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Just thought i would share this Bs from our state
State Conservation Department Approves Unprecedented Rules for Whitetail & Mule Deer
11ptThe American Cervid Alliance will forward any updates as Missouri cervid farmers continue to work with legislators to protect their livelihoods.
11ptFrom the Missouri Whitetail Deer Breeders & Hunting Ranch Association:
11ptOn April 28th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. the regulations committee for the Missouri Department of Conservation met, voted, and approved new regulations concerning captive whitetail deer, mule deer, and hybrids. There were nearly 25 pages of regulations concerning movement, fencing, ownership, testing, tagging and record keeping. We already have the most stringent testing guideline of any industry in the nation. These regulations will kill the industry in Missouri and force most operators to quit or move to another state. There are no other states with regulations like these.
11pt Here is a short summary of just a few of the new regulations:
11pt 1. MDC will close the borders to any importation of whitetail deer, mule deer, and hybrids.
11pt a. There has never been a whitetail deer transported across any state line that tested positive for CWD.
11pt 2. MDC will require double fencing (outside fence must be 10 ft) for any new breeder or if an operation is sold or transferred to someone else they have to double fence to get a permit.
11pt a No other states require this regulation. The Federal rule states that there is no reason for a fence regulation stricter than a single 8 foot fence.
11pt 3. MDC will require mandatory CWD testing on any deer that dies over 6 months old. This includes preserves.
11pt a. The Federal rule and Missouri Department of Agriculture state that no animal that dies under 12 months of age needs to be tested.
11pt 4. Non-residents of Missouri cannot own or transport a deer that is kept on a farm in Missouri
11pt a. This will end any partnerships with investors from other states.
11pt 5. Mandatory 15 years of records.
11ptThe federal rule states that no trace backs will go back more than 5 years. 15 years is completely ridiculous. The IRS only requires 7 years.
6. There can be no new facilities within 25 miles of a CWD positive.
State Conservation Department Approves Unprecedented Rules for Whitetail & Mule Deer
11ptThe American Cervid Alliance will forward any updates as Missouri cervid farmers continue to work with legislators to protect their livelihoods.
11ptFrom the Missouri Whitetail Deer Breeders & Hunting Ranch Association:
11ptOn April 28th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. the regulations committee for the Missouri Department of Conservation met, voted, and approved new regulations concerning captive whitetail deer, mule deer, and hybrids. There were nearly 25 pages of regulations concerning movement, fencing, ownership, testing, tagging and record keeping. We already have the most stringent testing guideline of any industry in the nation. These regulations will kill the industry in Missouri and force most operators to quit or move to another state. There are no other states with regulations like these.
11pt Here is a short summary of just a few of the new regulations:
11pt 1. MDC will close the borders to any importation of whitetail deer, mule deer, and hybrids.
11pt a. There has never been a whitetail deer transported across any state line that tested positive for CWD.
11pt 2. MDC will require double fencing (outside fence must be 10 ft) for any new breeder or if an operation is sold or transferred to someone else they have to double fence to get a permit.
11pt a No other states require this regulation. The Federal rule states that there is no reason for a fence regulation stricter than a single 8 foot fence.
11pt 3. MDC will require mandatory CWD testing on any deer that dies over 6 months old. This includes preserves.
11pt a. The Federal rule and Missouri Department of Agriculture state that no animal that dies under 12 months of age needs to be tested.
11pt 4. Non-residents of Missouri cannot own or transport a deer that is kept on a farm in Missouri
11pt a. This will end any partnerships with investors from other states.
11pt 5. Mandatory 15 years of records.
11ptThe federal rule states that no trace backs will go back more than 5 years. 15 years is completely ridiculous. The IRS only requires 7 years.
6. There can be no new facilities within 25 miles of a CWD positive.
