HF 3043

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; modifying hours for nighttime raccoon hunting;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.621, subdivision 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.621, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Nighttime hunting restrictions.

To take raccoons between new text begin one-half hour
after new text end sunset and new text begin one-half hour before new text end sunrise, a person:

(1) must be on foot;

(2) may use an artificial light only if hunting with dogs;

(3) may not use a rifle other than one of a .22 inch caliber with .22 short, long, or
long rifle, rimfire ammunition; and

(4) may not use shotgun shells with larger than No. 4 shot.