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Pest Control Incentive Programs

Learn about County incentive programs that support the lawful removal of beavers, coyotes, and wolves where they are affecting agricultural operations or County infrastructure.

Beaver Reduction Incentive Program

The Beaver Reduction Incentive Program supports the lawful removal of beavers where beaver activity is causing, or is likely to cause, damage to County infrastructure.

This can include:

Blocked culverts
Flooding affecting County roads or approaches
Damage or risk to roads and bridges
Drainage problems
Other access issues related to County infrastructure

The program operates during approved spring and fall periods each year and is subject to the available program budget.

Who Can Participate?

Eligible applicants must be:

A County of St. Paul landowner or occupant; or
A County resident with written permission from the landowner or occupant.

The location where beavers will be removed must also be approved for the program.

How to Participate

Complete the Application Form
Identify the property and the County infrastructure being affected by beaver activity.
Download the Beaver Reduction Incentive Program Application
Pre-Register With Agricultural Services
Call 780-645-3006 (press 4) to make an appointment with County Agriculture staff.
Each location must be approved by the Agricultural Fieldman or their designate at least five business days before any animals are submitted for payment.
Approval applies only to the specific location identified on the application.
Lawfully Remove Beavers From the Approved Location
All beavers must be legally harvested in accordance with applicable provincial and federal legislation.
The number eligible for the program is limited to the amount approved for each location.
Book an Appointment to Submit Beaver Tails
Whole, untouched beaver tails must be brought to:
County of St. Paul Public Works Shop
5618 57 Street
St. Paul, AB
An appointment is required. Beaver tails brought in without an appointment will not be accepted.
When booking your appointment, provide County Agriculture staff with the location where the beavers were removed.

Using a Trapper

A landowner can authorize another person to remove beavers from their property and collect the incentive on their behalf.

The authorized person and their contact information must be included on the program application.

Predator Management Incentive Program

The Predator Management Incentive Program supports County agricultural producers experiencing livestock predation from coyotes and wolves.

The program provides an incentive for the lawful harvest of eligible coyotes and wolves within the County during the approved annual program period. It is intended to help reduce livestock losses and support producers dealing with ongoing predator pressure.

The program is hosted through the St. Paul Fish and Game Association and has been financially supported by the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society’s Wildlife Management Fund.

Who Can Participate?

Participants must:

Be a resident of a community within the County of St. Paul No. 19 boundaries.
Lawfully harvest eligible coyotes or wolves within the County during the approved program period.
Provide the legal land location where each animal was harvested.
Follow all program requirements and procedures.
Follow applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations.
Provide the participant, harvest, and payment information required by the program.

Animals harvested outside the County or submitted by someone who does not meet the residency requirements are not eligible.

Participants are responsible for obtaining proper landowner permission where required.

2026 Incentive Rates

For the 2026 program year:

Coyotes: $20 per verified animal
Wolves: $75 per verified animal
A maximum of 100 coyotes per participant applies for the program year.

Payments are subject to successful verification and remaining program funds.

How to Receive the Incentive

Review the Program Guidelines
Read the current program requirements before harvesting to make sure you are eligible.
View the 2026 Predator Management Incentive Program Guidelines
Complete the Payment & Submission Form
Provide your information and the legal land locations where the eligible animals were harvested.
Download the Payment & Submission Form
Book a Verification Appointment
Call Agricultural Services at 780-645-3006 (press 4).
Appointments take place at:
County of St. Paul Public Works Shop
5618 57 Street
St. Paul, AB
Animals brought in without an appointment will not be accepted.
Bring the Eligible Animal for Verification
Coyotes and wolves must be whole and unskinned. Pelts alone are not eligible.
Animals must be transported safely and respectfully and covered with a tarp or other suitable covering during transport.
Agricultural Services staff will verify the submission and record the required information. After verification, the animal is returned to the participant, who is responsible for its proper disposal.
Receive Payment
Approved payments are processed through the County’s regular accounts payable process. For the 2026 program, cheques are issued once per month following successful verification.
Payments are first come, first served and depend on remaining program funds.