2002 Minnesota Statutes

     97B.111 Special firearm hunting seasons for physically 
  disabled. 

    Subdivision 1.    Establishment; requirements.  The 
 commissioner may establish criteria, special seasons, and limits 
 for persons who have a physical disability to take big game and 
 small game with firearms and by archery in designated areas.  A 
 person hunting under this section who has a physical disability 
 must have a verified statement of the disability by a licensed 
 physician and must be participating in a program for physically 
 disabled hunters sponsored by a nonprofit organization that is 
 permitted under subdivision 2.  A license is not required for a 
 person to assist a physically disabled person hunting during a 
 special season under this section. 

    Subd. 2.    Permit for organization.  (a) The 
 commissioner may issue a special permit without a fee to a 
 nonprofit organization to provide an assisted hunting 
 opportunity to physically disabled hunters.  The assisted 
 hunting opportunity may take place: 

    (1) in areas designated by the commissioner under 
 subdivision 1; or 

    (2) on private property or a licensed shooting preserve. 

    (b) The sponsoring organization shall provide a physically 
 capable person to assist each disabled hunter with 
 safety-related aspects of hunting. 

    (c) The commissioner may impose reasonable permit 
 conditions. 

    HIST: 1991 c 72 s 1; 1993 c 269 s 14