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COUNTY OF NEWELL - POLICY HANDBOOK
POLICY NO: POL-005-23
TITLE: COYOTE CONTROL INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CCIP)
ADOPTED: November 23, 2023 (C-347/23)
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POLICY STATEMENT:
The County of Newell recognizes the fact that coyotes are a part of the natural environment and
therefore play a critical role in wildlife dynamics. Problems occur when the population dynamics
become unbalanced. When this occurs as in the case of coyotes, not only are other wildlife
populations affected, but also agricultural livestock and even humans. The County of Newell
Agricultural Services Department is taking a proactive approach to not only protect agricultural
livestock, but also wildlife and in extreme cases human life.
POLICY PURPOSE:
To establish the guidelines for the Coyote Control Incentive Program offered by the Agricultural
Service Board (ASB).
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POLICY GUIDELINES:
1. Program to be evaluated annually for effectiveness.
2. Annual program implementation will be based on current coyote populations and potential
threat to livestock within the County of Newell.
3. Dollar value per coyote will be set annually. All coyotes submitted under the program in
the 2024 year will be paid for at a rate of 20 dollars each.
4. Program will run from December 1 to March 31 or as otherwise specified by the ASB. The
program dates can be modified at any given time as determined by the ASB.
5. Persons eligible to participate in the program will be restricted to County residents, all
urban residents within the County of Newell boundaries and those that own and/or
manage land within County boundaries.
6. Only coyotes killed within the County of Newell boundaries will be eligible for the incentive
payment.
7. Eligible persons participating in the program shall deliver coyote carcasses to the
Agricultural Services shop or directly to the base where the designated contract service
provider operates from to qualify for payment unless otherwise specified by the
Agricultural Services Department.
8. Whole, unskinned coyote carcasses only will be accepted for payment.
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9. Snared coyotes must be accompanied by a copy of a registered fur management license
for trapping in order to receive payment.
10. The Director of Agricultural Services or designate will inspect coyote carcasses for
compliance under the program.
11. One third of the left ear will be docked for identification purposes with the remainder of the
carcass returned to the eligible person unless other arrangements are made.
12. The person delivering the carcass for inspection is responsible for proper disposal of the
coyote unless otherwise specified by the inspector.
13. All participants in the program are responsible for obtaining proper licensing and
permission as well as following all established regulations with respect to hunting of
coyotes. Participation in this program does not afford any person special privileges or
exemptions from any regulations.
14. Coyote control services provided under the authority of the Agricultural Pests Act will be
made available through the Agricultural Services Department. Any ratepayers with
harassments or kills may obtain the necessary control devices to prevent repeat predation.
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Note: This Form is a Sample Only and Not A Formal Part of the Policy
COUNTY OF NEWELL
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD
COYOTE CONTROL INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CCIP) FORM
NAME: ________________________ DATE: __________________
MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
RESIDENT RURAL: ___________ URBAN: _________ Phone: ____________
LAND LOCATION OF APPLICANT: ______________
NO. COYOTES REGISTERED: ________ @ $_______ = $ ____________
COYOTES CONTROLLED LOCATION OF CONTROL
(# controlled in each category) (# controlled in each division)
_____________ SHOT _____ DIV 1 _____ DIV 7
_____________ SNARED _____ DIV 2 _____ DIV 8
_____________ OTHER _____ DIV 3 _____ DIV 9
_____ DIV 4 _____ DIV 10
OTHER COMMENTS (i.e. Mange, Sex, etc.)
____________________________ _____ DIV 5 _____ OTHER
____________________________ _____ DIV 6
GUIDELINES
1. Program to be evaluated annually for effectiveness.
2. Annual program implementation will be based on current coyote populations and potential threat.
3. Dollar value per coyote will be set annually by the ASB.
4. Program will run from December 1 to March 31 or as otherwise specified by the ASB.
5. Persons eligible to participate in the program will be restricted to County residents, all urban
residents within the County of Newell boundaries and those that own or manage land within county
boundaries.
6. Only coyotes killed within the County of Newell boundaries will be eligible for the incentive payment.
7. Eligible persons participating in the program shall deliver coyote carcasses to the ASB shop or
directly to the base where the designated contract service provider operates from to qualify for
payment unless otherwise specified by the ASB.
8. Whole, unskinned coyote carcasses only will be accepted for payment. Coyote parts, including
pelts, will not qualify.
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9. The Ag Fieldman or designate will inspect coyote carcasses for compliance under the program.
10. One third of the left ear will be docked for identification purposes with the remainder of the carcass
returned to the eligible person unless other arrangements are made.
11. The person delivering the carcass for inspection is responsible for proper disposal of the coyote.
12. All participants of the program are responsible for obtaining proper licensing and permission as well
as following all established regulations with respect to hunting of coyotes. Participation in this
program does not afford any person special privileges or exemptions from any regulations.
13. Coyote control under the Pest Control Act will still be available through the A.S.B. Any ratepayers
with harassments or kills may still obtain the necessary control devices to prevent repeat predation.
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Registrant Agricultural Services Rep