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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Wildlife damage assistance for farm owners
Latest source updateLast Update: October 1, 2026Latest change: The livestock and wildlife page now directs applicants to obtain Grey County approval before coyote/wolf hunting or beaver trapping and adds updated submission options.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 1, 2026
Latest change: The livestock and wildlife page now directs applicants to obtain Grey County approval before coyote/wolf hunting or beaver trapping and adds updated submission options.
Grey County approval now required
The coyote/wolf compensation instructions now require Grey County approval before hunting or trapping, with a scanned form including Sections 1 and 2 submitted to trapping@grey.ca, by mail, or in person. Applicants are told to allow up to 10 business days for approval, and the page now links to the current program forms, by-laws, and Grey County details. The program descriptions also changed: the coyote/wolf program now refers to localized animals tied to ongoing predation or threats to property, and the beaver program now focuses on localized flooding-related issues for landowners.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships or unincorporated associations.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program supports owners whose livestock, poultry, or honey bees are damaged or killed by wildlife, and the Township of Southgate helps administer the process locally. Claims involve on-site evaluation, submission to OMAFRA, and reimbursement if applicable.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by eligible wildlife.
- Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Documents Needed
- Premises identification number.
- Farm business registration number.
- At least 5 photos of each individual animal.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships or unincorporated associations.
- Owners of livestock or poultry whose animals were killed or injured by wildlife predation.
- Owners of bee colonies, beehives or beehive-related equipment that were damaged by wildlife.
Who is not eligible
- Claims involving damage caused by dogs.
- Applicants without required identification or registration information.
- Claims for animals that were already sick or dead.
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary costs for injured livestock or poultry, up to fair market value.
- Damage to bee colonies, beehives, and beehive-related equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Claims for animals that were already dead or sick.
- Damage caused by dogs.
- Flock damage not specifically covered by the program.
- Premium claims without supporting documents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility requirements are met.
- The application is complete.
- There is sufficient evidence of eligible wildlife predation.
- The animal or bee asset was in good health before the incident.
- Reasonable care measures were taken.
How to apply
- Notify your municipality within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death of livestock or poultry; if the incident occurs in a territory without municipal organization, notify OMAFRA within 48 hours.
- Preserve the carcass(es) and kill or injury site until the municipal or territorial investigator has investigated and agrees they can be destroyed or disposed of.
- Provide the investigator with the required information and supporting documents, including FBRN, PID and photos.
- Review the completed application and sign it prior to submission.
- If you plan to submit additional evidence, provide it within seven business days.
- The municipality submits the completed application to OMAFRA within seven business days of the on-site investigation.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality will review the application for completeness.
- The municipality will submit the completed application and any additional evidence to OMAFRA.
- OMAFRA will assess the application to determine whether basic eligibility requirements have been met, whether there is enough evidence to support predation as the cause of death, whether reasonable care was used, and the value of compensation.
- OMAFRA will provide the owner with a decision within thirty (30) business days of receiving a complete application.
- If the owner does not request an appeal within 20 business days from the date of the letter, the payment process begins and compensation is paid through the municipality or, in an unorganized territory, directly to the address provided on the application.
Additional information
- The program is taxable income.
- Approved payments are issued through the municipality or directly by the ministry in some cases.
- A Statement of Farm Support Payments (AGR-1) is issued to recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Program
What is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program supports owners whose livestock, poultry, or honey bees are damaged or killed by wildlife, and the Township of Southgate helps administer the process locally. Claims involve on-site evaluation, submission to OMAFRA, and reimbursement if applicable.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program, you must:
Owners of livestock, poultry, or honey bees damaged or killed by wildlife
Premises identification number and farm business registration number are required
At least 5 photos of each individual animal are required
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by eligible wildlife.
Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
You can contact Township of Huron-Kinloss by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program available?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is a Grant and Funding