SF632 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Annual open season for wolves requirement
Related bill: HF649
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No 632, put forth by senators Wesenberg and Johnson, seeks to establish an annual hunting season for wolves in Minnesota. This proposed change would amend a section of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically allowing the hunting of wolves only if they are not listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. If wolves are delisted, meaning they are no longer considered endangered or threatened, the state's commissioner would have the authority to set hunting seasons and restrictions based on public feedback and a wolf management plan. Additionally, the commissioner is required to discuss these regulations annually with the commissioner of agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, particularly focusing on how wolves impact livestock, pets, and human safety.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A requirement for the commissioner to prescribe an annual open season for wolves unless they are federally listed as endangered."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for open season on wolves under section 97B.645.",
"modified": [
"Alters the conditions under which the commissioner may set open season dates."
]
},
"citation": "97B.645"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Reference to the wolf management plan is made under section 97B.646, mandating consistency with the plan's goals.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "97B.646"
}
]