Minnesota HF1402 modifies the wolf depredation compensation program and the compensation program for crop or fence damage caused by elk, and.

Minnesota HF1402 amends the wolf depredation compensation program to require livestock owners to be compensated by the commissioner of agriculture for livestock destroyed by wolves. It also modifies the compensation program for crop or fence damage caused by elk, requiring an approved agent to investigate and submit a report to the commissioner. The commissioner determines compensation based on the report. The bill appropriates $2,500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for crop damage compensation. It also repeals certain sections of Minnesota Statutes related to these programs.

Minnesota HF1402 modifies the wolf depredation compensation program and the compensation program for crop or fence damage caused by elk, and.

Minnesota HF1402 amends the wolf depredation compensation program to require livestock owners to be compensated by the commissioner of agriculture for livestock destroyed by wolves. It also modifies the compensation program for crop or fence damage caused by elk, requiring an approved agent to investigate and submit a report to the commissioner. The commissioner determines compensation based on the report. The bill appropriates $2,500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for crop damage compensation. It also repeals certain sections of Minnesota Statutes related to these programs.