Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98

Who is eligible?

• Farmers and agricultural producers in Manitoba.
• Owners or leaseholders of eligible crops, honey products, or leafcutter products.
• Livestock owners or leaseholders in Manitoba.

Who is not eligible

• Claims for products or livestock not covered by the regulation.
• Claims for losses on restricted lands.
• Claims for harvested crops, except stored forage.

Eligible expenses

• Crop losses for eligible agricultural products.
• Losses to eligible honey products and leafcutter products.
• Veterinary treatment and related out-of-pocket costs for injured livestock.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Losses reported after the 72-hour notice period.
• Losses to harvested crops, except stored forage.
• Damage linked to late seeding, poor farming practices, or insufficient surveillance.
• Losses on restricted lands such as provincial parks, national parks, public shooting grounds, or wildlife management areas.

Eligible geographic areas

• Manitoba

• Step 1: Report the loss
  • Notify the corporation within 72 hours after the loss or damage occurs.
  • Use the form required by the corporation.
• Step 2: File the claim
  • Submit a notice identifying each affected product or livestock loss.
  • For livestock predation, file the claim with the designated corporation or government office as soon as possible.
• Step 3: Keep evidence intact
  • Do not harvest, bale, graze, alter, or move the affected product in a way that destroys evidence before assessment.
• Step 4: Wait for assessment and decision
  • The corporation appraises the loss and issues a written decision.
  • If needed, submit an appeal within 7 days of the notice.

• Claims are appraised by the corporation after notice is received.
• The corporation decides the cause of loss and the amount payable.
• Applicants receive written notice of the decision and any reduction or refusal.
• Appeals must be filed within 7 days and are handled by the appeal tribunal.

• Compensation is funded under the Manitoba-Canada wildlife damage compensation agreement.
• The corporation may pay part of the compensation in materials for future damage prevention.
• Payments may be reduced if the claimant owes money to the corporation.
• Compensation amounts are final in livestock predation cases and not subject to court appeal.