Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force

The Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force was established in 2025 to:

1. gather and review data and information, including traditional ecological knowledge, on the impact of foraging on species resilience, ecosystem health, and other aspects of Minnesota's diverse biomes;
2. review existing regulations governing foraging activities on state lands;
3. develop recommendations for science-based, including traditional ecological knowledge, foraging guidelines for state lands that balance public access and foraging opportunities with conservation needs;
4. develop recommendations for increasing public understanding of sustainable foraging practices that include safety and ecological considerations;
5. solicit public input, when appropriate;
6. and develop recommendations for reduced-priced foraging permits.

Minnesota Laws 2025, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 24

Task Force Report

• Sustainable Foraging Task Force Report to the Legislature
• Report Appendices

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