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MN HF2245
MN HF2245Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated, and counties allowed to regulate the type of firearms and ammunition used for taking deer.
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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to game and fish; eliminating shotgun zone for taking deer and allowing counties to regulate the type of firearms and ammunition used for taking deer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.031, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.318.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the existing "shotgun zone" in Minnesota, which previously restricted the types of firearms that could be used for deer hunting in a specific geographic area, and instead grants county boards the authority to regulate firearms used for deer hunting within their jurisdictions. Under the new legislation, county boards can adopt ordinances after providing public notice and holding a hearing to limit the types of firearms that may be used to hunt deer. These ordinances would be effective for no more than one year, and any subsequent ordinances would require additional notice and a public hearing. By repealing the existing section defining the shotgun use area, the bill effectively removes the statewide restrictions on firearm types for deer hunting and shifts regulatory power to individual county boards, allowing for more localized decision-making about hunting equipment and practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy (on 03/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2245&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2245&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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