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Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)
Last updated on May 31, 2024
The RAPP program is a toll-free tip line and online reporting service that's:
Available 24/7
Simple, safe and effective
On this page
Violations to report
What to record
How to report
Your report can make a difference
To report a
wildlife-human interaction
where public safety may be at risk, call the
toll-free tip line
. Know about or suspect a fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws violation?
Report it online
.
Violations to report
Environmental violations to report include:
Illegal waste disposal, such as household or business waste and waste dumped on Crown Land
Unlawful open burning, such as burning prohibited materials or burning when or where prohibited
Discharge of chemicals or sewage to lakes or rivers
Damage to fish or wildlife habitat
Exceeding the daily bag or catch limit
Use of illegal hunting or fishing gear
Fishing or hunting out of season or in closed areas
Unauthorized collection or sale of fish and wildlife or their parts
Remember, never confront or attempt to apprehend a suspect.
What to record
Document your observations (take notes) as soon as possible.
If you can, include:
A description of suspect(s), including number of people, name, sex, race, age, height/weight, eye colour, hair, hair colour and style, facial hair, physical attributes such as tattoos or scars, clothing, accent and mannerisms.
Details of the violation, including date, time, location, type of violation, suspects actions and comments, type of hunting or fishing gear and other equipment used
The transport involved, including vehicle or vessel number, province or state, make, model, year, colour and distinctive features such as damage, stripes or customizing
Witness information, including names, addresses and phone numbers
How to report
Call the RAPP hotline (toll-free in B.C.):
1-877-952-7277
(1-877-952-RAPP)
Non-emergencies
If the situation is not an emergency:
Report the incident online
Fisheries violations related to salmon
Contact:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO):
1-800-465-4336
Known or suspected violations
For known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws, except
salmon-related violations
:​
Report a violation online
Your report can make a difference
Accurate and timely reporting helps emergency call centre staff quickly relay your information to the nearest available Conservation Officer.
This, in turn, helps:
Reduce conservation officer response time
Increase the likelihood of apprehension and successful prosecution
Minimize any damage caused by poachers and polluters
Prevent violations before they occur
The watchful eyes of responsible and informed resource users are a powerful deterrent to potential violators.
Penalties
As one example of the types of penalties violators are subject to, provisions in the
Wildlife Act
allow for a poachers hunting licence to be cancelled for up to 30 years, following conviction.
A poacher may also be subject to a fine and/or imprisonment, which could be:
Up to $25,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment for the majority of offences under the Wildlife Act
Up to $50,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment for offences that could harm the wildlife resource or that reflect serious unethical practices related to illegal hunting or trapping
$1,000 to $100,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment for offences related to the illegal trade in live wildlife or killing endangered species
Rewards
The
BC Wildlife Federation
pays rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to the conviction of persons who have:
Violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife, or the environment
Damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers
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Human-wildlife conflict
Human-wildlife conflict
is a serious issue in British Columbia. E
ach year, too many bears and other wildlife are killed because of human decisions and behaviour.
Contact information
For violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada:
1-800-465-4336
.
If you witness any other violation, contact us.
Office
1-877-952-7277
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