Washington Wolf Damage Prevention Cooperative Agreements

WDFW signs damage prevention cooperative agreements (DPCAs) with landowners and livestock producers to prevent wildlife damage to crops or livestock. The agreements provide state cost-sharing for preventive measures such as specialized fencing, guard dogs, range riders, hazing equipment and carcass removal. They can also pay for some livestock losses and share wolf-location information. An active DPCA is also one way to qualify for WDFW's crop-damage compensation.

• Landowners and livestock producers experiencing or at risk of wildlife damage to crops or livestock

• Must agree to share information on wolf activity, livestock behavior and preventive actions, and allow WDFW staff access to lands used for livestock production

Agreements tailored to individual producer situations; landowner shares information and grants WDFW access. Lethal-removal permits available only in the eastern one-third of Washington where WDFW leads wolf management.

Published amounts: State cost sharing of proactive preventative methods, including specialized fencing, guard dogs, range riders, hazing equipment, and sanitation (carcass removal, etc.). No rate or cap published.

Contact your local WDFW wildlife conflict specialist, the nearest regional office, or the Wildlife Program at 360-902-2515 or wildthing@dfw.wa.gov. Agreements are tailored to each producer.

Deadline text on the page: No deadline published; producers contact their local wildlife conflict specialist.