MN SF2758

Prohibits use of unmanned aircraft systems to take, harm, or harass wild animals, with definitions specifying unmanned aircraft operated without direct human intervention.

Expands enforcement authority by requiring all peace officers to enforce game and fish laws and designates county attorneys as primary prosecutors for violations involving unmanned aircraft systems.

Increases penalties for gross overlimit violations to gross misdemeanor when restitution value exceeds $1,000, with exceptions for threatened or endangered species unless more than one animal is taken.

Lowers license seizure thresholds from $5,000 to $1,000 restitution value for seizing all game and fish licenses, and establishes five-year license revocation for violations with $1,000-$2,000 restitution value.

Modifies hunting and fishing regulations including crow season length, motorized waterfowl decoy restrictions, northern pike management zones with species-specific possession limits, and requires written permission for traps or snares on private property.