Wolf depredation compensation program modified, compensation program for crop or fence damage caused by elk modified, and money appropriated.

HF 1402 modifies Minnesota's compensation programs for livestock losses due to wolves and crop/fence damage caused by elk. It requires site inspections with photographs by approved agents (like sheriff's deputies or Agriculture Department staff) to verify wildlife damage before payments are made. The bill maintains a $100 minimum claim value and $20,000 annual cap for wolf-related livestock claims, while adding specific evidence criteria (like elk tracks or sightings) for elk crop/fence damage claims. It also repeals outdated sections of law and appropriates funds for these programs. These changes directly affect livestock owners and agricultural producers who experience wildlife-related losses.