MN HF2611

Defines "primitive firearm" as a side hammer firearm with flintlock or caplock ignition and establishes a "primitive firearms season" for deer hunting as prescribed by the commissioner.

Replaces all references to "muzzleloader" with "primitive firearms" or "primitive firearm" throughout Minnesota hunting statutes and licensing provisions.

Sets hunting license fees for primitive firearms deer season at $26 for adults and $13 for persons under age 18, matching firearm and archery license fees.

Modifies the shotgun use area boundary to allow legal primitive firearm long guns alongside shotguns and handguns during the regular firearms season in the designated region.

Authorizes the commissioner of natural resources to amend rules conforming to the bill's provisions using expedited rulemaking procedures and repeals the existing muzzleloader definition.