SF965 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Deer firearms season dates modification
Related bill: HF621
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes changes to Minnesota's regulations on deer hunting seasons. Specifically, the bill aims to amend the dates when deer can be hunted with firearms (excluding muzzleloading firearms) to a period starting from November 1 or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and ending on December 15. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing periods for deer hunting with muzzleloading firearms and archery, which run from September 1 to December 31. The bill also allows for special hunting seasons to be set by the commissioner in specific areas at any time of the year.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
Citations
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