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Law brings new restrictions on deer, elk brought into Minnesota
The Associated Press
June 2, 2003
ST. PAUL - Hunters and ranchers bringing deer and elk into Minnesota will find new restrictions designed to combat chronic wasting disease, under a law signed recently by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
One law prohibits Minnesota hunters from bringing whole deer or elk carcasses into the state. Hunters would have to quarter their deer and elk, and leave the spine and head behind or have the meat cut and wrapped. Hunters could bring back antlers, hides, teeth, mounted heads and skull plates that have been cleaned.
The law affects nearly 14,000 Minnesotans who hunt in Wisconsin, and thousands more who travel to other western states each fall.
Another new law brings all elk and deer farmers in Minnesota under the jurisdiction of the Board of Animal Health. Previously, the Department of Natural Resources had oversight over 452 deer and elk farms. The transfer of the deer and elk farms doesn't have to be completed until Jan. 1.
Wayne Edgerton, farm policy coordinator for the DNR, said the new law means all deer and elk over the age of 16 months that die from any cause - whether disease or slaughter - will have to be tested for chronic wasting disease.
Import restrictions on domestic elk and deer have been made permanent. All deer and elk coming into Minnesota must come from herds that have been tested and found free of CWD for at least three years.
Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press
The Associated Press
June 2, 2003
ST. PAUL - Hunters and ranchers bringing deer and elk into Minnesota will find new restrictions designed to combat chronic wasting disease, under a law signed recently by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
One law prohibits Minnesota hunters from bringing whole deer or elk carcasses into the state. Hunters would have to quarter their deer and elk, and leave the spine and head behind or have the meat cut and wrapped. Hunters could bring back antlers, hides, teeth, mounted heads and skull plates that have been cleaned.
The law affects nearly 14,000 Minnesotans who hunt in Wisconsin, and thousands more who travel to other western states each fall.
Another new law brings all elk and deer farmers in Minnesota under the jurisdiction of the Board of Animal Health. Previously, the Department of Natural Resources had oversight over 452 deer and elk farms. The transfer of the deer and elk farms doesn't have to be completed until Jan. 1.
Wayne Edgerton, farm policy coordinator for the DNR, said the new law means all deer and elk over the age of 16 months that die from any cause - whether disease or slaughter - will have to be tested for chronic wasting disease.
Import restrictions on domestic elk and deer have been made permanent. All deer and elk coming into Minnesota must come from herds that have been tested and found free of CWD for at least three years.
Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press
