Programme sur la faune agricole ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers and farmers operating in Quebec - Land owners with active agricultural operations - Operators of farms experiencing wildlife damage - Both individual farmers (sole proprietors) and agricultural corporations/partnerships may qualify - Must have insurable agricultural interests affected by wildlife ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Compensation program (non-repayable indemnity) - Amount: Varies based on assessed damage to crops and agricultural property - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution required - Repayability: Non-repayable compensation (grant-based, not a loan) - Payment Basis: Direct indemnification for eligible losses caused by qualifying wildlife ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Compensation covers damage caused by: - Large Wildlife: Bison, bears, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, and deer - Migratory Birds: Aquatic birds and cranes - Damage Types: Crop destruction, pasture damage, livestock injuries, agricultural infrastructure damage - Claims must be directly attributable to listed wildlife species ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Damage Documentation: Farmers must document and report wildlife damage in a timely manner - Species Verification: Damage must be verified as caused by eligible wildlife species listed in the program - Claim Timeline: Claims typically must be filed within specified deadlines after damage occurs - Assessment Process: Damage will be assessed and evaluated before compensation approval - Agricultural Operation Status: Farm must maintain active agricultural operations - Exclusions: Damage from non-listed species or preventable losses may be excluded - Regional Eligibility: Program operates within specific Quebec agricultural regions