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MN HF4139

MN HF4139
Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated, and report required.


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to game and fish; eliminating shotgun zone for taking deer; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.031, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.318.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the shotgun zone for taking deer during the regular firearms deer season, allowing all legal firearms to be used statewide. It also requires the Commissioner of Natural Resources to report to the legislature by December 1, 2027, on the effect of eliminating the shotgun zone on deer hunting and deer populations, with any recommendations for additional statutory or policy changes. The bill repeals the existing law that defined the shotgun use area and restrictions on firearm types within that area.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy (on 02/22/2024)

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