SF243

The bill SF No 243 proposes a law that would require the establishment of an open hunting season for wolves in Minnesota. This would only occur if wolves are not listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. Once wolves are delisted, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, directed by the commissioner, would be able to set annual hunting seasons and specific regulations for hunting wolves. These regulations must consider public opinion and align with the objectives of the state's wolf management plan. Additionally, the commissioner is required to consult annually with both the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to review data on wolf interactions that affect livestock, pets, and humans before setting the hunting regulations.