Wildlife that becomes a nuisance (e.g. damaging property or crops) can be reported to the Ministry of Environment. Concerns are forwarded to wildlife biologists for consideration when allocating hunting opportunities for the next hunting season. Biologists may reach out if they have further questions.
Repeated encounters with dangerous wildlife are considered a threat to public health and safety. For example, bears regularly foraging in landfills and moose wandering in urban areas are safety concerns. These situations should be reported to the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety (CPPS). However, if there is an immediate risk to human safety, call 911 immediately.
If you have an aggressive encounter with wildlife, and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555.
Producers experiencing loss of livestock or commercial crops by wildlife can access the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
To report concerns about nuisance wildlife, contact the Ministry of Environment’s inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or by email at centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca.
If you see a wild boar, contact a Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Office at 1-888-935-0000 or read their information on wild boars.