HF1531

HF1531 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Expiration of crossbow hunting and fishing allowance removed.

Related bill: SF1251

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.037, which governs crossbow use for hunting and fishing. Specifically, the bill seeks to remove the expiration date (currently set for June 30, 2025) on provisions that allow the use of crossbows to hunt deer, bear, turkey, common carp, and native rough fish during regular archery seasons.

Under the existing law, hunters using crossbows must meet certain transportation requirements and equipment standards and must possess a valid hunting or fishing license for the targeted species. By eliminating the expiration date, the bill would make these crossbow allowances a permanent regulation in Minnesota.

The bill has been introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 10, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Extends the allowance for hunting and fishing with a crossbow for certain species."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Removes the expiration date for crossbow hunting and fishing allowance."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends rules regarding crossbow hunting and fishing under section 97B.037.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates transportation requirements for crossbows during specific hunting seasons."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.037"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in relation to exceptions for crossbow use.",
      "modified": [
        "Limits exceptions for crossbow use based on previous subdivisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.035"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Crossbow transportation during regular archery seasons is specified."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section involves the transportation requirements applicable to crossbows.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97B.051"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Requirements for crossbows as related to hunting.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures crossbows meet specific equipment requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.106"
  }
]