Bill > HF2391

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing law regarding wolf hunting by requiring the state's wildlife commissioner to establish an annual open season for wolves, which is currently prohibited. The bill removes language that previously prevented wolf hunting until the species was delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act, and instead mandates that the commissioner must now prescribe an annual wolf hunting season. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to annually consult with the commissioner of agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service before determining the specific details of the wolf hunting season. These consultations must include a comprehensive review of data related to wolf depredation on livestock and pets, as well as other instances of human-wolf conflict. This legislation aims to provide a more proactive approach to wolf management by ensuring an annual hunting season can be established based on current wildlife and agricultural considerations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2391&ssn=0&y=2025