Wild boar damage added to Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Aug 17, 2022

Wild boar at large are one of the most damaging invasive species in the world and they can wreak havoc on fields, pastures, wetlands, and natural areas in a short period.

The wild boar population continues to grow in Alberta and producers are increasingly concerned by the risks posed by the feral pigs. As a result, wild boar at large have been added to the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program’s list of eligible species.

“Following this change, the program will compensate producers for wild boar damage to eligible unharvested hay crops and eligible annual unharvested crops, wildlife-excreta contaminated crops, stacked greenfeed, and silage in pits and tubes,” said Daniel Graham, AFSC’s manager of product knowledge and pricing.

Unlike other wildlife damage, producers are not allowed to hunt wild boars on their property, including the section where the damage occurred, and any lands owned by the producer that border that property. As well, producers must not allow access for other persons to hunt or trap wild boar on the same properties.

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