1999 Minnesota Statutes

     97B.106 Crossbow permits for hunting. 

    The commissioner may issue a special permit, without a fee, 
 to take big game or turkey with a crossbow to a person that is 
 unable to hunt by archery because of a permanent or temporary 
 physical disability.  To qualify a person for a special permit 
 under this section, a temporary disability must render the 
 person unable to hunt by archery for a minimum of two years 
 after application for the permit is made.  The permanent or 
 temporary disability, established by medical evidence, and the 
 inability to hunt by archery for the required period of time 
 must be verified in writing by a licensed physician.  The person 
 must obtain the appropriate license.  The crossbow must:  

    (1) be fired from the shoulder; 

    (2) deliver at least 42 foot-pounds of energy at a distance 
 of ten feet; 

    (3) have a stock at least 30 inches long; 

    (4) have a working safety; and 

    (5) be used with arrows or bolts at least ten inches long 
 with a broadhead. 

    HIST: 1988 c 588 s 6; 1991 c 241 s 8; 1993 c 69 s 1