Purpose

Purpose. Purpose. This subchapter is adopted to implement the wildlife damage abatement and claim program established under s. 29.889 , Stats. In its administration of the wildlife damage abatement and claim program the department shall assure that the funds appropriated by the legislature are used in the most cost-effective manner. Wildlife damage abatement measures when determined by the department and the administering county to be cost-effective shall be funded and receive priority in payment over damage claims.