Agriculture Wildlife Program

Last updated on July 9, 2026

Composite banner featuring diagonal panels of agricultural scenes, including purple flowering forage plants, golden wheat heads, and a pile of grains, transitioning to farm animals—a sheep and a young calf—on the right, with a blue bar across the bottom displaying large white text reading “Agriculture Wildlife Program.

The Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP) helps farmers recover from wildlife damage to eligible harvested and unharvested crops, and livestock. 

Compensation overview

Producers who are enrolled in AWP can receive up to 80% compensation when crop and livestock losses are caused by eligible wildlife not held in captivity.  Budgetary constraints may result in compensation levels or methodology being adjusted.

Producers who have purchased Production Insurance are already covered under the Agriculture Wildlife Program. 

Coverage available

Coverage type Deadlines
Close-up of a green forage field with slender stems and clusters of small purple flowers in bloom, set against a softly blurred background of similar plants, with large white text reading “Damage to Standing Forage” overlaid across the center. April 30: Irrigated / Multiple Cuts
June 15: Dryland / Single Cut
Close-up of a dense field of golden wheat with mature grain heads clustered tightly together, softly lit with warm tones, and large white text reading “Damage to Standing Grain” overlaid across the center. June 15
Close-up of a pile of wheat grains with several wheat heads laid alongside, showing detailed textures and warm brown tones, with large white text reading “Separation of Excreta” overlaid across the center. September 15
Close-up of two farm animals in a field with a blurred warm-toned background, featuring a black calf in the foreground and a light-colored lamb standing slightly behind, with large white text reading “Predator Loss” overlaid across the center.  Must have prior loss inspection completed.
Who to contact.

We're here to help!

Contact the regional office nearest to you to learn how the Agriculture Wildlife Program can help protect your crops, sheep and cattle from wildlife-related losses.

 

Regional  offices

Location Toll-Free Phone Local Phone
Abbotsford 1-888-221-7141 604-556-3001
Cranbrook 1-888-332-3352 250-919-3769
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
Williams Lake 1-800-474-6133 250-398-4500

Producers not already enrolled in Production Insurance who want to participate in the Agriculture Wildlife Program will need to follow best practices and apply by the program deadline.

Qualifying applicants will require:

  • AWP application
  • ​Proof of BC Assessment Farm Status
  • Proof of land ownership or a valid lease
  • Tax reporting number so payments can be issued

Contact the regional office closest to you to learn more about this valuable program.

Wildlife management

AWP manages the wildlife damage compensation program. For wildlife management concerns, please contact the appropriate authorities using the links below.

 

Learn about Agriculture Risk Management Programs

Production Insurance

Protect your crops against unpredictable weather events like hail, frost, and flooding  to ensure financial security during growing seasons

AgriStability

Low-cost, flexible program that provides financial support when your income drops below a certain threshold.

Livestock Price Insurance

Safeguard your income from unexpected drops in livestock prices, offering peach of mind during market volatility.

AgriInvest

A self-managed savings account that helps you manage small income declines and invest in projects to strengthen your farm's financial resilience.

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