Free angling, deer, and small game licenses provided to residents age 70 or over.
HF 2897 would provide free angling (fishing), deer hunting, and small game hunting licenses to Minnesota residents aged 70 or older. The bill amends state law to require license issuers to provide these licenses without fees to eligible seniors. Specifically, it creates a permanent angling license and annual licenses for deer (by firearm or archery) and small game. Proof of age can be shown using a driver's license or Minnesota ID card at any license agent location.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action May 12, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathan Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Krista Knudsen
RRepublican
Co
Peggy Scott
RRepublican
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