No specific costs. 



ALBERTA 



The government's prime duty with respect to 

 wildlife is to ensure viable wildlife populations. 

 The responsibility for wildlife damage is shared 

 by the government and the public in that land- 

 owners are expected to protect themselves within 

 reason. 



A Wildlife Damage Fund has been created from a 

 surcharge on licenses and permits (wildlife 

 certificates) . The Fund pays claims and supports 

 the control program. Regulations define what types 

 of damage are eligible for compensation and set 

 the maximum claim amount. The Fund also covers 

 livestock shot during hunting seasons. 



Ungulate crop damage complaints in 197 8-1983 

 ranged from 411 to 611, and $290,000 was spent in 

 response to complaints. 



ARIZONA 



A statute allows a person suffering from game 

 damage to take any measure except killing of 

 animals; if such efforts fail, the person may file 

 a complaint with the director of the Department. 



If removal of damaging animals is necessary, the 

 Commission may: establish special seasons and bag 

 limits with reduction or waiver of fees; remove 

 animals; or issue kill permits. The meat of any 

 animal taken must be given to a public or 



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