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Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound)
Compensation for nuisance wildlife removal
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 25 - $ 50
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides compensation for nuisance beaver removal and coyote or wolf predation claims in Grey County via the City of Owen Sound. Eligible trappers can receive up to $25 per beaver and $50 per coyote or wolf, subject to the required forms and municipal certification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Minimum amount : 25 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Owen Sound
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Nuisance beaver removal.
- Coyote or wolf predation control and compensation claims.
Documents Needed
- Beaver Authorization and Certification Form
- Coyote or Wolf Compensation Claim Form
- Municipal certification and approval documents
- Landowner authorization
- Livestock evaluator certification, for coyote or wolf claims
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed trappers
- Hunters or trappers involved in coyote or wolf claims
- Landowners affected by nuisance beaver or livestock predation
Who is not eligible
- People without the required trapping licence for beaver claims
- Applicants without the required municipal and landowner authorization
Eligible expenses
- Payments to licensed trappers for each beaver removed.
- Payments to hunters or trappers for each coyote or wolf removed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grey County
- City of Owen Sound
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the required form
- Fill out the Beaver Authorization and Certification Form or the Coyote or Wolf Compensation Claim Form.
- Step 2: Obtain the required signatures and certifications
- Secure landowner authorization and other required certifications on the form.
- For coyote or wolf claims, complete the stockowner, evaluator, and hunter or trapper sections.
- Step 3: Submit the form
- Submit the completed form to the City of Owen Sound Clerk’s Division or Licensing Coordinator, as applicable.
- Step 4: Municipal review and forwarding
- The City Clerk signs the paperwork and forwards it to Grey County for processing and payment.
Processing and Agreement
- The City Clerk reviews and signs the submitted paperwork.
- The paperwork is forwarded to Grey County for processing and payment.
- For coyote or wolf claims, the municipality certifies carcasses before payment approval.
Additional information
- The City Clerk signs and forwards approved paperwork to Grey County for processing and payment.
- For coyote or wolf claims, Grey County does not require Section 4 of the form to be completed.
- Beaver bounties are administered and paid by Grey County.
- Property owners are responsible for contacting and paying licensed trappers for nuisance wildlife removal, where applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) Program
What is the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound)?
This program provides compensation for nuisance beaver removal and coyote or wolf predation claims in Grey County via the City of Owen Sound. Eligible trappers can receive up to $25 per beaver and $50 per coyote or wolf, subject to the required forms and municipal certification.
How much funding can be received?
Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) Funds up to $50 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) program?
To be eligible for the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) program, you must:
Required municipal forms must be completed.
Licensed trapper involvement is required.
Coyote or wolf claims need evaluator certification.
What expenses are eligible under Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound)?
Nuisance beaver removal.
Coyote or wolf predation control and compensation claims.
Who can I contact for more information about the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound)?
You can contact Grey County by email at clerks@owensound.ca or by phone at 519-376-1440.
Where is the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) available?
The Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound) is a Other Support