North Dakota House committee gives ‘do-pass’ recommendation to deer baiting bill
In North Dakota’s long-running debate over big game baiting, a new chapter is unfolding. Lawmakers in the House have advanced a bill that would block the Game and Fish Department from banning baiting on private land—even in areas where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found. Supporters see it as a property rights issue; opponents warn it weakens disease control. With limits added on bait amounts and proximity to livestock, SB 2137 now moves to the full House for a vote—and likely more debate. Brad Dokken with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.
SB 2137
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of supplemental feed for hunting.
House Sponsors: Koppelman (R, District 16), Novak (R, District 33), Tveit (R, District 33),
Senate Sponsors: Boehm (R, District 33), Patten (R, District 26), Thomas (R, District 6),
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