Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 147.762 - Application(a) Applications for depredation permits issued under this subchapter shall be made through the district wildlife conservation officer on the appropriate form provided by the Commission.(b) Applications must identify the name and contact information of the permit applicant, the names and contact information of the subpermittees, the specific location of the subject property owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the applicant, the species of game or wildlife causing damage, the specific nature and extent of the damage caused by the game or wildlife and any additional information the Commission may require.(c) Applications will only be accepted from persons meeting the following criteria: (1) The permit applicant meets the definition of a qualified "person," as defined in section 2121(c) of the act (relating to killing game or wildlife to protect property).(2) Except in Wildlife Management Units 5C and 5D, the permit applicant is currently enrolled in one of the Commission public access programs (Farm Game or Safety Zone) for a minimum of 2 years.(3) The permit applicant possesses a valid agriculture deer control permit if the species sought to be destroyed is white-tailed deer.(d) Applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the deed, lease or other legal document evidencing the permit applicant to be the owner, lessor or the person in control of the lands to be permitted, including the hunting rights thereon.