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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)
Compensation for wildlife-caused livestock losses
Latest source updateLast Update: October 1, 2026Latest change: The livestock and poultry wildlife damage page now adds new claim requirements, including dog-caused damage exclusions, evidence expectations, and updated information needed for a claim.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 1, 2026
Latest change: The livestock and poultry wildlife damage page now adds new claim requirements, including dog-caused damage exclusions, evidence expectations, and updated information needed for a claim.
Wildlife damage claim requirements updated
The Livestock or Poultry Killed or Injured by Wildlife page now states that dog-caused damage is not eligible, and it adds requirements to show wildlife predation, reasonable protection measures, and supporting evidence such as photos and receipts. The claim instructions were expanded to include what to do immediately after an incident, what information may be required for the file, and how the Province decides eligibility and compensation using fair market value tables and the circumstances of the loss.
Funding available
$ 8,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides compensation for eligible livestock and poultry losses caused by wildlife predation. It supports claims for killed or injured animals and related veterinary costs, subject to maximum compensation values.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 by wildlife
- Claims for livestock or poultry injured by wildlife
- Claims for veterinary costs linked to wildlife predation
Documents Needed
- Three to six photos of each animal or evidence to support a premium
- Purebred documentation, for example certificate of registration
- Breeding records
- Pregnancy scanning reports
- Veterinary reports or invoices
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible livestock and poultry owners
- Eligible beekeepers whose bee colonies, beehives or beehive-related equipment were damaged by wildlife
Who is not eligible
- Claims where the damage was caused by a stray dog not normally kept on the premises
- Claims involving sick or diseased animals
- Applications missing required eligibility information
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary care costs for injured livestock, up to the Fair Market Value of the livestock
- Costs related to a producer’s on-farm inventory of medications, with proof that a vet directed the drug use as a treatment for the injury and a receipt for the medication purchased
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Losses caused by dogs not normally kept on the premises
- Claims with insufficient evidence
- Sick or diseased animals
- Claims without required registration or identification information
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility requirements met
- Sufficient evidence of predation
- Reasonable care demonstrated
- Required supporting documents provided
How to apply
- Notify your municipality within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death of livestock or poultry due to predation, or notify OMAFRA within 48 hours if the incident occurs in a territory without municipal organization
- Preserve the carcass(es) and kill or injury site until the municipal investigator has arrived on site, and take photos of the injuries, carcass and scene
- Provide the municipal investigator with your valid FBRN or FBR exemption, valid PID number, photos, and any relevant additional documentation
- Review the completed application form and sign it once it is complete and accurate
- The municipality submits the completed application to OMAFRA along with any additional evidence provided
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application for completeness and submits it on your behalf
- OMAFRA assesses the application for completeness and eligibility and determines compensation
- OMAFRA informs the owner of the decision within 30 business days of submitting a complete application
- The owner may appeal within 20 business days from the date of the decision letter
- If no appeal is requested within 20 business days, OMAFRA begins the payment process
Additional information
- The program is administered through the local municipality and reviewed by OMAFRA.
- Compensation is considered taxable income.
- Owners may need to provide a Social Insurance Number or business number if requested.
- Owners must sign the completed application before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) Program
What is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
This program provides compensation for eligible livestock and poultry losses caused by wildlife predation. It supports claims for killed or injured animals and related veterinary costs, subject to maximum compensation values.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program, you must:
Valid farm registration or exemption
Valid premises ID
Evidence of predation
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed by wildlife
Claims for livestock or poultry injured by wildlife
Claims for veterinary costs linked to wildlife predation
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
You can contact Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE) by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) available?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program is available the province of Ontario.