Minnesota

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association seeks end to deer farms
Group says deer farms spread disease to wild deer herds

Lawsuit filed to restore federal protections to gray wolves
Plaintiffs allege wolves are still threatened; missing from 70% of native habitat

Wolves lose federal protections
FWS says wolves are fully recovered, decision opens up the possibility of future wolf hunts

Wolf management plan under review in Minnesota
Officials will update plan, form new committee and listen to public comments

CWD carcass-incineration program debuts in Minnesota
Crow Wing County encourages hunters to drop off deer carcasses to county landfill

Taxidermist sued by Minnesota co-op creditors
Lawsuit alleges taxidermist should have known funds were fraudulent

University of Minnesota develops faster CWD test
“You don’t have the luxury of time to wait.”

Gray wolf debate continues in Minnesota
Hundreds show up to comment on controversial FWS delisting proposal

No wolf hunting in Minnesota?
Minnesota House bans hunting by one vote margin

Will wolf hunting return to Minnesota?
FWS expected to move forward with delisting efforts despite possible lawsuits