Depredation verification procedures

Depredation verification procedures. (1) Response time. Any person who believes that livestock, pets or hunting dogs owned by the person has been injured or killed by an E/T species and wishes to seek compensation under this subchapter shall contact the department within 24 hours of the depredation or within 24 hours of becoming aware of missing livestock, pets or hunting dogs. The complainant shall provide the location of the depredation and a description of the animals injured, killed or missing. The department shall make an onsite inspection within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint and draft a written report of the investigation, which shall include an estimate of the value of the loss. (2) Verification categories. Each complaint received under this section shall be classified by the department under one of the following: (a) Confirmed E/T species depredation. (b) Probable E/T species depredation. (c) Confirmed non−E/T species depredation. (d) Unconfirmed depredation. (3) Claim submittal. The complainant shall submit a claim for reimbursement within 14 days of the loss on forms provided by the department.