Statement of Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship on HB 509 Concerning Deer Breeders

Last week, HB 509 (related to deer breeders) was introduced by Representative Jeff Sorrells of Hartford. This bill should be disturbing to all ethical sportsmen, hunters, and citizens in Alabama. The legislation limits the ability of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to adequately inspect these facilities and test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) or other diseases.