Conferees OK deer farm rules to combat CWD, ‘global budget’ in Minnesota

The Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Conference Committee continued to check off items during negotiations this past week. One of the big items agreed upon would further regulate cervidae farms. The House and Senate unanimously passed new regulations regarding deer farms and trying to contain the spread of chronic wasting disease. The committee also approved crossbow use for all ages during the general archery season.