Gray wolf. Credit: Gary Kramer/USFWS
November 10, 2024 - The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has reopened the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program for applications for direct livestock loss compensation. The program, which had been depleted of its original $3 million in funds, received $600,000 in funding in the 2024-25 State Budget Package to commence payments to livestock owners for confirmed or probable losses of livestock by gray wolves after July 1, 2024.
Due to the limited funds, CDFW will be prioritizing direct loss compensation and will not be accepting applications for non-lethal deterrents or pay-for-presence compensation. For more information, visit the CDFW Wolf Livestock Compensation Grant page
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The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a thirty-seven member county strong service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the State and Federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties. To learn more about RCRC, visit rcrcnet.org and follow @RuralCounties on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Source: RCRC