Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)

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SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

You do not have to provide your name or other personal information. However, the chances of a successful investigation are often greater if a conservation officer can contact you directly. Any personal information provided will be collected, used, stored and disclosed only in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

If the information you provide leads to a conviction, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 through the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) rewards program.

Name

First Last

Phone

Email

Address

SECTION 2: VIOLATION REPORT

City where the violation occurred*

Did you observe the violation?*

Yes
No

Select a violation type from the options below:

Aquatic Invasive Species

Includes the detection of high-risk watercraft and equipment to prevent the introduction of invasive zebra and quagga mussels into BC waters.

Dumping

Includes the illegal dumping of construction debris, industrial/business waste, waste oil and other chemicals, household garbage, sewage, vehicles, furniture, appliances, electronics batteries, or paints.

Fisheries

Includes angling offences, illegal guiding or damage to fish habitat.

Forest Practices

Includes forestry operations, range use, recreations sites/trails, forest service road construction/use.

Heritage Conservation Act

Includes damage to archaeological / historical sites cultural features.

Land Act /Unauthorized Use of Crown Land

Includes squatters and unauthorized structures built on crown land.

Open Burning

Includes burning waste, burning industrial or construction waste, burning prohibited materials, and smoke-related issues.

Pesticides

Includes use of rodent baits or poisons and the spraying of chemicals, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, or and fertilizers that may contain pesticides or toxic chemicals (i.e. Round Up).

Off-Road Vehicles [ATVs, motorbikes, snowmobiles]

Includes: no insurance or plates, no helmet, operating in a closed/sensitive area, access management areas (AMA's), environmental damage, or mud bogging, sensitive grassland/riparian area.

Waste

Includes violations which involve a facility / business operation that would likely require a permit to operate (e.g., sewage facility, composting operations, slaughterhouse, mine, pulp mill, sawmill, landfill, etc.).

Water

Works in a stream, water diversion and foreshore access.

Weed Control

Invasive plants, noxious weeds.

Wildfire Act

Includes violations related to campfires and fire restrictions, as well as arson.

Wildlife

Details of the violation

Location
Date and time
Type of violation
Violator's actions/comments
Type of fishing/hunting gear or other equipment

Description of the Suspect

How Many? (enter a separate report for each suspect)
Name
Sex
Race
Age
Height/weight
Eyes (colour)
hair (colour, style, facial hair)
Clothing
Physical attributes (tattoos, scars)
Other features (accent, mannerisms)

Transport Involved

Vehicle, vessel, aircraft
Licence/vessel
Registration No. Province or State
Make, model, year
Colour
Distinctive features (damage, stripes, customizing)

Witnesses

List the name, address, and phone number for each

Additional Comments

To confirm that you are human, please enter the word ‘report’ in this text box:*

Name

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Report a violation online to the Conservation Officer Service

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2: VIOLATION REPORT