Hunter-harvested venison donation program modifications
This bill modifies Minnesota's hunter-harvested venison donation program. It requires hunters donating legally taken deer to provide their DNR license number to the meat processor and to donate the entire deer carcass with the hide attached. Processors may offer donors a portion of the meat for a fee if requested and paid for, but the primary donation must be the full carcass for charitable food programs. The bill directly affects hunters, licensed meat processors, and food assistance organizations receiving the donated venison.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heather Gustafson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ann Johnson Stewart
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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