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 through licensed meat processors. Specifically, it requires that donors provide the processor with the DNR number associated with the deer and stipulates that the entire deer carcass, with the hide attached, must be supplied for donation.

Additionally, the bill allows for the 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 needs of charitable programs and the interests of hunters are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.303