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SF 337

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 08:40am

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to game and fish; prohibiting taking white deer; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2010, section 97B.311.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 97B.311, is amended to read:


97B.311 DEER SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS.

(a) The commissioner may, by rule, prescribe restrictions and designate areas where
deer may be taken, including hunter selection criteria for special hunts established under
section 97A.401, subdivision 4. The commissioner may, by rule, prescribe the open
seasons for deer within the following periods:

(1) taking with firearms, other than muzzle-loading firearms, between November 1
and December 15;

(2) taking with muzzle-loading firearms between September 1 and December 31; and

(3) taking by archery between September 1 and December 31.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner may establish special seasons
within designated areas at any time of year.

new text begin (c) A person may not take a white or albino deer.
 new text end