CDFW opens Direct Loss Compensation (Prong 1) for wolf depredations

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 California Depatment of Fish and Wildlife, Special to lassennews.com

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting applications for direct livestock loss compensation (Prong 1) as part of the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program.

Eligible applicants can submit a completed Livestock Loss Application form, found on the Department’s Wolf Livestock Compensation Grant’s page.

Some wolves wear GPS tracking collars — a tool that helps CDFW investigators determine if livestock are killed by wolves.

Eligible applicants include livestock producers who have had “confirmed” or “probable” wolf depredations after July 1, 2024, as determined through an official investigation and documented by CDFW on a Livestock Loss Determination Form.

Due to the limited funds available to support the Wolf Livestock Compensation Program, CDFW is prioritizing direct loss compensation, at this time, and is not seeking applications for non-lethal deterrents (Prong 2) or pay for presence (Prong 3).

Applications and questions may be sent to wolfcompensation@wildllife.ca.gov.