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SF 2247

Northeast Deer Management Task Force establishment requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Grant Hauschild

Summary of SF 2247: Northeast Deer Management Task Force Establishment Bill OverviewThis bill would require the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a North

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Bill Summary · SF 2247

Summary of SF 2247: Northeast Deer Management Task Force Establishment

Bill Overview

This bill would require the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a Northeast Deer Management Task Force. The task force would be responsible for studying and making recommendations on deer management strategies in the northeast region of the state.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the DNR to convene a Northeast Deer Management Task Force by January 1, 2026.
  • Specifies that the task force must include representatives from the following groups:
    • DNR wildlife managers
    • Deer hunting organizations
    • Agricultural producers
    • Environmental and conservation groups
    • Tribal nations
  • Requires the task force to study and make recommendations on:
    • Deer population management goals and strategies
    • Mitigation of crop and property damage caused by deer
    • Opportunities to increase sustainable deer hunting
    • Coordination between stakeholders on deer management
  • Mandates that the task force submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature by January 15, 2027.

Potential Impact

  • Establishes a formal process for diverse stakeholders to collaborate on deer management issues in northeast Minnesota.
  • Could lead to updated, more comprehensive deer management policies and practices in the region based on the task force's recommendations.
  • Provides an opportunity for the DNR, hunters, farmers, environmentalists, and tribal nations to have a voice in shaping deer management strategies.
  • Requires the task force to complete its work and submit recommendations to the legislature within a 1-year timeline.

Overall, this bill aims to bring together key stakeholders to study and make recommendations on improving deer management in the northeastern part of Minnesota. The task force's findings could influence future legislation and policies related to deer populations, hunting, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation in the region.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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