Fish & Wildlife
Our approach allows us to develop unique resource management and enhancement practices that support the needs of your business, our community, and the environment.
Our mission is to develop economic and environmental health within Kitsumkalum.
We invest in our community by providing professional training opportunities and engaging future generations.
Our department has trained 20 technicians developed summer student programs and sponsor field trips.
We continue to establish working and educational relationships between Ocrans Network Canada, the Vancouver Aquarium, our schools, technicians, and professionals.
Our Services – Combining traditional knowledge with western science
Environmental Monitoring
Pursue your environmental assessment certificate.
We make getting certified easy. Have an idea for a project? Our professional biologists and technicians will work to define, plan, and execute your terrestrial, marine, or LNG related projects. Just sit back and watch it happen.
Drone Surveys
Cost-effective surveying and mapping.
Survey, map, video and photograph territory without draining your resources. Easily monitor wildlife or track escapement. Finally, an effective way to collect data on a budget.
Fisheries Research
Determine potential impact on fish habitat.
Discover your project’s potential and cumulative impact. Work with us to define beach health, assess fish stock, conduct creel surveys, enhance salmonid, or simply restore and enhance fish habitat.
Commercial & Community Food Fishing
Develop your own sustainable fishery.
Increase food security, job opportunities, and economic options with food fishing. We’re the experts in identifying new and underused fish species, as well as quota fishing and negotiations. Let us facilitate the issuing of permits and licenses. No stress, just fish.
Archeological Surveys
Identify archeological sites and establish Title & Rights.
Ensure the preservation of archeological sites while advancing your project. Establish traditional land use and occupation. We can identify culturally modified trees (CMTs), participate in archeological digs, and identify new sites.
Wildlife Population Surveys
Minimize impact on wildlife habitat & migrations.
Reduce your project’s risk of habitat fractionation. We will conduct wildlife counts, collect data, ensure sustainable harvest, identify trends, and restore land and habitat. Together we’ll ensure that both your project and our wildlife thrive.
WORK WITH US ON ECOLOGICAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT FISH, WILDLIFE & THE ENVIRONMENT
Predicting Change
Climate Change Research
To better predict and assess the impacts of climate change, we continually study, track and compare trends in the landscape and productivity of the Kitsumkalum watershed. We do so by referencing historical databases and conducting research in hydrology, biodiversity, fish studies, meteorology, glacier studies, water quality, and stream and lake productivity.
Classifying a Species
The Oolichan Project
Research initiatives aim to determine the health of the oolichan population, currently considered a species of concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Our objective is to understand the use of oolichan estuaries and the oceanic component of the species’ lifecycle. We track and identify the impacts of climate change by comparing scientific findings with our traditional knowledge through stock assessments, creel surveys, and the identification of spawning and rearing habitats.
Protecting Ecosystems
Sensitivity Coastal Zone Mapping
With plans to export millions of barrels of oil, Northern Canada’s wildlife and marine habitats are at risk. We protect sensitive habitats with the development of emergency spill response plans. Through beach surveys, video and photo mapping, we identify and classify sensitive ecosystems and plan for potential impacts on local and commercial marine traffic.
Our Friends & Project Partners
Kitsumkalum partners with the Kitselas and Haisla nations to create a tri-nation company that focuses on the restoration and reclamation of ecosystems impacted by the many industrial projects in Northern British Columbia.
News/Updates
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Fishery Notice – Region 6 – Skeena River – Daily Limit Update
Category(s): RECREATIONAL - Salmon Subject: FN0730-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Sockeye - Region 6 - Skeena River - Daily Limit Increased - Effective July 27, 2023 Effective July 27, 2023 at 00:01 hours until 23:59 hours on September 15, 2023, the daily limit for Sockeye...
Bear Aware-Wildlife Sighting
With a recent spotting on West Kalum Road, please keep in mind the following tips below:Organic bins should be kept inside until the morning of pickup to ensure it's not luring any wild animals into the community and bins should be collected and rinsed as soon as...
Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife FSC Catch Monitor: Job Posting
The Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife department is posting the FSC Catch Monitor project. Two field technician positions are needed for the 2023 - 2024 season. Job Description Program operation is mid- May to mid- September Two part-time seasonal field technician...
Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Job Post: Skeena River 2023 Creel Survey
The Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife department will be operating a Skeena River Creel Survey during the 2023season. Three field data technicians and one experienced jetboat operator/ field technician will be needed to fillseasonal positions from June to Mid-...
Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Job Posting: Park Maintenance
POSITION: Park MaintenanceDEPARTMENT: Kitsumkalum Fish and WildlifeWORK SCHEDULE: 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Monday to FridaySTATUS: Part-time Seasonal (May to September 2023)General Responsibilities:• Perform a variety of tasks relating to repair and maintenance of park...
Wildlife Precaution: Wolves and Coyotes
Wolves and coyotes are generally not a threat to humans. Wolves are secretive, usually once a wolf has detected a human it will run away without the person even knowing it was there.Wild coyotes are naturally curious animals, however, they are timid and will usually...
Caution: Wolf Sighting
Dispose of Fish Waste in the River
RE: Dumping Fish Guts and Garbage Please do not dump fish or fish waste on land. The decomposing fish and fish waste will attract wildlife, such as bears, wolves, and other predators. The Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Department has received reports this summer, of...
Lynx Sighting on West Kalum
A lynx was spotted on West Kalum Road early Monday morning. Please use caution if walking in the area. Call Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife or the BC Conservation Line to report any community wildlife sightings: Fish & Wildlife office: 250-635-5000 BC Conservation...
Cougar Spotted on Spokeshute
A cougar was spotted on Spokeshute Street in Kitsumkalum. Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife was notified. If you see it, please call Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife at 250-635-5000 or call the BC Conservation 24-hour line: 1-877-952-7277
Contact Info
Fish & Wildlife Operations Manager
| 250-635-5000 ext. 105
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer
| 250-635-5000 ext. 104
Fisheries Coordinator
| 250-635-5000 ext. 101
GIS Technician
| 250-635-5000 ext.123
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor
Fisheries Admin Assistant
| 250-635-5000 ext.110
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor