Fishing, Hunting, and Gathering Cards
TFN communal fishing and hunting is regulated by the Fisheries, Wildlife, Migratory Birds and Renewable Resources Act, and applicable regulations.
TFN Members are permitted to fish, harvest aquatic plants, or hunt wildlife and migratory birds once they have been issued licenses by the Natural Resources Department. A person who is not a Member of TFN is not able to obtain a TFN Fishing License, unless that person is authorized to by the TFN Natural Resources Department or Executive Council.
TFN hunting and gathering licenses are only issued for TFN Members.
Using Bows and Firearms on Tsawwassen Lands
Discharging a firearm or bow on Tsawwassen Lands is not allowed without a permit, with certain exceptions:
(a) a farmer, or person authorized by the farmer, discharging a shotgun only, not using a single projectile, on a farm for the protection of crops, livestock or domestic animals (as defined in the Provincial Wildlife Act), which are grown or kept on the same farm;
(b) a farmer hunting on his or her own lease lands in accordance with the Wildlife Act (British Columbia) and other applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations;
(c) any person engaged in a commercial slaughterhouse operation;
(d) a Tsawwassen Member discharging a bow for cultural or training purposes which, for greater certainty, does not include hunting activities;
(e) a Tsawwassen Hunting License Holder exercising the Right to Harvest Migratory Birds or the Right to Harvest Wildlife; or,
(f) a guest of a Tsawwassen Hunting License Holder, who is accompanied by the License Holder, hunting on Tsawwassen Lands in accordance with applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations.
For information about applying for cards please contact the Natural Resources Department at 604.943.4199.
Injured Animal Response Guide
The Natural Resources Department will take deceased birds whose feathers can be used for ceremonial purposes: Hawk, Heron, Eagle
Please report by contacting Natural Resources Department staff:
- Liana Williams (604-802-9586)
- Rachel Lau (604-968-8935)
If you encounter a sick, injured or dead wildlife:
Sick or injured wildlife must not be moved or touched without instructions from a wildlife professional. Sick or injured animals can become more stressed if handled incorrectly.
- For sick or injured birds (non-raptors), please report by contacting the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC at 604-0526-7275.
- Found a deceased duck, swan, goose, raptor or three or more deceased birds together? Contact the Interagency Wild Bird Mortality Line at 1-866-431-2473. The Interagency Wild Bird Mortality Line is a monitoring program that reports back to government agencies.
- For injured or orphaned raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons), call OWL Rehab at 604-946-3171.
- For deceased wildlife other than birds (e.g. raccoon, rabbit, coyote, deer), call the Wildlife Health Program at 1-250-751-7246.
- For injured or deceased marine mammals, please contact BC Marine Mammal Response at 1-800-465-4336.
