Saskatchewan to Allow Killings of Rampant Elk as Last Resort, Permits Required

Sask. to issue permits to shoot destructive elk outside of hunting season

“If I was to shoot an elk that fills my freezer so that’s one out of eight. What happens to those other seven tags in the landowner’s possession?”

Saskatchewan to allow killings of rampant elk as last resort, permits required

REGINA - Saskatchewan's government says farmers dealing with rampant elk problems can soon kill them off if they get permits.

Saskatchewan to allow killings of rampant elk as last resort, if they get permits

The province says it will provide eight depredation permits next year to producers who have demonstrated a history of significant damage caused by congregating elk.

Producers Offered New Option To Manage Congregating Elk Wildlife Damage

The Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) are partnering to help producers address ongoing issues with gathering herds of elk where prevention methods have not been successful. For 2027, the Ministry of Environment will be offering eight depredation permits to producers who have a demonstrated history of significant damage from congregating elk. “As a government, we are working to find the right balance for t…

Province announces new permits to help producers manage elk damage

The Saskatchewan government says producers dealing with congregating elk that damage feed and forage will soon have access to a new management option. The Ministry of Environment and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation announced Tuesday that a depredation permit program will be introduced to help producers who continue to face significant wildlife damage despite using […] The post Province announces new permits to help producers manage e…