Bill > HF1298

This bill modifies Minnesota statutes to provide clearer guidelines for handling feral swine, which are wild pigs that can cause significant environmental and agricultural damage. The bill amends two sections of state law to allow landowners and occupants to take (kill) feral swine on their property when the animals are causing damage, without requiring a special hunting license. Specifically, the bill allows property owners or their agents to shoot feral swine and report the killing to a conservation officer or Fish and Wildlife Division employee within 48 hours, with the key difference from previous law being that they are no longer required to surrender the killed swine to state authorities. The bill maintains existing penalties for illegally possessing or releasing feral swine, including potential misdemeanor charges and liability for damages and state control costs. The changes aim to provide landowners with more direct methods to manage feral swine populations that threaten their property, while maintaining oversight through reporting requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1298&ssn=0&y=2025