British Columbia. Provincial Game Warden

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British Columbia. Provincial Game Warden

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  • Provincial Game Warden

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Dates of existence

1909-1929

History

A 1909 amendment of the Game Protection Act (SBC 1909, Ch. 20) removed forestry functions from the Provincial Game and Forest Warden, changing the name to Provincial Game Warden. In 1914, the legislation became known simply as the Game Act (SBC 1914, Ch. 33).

The program's entire organizational structure was changed in a 1918 amendment (SBC 1918, Ch. 30). The title of Provincial Game Warden was retained, but it lost its status as a separate function with its own staff. Henceforth, the Superintendent of Provincial Police was to serve as Provincial Game Warden in the course of his other duties. All BC Provincial Police (BCPP) constables and officers became Deputy Game Wardens (DGWs) in addition to their other responsibilities. The post of Chief Game Inspector was also to be filled from within BCPP ranks. The BCPP, acting as Provincial and Deputy Game Wardens, focused primarily on enforcement measures.

Under the new structure, responsibility for policy development and overall direction of the province's game management programs was turned over to a newly created Game Conservation Board. This unpaid board, whose members were to be selected by the provincial cabinet, was to meet four times per year to "receive and consider suggestions for the conservation, propagation, and importation of game, and advise the Lieutenant-Governor in Council upon all matters arising under this Act." (SBC 1918, Ch. 30) A. Bryan Williams, who had served as Provincial Game Warden since the post was created in 1905, resigned when the new structure was adopted.

This new organizational structure consisted of the voluntary Game Conservation Board with overall responsibility for administration of the Game Act, and the BCPP with responsibility for enforcement of the legislation. The Attorney General was the minister responsible for game management during this period.

Other relevant amendments to the Game Act over these years include: SBC 1902, Ch. 28; SBC 1903-04, Ch. 21; SBC 1905, Ch. 25; SBC 1908, Ch. 18; SBC 1909, Ch. 20; SBC 1910, Ch.22; RSBC 1911, Ch. 95; SBC 1913, Ch. 27; SBC 1914, Ch. 33; SBC 1918, Ch. 30; SBC 1919, Ch. 29; SBC 1920, Ch. 30; and SBC 1922, Ch. 27. Some of the more significant amendments included the 1913 provisions for licensing of firearms and of guides.

In 1929 the Board was abolished, and a Game Commissioner was appointed, responsible for both the Board and Warden's functions.

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Related entity

British Columbia. Provincial Game and Forest Warden (1905-1909)

Identifier of related entity

3684

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British Columbia. Provincial Game and Forest Warden

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British Columbia. Provincial Game Warden

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4323

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Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Revised PW/KH 2017-08-14

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