Minnesota Administrative Rules

6232.3300 NUISANCE BEARS.

Nuisance bears may be taken by licensed bear hunters from July 1 to August 31 under the conditions in this part.

A.

Wildlife managers or conservation officers may authorize licensed hunters to take nuisance bears after the manager or officer has verified that a nuisance problem exists.

B.

Only hunters licensed for the area where damage is occurring will be authorized to take bears. Only one hunter may hunt under a license. Authorized hunters are restricted to the location specified on the license.

C.

A licensee taking a nuisance bear prior to the season must register it with the authorizing wildlife manager or conservation officer within 48 hours after taking.

D.

A licensee who takes a nuisance bear may not take another bear in that year.

E.

A licensee taking a nuisance bear is subject to all provisions of parts 6232.2600 to 6232.3500 not inconsistent with this subpart and all laws relating to the taking of wild animals.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97B.411

History:

18 SR 83; 24 SR 644

Published Electronically:

October 3, 2013