Healthy Habitat.
Thriving Wildlife.
Stronger BC.

The Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition of British Columbia unites partner organizations in a shared commitment to advancing biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and securing the long-term sustainability of BC’s fish, wildlife, and natural habitats through strong advocacy and collaborative conservation leadership.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada
  • Wildlife Stewardship Council
  • Guide Outfitters Association of BC
  • British Columbia Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
  • BC Federation of Drift Fishers
  • BC Nature
  • Yellowstone to Yukon
  • Wilderness Tourism Association of BC
  • Wildsight
  • United Bowhunters of BC
  • Traditional Bowhunters of BC
  • WSSBC
  • Skeena Wild
  • BC Federation of Fly Fishers
  • CPAWS BC
  • BC Trappers Association
  • Fraser Valley Angling Guide Association
  • The Steelhead Society of British Columbia
  • Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
  • Hunters for BC
  • Watershed Watch Salmon Society
  • BCWF
  • Commercial Bear Viewing Association
  • Great River Fishing
  • Raincoast Conservation Foundation
  • Coast to Cascades Grizzley Bear Intiative
  • Fraser Valley Salmon Society
  • BC Fishing Tourism Association
Our Impact

Conserving Habitat
for Future Generations

We engage in projects that protect, restore and enhance the habitats that fish, wildlife and communities depend on.

Protecting Fish Habitat

Protecting Wildlife Habitat

Conserving Wildlife
Habitat

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Outdoor Recreation
& Access

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Wildlife Resources
& Sustainability

About Us

Our Coalition in Numbers

The Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Coalition represents groups with diverse interests, including environmental organizations, hunting and angling guides, conservation organizations, wildlife viewing and ecotourism, naturalists, hunters, anglers, and trappers, with over 300,000 members and more than 1,000 businesses across the Province of British Columbia.
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Recomendations

Our Position on Key Wildlife Issues

We are a coalition of diverse memberships calling on the government to establish BC as a leader in fish, wildlife and habitat management.

  • Dedicated, Stable Funding

    Dedicated, Stable Funding

    Link to contentbeing developed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4hUSINTiXx3NaaljdyEPozaj8q-nrj3A8knINCzBME Core Position: Modern wildlife legislation requires more predictable, dedicated funding that links provincial revenue to provincial expenditure on wildlife and habitat. Key Asks:
  • Independent Science, Transparency, and Clarity

    Independent Science, Transparency, and Clarity

    Core Position: Wildlife decisions must be based on transparent, independent science. Key Asks:
  • Governance Reform and Accountability

    Governance Reform and Accountability

    Link to content being developed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14nUaiELNMVzm3XVearvAtYTNMYT3mAmmVWy_T2jPemg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ndoss2n9j9j Core Position: Wildlife governance must be transparent, accountable, and inclusive. Key Asks:
  • Legislated Objectives for Wildlife and Habitat

    Legislated Objectives for Wildlife and Habitat

    Link to the content being developed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wVBgDtehlU1ZI2VwwvKvh8xhy6iGE8awtyqOe_x6nRE/edit?tab=t.0 Core Position: The Wildlife Act must establish conservation of wildlife and habitat as a legislated objective that guides decisions across government. Key Asks:
Projects

Our Goals on Key Wildlife Issues

Discover how our partners are making a positive impact in your communities today.

  • Copper Valley Mine
    Habitat, Policy

    Setting the Record Straight on BC’s 30×30 Target

    Countering the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Assertions on the Amount of Protected Area in British Columbia Download PDF Version: This article is a brief overview of findings outlined in the aforementioned PDF version. The PDF version of this article includes full citations and offers a more complete picture of what is being presented here. Please […]
  • Raincoast and Ducks Unlimited Canada team up to tackle the Fraser River Estuary
    Habitat

    Restoring the Fraser River Estuary: Rebuilding Habitat for Salmon and Wildlife

    The Fraser River Estuary is one of the most ecologically important landscapes in British Columbia. Stretching across the Lower Mainland where freshwater meets the Salish Sea, the estuary supports millions of juvenile salmon as they transition from river systems to the ocean. It also provides critical habitat for migratory birds, aquatic species, and coastal wildlife. […]
News & Updates

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Updates, announcements and stories from across the province

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Stronger Together for a Healthier BC

Join our coalition of partners working to protect and restore the places fish, wildlife and communities call home.