1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to game and fish; extending the fall turkey hunting season in certain 
1.3 	areas;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.711, subdivision 1.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97B.711, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Seasons for certain upland game birds. (a) The commissioner 
1.7 	may, by rule, prescribe an open season in designated areas between September 16 and 
1.8 	January 3 for:
1.9 	(1) pheasant;
1.10 	(2) ruffed grouse;
1.11 	(3) sharp tailed grouse;
1.12 	(4) Canada spruce grouse;
1.13 	(5) prairie chicken;
1.14 	(6) gray partridge;
1.15 	(7) bob-white quail; and
1.16 	(8) turkey.
1.17 	(b) The commissioner may by rule prescribe an open season for turkey in the spring.
1.18 	(c) The commissioner shall allow a four-week open season for turkey in the fall for 
1.19 	the area designated as turkey permit area 601 as of the 2008 season.