Missouri Governor Vetoes Captive Deer Bills

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday vetoed two controversial bills that would have redefined “livestock” to include captive deer and eliminated the role of the Department of Conservation in regulating farm-raised whitetail. In his veto announcement, Nixon said the provisions of SB 506 and HB1326  go against longstanding successful conservation practices and violate the Missouri Constitution, which gives exclusive authority over game and wildlife resources to the Conservation Commission.