RAPP Line BC: How to Report Poachers and Polluters

By Travis Bader, Silvercore Outdoors

Last updated: 13 November 2026

The RAPP line in British Columbia is 1-877-952-7277 (1-877-952-RAPP). RAPP stands for Report All Poachers and Polluters. It is the BC Conservation Officer Service's toll-free tip line and online reporting service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife or environmental protection laws.

What is the RAPP line phone number?

The number is 1-877-952-7277, toll-free in BC. The BC government's Report All Poachers and Polluters page and the 2026-2028 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis both publish it.

• Phone: 1-877-952-7277 (1-877-952-RAPP)
• Online form: forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp. The synopsis prints the short address rapp.bc.ca, which forwards to the same form.

The online form calls the same number the conservation officer 24-hour hotline. It is the phone number to use to reach the Conservation Officer Service about a violation or a wildlife conflict.

When do I call RAPP, and when do I call someone else?

Call 1-877-952-7277 to report a wildlife-human interaction where public safety may be at risk. That is the instruction on the BC page.

• Public safety at risk from wildlife: phone the tip line.
• Not an emergency: the BC page directs you to report the incident online.
• Salmon: for violations related to salmon, the BC page directs you to Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336. The synopsis gives the same number for tidal recreational fisheries and in-river salmon fisheries.

Knowing the rules is how a hunter recognizes a violation. Silvercore Club members get regulatory updates by email, and the Silvercore Club is open to anyone, with or without a PAL.

What can I report to RAPP?

Report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife or environmental protection laws, and wildlife-human conflicts where public safety is at risk. The BC page lists these examples:

• illegal waste disposal, including dumping on Crown land
• unlawful open burning
• discharge of chemicals or sewage into lakes or rivers
• damage to fish or wildlife habitat
• exceeding daily bag or catch limits
• illegal hunting or fishing gear
• hunting or fishing out of season or in closed areas
• unauthorized collection or sale of fish, wildlife or their parts

Open seasons, closed areas and bag limits are set out in the synopsis. Our pages on current BC hunting regulations and what animals you can hunt in BC explain how to read them.

What details should I record?

Record what you can see from a safe distance, and report as soon as possible. The BC page states: "never confront or attempt to apprehend a suspect." It asks for these details where possible:

• Suspects: the number of people and their distinguishing features
• Violation: date, time, location, type of violation, what the suspects did, and the gear or equipment used
• Vehicle or vessel: vehicle or vessel number, province or state, make, model, year, colour and distinctive features
• Witnesses: names, addresses and phone numbers

Can I report anonymously, and is there a reward?

Yes to both. The BC government's human-wildlife conflict page says RAPP allows you to report anonymously and "without risk of confronting the offender." The online form states: "You do not have to provide your name or other personal information."

Rewards come from the BC Wildlife Federation. The BC RAPP page and the synopsis both state that the BC Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $2,000 for information about persons who have violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife or the environment, or damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers.

What the Silvercore Club gives a hunter who does it properly

Seasons, closed areas and bag limits change, and a hunter who follows them needs to hear about it. Silvercore Club members get regulatory updates by email and free access to Silvercore branded online courses. Every member in good standing carries $5 million in individual third-party liability coverage for lawful firearms use, hunting, fishing, archery, camping and hiking across Canada and the United States. Membership is $59 a year, and anyone can join, with or without a PAL. Join the Silvercore Club.

What does the synopsis ask of a hunter who sees a violation?

The synopsis asks you to report it. Its RAPP notice, headed "How can I help?", sets out three steps:

1. Never confront a suspect.
2. Record suspect and vehicle information, the type of violation, the location, the date and the time.
3. Report as soon as possible.

The synopsis also places a reporting duty on your own hunt. Its "It's Unlawful" list includes failing to promptly report to an officer when you kill or wound wildlife by accident or for the protection of life or property. This page is general information, not legal advice.

New hunters learn these rules in the CORE Hunter Education Course. Our guide on how to hunt in BC covers the licence steps that follow.

Who do I call outside BC?

Call the tip line for the province where the violation happened. These three numbers come from each government's own page:

• Alberta: Report A Poacher, 1-800-642-3800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Saskatchewan: Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP), 1-800-667-7561. The Saskatchewan page says the number is not an emergency response number and directs public safety matters and emergencies to 911 or the police.
• Ontario: MNR TIPS line, 1-877-847-7667. The Ontario page says the line is not an emergency response number and directs public safety matters to 911 or the police.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RAPP line phone number in BC?

The RAPP line is 1-877-952-7277, also written 1-877-952-RAPP. It is toll-free in BC and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The BC Conservation Officer Service uses it to take reports of fisheries, wildlife and environmental violations, and wildlife-human conflicts where public safety is at risk.

What does RAPP stand for?

RAPP stands for Report All Poachers and Polluters. It is the BC Conservation Officer Service's toll-free tip line and online reporting service for known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife or environmental protection laws. The phone number is 1-877-952-7277 and the online form is at forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp.

Can I report a poacher anonymously in BC?

Yes. The BC government says RAPP allows you to report known or suspected violations anonymously and without risk of confronting the offender. The online RAPP form states that you do not have to provide your name or other personal information. Phone 1-877-952-7277 or use the online form.

Is there a reward for reporting poachers in BC?

Yes. The BC government's RAPP page and the 2026-2028 BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis both state that the BC Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $2,000 for information about persons who have violated laws protecting fish, wildlife or the environment, or damaged the property of those who provide access to hunters and anglers.

Can I report poaching online in BC?

Yes. The BC government runs an online RAPP form at forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp for incidents that are not an emergency. For a wildlife-human interaction where public safety may be at risk, phone 1-877-952-7277. For violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336.

The Silvercore Path

• The Silvercore Club
• CORE Hunter Education Course
• How to Hunt in BC
• BC Hunting Regulations: What Is Current and What Is Changing
• What Animals Can I Hunt in BC?