Minimum age to take big game lowered from ten to eight years of age provision

This bill lowers the minimum age to hunt big game (like deer, bear, or moose) from 10 to 8 years old in Minnesota. It directly affects children aged 8-11 who wish to hunt under parental supervision, requiring them to obtain a license and be within immediate reach of a parent or guardian. Key provisions include amending licensing statutes to include ages 8-12 in fee-exempt categories for big game hunting (e.g., no fee for 8-12-year-olds to hunt bear or deer) and updating supervision requirements. The change applies to both residents and nonresidents under 16, maintaining existing safety certification rules for older youth. This is a policy adjustment to hunting regulations, not a procedural or commemorative measure.