The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.303, to enhance the hunter-harvested venison donation program. It introduces new provisions that clarify the process for individuals donating deer to charitable food assistance programs. Specifically, it requires that donors provide the meat processor with the DNR number associated with the deer and mandates that the entire deer carcass, with the hide attached, be supplied to the processor.

Additionally, the bill allows for the meat processor to process a portion of the deer carcass for the donor's personal use, provided that the donor requests this service and covers the associated processing costs. These changes aim to streamline the donation process and ensure that both the donors and the processors have clear guidelines to follow.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.303