Problem Wildlife

Beaver Control

Big Lakes County controls beaver dams that threaten the integrity of municipal infrastructure. This includes culverts, roads, and licensed drainage ditches. If the dam affecting municipal property is on privately held land, the municipality requires a release form to be signed, prior to dam removal proceeding. Please contact the Agricultural Services Manager at 780-523-5955 about beaver-related damage to county infrastructure. 

Should beaver dams be causing ponding issues on private land that does not affect municipal infrastructure, landowners would need to seek the services of a beaver control professional at their own cost. Landowners are also encouraged to inquire about our ALUS program should they want to investigate alternative control measures such as beaver deceivers or pond levelers. 

Wolf Hunting Incentive

Big Lakes County recognizes the need to support wolf population control efforts to reduce the incidents of livestock predation. Big Lakes County will implement procedures to provide for a wolf hunting incentive program, for the purpose of promoting the lawful hunting of wolves. Through this program, registrants will receive a monetary reward for the carcass of an adult wolf hunted within the County. For more information about this program, please contact our Agricultural Services department at 780-523-5955.

The program is reviewed on a regular basis and includes all lands and residents within Big Lakes County, including the residents of Métis and First Nation settlements.