Committee approves 2027 Wildlife Damage Program budget and Deer Donation program

Aug 10, 2026

The Committee approved the 2027 Wildlife Damage Program budget of $39,302.42, noting a 2.9% increase from 2026 and $3,376 in federal USDA Wildlife Services funding; the Committee also approved the 2027 Deer Donation Program.

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Jeremy Irish presented the proposed 2027 Wildlife Damage Program (WDP) budget and explained reporting requirements tied to federal and state funding categories. Irish noted USDA Wildlife Services provides $3,376 in federal funds toward the program and that the overall 2027 budget represents an increase of about 2.9%—roughly $1,200—compared with 2026.

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