Although the bounty program is ending, people on Saba with a valid gun license may continue hunting free-roaming livestock.

Please note that after Friday, January 31, 2025, no further requests for bounty payments will be accepted.

Addressing Free-Roaming Livestock and Invasive Species

Managing the island’s goat population remains essential for sustaining progress in erosion control. While fewer goats are observed in residential areas, many persist in gullies and cliffs, continuing to harm the landscape. Given their rapid reproduction rate—a population can double in just 18 months—it is critical to remove the remaining goats to prevent setbacks. The Public Entity has enlisted invasive species experts to assist with goat population control and protect Saba’s unique ecosystems.

Additionally, these experts will help manage non-native iguana populations to safeguard the native Black Iguana and collaborate with the Saba Conservation Foundation to address feral cats and rats near nesting sites of red-billed tropicbirds. Protecting this ecologically significant breeding colony is crucial for the global population of this bird species. These combined efforts will promote habitat restoration and biodiversity preservation.

Responsible Animal Husbandry

While PES continues to promote the well-being of our environment through various initiatives, we also remind the public of the various ways in which responsible animal husbandry and backyard farming are promoted. Considering the importance of local food security, the Public Entity aims to increase the local production of healthy crops and quality animal products. This is done, among other things, via a subsidy program to cover costs for the import of animal feed and distribution of fruit trees and seeds.

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