FAQ's
Q. Is the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area a park?
A. The M-KMA is not a park, rather it is an area of land that is designated for special resources management. There are a number of provincial parks located within the M-KMA as well as special resource management zones.
Q. Where can I get a large map of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area?
A. You can download a large M-KMA map (5MB PDF Download) or an 8.5 x 11 M-KMA map (6MB PDF Download) from this website. Please note that you can print the page-sized map on your printer, however the large M-KMA map must be printed by a company that has a plotter, for example a survey or mapping company.
Q. Can you help me with my problem wildlife?
A. The Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board and Information Office are not involved with operational-level management in the M-KMA, therefore questions about problem wildlife should be relayed to the nearest wildlife / conservation officer branch in the Ministry of Environment.
Q. Are there oil and gas well sites and pipelines in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area?
A. Yes, there are wells that were drilled prior to the creation of the M-KMA, as well as some test wells drilled. There have been some producing wells drilled in the M-KMA.
Q. Can I go in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area by ATV?
A. Yes, there are designated routes in the M-KMA where travel by ATV occurs. Please refer to the M-KMA maps depicting the designated access routes and descriptions of the types of access that are allowed.
Q. Is the Davie Trail well enough developed for hiking and how can I access it?
A. The Davie Trail is not a very clear route, and travel by foot through the area can be challenging and difficult. The recommendation made by experienced travellers in the area is to hike along high areas.
Q. Where can I easily access recreational activities (e.g.) hiking, camping and fishing in the M-KMA?
A. The easiest places to hike, camp and fish in the M-KMA are located along the Alaska Highway. There are campgrounds and developed hiking trails at Stone Mountain Provincial Park. For a rustic hiking experience, try Muncho Lake Provincial Park - look for the hiking signs. Also, Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park is a great place to enjoy some leisurely relaxing.
Q. Is hunting and fishing allowed in the M-KMA?
A. Yes. Please refer to the BC Hunting and Freshwater Fishing regulations booklets that are available when you purchase hunting or fishing licences.
Q. What makes the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area so special and unique?
A. The M-KMA is special and unique because of its very high wilderness, wildlife and biodiversity values, as well as culture and heritage, recreation potential and industrial resources.
Q. Where is the Muskwa-Kechika Information Office?
A. The Information Office is located in Fort St .John Visitor Information Center in British Columbia, Canada.
Q. Why is the Muskwa-Kechika Information Office located in Fort St. John?
A. Fort St. John is the Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board base of operations, centrally located between the communities of Mackenzie and Fort Nelson, and therefore simplifying travel throughout the region.
Q. What is the relationship between the BC Government and the Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board?
A. BC Government agencies act as resource managers, leading in the development and implementation of planning, as well as issuance of tenures and permits, and enforcement of business activities where necessary. The Advisory Board is mandated to review plans and monitor activities such as planning and development in the M-KMA and provide advice to government based on whether those activities are meeting the intent of the M-KMA.
Q. Are there employment opportunities offered through the Muskwa-Kechika Information Office and the Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board?
A. The M-KAB does not hire employees in the traditional sense, rather projects are posted as Request for Proposals on BC Bid. The Advisory Board Coordinator and Associate Coordinator positions are both contract positions through the Trust Fund.
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