Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 040 - Game and Fish Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Game and Fish Commission Regulations
Chapter 28 - REGULATION GOVERNING BIG OR TROPHY GAME ANIMAL OR GAME BIRD OR GRAY WOLF DAMAGE CLAIMS
Section 28-6 - Investigation and Award of Verified Claims
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) When investigating damage claims, the Department shall utilize the standard of "more likely than not" in determining whether or not the damage was the result of big or trophy game animals or game birds, or gray wolves in accordance with W.S. § 23-1-901 (g) and (h).
(b) The Department shall consider damage that was discovered by the claimant and reported to the nearest game warden, supervisor or Commission member within fifteen (15) consecutive days after the date the damage was discovered. Any damage that was reported more than fifteen (15) consecutive days after the date it was discovered by the claimant shall not be considered by the Department as damage under this regulation.
(c) The Department shall investigate the verified claim and either reject the claim or provide for a full or partial award to the claimant within ninety (90) consecutive days following the date the Office of the Department received the verified claim.