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Released on May 26, 2010
The final numbers from the Saskatchewan Coyote Control Program indicate hunters, farmers and ranchers removed more than 71,000 coyotes between November 2009 and March 31, 2010.
"There was a need to take action to control the coyote population and I'm pleased with the uptake of this program," Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. "I hope this program has helped to reduce both the predation issues facing livestock producers and the potential danger posed to farm and ranch families."
Under the Coyote Control Program, the provincial government paid hunters and producers $20 per coyote harvested.
"Coyotes were creating serious problems for livestock producers and farm families in rural Saskatchewan," SARM President David Marit said. "The Coyote Control Program was a valuable tool in helping to decrease the threat of predators."
"Coyote attacks on livestock were costing cattle producers thousands of dollars in losses," Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Chair Jack Hextall said. "By helping to decrease coyote numbers and removing problem predators, this pilot program has helped to protect cattle producers' investment."
"With less hunting and trapping in recent years, coyote attacks on livestock were becoming an increasing problem for producers," APAS President Greg Marshall said. "This program has helped to address that problem and alleviate some of the pressure on our livestock producers."
"The Coyote Control Program definitely helped to reduce the coyote population, which in the long run should help to reduce the problems associated with livestock predation," Lipton area sheep producer Martin Catto said.
In March 2010, the federal and provincial governments announced $2.5 million in annual funding to compensate Saskatchewan producers for livestock killed and injured by predators. Producers will now be compensated for 100 per cent of the market value of their livestock killed by predators and up to 80 per cent of the market value for injured livestock. The compensation program is administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). There have been more than 1,000 claims registered since April 1.
"I appreciate the support of RMs in helping to administer the Coyote Control Program and will continue to work with them, as well as farmers and ranchers, to monitor coyote problems as we move forward," Bjornerud said.
For more information on predation programming, producers can contact their local SCIC customer service office, www.saskcropinsurance.com or call 1-888-935-0000.
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For more information, contact:
Marianne Walsh
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1077
Email: marianne.walsh@gov.sk.ca
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