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Minnesota Session Laws 2004 to 2011 Index (topics)

HUNTING

all-terrain vehicle use, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45, 153

Animal noise callers, remote-controlled, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 40

Apprentice hunter validation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 34, 35

Apprentice hunters, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 38

Archery

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 41, 44

Crossbow permits, certification for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 44

Deer hunting, handgun possession, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 45

Turkey hunting, bows, draw weight, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 40

Armed forces members, special hunts, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 29

Artificial lights, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 17, 43, 67

Artificial lights, fox or coyote hunting, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Bait, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 51, 52, 54

Baiting, bird feeder exemption eliminated, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 46

Bear hunting, wildlife management areas, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 16

Bears, hunting guides, licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 30

Beavers, transportation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Big game, see BIG GAME

Ammunition for, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 36

Bows, draw weight, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 37

Disabled persons, hunting from motor vehicles, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 45

Dogs pursuing, civil penalty, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 27

Dogs pursuing or killing, appeals of penalties, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 1 s 21

Tagging, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 33

big game, all-terrain vehicles, use, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45

blind persons, laser sights, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 29, 30

blinds, on public land, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 32

Boats and boating

Invasive aquatic plants on boats, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 5, 6

Bobcats

Taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

Cervidae, hunter-harvested, carcasses, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 16

Children, hunting by

Big game, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 26, 38

Prairie chicken licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 25

Children, hunting by, prairie chicken licenses, effective date, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 64

Children, parents' responsibilities, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 37

children, turkey hunting, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 12

Clothing, blaze orange requirements, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 43

computer-assisted remote hunting, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 31

Coyote, artificial lights, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Coyotes

Taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

Coyotes, bounties for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 64

Coyotes, import or export, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 47

Crossbow hunting

Disabled hunters, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 44

Turkeys, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 41

Crossbow hunting, deer, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 38

Crossbows, possession, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 38

decoys, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 41, 42, 2009 c 176 art 2 s 48, 49

Deer, see DEER

Albino deer, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 23, 2004 c 255 s 51

All-season licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 29, 42

Antlerless deer, taking, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 22

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 38

Either sex, age to take, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 21

License changes, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 23

License donations and surcharges, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 92, 96

Licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 12, 18, 31, 32, 71

Muzzleloaders, scope use, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 19

Quality deer management pilot zone, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 36

Season, 2009, Zone 3, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 68

Youth early season firearms deer hunt, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 36

deer, landowner licenses, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 14

Disabled hunters

Certification, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 39, 42

Nonprofit programs for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 27

Disabled persons

Big game hunting from motor vehicles, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 45

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 44

Hunting from vehicles, lifetime permits, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 42

Permits, reports about, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 75

Dogs, pursuing big game, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 27

dogs, training

permits, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 21, 22, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 105

raccoons, use, repeal, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52

duck, season, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 39

Ducks

Opener, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 43

Season, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 53

Elk causing damage, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 50

Equipment, inspection, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 26

Farm lands, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 20

Firearms

big game, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 28, 2008 c 368 art 2 s 39

Big game, ammunition for, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 36

Firearms safety certificates, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 25

Firearms safety certificates, effective date, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 64

Firearms safety certificates, other states, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 18

laser sights, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 29, 30

Muzzle-loaders, smokeless gunpowder, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 39

Muzzle-loading firearms, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 43

Muzzleloaders, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 8, 9, 30, 46, 48, 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 40

Muzzleloaders, for deer, scope use, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 19

Parents or guardians, duties, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 35

Pistols, carrying for hunting, permit exemptions, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 45

Possession, disabled persons, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 39

Possession in deer zones, restrictions, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 42

safety

courses and certificates, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 23 to 2005 c 146 s 25, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 106, 107

designation on drivers license, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 49

training, volunteers, background checks, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 3

Safety certificates, duplicates, fees, Minn. Law 2004 c 221 s 41

Safety certificates, training exceptions, armed forces members, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 33

Shotgun use area, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 44

Shotgun use areas, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 40

Transportation, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 41

Transportation, at shooting ranges, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 40

Uncased, study, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 78

wildlife control, silencers, Minn. Law 2005 c 102

Firearms, criminal forfeitures, reports, Minn. Law 2010 c 391 s 2

Fishers

Tagging, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 27

Fox, artificial lights, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Foxes

Taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

Fur-bearing animals, trapping, violations, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

Game birds, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 19

Migratory game birds

Dressed, transportation, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 17

Shooting hours, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 20, 32

Game farms, see GAME FARMS

Gray wolves, game animals, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 16

great horned owls, Minn. Law 2005 c 104

guides, licenses, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 19, 20, 38

Hares, transportation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Hours, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 39, 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 43

Hunter and trapper education certificates, duplicates, Minn. Law 2004 c 221 s 42

hunter and trapper education course, fees, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 108

Hunter education, Minn. Law 2008 c 363 art 5 s 4

Hunting while impaired, alcohol concentration, Minn. Law 2004 c 283 s 1, 2

Licenses

Agents, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 32 to 2004 c 255 s 34, 37

Apprentice hunter validation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 28

armed forces members, preference, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 17

Deer, see same under this topic

deer, landowner licenses, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 14

Deer licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 12, 18, 31, 71

Electronic licensing system, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 3, 23, 36, 49

electronic Licensing System Commission, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 103

fees, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 102, 2008 c 368 art 2 s 4, 30, 31

Fees, refunds, conditions for, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 28

Fur-bearing animals, taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

guides, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 19, 20, 38

Lifetime licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 15

Nonresident hunting licenses, fees, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 13

Nonresident small game licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86

Possession violations, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 22

Refunds, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 19

replacement, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 10

residency, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 11

Seizure, hearings, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 8

Small game, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86, 87, 89

social Security numbers, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 101

Spouses of residents on active military duty, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 87

Stamps, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 84

Suspended privileges, hunting with, misdemeanor, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 25

Suspension, nonappearance or nonpayment, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 9

Trapping licenses, fees, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 14

Trapping violations, effect on licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

turkey, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 12

Turkey licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 13

Separate selection, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 10

Spring season, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 11

Under age 16, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 28

Vendors, laws summaries for, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 11

Youth resident licenses, age, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 12

Lynx, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 100, 109 to 113

Taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

Migratory waterfowl feeding and resting areas, boats in, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 14

Migratory waterfowl stamp validations, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 100

Mourning doves, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 1, 35, 38

Night vision equipment, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 41, 2009 c 176 art 2 s 44

Nonresidents

Fox and coyote, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 98

Hunting licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 91

Trapping, small game, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 25

Otters

Tagging, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 27

pheasant, season, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 37

Pheasant, season limits, reports about, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 54

Pheasant stamp validations, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 99

Pine martens

Tagging, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 27

Public hunting grounds, designation, Minn. Law 2004 c 221 s 39

public hunting grounds, Natural Resources Department payments, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 96

Public safety, taking wild animals to protect, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 1 s 22

Rabbits, transportation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Raccoon

Taking with firearms, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 24

raccoons

dog training, use for, repeal, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52

treeing, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 33

Raccoons, artificial lights, taking with, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 43

Raccoons, transportation, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Resident trapping licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 90

Sandhill cranes, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 15

scientific and natural areas, Minn. Law 2005 c 161 s 2

Shining, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 17, 43, 67

shooting preserves, shooting ranges

standards of operation, Minn. Law 2005 c 105

Small game

Trapping, nonresidents, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 25

Small game licenses

Nonresidents, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86

Spouses of residents on active military duty, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 87

Trapping, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 89

snaring, permits, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 34, 35

Snowmobiles, use on private land, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 52

Stamps

Collecting, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 11

Signatures, repeal, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 82

Stamps, electronic issuance, fees for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 26

Stands, bear hunting, wildlife management areas, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 16

stands, on public land, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 32

State lands, leased lands, hunting on, Minn. Law 2010 c 361 art 4 s 43

Storage of protected wild animals, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 31

Transportation of wild animals, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 37

Trapping

all-terrain vehicle use, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45

fur-bearing animals, by children, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 15

License identification numbers, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 46

Nonresidents, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 25

scientific and natural areas, Minn. Law 2005 c 161 s 2

Small game licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 89

snowmobile use, repeal, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52

trapper education courses, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 26, 27

Trapping, licenses, fees, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 32

Trapping, violations, fur-bearing animals, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

Turkey licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 13

Turkey, spring season, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 53

Turkeys

Assistance by unlicensed adult, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 38

Assistance to hunters, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 26

guides, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 38

licenses, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 12, 13

Licenses, separate selection, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 10

Spring season, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 11

undressed, transportation, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 7

Veterans, special hunts, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 29

Walk-in access to private land, report, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 85

waterfowl, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 40

Waterfowl, decoys, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 48, 49

Wild turkeys, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 19