Protection from Wildlife Category

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Protection from Wildlife Category is designed to provide farmers funding to protect their crops and livestock from wildlife. This includes funding for fencing, for crop protection measures and guardian dogs.

Comments on Funding:

Maximum of $32.80 per linear metre ($10 per linear foot) for new game fencing.

Deadline:

March 31, 2028 Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. be producers;
2. be seeking financing for their crops and livestock protection;
3. have eligible activities, including:
a) fencing, as follows:
i. Game fencing,
ii. Cross fencing and perimeter fencing,
iii. Wildlife friendly fencing,
iv. Electric fencing.
b) Wildlife-proofing of crop storage facilities;
c) Crop protection measures;
d) Livestock guardian dog;
4. reside in Yukon.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Contact the Agriculture Branch if they have any questions or to discuss their project proposal:

In person: Elijah Smith Building, room 320-300 Main Street, Whitehorse. Its office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Phone: 867-667-5838 or toll free: 1-800-661-0408 and ask to be transferred
Email: emr-sustainablecap@yukon.ca

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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