This bill proposes eliminating the shotgun zone for deer hunting in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.031 by adding a provision allowing the use of all legal firearms statewide during the regular firearms deer season. Additionally, it repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.318, which previously restricted certain areas to shotgun, muzzleloader, and handgun use during the regular firearms deer season.

By repealing section 97B.318, the bill removes the shotgun use area, meaning hunters statewide would be permitted to use rifles or other previously restricted firearms. The change would unify firearm regulations for deer hunting across Minnesota, removing geographic restrictions on firearm types.