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HF 833

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 01/25/2023 12:44pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; expanding use of crossbows during firearms deer season;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.036.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97B.036, is amended to read:


97B.036 CROSSBOW HUNTING DURING FIREARMS SEASON.

Notwithstanding section 97B.035, subdivisions 1 and 2, a person may take deer, bear,
or turkey by crossbow during the respective firearms seasons. The transportation requirements
of section 97B.051 apply to crossbows during the firearms deer, bear, or turkey season.
Crossbows must meet the requirements of section 97B.106, subdivision 2. A person taking
deer, bear, or turkey by crossbow under this section must have a valid license to take the
respective game by firearmnew text begin or, when taking deer, a license to take deer by archerynew text end . This
section does not allow the use of a crossbow by licensed muzzleloader hunters during the
muzzleloader firearms deer season under section 97B.311.