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SF 398

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
 relating to natural resources; authorizing the
commissioner of natural resources to extend the
firearms deer season within designated areas; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 97B.311.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, 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) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner may
extend the firearms deer season within designated areas between
December 15 and December 31.
 new text end