Largemouth and smallmouth bass continuous open season provision
This bill changes Minnesota's fishing regulations for largemouth and smallmouth bass by establishing a continuous open season, meaning anglers can fish for these species year-round without seasonal restrictions. It directly affects recreational anglers in Minnesota who target these bass species, replacing the current seasonal limit (Memorial Day weekend through February). The key mechanism is amending Minnesota Statutes section 97C.395 to move largemouth and smallmouth bass into the list of fish species already covered under a continuous open season. This aligns bass fishing rules with other commonly fished species like sunfish and perch. The change eliminates the need for seasonal closures for these specific bass types.
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