Annual open season for wolves requirement

SF 632 requires Minnesota's wildlife commissioner to establish an annual open season for hunting wolves only after federal delisting under the Endangered Species Act. The bill mandates that the commissioner must provide public comment opportunities before setting seasons and consult with the commissioner of agriculture and USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service annually. This consultation must include reviewing data on wolf conflicts with livestock and pets. The season rules must align with the state's wolf management plan and address documented human-wolf conflicts. (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.645, subdivision 9)