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BC CORE: CORE, FWID and hunting licences

The CORE program, the Fish and Wildlife ID, licence types, youth and initiation hunters and supervision, carrying and cancelling species licences, LEH and federal firearms licensing.

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At most, how many youth hunters may one adult supervise at a time?

Study reference: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences — Synopsis 2026–2028, Hunter Education, WILD and FWID, Licence Requirements, Limited Entry Hunting

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  1. At most, how many youth hunters may one adult supervise at a time?

    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Four
    4. Six

  2. Does a B.C. hunting licence allow you to carry a firearm?

    1. Yes, once the hunter has passed CORE
    2. Yes, for rifles and shotguns used to hunt
    3. Yes, but only during the open seasons
    4. No, a federal licence is also needed

  3. Which organization delivers the CORE hunter education program in B.C.?

    1. The BC Wildlife Federation
    2. Each regional district's parks office
    3. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    4. The Canadian Wildlife Service in Ottawa

  4. To buy most B.C. hunting licences, what proof of hunter training is accepted?

    1. A Possession and Acquisition Licence card only
    2. A boating licence and a first aid card
    3. A CORE certificate or an equivalent course
    4. A letter from a hunting partner or guide

  5. How often must B.C. hunters prove their residency?

    1. Every three years
    2. Every year
    3. Only once
    4. Every five years

  6. Which licences must you carry while hunting?

    1. Only the uncancelled species licences
    2. All your species licences, cancelled or not
    3. Only a paper copy of your basic licence
    4. None, since everything is electronic

  7. What is the minimum age to get a B.C. Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)?

    1. 16
    2. 12
    3. 18
    4. 10

  8. What does the Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) replace?

    1. The old BC Hunter Number
    2. The federal firearms licence
    3. Species licences for big game
    4. The CORE graduation certificate

  9. What do you need to hunt during a Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) season?

    1. Only a species licence bought before April 1 that year
    2. An LEH authorization plus hunting and species licences
    3. A guide outfitter licence and a boating licence
    4. Only a CORE certificate and a friend who was drawn

  10. What is one qualification for an adult who supervises a youth hunter?

    1. Held a licence in 3 or more prior years
    2. Owns at least two registered hunting rifles
    3. Holds a B.C. guide outfitter licence
    4. Belongs to a local rod and gun club

  11. A 13-year-old wants to hunt. Who must be with them?

    1. A qualified adult, supervising closely
    2. Any friend aged 16 or older who can drive
    3. No one, as long as they have passed CORE
    4. A conservation officer from the region

  12. When must a big game species licence be cancelled after a kill?

    1. When the animal is checked by a meat cutter
    2. At the end of the hunting season
    3. Immediately, before handling the animal
    4. Within 24 hours, at a FrontCounter BC office

  13. Can a child under 10 hunt in B.C.?

    1. Yes, but only for small game such as grouse
    2. Yes, with a youth licence held by a parent
    3. Yes, as long as a parent stands beside them
    4. No, it is an offence to let them hunt

  14. Who can get an Initiation Hunting Licence?

    1. Any hunter whose licence was suspended last year
    2. A B.C. resident 18+ new to B.C. hunting licences
    3. Any youth aged 10 to 17, with a parent's consent
    4. Any visitor from another country, for one week

CORE, FWID and hunting licences: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Hunter education (CORE)

  • CORE (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education) has been B.C.'s hunter education program since 1974; the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) delivers it and keeps the records.
  • The written exam covers outdoor ethics, firearm handling, hunting regulations, animal and bird identification, outdoor survival, first aid and safety, and hunter heritage, conservation and wildlife management.
  • The course takes about 21 hours of self-study and firearm handling practice; classroom instruction is recommended but not compulsory.

Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) and WILD

  • The FWID is a permanent number, free of charge, and replaces the old BC Hunter Number; you must be 10 or older to get one.
  • To buy most hunting licences you must prove B.C. residency, identity and hunter safety training (CORE certificate or an equivalent course from another jurisdiction).
  • Hunters prove B.C. residency every three years and may have only one FWID.
  • You must know or produce your FWID number and photo ID when an officer asks.

Licence types and youth hunting

  • Resident hunting licence: B.C. residents 10 or older with a FWID; with the right species licence it gives a personal bag limit.
  • Youth hunting licence (ages 10–17): issued to a parent or guardian; no hunter training required; no personal bag limit.
  • Initiation licence: once in a lifetime, for B.C. residents 18+ who have never held a B.C. hunting licence; no hunter training required; must hunt with a supervising hunter.
  • Youth and initiation hunters must be accompanied and under close personal supervision of a qualified adult; their harvest counts in the supervisor's bag limit.
  • A supervisor must have held a hunting licence in at least 3 previous licence years and may supervise at most two youth or initiation hunters at a time.
  • No one under 10 may hunt; letting a child under 10 hunt is an offence.
  • "Accompany" means staying where you can see the other person without aids other than ordinary glasses and talk to them without amplification.

Licences in the field

  • Carry all species licences issued that licence year, cancelled and uncancelled, while hunting.
  • Cancel the species licence immediately after a big game kill and before handling the animal.
  • It is unlawful to use another person's licence or to lend or transfer a licence.
  • Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons are open only to hunters who drew an LEH authorization; a hunting licence and species licence are still needed.
  • Hunting is lawful only during open seasons (or under a permit); the licence year runs April 1 to March 31.
  • A B.C. hunting licence does not authorize you to possess or carry a firearm; that needs a federal firearms licence.

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