as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; extending the fall turkey hunting season in certain
areas; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.711, subdivision 1.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.711, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
(a) The commissioner
may, by rule, prescribe an open season in designated areas between September 16 and
January 3 for:
(1) pheasant;
(2) ruffed grouse;
(3) sharp tailed grouse;
(4) Canada spruce grouse;
(5) prairie chicken;
(6) gray partridge;
(7) bob-white quail; and
(8) turkey.
(b) The commissioner may by rule prescribe an open season for turkey in the spring.
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(c) The commissioner shall allow a four-week open season for turkey in the fall for
the area designated as turkey permit area 601 as of the 2008 season.
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