🗺️ BC WILD System Registration Guide
Follow this step-by-step guide to register for BC's new WILD licensing system (live April 2026).
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Step 1: Register for Your Free FWID
Register for a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) through the WILD system. FWID registration opened February 9, 2026, ahead of the 2026-27 fishing season. You'll need a valid BC driver's licence or BC Services Card to verify your identity.
Visit wild.gov.bc.ca to register for your FWID →💡 Tip: Your existing Angler Number will be retired after the current licence year. Register early to get your FWID before the April 1 season start.
Step 2: Access the WILD System & Pre-Sales
Step 3: Confirm Your FWID
Step 4: Choose Your Freshwater Licence
Step 5: Add Stamps & Endorsements
Step 6: Pay & Download Your Licence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BC's WILD system?
WILD (Wildlife Licensing and Digital) is British Columbia's new digital licensing platform that replaced the legacy system on April 1, 2026. It provides a modern online portal for purchasing fishing, hunting, and trapping licences. The system ties to a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) that registers you as an angler in BC.
Do I need a BC Services Card to use WILD?
BC residents can use their BC Services Card for a streamlined login via the BC Services Card app, but it's not the only option. You can also register with a basic email and government-issued photo ID. Non-residents don't need a BC Services Card — they register directly through the WILD portal. See our BC fishing licence page for all details.
Do I still need to carry a physical licence in BC?
From April 1, 2026, you no longer need to carry a physical basic angling licence for freshwater fishing — having your FWID and a valid photo ID is sufficient. However, if you hold specialty stamps (salmon conservation surcharge, classified waters, etc.), you still need proof of those purchases available either digitally or in print.
📅 Data last verified: March 2026. WILD system information sourced from BC Fish & Wildlife Branch. FWID registration opened February 9, 2026.