Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Confirmed depredation” means that the department has found clear evidence that wolves were responsible for the depredation or injury, such as a carcass present with bite marks and associated hemorrhaging, tracks in the immediate vicinity or other sign. (2) “Confirmed non-wolf depredation” means the department has found conclusive evidence that something other than a wolf killed or injured the animal. (3) “Department” means the Wisconsin department of natural resources or agents designated by the department. (4) “Hunting dogs” means any dog lawfully used in the hunting, tracking, or trailing of game animals other than wolves. (5) “Livestock” means the following farm animals: bison and other bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine other than wild hogs, farm-raised deer, equine animals, poultry, ratites, llamas, alpacas, captive game animals, guard animals for livestock, and fish. (6) “Pets” mean dogs and other domestic animals maintained as companion animals but does not include livestock or hunting dogs. (7) “Probable depredation” means that the department did not find a carcass from a reported depredation or the damage observed on the carcass was inconclusive but there is evidence of a wolf depredation such as a kill site, blood trails, tracks, or scat located in the immediate vicinity. (8) “Unconfirmed depredation” means any depredation that is not a confirmed depredation or a probable depredation.