Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP)
Contact the TIPP service if you notice any potential fishing, wildlife or environmental resource violations.
- Anyone is eligible to report.
- All calls and submissions are confidential – you do not have to give your name.
- Those who provide information leading to a conviction could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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1. Guidance
Report any suspicious activity such as:
- Trafficking in fish or wildlife
- Fish being caught in closed spawning areas, with illegal nets, fish traps or snares
- Wasting game
- Burning copper wire
- Unauthorized removal of aquatic plants or beach construction that could destroy fisheries habitat
- Hunting in closed areas
- Fish being sold by commercial fishermen without valid licences
- Dumping of toxic materials on land or in water
- Hunting at night with lights
- Illegal outfitting
- Illegal forest harvesting
- Unsafe hunting or fishing practices
- Dumping tires
Provide the information below, if possible:
- Licence plate of the suspect vehicle/boat
- Date/time/location of the offence
- Whether it is ongoing or not
- Description of the violation
- Description of the violators
- Description of the vehicle
- Photos or video of the offence or the offender
All inquiries to TIPP are reviewed by a conservation officer. If an inquiry requires action, officers will follow up in a timely and appropriate manner.
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2. How To Report
Contact the TIPP service if you notice any potential fishing, wildlife, forestry or environmental resource violations.
Report suspicious activity
All calls and submissions are confidential.
- Toll-free – 1-800-667-7561
- Complete and submit a form online. See form below.
The Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) 1-800-667-7561 is not an emergency response number.
If your call is about a matter of public safety, please call 911 or the police.