Wildlife Branch
Departmental Message
Each year, Manitoba Conservation addresses challenges and issues that affect our natural environment. In the spring of 2011, inland flooding and high water levels caused significant damage to many properties. This was mainly due to previous winter snowfalls. However, beaver dams can also contribute to high water levels and flooding. That is why the province introduced a new pilot program to better manage beaver dams in the western and Interlake regions. In addition, we have increased the beaver-removal subsidy fee for trappers to $50 per beaver.
Trappers are important in helping control conflicts between people and their property when furbearers like beaver, coyote and raccoon threaten and damage private property. Manitoba Conservation is pleased that trappers are committed to working co-operatively with the department to reduce these conflicts. You have a very important role in wildlife management.
Please see this guide for complete, up-to-date information about the 2011/2012 trapping season. Manitoba Conservation thanks you for your efforts to help protect and manage our wildlife resources and we wish all trappers a successful season.
