Lawmakers discuss refreshing fund that pays farmers for wolf, elk damage

By: Abbey Mulcahy

Outlets: Report for Minnesota

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Farmers whose livestock is killed by wolves or whose crops and fences are damaged by elk would see continuing help from the state under a bill debated by a Minnesota House committee during the third week of the legislative session.

The bill proposes an increase of $125,000 to funds that distribute compensation to farmers for damage caused by the wild animals. Individual farmers can receive payments of up …

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