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Released on February 19, 2010
The latest numbers from the Saskatchewan Coyote Control Program indicate that residents have removed nearly 18,000 coyotes since the program was introduced in November.
"We introduced this pilot program at the request of producers across the province to help address the significant increase in livestock losses due to coyotes," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. "To date, I am pleased with the program uptake and we will continue to monitor the situation as we move forward."
Under the program, the provincial government pays hunters $20 per coyote killed.
According to Saskatchewan Environment, an average of 21,000 coyotes are hunted or trapped for their fur each year, with up to 35,000 in some years. However, due in part to lower prices for coyote pelts, these numbers decreased to 17,700 pelts in 2008-09.
"The reduction in hunting and trapping in Saskatchewan has resulted in an increased coyote population," Bjornerud said. "In addition, coyotes have been packing up and becoming bolder, coming into farmyards in daylight while farm families are outside working. This made it necessary to implement a program to help protect the livelihood of our livestock producers and keep their families safe."
Currently, 241 RMs are participating in the pilot program, representing more than 80 per cent of RMs in the province.
The deadline to submit applications to the Saskatchewan Coyote Control Program is March 31, which is when the pilot program will end.
For more information or to complete a declaration form, contact your local RM office, local Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office, visit www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca, or call 1-877-874-5365.
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For more information, contact:
Scott Brown
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4031
Email: scott.brown@gov.sk.ca
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