Brushing
The ASB performs brushing services on county roads according to priority and budget. All regrowth is controlled with a systemic herbicide two years after brushing.
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Weed Control
The ASB conducts weed inspections on private property in the county and may take enforcement action where necessary in order to prevent spread to neighbouring land. The department is also responsible for weed control on our local roads and public land and provide weed control services on private land for priority weed such as Toadflax, Tansy and Scentless Chamomile.
Pest Control
We have identified the following pests as priorities for monitoring:
- Bertha Army worms
- Lygus bugs
- Cabbage seed pod weevil
- Fusarium head blight
- Clubroot of Canola disease
The ASB conducts surveys for the above pests and posts all data from these surveys on the Alberta Pest Monitoring Network.
Beaver Control
The ASB provides blasting services for the removal of beaver dams in streams and rivers in an effort to prevent flooding of agricultural land and protect municipal infrastructure. Dam removal services on private land are charged at $300 for the first dam and $200 for each additional dam. Service charges may be waived when dams on private land are backing up water and causing damage to County infrastructure such as culverts and bridges.
Beaver Harvest Incentive Program - CLOSED
The County of Minburn is committed to municipal infrastructure from water movement problems related to beaver activity through the private harvesting of beavers. County ratepayers or residents are eligible to receive $20.00 for each beaver carcass harvested within the municipal boundaries of the County of Minburn. The carcasses must be presented to the Agricultural Service Board office, at which time one front paw will be removed and the ratepayer/resident will be asked to complete an affidavit. Those presenting beaver carcasses to receive the incentive for the disposal of them. Hunters/Trappers will be responsible to ensure that landowner permissions have been received and that all applicable provincial regulations in regard to hunting/trapping are being followed.
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Coyote Harvest Incentive Program - Opens November 1, 2026
The County of Minburn’s Coyote Harvest Incentive Program will return on November 1, 2026, with funding provided through the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS) Wildlife Management Fund.
The program is intended to support predator reduction efforts within the County of Minburn.
Eligible participants will receive $20.00 per coyote legally harvested from lands within the County of Minburn, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements and harvest limits.
Eligibility Requirements:
To participate in the program, individuals must meet the following requirements:
Reside within the County of Minburn.
Provide the legal land location where the coyote was harvested.
Provide proof of permission to access and harvest on the property.
Ensure coyotes are legally harvested from within the County of Minburn.
Coyotes harvested outside County boundaries will not be accepted. Non-residents of the County are not eligible to participate.
The following limits apply to all participants:
Weekly limit: A maximum of 20 coyotes per week.
Seasonal limit: A maximum of 100 coyotes per season, per resident/landowner.
Household limit: Only one member per resident family household may participate in the program.
Only whole, unskinned coyote carcasses will be accepted for verification. Pelts are not eligible for payment.
Appointments are mandatory, with no exceptions.
Participants must contact Agricultural Service Board (ASB) staff before bringing in coyote carcasses for an incentive payment.
Contact: 780-632-3715, extension 3
Location: County of Minburn ASB Shop, Vegreville, Alberta
All coyotes must be brought to the ASB shop for verification. Participants are responsible for ensuring they meet all program eligibility requirements and harvest limits before arranging an appointment.
For additional information about the Coyote Harvest Incentive Program, please contact County of Minburn ASB staff.