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Beaver Bounty and Coyote/Wolf Compensation Programs (Grey County via City of Owen Sound)

Compensation for nuisance wildlife removal

Offered by
Grey County
Official source: owensound.ca

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Funding available
$ 25 - $ 50
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Licensed trappers
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$50
Minimum funding
$25
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Owen Sound
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Grey County predator control rules updated

A newly available Grey County by-law adds conditions for predator control compensation, including prior District Manager notice, written approval, and licence and residency requirements for hunters or trappers.

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The newly available County of Grey by-law now shows that compensation for wolf and coyote control requires prior notice to the District Manager, written approval before a hunter or trapper is engaged, and proof that the hunter or trapper is licensed. It also adds a residency rule that the hunter or trapper is normally a permanent Grey County resident unless special approval is granted. The source further adds carcass-marking and certification steps tied to payment authorization, along with the landowner, municipal, and District Manager approvals that must be submitted with the request.

Official source: owensound.ca
October 2, 2026

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

Activities funded

  • Nuisance beaver removal.
  • Coyote or wolf predation control and compensation claims.

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.

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

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

clerks@owensound.ca
519-376-1440

Official sources

Animal Services

Program guide

Corporation of the County of Grey By-Law 3274-91PDF text (OCR)

Application form

(Landowner Signature)Coyote/Wolf Predation
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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)?

Payments to licensed trappers for each beaver removed. Payments to hunters or trappers for each coyote or wolf removed.

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.