(1) There is created an appraisal board in each county of this state composed of the game warden of that county and two (2) farmers who are landowners in the county appointed by the county judge and county agent.
(2) It shall be the duty of the appraisal board to investigate and determine the amount of damages payable to the owner, lessor, tenant, or other persons owning agricultural crops within, adjacent to, or near game refuges and game management areas where crops have been damaged by wildlife in the game reservation.
(3) All moneys appropriated by the General Assembly to be expended from the Game Protection Fund for damages to agricultural crops caused by wildlife as provided in this section shall be approved by the appraisal board before payment shall be made.