CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants
CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants support California livestock producers by compensating for wolf-caused livestock deaths and injuries to reduce wolves’ impacts and support statewide wolf management.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: Rolling (Direct Loss applications)
Funding Amounts: Compensation based on livestock fair market value at the expected time of sale
Summary: Supports California livestock producers by compensating for livestock killed or injured through confirmed or probable wolf depredation.
Key Information: Only Direct Loss (Prong 1) applications are currently accepted, with wolf depredation verified by CDFW.
Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) administers the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program to minimize wolves’ impacts on livestock producers while supporting communities affected by gray wolves and successful management of the species statewide. The current program compensates producers for actual livestock losses, including death and injury, resulting from confirmed or probable wolf depredation. CDFW investigates suspected depredations in the field and publishes its final determinations in Wolf-Livestock Depredation Reports.
The program was developed around three areas of need: direct livestock losses, nonlethal deterrents, and pay for presence. CDFW currently prioritizes direct loss compensation and is evaluating potential changes to all three areas with stakeholder representatives. Through a partnership with CDFW, the California Bountiful Foundation issues state-funded payments for eligible livestock losses.
