SF687

SF687 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Elk taking prohibition with the exception of causing damage provision

AI Generated Summary

Senate SF No 687 is a legislative bill that aims to update and amend certain regulations related to hunting and taking wildlife in Minnesota. The main points of the bill include:

Prohibiting the hunting of elk except in cases where they are causing damage or nuisance. Specific circumstances under which elk may be hunted are detailed, including designated periods and methods of hunting.
Setting fees for various hunting licenses for residents of different ages, taking into account the type of game such as small game, turkey, deer, moose, bear, and elk, among others.
Modifying the fees associated with issuing hunting licenses, ensuring that there are nominal issuing fees, which might be kept by the sellers as commission.
The bill also repeals certain older statutes and rules related to elk hunting that may no longer be necessary or are being updated by new legislation.

Overall, the changes aim to manage wildlife populations effectively, adapt to current conservation needs, and regulate hunting activities responsibly in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to resident hunting fees for various game and licenses under section 97A.475, subd 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts fees for licenses including those for elk, turkey, and deer."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to license issuing fees for various permits under section 97A.485, subd 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the issuing fees for different types of hunting and fishing licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.485",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to the requirements for taking elk under section 97B.515, subd 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the necessity of an elk license unless specified in subdivision 4."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.515",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to the provisions for taking elk causing damage or nuisance under section 97B.515, subd 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which the commissioner may authorize the taking of nuisance elk."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.515",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Removes provisions detailing the number of licenses, eligibility requirements, and separate selections for elk licenses."
      ],
      "summary": "Repeal of section 97A.433 relating to elk licenses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.433",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements for school board reporting."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation modifies the requirements for public school funding under section 123.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts funding formula for inflation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]