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Minnesota Session Laws 2004 to 2011 Index (topics)

HUNTING

All-terrain vehicle use, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 52, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45, 153

Animal noise callers, remote-controlled, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 40

Apprentice hunter validation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 34, 2007 c 131 art 1 s 35

Apprentice hunters, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 38

Archery

Crossbow permits, certification for, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 44

Deer hunting, handgun possession, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 45

Archery

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 41, 44

Turkey hunting, bows, draw weight, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 40

Armed forces members, special hunts, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 29

Artificial lights, fox or coyote hunting, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Artificial lights, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 17, 43, 67

Bait, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 51, 52, 54

Baiting, bird feeder exemption eliminated, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 46

Bear hunting, wildlife management areas, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 16

Bears, hunting guides, licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 30

Beavers, transportation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Big game, all-terrain vehicles, use, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45

Big game, see BIG GAME

Big game

Disabled persons, hunting from motor vehicles, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 45

Dogs pursuing or killing, appeals of penalties, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 1 s 21

Big game

Ammunition for, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 36

Bows, draw weight, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 37

Big game

Dogs pursuing, civil penalty, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 27

Tagging, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 33

Blind persons, laser sights, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 29, 30

Blinds, on public land, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 32

Boats and boating

Invasive aquatic plants on boats, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 5, 6

Bobcats

Taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Cervidae, hunter-harvested, carcasses, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 16

Children, hunting by, prairie chicken licenses, effective date, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 64

Children, hunting by

Big game, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 26, 38

Prairie chicken licenses, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 25

Children, parents' responsibilities, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 37

Children, turkey hunting, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 12

Clothing, blaze orange requirements, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 43

Computer-assisted remote hunting, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 31

Coyote, artificial lights, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Coyotes, bounties for, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 64

Coyotes, import or export, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 47

Coyotes

Taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Crossbow hunting, deer, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 38

Crossbow hunting

Disabled hunters, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 44

Turkeys, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 41

Crossbows, possession, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 38

Decoys, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 48, 49

Decoys, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 41, 42

Deer, landowner licenses, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 14

Deer, see DEER

Deer

Licenses, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 12, 18, 31, 32, 71

Season, 2009, Zone 3, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 68

Deer

All-season licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 29, 2007 c 131 art 1 s 42

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 38

License changes, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 23

License donations and surcharges, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 92, 2007 c 57 art 1 s 96

Deer, see DEER

Deer

Albino deer, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 23, 2004 c 255 s 51

Antlerless deer, taking, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 22

Either sex, age to take, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 21

Muzzleloaders, scope use, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 19

Quality deer management pilot zone, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 36

Youth early season firearms deer hunt, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 36

Disabled hunters

Certification, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 39, 42

Nonprofit programs for, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 27

Disabled persons

Big game hunting from motor vehicles, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 45

Hunting from vehicles, lifetime permits, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 42

Disabled persons

Crossbow hunting, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 44

Permits, reports about, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 75

Dogs, pursuing big game, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 27

Dogs, training

Permits, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 21, 22, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 105

Raccoons, use, repeal, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 52

Duck, season, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 39

Ducks

Opener, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 43

Season, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 53

Elk causing damage, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 50

Equipment, inspection, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 26

Farm lands, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 20

Firearms, criminal forfeitures, reports, Minn. Laws 2010 c 391 s 2

Firearms

Muzzleloaders, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 40

Pistols, carrying for hunting, permit exemptions, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 45

Transportation, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 41

Firearms

Firearms safety certificates, effective date, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 64

Possession, disabled persons, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 39

Transportation, at shooting ranges, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 40

Firearms

Big game, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 39

Firearms safety certificates, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 25

Muzzleloaders, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 8, 9, 30, 46, 48

Possession in deer zones, restrictions, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 42

Uncased, study, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 78

Firearms

Big game, ammunition for, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 36

Muzzle-loading firearms, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 43

Safety certificates, training exceptions, armed forces members, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 33

Shotgun use area, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 44

Firearms

Muzzle-loaders, smokeless gunpowder, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 39

Parents or guardians, duties, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 35

Shotgun use areas, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 40

Firearms

Big game, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 28

Laser sights, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 29, 30

Safety

Courses and certificates, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 23-25, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 106, 107

Designation on drivers license, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 49

Training, volunteers, background checks, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 3

Wildlife control, silencers, Minn. Laws 2005 c 102 s

Firearms

Firearms safety certificates, other states, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 18

Muzzleloaders, for deer, scope use, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 19

Safety certificates, duplicates, fees, Minn. Laws 2004 c 221 s 41

Fishers

Tagging, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 27

Fox, artificial lights, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 36

Foxes

Taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Fur-bearing animals, trapping, violations, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

Game birds, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 19

Game birds

Migratory game birds

Dressed, transportation, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 17

Shooting hours, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 20, 32

Game farms, see GAME FARMS

Gray wolves, game animals, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 16

Great horned owls, Minn. Laws 2005 c 104 s

Guides, licenses, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 19, 20, 38

Hares, transportation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Hours, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 43

Hours, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 39

Hunter and trapper education certificates, duplicates, Minn. Laws 2004 c 221 s 42

Hunter and trapper education course, fees, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 108

Hunter education, Minn. Laws 2008 c 363 art 5 s 4

Hunting while impaired, alcohol concentration, Minn. Laws 2004 c 283 s 1, 2

Licenses

Deer licenses, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 12, 18, 31, 71

Trapping violations, effect on licenses, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

Turkey licenses, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 13

Vendors, laws summaries for, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 11

Licenses

Fees, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 4, 30, 31

Lifetime licenses, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 15

Refunds, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 19

Licenses

Apprentice hunter validation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 28

Deer, see same under this topic

Nonresident small game licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86

Possession violations, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 22

Small game, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86, 2007 c 57 art 1 s 87, 2007 c 57 art 1 s 89

Spouses of residents on active military duty, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 87

Stamps, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 84

Suspended privileges, hunting with, misdemeanor, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 25

Under age 16, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 28

Licenses

Armed forces members, preference, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 17

Deer, landowner licenses, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 14

Electronic Licensing System Commission, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 103

Fees, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 102

Guides, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 19, 20, 38

Replacement, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 10

Residency, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 11

Social Security numbers, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 101

Turkey, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 12

Licenses

Agents, Minn. Laws 2004 c 255 s 32-34, 37

Electronic licensing system, Minn. Laws 2004 c 255 s 3, 23, 36, 49

Fees, refunds, conditions for, Minn. Laws 2004 c 255 s 28

Fur-bearing animals, taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Nonresident hunting licenses, fees, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 13

Seizure, hearings, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 8

Suspension, nonappearance or nonpayment, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 9

Trapping licenses, fees, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 14

Turkey licenses

Separate selection, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 10

Spring season, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 11

Youth resident licenses, age, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 12

Lynx, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 100, 109-113

Lynx

Taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Migratory waterfowl feeding and resting areas, boats in, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 14

Migratory waterfowl stamp validations, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 100

Mourning doves, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 1, 35, 38

Night vision equipment, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 44

Night vision equipment, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 41

Nonresidents

Fox and coyote, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 98

Hunting licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 91

Nonresidents

Trapping, small game, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 25

Otters

Tagging, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 27

Pheasant stamp validations, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 99

Pheasant, season limits, reports about, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 54

Pheasant, season, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 37

Pine martens

Tagging, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 27

Public hunting grounds, designation, Minn. Laws 2004 c 221 s 39

Public hunting grounds, Natural Resources Department payments, Minn. Laws 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 96

Public safety, taking wild animals to protect, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 1 s 22

Rabbits, transportation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Raccoon

Taking with firearms, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 24

Raccoons, artificial lights, taking with, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 43

Raccoons, transportation, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 32

Raccoons

Dog training, use for, repeal, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 52

Treeing, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 33

Resident trapping licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 90

Sandhill cranes, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 15

Scientific and natural areas, Minn. Laws 2005 c 161 s 2

Shining, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 17, 43, 67

Shooting preserves, shooting ranges

Standards of operation, Minn. Laws 2005 c 105 s

Small game licenses

Nonresidents, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 86

Spouses of residents on active military duty, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 87

Trapping, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 89

Small game

Trapping, nonresidents, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 25

Snaring, permits, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 34, 35

Snowmobiles, use on private land, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 52

Stamps, electronic issuance, fees for, Minn. Laws 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 26

Stamps

Collecting, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 11

Signatures, repeal, Minn. Laws 2008 c 368 art 2 s 82

Stands, bear hunting, wildlife management areas, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 16

Stands, on public land, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 32

State lands, leased lands, hunting on, Minn. Laws 2010 c 361 art 4 s 43

Storage of protected wild animals, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 31

Transportation of wild animals, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 37

Trapping, licenses, fees, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 32

Trapping, violations, fur-bearing animals, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 19

Trapping

License identification numbers, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 46

Small game licenses, Minn. Laws 2007 c 57 art 1 s 89

Trapping

All-terrain vehicle use, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 52, 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45

Fur-bearing animals, by children, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 15

Scientific and natural areas, Minn. Laws 2005 c 161 s 2

Snowmobile use, repeal, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 52

Trapper education courses, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 26, 27

Trapping

Nonresidents, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 25

Turkey licenses, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 13

Turkey, spring season, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 53

Turkeys

Guides, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 38

Licenses, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 12, 13

Undressed, transportation, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 7

Turkeys

Assistance by unlicensed adult, Minn. Laws 2004 c 255 s 38

Assistance to hunters, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 26

Licenses, separate selection, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 10

Spring season, Minn. Laws 2004 c 215 s 11

Veterans, special hunts, Minn. Laws 2006 c 281 art 2 s 29

Walk-in access to private land, report, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 85

Waterfowl, decoys, Minn. Laws 2009 c 176 art 2 s 48, 49

Waterfowl, Minn. Laws 2005 c 146 s 40

Wild turkeys, Minn. Laws 2007 c 131 art 1 s 19