What is Wilderness Watch?
The Wilderness Watch
Program is designed to assist federal and provincial resource enforcement
agencies in their protection of our natural environment and its inhabitants.
Under the auspices of these enforcement agencies, volunteer Wilderness Watch
participants patrol rural "problem areas - within their region to observe,
report and record infractions of environmental legislation. (eg. fish or
wildlife poaching. ; pollution, vandalism, etc.). Wilderness Watch members have
no powers ' to confront or apprehend violators beyond those of any other
citizen. : Rather, they are the extra eyes and ears so desperately needed by
understaffed and under funded resource agencies.
How
does the program work?
Under the supervision
of a Wilderness Watch co-coordinator who is selected by participants, a minimum
of two members conduct periodic patrols of designated areas in, or in close
proximity to, their community: either in response to a specific request by One
or more enforcement agencies or in a pre-arranged pattern determined by the co - coordinator(s) in cooperation with agency representatives.
While on patrol,
Wilderness Watch members visit areas used for hunting, fishing, hiking, and
other outdoor recreational activities; All motor vehicles within these areas are
approached and, if a vehicle is occupied, assistance is offered, specific
information is provided if requested, the purpose of the Wilderness Watch
Program is explained " and the occupants are encouraged to report any unusual
activities to the R.C.M.P., a Conservation Officer or a Wilderness Watch member.
They are also provided with the toll free Observe, Record and Report telephone
number.
 If a vehicle is
unoccupied, the Wilderness Watch Member leaves a form on its windshield. It
requests that the Occupant of the vehicle report any unethical or unlawful acts
against wildlife, livestock and public or private property. A Copy of the form
is kept permanent file and made available to any enforcement agencies for
potential follow-up.
If you would like to know more about or Wilderness Program or come in contact with members responsible for
Valley Fish and Game Clubs Wilderness program please contact via email
Denis Martel | 
