Section NR 12.52 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this subchapter:
(1) "Confirmed depredation" means that the department has found clear evidence that wolves or an E/T species were responsible for the depredation or injury, such as a carcass present with bite marks and associated hemorrhaging, tracks in the immediate vicinity or other sign.(2) "Confirmed non-wolf or non-E/T species depredation" means the department has found conclusive evidence that something other than an E/T species or wolf killed or injured the animal.(3) "Department" means the Wisconsin department of natural resources or agents designated by the department.(4) "E/T species" means any animal on the Wisconsin list of endangered species under s. NR 27.02 or threatened species under s. NR 27.03.(5) "Hunting dogs" means any dog used in the pursuit of game animals.(6) "Livestock" means the following farm animals: bison and other bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, farm-raised deer, equine animals, poultry, ratites, llamas, alpacas, captive game animals, guard animals for livestock, and fish.(7) "Pets" mean dogs and other domestic animals maintained as companion animals.(8) "Probable depredation" means that the department did not find a carcass from a reported depredation or the damage observed on the carcass was inconclusive but there is evidence of depredation such as a kill site, blood trails, tracks or scat located in the immediate vicinity.(9) "Unconfirmed depredation" means any depredation that is not a confirmed depredation or a probable depredation.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 12.52
CR 05-004: CR 05-005: cr. Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05.