Depredation compensation payments funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 3580 appropriates $125,000 for wolf-related livestock compensation (Minnesota Statutes § 3.737) and $125,000 for elk-related crop/fence damage compensation (§ 3.7371), both for fiscal year 2026. The bill funds direct payments to affected farmers, covers up to $5,000 for livestock valuation assessments, and allocates $40,000 for producer grants to prevent elk crop damage. Funds may transfer between programs if claims exceed normal levels, and all money must be spent by June 30, 2027. This one-time appropriation directly supports Minnesota agricultural producers facing wildlife-related losses.