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 a wolf 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 injured, killed or 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. The department shall classify each complaint received under this section as one of the following: (a) Confirmed depredation. (b) Probable depredation. (c) Confirmed non-wolf depredation. (d) Unconfirmed depredation. (3) Claim submittal. The complainant shall submit a claim for reimbursement of a verified loss within 30 days of the loss on forms provided by the department. Missing calf claims shall be submitted by December 31 st of the year the loss occurred.