HF1238 Summary

• Modifies hunting and fishing regulations including licenses, fees, and seasons for various game and fish species across Minnesota.

• Establishes aquaculture licensing requirements, fee structures, and management practices to regulate private fish farming operations.

• Authorizes sale and conveyance of state lands determined surplus to natural resource purposes in multiple counties, including state parks modifications.

• Creates forest management provisions including timber sales procedures, forest lease pilot projects, and increases appraisal-based timber volume sales.

• Implements various game and fish policy changes including wildlife management area exemptions, disabled hunter permits, and night bow fishing provisions.