Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

Backyard hens & livestock — Kamsack, Saskatchewan: Town of Kamsack Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-04

In the Town of Kamsack, Saskatchewan, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Kamsack Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-04, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Keeping live livestock within Town is unlawful, except on recognized industry premises or at shows/fairs/exhibitions with Town permission. Setback: Hive: not within 3 m of any property line; 6-foot hedge/fence between neighbouring property lines; not within 25 m of public space or school property.

Town of Kamsack Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-04 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 14.1, s. 14.2
bees permitted	yes	s. 13.1
livestock rule	Keeping live livestock within Town is unlawful, except on recognized industry premises or at shows/fairs/exhibitions with Town permission.	s. 16
permit or licence	Urban chicken license $150.00 (renewal $50.00); urban beekeeping license $150.00 (renewal $50.00); Saskatchewan Premises Identification number required (no fee stated).	s. 13.1, s. 13.5, s. 14.2, s. 14.4, Schedule "A"
setback	Hive: not within 3 m of any property line; 6-foot hedge/fence between neighbouring property lines; not within 25 m of public space or school property.	s. 13.7, s. 13.8(b)

scout note

Bans keeping livestock townwide (except at a licensed livestock business or Town-permitted show/exhibition). Permits licensed beekeeping (1 hive/6 supers per lot, hive 3m+ from any property line behind a 6-ft hedge/fence) and a licensed 'Urban Chicken Program' for personal egg use only, both requiring a Sask. Premises ID and inspections.