The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced an interim Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation Grant Program, which would allocate funds for wolf impacts on livestock.
The funding was approved by the California Legislature in 2021 through Senate Bill 170. Producers are able to apply for fair market value compensation for animals lost to probable or confirmed predation as of Sept. 23, 2021.
“The stakeholder group has been working diligently to advise CDFW on a fair compensation program that will adequately compensate producers for both the effects of wolf presence on livestock and for any losses that may occur,” said the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in its Legislative Bulletin.
“There is currently no timeline for when the full pilot program will be released, but CCA will update members with any new information.”
To receive an application for the interim program, emailWolfprogram@wildlife.ca.gov.
