The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Century Code aim to establish regulations regarding the use of supplemental feed for hunting big game animals. The bill specifies that the Department of Game and Fish may not adopt any rules or policies that prohibit or restrict the use of supplemental feed on private property for hunting purposes. However, it sets limitations on the amount of feed that can be provided, capping it at fifty gallons per location, and requires that it be placed at least fifty feet away from any agricultural property. Additionally, the department is mandated to conduct surveillance and testing for chronic wasting disease in big game animals.

Furthermore, the bill includes a requirement for the department to report to the legislative management by December 31, 2028, providing updates on the surveillance and testing protocols related to chronic wasting disease. The legislation is set to expire on July 31, 2029, after which it will no longer be in effect.