Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated.
HF 623 eliminates Minnesota's designated "shotgun use area" for deer hunting. The bill changes state law to allow all legal firearms (including rifles) statewide during the regular deer hunting season, replacing the previous rule that restricted certain areas to shotguns only. This affects all deer hunters in Minnesota who participate during the regular firearms season, removing geographic restrictions on firearm types. The key change is a statewide allowance for all legal firearms, simplifying hunting regulations across the state.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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