Animals that must be declared
Under section 68 of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife 
and the provisions of the Regulation respecting animals that must be declared , some animals that are found injured or dead must be declared to a wildlife protection officer, who may confiscate them.
The species that must be declared are:
- Black bear
- Bobcat
- Canadian lynx
- Caribou
- Cougar
- Coyote and hybrids
- Diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey
- Grey fox
- Moose
- Musk-ox
- Polar bear
- Virginia opossum
- White-tailed deer
- Wild turkey
- Wolf and hybrids
- Wolverine
If you find an animal that must be declared injured or dead, contact SOS Poaching – Wildlife Emergency at 1 800 463-2191.
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Regulatory Information
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Last update: December 8, 2023
