1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to game and fish; modifying archery provisions by permitting use of bow 
1.3 	drawn, held, or released by mechanical device;amending Minnesota Statutes 
1.4 	2006, section 97B.035, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, 
1.5 	sections 97B.035, subdivision 2; 97B.106.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.035, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.8 		Subdivision 1.Hunting with bows released by mechanical devices Definition. (a) 
1.9 	A person may not hunt with For purposes of this chapter, hunting by "archery" or "archery 
1.10 	equipment" includes a bow drawn, held, or released by a mechanical device, except with a 
1.11 	disabled hunter permit issued under section 97B.106 or as provided in paragraph (b). 
1.12 	(b) A person may use a mechanical device attached to the bowstring if the person's 
1.13 	own strength draws, holds, and releases the bowstring.

1.14 	Sec. 2.  REPEALER.
 1.15 	Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 97B.035, subdivision 2; and 97B.106, are 
1.16 	repealed.