Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to make fishing and hunting more accessible and affordable for Minnesota residents aged 70 and over by providing free licenses for certain activities.

Main Provisions

• Free Licenses for Seniors: The bill mandates that residents of Minnesota who are 70 years of age or older can receive certain licenses without any fee.

  • Permanent Fishing License: Seniors can obtain a permanent license to fish by angling at no cost.
  • Annual Deer Hunting License: They can also receive an annual license to hunt deer, either by firearms or archery, for free.
  • Annual Small Game License: Furthermore, seniors can get an annual license for small game hunting without charge.

• Identification for Licenses: To obtain these licenses, seniors can use a driver’s license or a Minnesota identification card as proof of age and residency when applying at agent locations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill introduces a new provision in the Minnesota Statutes, allowing individuals aged 70 and older to receive free hunting and fishing licenses, thereby amending the current regulations which require all residents to pay for these licenses.

Relevant Terms

• Free angling license
• Free deer hunting license
• Free small game license
• Senior residents
• Minnesota hunting and fishing regulations