SF687

SF687 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Elk taking prohibition with the exception of causing damage provision

AI Generated Summary

Senate SF No 687 is a legislative bill that aims to update and amend certain regulations related to hunting and taking wildlife in Minnesota. The main points of the bill include:

Prohibiting the hunting of elk except in cases where they are causing damage or nuisance. Specific circumstances under which elk may be hunted are detailed, including designated periods and methods of hunting.
Setting fees for various hunting licenses for residents of different ages, taking into account the type of game such as small game, turkey, deer, moose, bear, and elk, among others.
Modifying the fees associated with issuing hunting licenses, ensuring that there are nominal issuing fees, which might be kept by the sellers as commission.
The bill also repeals certain older statutes and rules related to elk hunting that may no longer be necessary or are being updated by new legislation.

Overall, the changes aim to manage wildlife populations effectively, adapt to current conservation needs, and regulate hunting activities responsibly in Minnesota.

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": [
        "Clarification on light goose conservation order and sandhill crane season fees."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Specific fee allocations were streamlined."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments made to hunting license fees and conditions under section 97A.475, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated the list of licenses and fees applicable for various hunting activities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New clauses outlining commission for selling licenses through the electronic system."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Obsolete issuing fees that do not apply anymore."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to license issuing fees specified in section 97A.485, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Licenses sales processes streamlined for easier processing and collection."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.485"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allowances for hunting elk causing damage or nuisance with specific provisions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Some previous restrictions that no longer apply."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustments to the rules regarding elk hunting under section 97B.515, subdivisions 1 and 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Seasons more clearly defined and updated for enforcement clarity."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.515"
  }
]