Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
406 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (406 Series, Wildlife)
2 CCR 406-17 - CHAPTER W-17 - DAMAGE CAUSED BY WILDLIFE
Article X - DAMAGE TO LIVESTOCK FORAGE ON GRAZING LAND WHICH IS DEFERRED FOR SEASONAL USE
Section 17101 - PROOF OF LOSS REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 400 CO Code Regs 17101

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

A. At the time of the investigation or upon submission of the proof-of-loss form, the claimant, shall be responsible to prove by a preponderance of evidence:

1. That he met the requirements concerning notice of intent to defer grazing on the lands where the damage is alleged to have occurred.

2. That damage occurred and it was more than ten (10) percent in excess of normal historic use levels.

3. That livestock were unable to graze the area at the rate planned and normally expected under similar growing conditions in the absence of big game grazing; and that the damage was caused by big game and not adverse weather, insects, rodents or some other cause.

4. That he owns the land or leases it from a private owner.

5. That the land was adequately fenced to exclude any livestock present on adjoining lands.

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