Turn in Poachers / Polluters (1-800-661-0525)

The Conservation Officer Services Branch of the Department of Environment has a program to help Yukoners protect their wildlife, fisheries and environmental resources.

The TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS program provides Yukoners and Yukon communities with the opportunity to report suspected resource violations to the Conservation Officer Services Branch using a toll-free number.

The TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS line (1-800-661-0525) operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Trained staff will pass the information you supply to the nearest available Conservation Officer/Environmental Protection Officer. If the information you supply concerns a violation which directly affects the resource and results in the laying of a charge, you are eligible for a reward.

Do I have to identify myself?
No. Anyone who calls the TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS line (1-800-661-0525) or provides information to a Conservation Officer/Environmental Protection Officer or district clerical staff may remain anonymous. A unique identification number will be assigned to you when your call is taken. This number will be used to identify you in any future communications.

How do I qualify for a reward?
If the information you provide concerns a resource violation and results in the laying of a charge by a Conservation Officer, you are automatically eligible for a reward. The person taking your call will provide you with the details of the procedure.

Who supplies the reward money?
The Yukon Fish and Game Association has a Rewards Committee which oversees the handling of the Reward Fund.

What kinds of activities should I report to 1-800-661-0525?

hunting or fishing out of season

exceeding the bag limits

illegal sale of fish or wildlife

deposit of harmful substances in lakes and streams, and on the ground

littering

What should I do if I see a suspected violation or know of one?
Contact your local Conservation Officer Services office, or call 1-800-661-0525 as soon as possible. This toll-free number is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Trained staff will take your call, record the information you supply and immediately pass it on to the nearest available Conservation Officer/Environmental Protection Officer.

You should try to observe and record the following details:

date, time and location of activity

exact location

vehicle licence number

vehicle description

description of persons involved

details of the violation

Never approach or attempt to apprehend a suspect.