Damage Control Licences
As a property owner, leaseholder or disposition holder, you can apply to Fish and Wildlife Stewardship for a damage control licence (DCL) to deal with certain species of wildlife that are causing damage to property or posing a threat to human safety. A DCL may be issued by Environment and Protected Areas for the lethal control of specific wildlife that is causing, or is likely to cause property damage, or pose a threat to human safety. DCLs will not be issued to capture and transport or relocate wildlife, to control nuisance wildlife, or to control wildlife at a population level.
To apply for a DCL you must contact a nearby Environment and Protected Areas Office to obtain and submit a Client Information Form.
Proactive implementation of best management practices to reduce conflict with wildlife is encouraged. To obtain information on best management practices and strategies contact your local wildlife biologist.
Find a Wildlife biologist contact by selecting the Wildlife contact District on the map:
Migratory Bird Damage Permit
A Fish and Wildlife officer can issue migratory bird damage permits to those who would like to remove or scare away ducks or geese causing crop damage.
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Conditions and Restrictions
Some restrictions of the migratory bird damage permit:
- The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.
- The person receiving the permit can name other people to help remove or scare away the ducks or geese. That person must carry the permit when they are acting under its authority.
- The ducks or geese can only be shot on or over the fields identified on the permit.
- The ducks or geese cannot be shot within 50 metres of water.
- Decoys, calls, blinds or other concealments cannot be used.
- A report stating the number and species must be submitted to the office issuing the permit no later than 15 days after the permit expires.
Related Information
- Find an Environment and Protected Areas Office near you - Fish and Wildlife Area Contacts
- Waterfowl Crop Damage Prevention Program
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