depredation

Example Sentences

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Owners of pets or livestock that are threatened or killed by cougars can get a depredation permit to destroy the predator.

From Los Angeles Times

A state depredation permit was issued and a bear was trapped on the property and euthanized, according to Fisher.

From Seattle Times

Kandula faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of depredation of government property.

From Seattle Times

The department paid $28,596 in livestock loss claims and $31,602 for lethal removal operations in response to depredations on livestock.

From Seattle Times

There’s an inescapable implication of depredation and sin.

From Los Angeles Times