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Committee approves two deer-damage claims under county program
Summary
Richland County Natural Resources Committee approved two deer-damage claims and discussed program payment structure including a $250 deductible and payment formula for higher losses.
The Richland County Natural Resources Committee approved two claims under the county’s deer-damage program.
Staff provided a flyer listing the claimants and amounts. Members reviewed the formula used to calculate payments, noting the program includes a $250 deductible and applies a reduced-pay percentage for losses in a higher band (committee discussion referenced an 80% payment rate for some loss brackets). Committee members discussed that some landowners now prefer to rely on hunting permits rather than filing claims because the claims process requires public hunting on the property and additional steps.
A motion to approve payment of the two claims was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Committee members noted that the program funds are issued by the program and that the county’s role is administrative; funds are remitted via the program rather than the county general fund.
No additional changes to the program were enacted at the meeting.
