Straight-wall cartridge ammunition usage to take deer statewide authorization provision
This bill changes Minnesota's deer hunting rules by allowing straight-wall cartridge ammunition to be used statewide for taking deer, rather than only in the current "shotgun use area" defined by specific boundary lines. It directly affects deer hunters across Minnesota who use this type of ammunition. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 97B.318 to remove the geographic restriction, making straight-wall cartridges legal everywhere in the state during the regular firearms deer season. This is a specific policy change to the existing hunting regulations, not a new rule.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Jeff Howe
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Lang
RRepublican
Co
John Jasinski
RRepublican
Co
Steve Drazkowski
RRepublican
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