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MN HF2897
MN HF2897Free angling, deer, and small game licenses provided to residents age 70 or over.
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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to game and fish; providing for free angling, deer, and small game licenses to residents age 70 or over; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.441, by adding a subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota state law to provide free hunting and fishing licenses for residents who are 70 years of age or older. Specifically, the bill requires license-issuing authorities to provide, at no cost, three types of licenses to eligible seniors: a permanent angling (fishing) license, an annual deer hunting license (valid for both firearms and archery), and an annual small game hunting license. To obtain these free licenses, seniors can use their driver's license or Minnesota identification card as proof of age at any licensing location. This provision aims to support and encourage recreational outdoor activities for older Minnesota residents by removing the financial barrier of purchasing hunting and fishing licenses, thereby potentially increasing senior participation in these traditional outdoor pursuits.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Author added Knudsen (on 05/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2897&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2897&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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