Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
About this program
Compensates New Brunswick agricultural producers for crop or livestock losses caused by wildlife. Provides up to 80% compensation (maximum $35,000 per year) without requiring participation cost or premium. The New Brunswick Agricultural Insurance Commission administers the program. For insured producers, wildlife-damaged production is included in yield calculations to prevent coverage decline. Cost-shared 60% Canada and 40% New Brunswick.
Eligibility
New Brunswick agricultural producers who suffer crop or livestock losses due to wildlife. Producers must report within 72 hours of discovery, with minimum $500 loss for crops (at least 0.25 acres) or any livestock loss. Producers must take reasonable efforts to control wildlife damage, and damaged crops must not be harvested prior to inspection. Wildlife damage due to poor management or neglect is not eligible.
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Source: official program page at www2.gnb.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on June 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
New Brunswick agricultural producers who suffer crop or livestock losses due to wildlife. Producers must report within 72 hours of discovery, with minimum $500 loss for crops (at least 0.25 acres) or any livestock loss. Producers must take reasonable efforts to control wildlife damage, and damaged crops must not be harvested prior to inspection. Wildlife damage due to poor management or neglect is not eligible.
What is the application deadline?
This program does not list a fixed deadline, so applications appear to be ongoing. Confirm on the official program page.
How much funding is available?
up to 80% compensation, maximum $35,000 per year. See the official program page for full details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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