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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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Regulatory information: 1-877-346-6763
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Last update: January 16, 2026