications for a permit can be made by applying to:
Gloria White
Canadian Wildlife Service
Permit Section
5421 Robertson Rd., RR #1
Delta, BC V4K 3N2
Phone: 604-940-4650
Fax: 604-946-7022
E-mail: Gloria.White@ec.gc.ca
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