Agriculture Wildlife Program
Last updated on March 6, 2024Agriculture producers can get compensation due to wildlife damage to some harvested and unharvested crops by enrolling in the Agriculture Wildlife Program.
Only losses caused by the following wildlife, which are not held in captivity will be considered:
- Bison
- Bear
- Cranes
- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Mountain sheep
- Waterfowl
Eligibility
Compensation may be restricted to agriculture producers who follow best management practices in crop loss prevention. Agriculture producers must provide proof of:
- BC Assessment Farm Status
- Private land ownership and/or lease confirmation along with a tax reporting number for any potential payments
Although purchasing crop insurance is encouraged, it is not a requirement for enrollment in the Agriculture Wildlife Program. If you purchase crop insurance you will automatically be enrolled.
Local contacts
| Location | Toll-Free Phone | Local Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 1 888 221-7141 | 604 556-3001 |
| Cranbrook | N/A | 250 420-6203 |
| Dawson Creek | 1 877 772-2200 | 250 784-2236 |
| Ft. St. John | 1 888 822-1345 | 250 787-3240 |
| Kamloops | 1 888 823-3355 | 250 828-4506 |
| Kelowna | 1 888 332-3352 | 250 712-3797 |
| Oliver | 1 888 812-8811 | 250 498-5250 |
| Williams Lake | 1 800 474-6133 | 250 398-4500 |
Contact us for information on compensation if your livestock has been attacked by a predator.
Telephone: 250 861-7211
Toll free: 1 888 332-3352
The Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline should be used to report wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk. Call 1 877 952-7277 (RAPP) or #7277 on the TELUS Mobility Network.
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Contact information
Contact us for advice and information about crop loss and damage due to wildlife.