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MN HF4324

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Poston

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 97B.725, which prohibited guiding turkey hunters for compensation.
  • Allows unlicensed adults age 18 or older to assist licensed wild-turkey hunters without charging a fee.
  • Assistants may not shoot or possess a firearm or bow while helping a licensed hunter.
  • Turkey license requirement remains in effect for persons taking turkey, with exceptions for unlicensed assistants under specified conditions.
  • Commissioner retains authority to prescribe tagging and registration requirements for turkeys by rule.

Legislative Description

Turkey hunting guide prohibition removed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

4/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy Finance4/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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