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 17102 - DOCUMENTATION OF CLAIM

1. A statement of the actual beginning and ending dates that the area was grazed.

2. A statement of the numbers of livestock animal units grazed by species.

3. A proof-of-loss form prepared jointly by the claimant and the Area Wildlife Manager or his designee after the grazing period has been completed. Such form shall include an estimate of the amount of grazing which was still available, if any, at the time of investigation. If the claimant and the Division representative do not agree on the amount of remaining grazing capacity, sufficient evidence which may include but is not limited to appropriate photographs and range condition data shall be provided by the claimant to document the actual condition of the area, and if disagreements exist these will be separately noted on the proof-of-loss form.

4. A statement of the number and kind of big game using the designated area including data from all counts made by date and time of day and a list of all known witnesses who participated in these counts. Head counts of the wildlife causing damage shall be made in accordance with Section 33-3-202, C.R.S. to include timely notice to the Division. The required 24-hour notice to the Division shall be given either in person or by direct telephone contact to the nearest regional or area officer. Numbers of big game shall be expressed in terms of the average daily number of animals present and shall include an estimate of the percentage of their daily food consumed or damaged on the designated area. Counting procedure shall be described. Nothing herein shall preclude the Division from making additional head counts.

5. A statement describing the quality of the growing season as favorable, normal or unfavorable. Based on weather and related environmental conditions, a growing season shall be considered favorable if, on the average, more favorable conditions occur 1 year in 4 or less frequently. A growing season shall be considered unfavorable if, on the average, less favorable conditions occur 1 year in 4 or less frequently. Such statement shall include data on normal and current year dates of the last killing frost and the amount of rainfall by week from the nearest weather station or by other records or evidence where such records are kept.

6. A statement designating the historic average number(s) of big game, by species, present on the property in question.