SF766 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Open season for moose during any year in which there is an open season for elk requirement provision
AI Generated Summary
The bill proposes that if there is an open hunting season for elk in Minnesota, there must also be an open hunting season for moose. This is applicable if the elk population before calving exceeds 20 animals. The specific rules regarding the timing, location, and conditions for elk hunting will be determined by the commissioner. Additionally, the bill modifies a section of the Minnesota Statutes to enforce this requirement.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Requirement for an open season for moose if there's an open season for elk."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the conditions for prescribing an open season for elk in Minnesota under section 97B.515, subdivision 2.",
"modified": [
"Specifies that elk season cannot be set without a concurrent moose season if open season for moose is possible."
]
},
"citation": "97B.515",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
}
]