Minnesota Administrative Rules

6230.0700 LAC QUI PARLE SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

Subpart 1.

Time periods for special provisions.

In addition to the regulations provided by part 6230.0500, the following subparts apply to all persons in the Lac qui Parle controlled hunting zones during the open season for taking Canada geese in those zones.

Subp. 2.

Hunting stations.

A.

Only one hunting group, consisting of no more than three hunters, may occupy a designated hunting station at one time.

B.

From the third Thursday in October through November 30, waterfowl and small game hunters may reserve designated hunting stations according to regulations available at the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area headquarters. Reservation dates may not be changed.

C.

From December 1 through the end of the Canada goose season, waterfowl hunters must use designated hunting stations and use of the stations is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Subp. 3.

Entry permit required.

From the third Thursday in October through November 30, on public lands, a person may not hunt migratory waterfowl or small game in the controlled hunting zone without first registering at the check station and obtaining an entry permit. Entry permits must be displayed as specified on the permit. Hunters age 18 or older will be charged a $3 daily fee for the Lac qui Parle entry permit. Failure to comply with the provisions of the permit or special provisions relating to the controlled hunt will result in immediate revocation of the permit for that day.

Subp. 4.

Limitation on number of shells possessed.

Only persons hunting may bring shotgun shells into the controlled hunting zone. A waterfowl or small game hunter may not bring in more than 12 shells per trip or have in possession more than 12 shells at any one time, except that small game hunters may possess more than 12 shells beginning December 1.

Subp. 5.

Firearms must be cased.

Waterfowl and small game hunters must have firearms cased, except within ten feet of assigned hunting stations.

Subp. 6.

Actions after taking bag limit.

Within one hour of hunt completion each party member must personally return their entry permit to the check station and report the harvest of geese.

Subp. 7.

Limitation on number of trips.

Hunters are limited to one trip to the hunting stations before noon and one trip after noon each day.

Subp. 8.

Restrictions on occupancy of designated parking lots and hunting stations.

A person may not park in or otherwise occupy a designated controlled hunting zone parking lot or occupy a hunting station from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Subp. 9.

Closed hunting stations.

A person may not occupy or hunt from a hunting station that is posted closed.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97A.092; 97A.401; and others at 19 SR 6

History:

19 SR 484; 24 SR 644; 30 SR 613; 34 SR 621; 36 SR 1155

Published Electronically:

April 12, 2012