Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated, and report required.

This bill eliminates Minnesota's designated "shotgun zone" for deer hunting, allowing all legal firearms statewide during regular deer season. It directly affects deer hunters who previously had to use shotguns only in specific areas. The bill repeals the existing rule defining the shotgun zone and requires the natural resources commissioner to submit a report by December 2028 on the change's impact on hunting practices and deer populations, including any recommendations for future policy.