New DNR policy affects how deer carcasses can enter Minnesota

Starting this fall, hunters can no longer bring whole deer carcasses into Minnesota from anywhere in North America. This restriction includes all members of the deer family (deer, elk, moose and caribou).

Previously, the restriction only applied to animals harvested in areas of North America where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been known to occur.

WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs spoke with staff from the DNR about the changes to how deer carcasses can enter Minnesota in 2016.