Minnesota Administrative Rules

6230.0500 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR CONTROLLED HUNTING ZONES.

The following regulations apply to all persons within a controlled hunting zone during the open Canada goose seasons or as otherwise specified in parts 6230.0600 to 6230.1100:

A.

Except for the retrieval of downed birds, the taking of waterfowl is limited to the area within ten feet of each designated hunting station provided a person complies with all other refuge and trespass regulations.

B.

Only one hunting group, consisting of no more than three hunters, may occupy a designated hunting station at a time.

C.

Persons occupying a hunting station must fulfill all license requirements to hunt waterfowl.

D.

A person may not leave any refuse, offal, or feathers on public lands in the controlled hunting zone or in any parking lot.

E.

Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed or possessed at any of the hunting stations on public lands.

F.

A person may not loiter in areas between the designated hunting stations on public lands.

G.

On public lands, dogs must be on a leash except within ten feet of stations or while retrieving, and must be under control at all times.

H.

On public lands, after each party member has bagged a limit of Canada geese, or expended a limit of shells, the party must promptly leave the station.

I.

No trailers of any kind are allowed in designated parking lots.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97A.092; and others at 19 SR 6

History:

19 SR 484; 22 SR 292; 24 SR 644

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008