SF965 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Deer firearms season dates modification

Related bill: HF621

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes changes to Minnesota's regulations on deer hunting seasons. Specifically, the bill aims to amend the dates when deer can be hunted with firearms (excluding muzzleloading firearms) to a period starting from November 1 or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and ending on December 15. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing periods for deer hunting with muzzleloading firearms and archery, which run from September 1 to December 31. The bill also allows for special hunting seasons to be set by the commissioner in specific areas at any time of the year.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill relates to game and fish, modifying deer firearms season dates affecting hunter selection criteria as per section 97A.401.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts deer season restrictions and open season dates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.401"
  }
]