The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on proposed administrative rules governing fur farms as directed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2024. That legislation established separate statutory provisions for fur farms and directed the DNR to develop rules applicable specifically to fur farm operations.
The proposed rules strengthen the framework for identifying problems early, ensure consistent practices, and reduce the chance that undetected issues could contribute to the spread of wildlife diseases.
The DNR welcomes written comments on the proposed rules until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Submit comments to Leslie McInenly, populations and regulations manager, by email to [email protected], by calling 651-259-5220, or by mail to Leslie McInenly, populations and regulations manager, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Section of Wildlife, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155.
More information is available on the DNR rulemaking webpage (mndnr.gov/input/rules). Free copies of the proposed rules are available upon request.