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House approves bill to raise depredation compensation to 100% for verified cougar and bear kills, adds turkeys
Summary
House passed HB106 to increase compensation for verified livestock kills by cougars or bears from 50% to 100%, expand eligibility to include turkeys and move funding sources; debate focused on valuation, verification and fraud concerns.
The Utah House passed House Bill 106 on Feb. 6, changing depredation compensation rules to allow up to 100% compensation for verified kills of livestock by cougars and bears and expanding coverage to include turkeys.
Floor discussion explained the current program paid 50% from a restricted account; HB106 proposes full compensation with funding adjustments. A…
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