Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Expands Deer Feeding and Attractant Ban to Include Sherburne County

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Jennifer Lewerenz

Jun 19, 2025 | 8:50 AM

Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

(KNSI) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded its deer feeding and attractant ban to include Sherburne County to reduce the risk of spreading chronic wasting disease after it was detected in wild deer in new areas of the state.

The ban prohibits feeding deer or using attractants to draw them to specific locations. It now covers 32 counties total.

“The feeding and attractant ban is one tool to reduce unnatural congregating of deer and lower the risk of CWD spread,” said Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator.

The wording of the ban was recently clarified so hunters can still use items like non-scented ropes and mock scrapes with no added scents – items that were never intended to be outlawed.

For Sherburne County residents interested in helping deer, the DNR recommends improving habitat to provide long-term food and shelter rather than feeding them directly.

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