2008 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook

July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.<br><br> Complete waterfowl regulations can be found in the 2009 Waterfowl Supplement, available online in mid-August and wherever licenses are sold. This information is available in an alternative format upon request. What 9s New Deer " 3A Deer Season - Significant changes have been made to the 3A deer season for 2009 only, including lengthening the season to 9 days.<br><br> See page 75 for details. " Muzzleloader either-sex lottery permits - All adult firearm and muzzleloader hunters must apply in lottery areas. If successful, the permit will only be valid for the season for which the person applied.<br><br> See page 70 for details. " Youth only antlerless areas - In these deer areas, all adult (archery, firearm, or muzzleloader) and disabled hunters are restricted to bucks only. A limited number of youth-only antlerless permits are available by lottery.<br><br> See page 70. " Baiting - -he definition of baiting has been changed and a provision that allowed bird feeders containing grains or nuts at least 6 feet above the ground has been eliminated for the purposes of taking deer. See page 71-72 for details.<br><br> " Deer Registration - antlers must remain attached to the deer until registered. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 2 Hunting witH Disabilities Persons with disabilities may be granted special permits or exceptions to some hunt ing regulations: Crossbows: See pages 22, and 58. Motor Vehicles: See page 24.<br><br> Special Seasons: See page 74. Blinds at some major WMAs: See page 107. Deer Stands, Agassiz, Rydell, Minnesota Valley and Big Stone NWR: See pages 119-123.<br><br> Muzzleloader scope permit, page 90. " dMilitary dlicense d- d Residents discharged from active military ser- vice outside the United States at any time during the preceding 24 months may receive a free deer hunting license that is valid for either-sex deer. " dBemidji dState dGame dRefuge d- d Will be open only to muzzleloader and archery deer and bear hunting this year.<br><br> Bear " dPortable dTree dStands din dWMAs d- d Prior to the opening day of archery deer season (Sept. 19), portable stands may be left over- night in a wildlife management area by a person with a valid bear license who is hunting within 100 yards of a bear bait site that is legally tagged and registered. The stand must have the person 9s name and address affixed in such a manner that it can be read from the ground.<br><br> Miscellaneous " dNight dVision dEquipment d - A person may not possess any type of night vision equipment while taking wild animals or while having in possession, either individually or as one of a group of persons, firearm, bow, or other implement that could be used to take wild animals. " dTransporting dFirearms d - Unloaded guns may now be transported in a motor vehicle without a case under certain circumstances. See page 21 for details.<br><br> " dFirewood dRules d- d Due to the presence of emerald ash borers in Minnesota, firewood d cannot be brought on to any state land unless it has been purchased by a DNR approved vendor, or is kiln-dried dimension lumber. " dWild dRice d - The opening date for wild rice harvest is now August 15. See page 99.<br><br> " dShining d - The shining law has been changed. See page 30 for details. u p d a t e 3 " Possession of bows and crossbows - A person may not possess a bow or crossbow in a motor vehicle during the open season for any game, unless the bow or crossbow is not armed with a bolt or arrow.<br><br> A case is no longer required. " Turkey baiting - It is likely that rules prohibiting the use of bait to take wild turkey will be in effect by October, 2009. Furbearers/trapping " Live Coyotes - A person may not export a live coyote out of the state or import a live coyote into the state unless authorized under a per- mit from the commissioner.<br><br> " Firearms possession while trapping - a person may now use a rifle capable of firing only rimfire cartridges of .17 or .22 caliber including .22 magnum while checking traps with the aid of arti- ficial lights. " Shipping of wild animals - persons, including non-residents may now transport wild animals by common carrier without being in the vehicle if person has the license required to take the animals and they are shipped to the person or a licensed taxidermist, tanner, or fur buyer. Waterfowl " Motor restriction on feeding and resting areas - electric motors with battery power of 12 volts or less are allowed in feeding and rest- ing areas.<br><br> " Placing decoys - a person may now place decoys in public waters or on public lands up to two hours before lawful shooting hours for waterfowl, but they cannot be left unattended for more than 3 hours. 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M9>>5C?D1 DnR, 500 l161y5DD5 R?1d, sD. P1E<, Mn 55155-4049; ?r Dh5 eqE1< opp?rDE>9Dy o669c5, D5p1rDm5>D ?6 Dh5 i>D5r9?r W1Ch9>7D?>, D.C.<br><br> 20240. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 6 This page left blank intentionally. -respass is the most frequent complaint landowners have against hunt ers.<br><br> -respassing is illegal and can ruin hunters 9 and the DNR 9s re la tions with pri vate land own ers. -his could in turn hamper habitat programs, cut off land access, and pos si bly elim i nate the future of hunting in many areas of Minnesota. Always ask per mis sion before en ter ing pri vate land.<br><br> Any entry onto the private property of another without permission is considered trespass. Landowners may be able to pursue court action against trespassers whether the property is posted or not. If you are caught trespassing, you may be issued a citation and assessed a fine under civil penalties, and repeat violators can lose their license or registration.<br><br> Or, if you are con vict ed of vi o lat ing trespass laws under criminal procedures, you may lose your hunting privileges for up to two years, lose hunting equipment, and be subject to fines and possibly a jail sentence. All DNR con serva tion of fic ers and all other li censed peace of fic ers en force trespass laws and may issue a citation to a person who trespasses in violation of the law or who removes a sign without authorization. A sum ma ry of the Min ne so ta Outdoor Recreation -res pass Law begins below.<br><br> RESTRIcTIONS (See 1elow for eG2e?tions, definitions, and ?osting re@uire<ents) " A person may not enter legally posted land for outdoor recreation purposes with out permission. " A person may not enter agricultural land for outdoor recrea tion purposes without permission. " A person may not remain on private land for outdoor recreation purposes after being told to leave.<br><br> " On another person 9s private land or a public right-of-way, a person may not take a wild animal with a firearm within 500 feet of a building occupied by humans or livestock without written permission. " A person may not take a wild animal with a firearm within 500 feet of a corral con tain ing livestock without permission. " A person may not take a wild animal on any land where the person is prohibited from lawfully entering by this law.<br><br> " A person may not wound or kill another person 9s domestic an i mal, destroy private property, or pass through a closed gate without returning it to the original position. TResPass laW 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 8 EG2e?tions " A person on foot may, without permission, enter land that is not posted to retrieve a wounded animal that was lawfully shot, but may not remain on the land after being told to leave . " A person on foot may, without permission, enter private land without a firearm to retrieve a hunting dog.<br><br> After retrieving the dog, the person must immediately leave the premises. -his excep- tion does not au tho rize the taking of the wild animal. DEFINITIONS AND pOSTING REqUIREmENTS " cOutdoor Recreation d means any activity including hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, hiking, camping, and engaging in winter sports which is conducted primarily for the purposes of pleasure, rest or relaxation and is dependent on or derives its principal benefit from natural surroundings.<br><br> " cAgricultural land d is land that: 1) is plowed or tilled; 2) has standing crops or crop residues; 3) is within a maintained fence for enclosing domestic livestock; 4) is planted to native or introduced grassland or hay land; or 5) is planted to short-rotation woody crops (hybrid pop - lar and other woody plants that are harvested for their fiber within 15 years of planting). IMPORTANT NOTE: All planted grassland and hayland and all hybrid poplar and other woody plants that are harvested for their fiber within 15 years of planting meet this definition, including grasslands enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), or the state Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) Reserve program. These lands do not need to be posted to prevent unauthor- ized trespass.<br><br> However, land that is brush or trees, including CRP, CREP, and RIM Reserve that is brush or trees, (except short-rotation woody crops as defined above) does not meet this definition and must be posted or verbal notice given to trespassers for criminal enforcement to occur. Hunters and trappers: Always respect private lands. Ask first before entering lands not posted as being open to hunting and trapping.<br><br> You will improve relationships between landowners and recreationists, and you will have a more enjoyable time in the field. " To be legally posted, land must have signs: 4posted once each year that state cno trespassing d or similar terms either: 1) along the bound aries every 1,000 feet or less, or in wooded areas where boundaries are less clear, at intervals of 500 feet or less; or 2) at the primary corners of each parcel of land and at access roads and trails at points of entrance to each parcel, except corners only accessible through agricultural land need not be posted. 4with lettering at least 2 inches high and the signature or the legible 9 tResPass laW name and telephone number of the own er, oc cu pant, lessee, or author- ized manager.<br><br> An un au tho rized person may not post land with signs prohibiting outdoor recreation or trespass. " Notification to stay off private land, authorization to remove a sign posted to prevent trespass, or legal permission to enter pri vate land or to take wild an i mals near oc cu pied buildings or corrals, may only be given by the own er, oc cu pant, or lessee. penalties " Violating the Minnesota Trespass Law can make you subject to either civil or criminal penalties: " Civil penalties are: 1) $50 for the first violation; 2) $200 for the second violation in a 3-year period; 3) $500 and loss of every license and registration being used for a third or subsequent violation in a 3-year period; and 4) $50 for unauthorized removal of a sign posted under this law.<br><br> " Criminal penalties are at least a misdemeanor for violation of this law. In addition, it becomes a gross misdemeanor to: knowingly disregard signs prohibiting trespass, trespass after being told not to do so, or to violate the trespass law twice within a three-year period. Anyone convicted of a gross misdemeanor violation of the trespass law while hunting, fishing, trapping, or snowmobiling will have the applicable license and registration for that activity revoked and will have all hunting privileges suspended for two years.<br><br> Rules of Thu<1 for Water A22ess and Re2reational Use -hese are simple rules of thumb and are not intended to address all water access and recreational use situations. If you have doubts about whether you may be trespassing on private land, we recommend that you ask the landowner for permission. 1.<br><br> What is lawful access? A stream or lake is lawfully accessible if there is a public access, or if public land or a public road right-of-way abuts the surface of the water, or if you have permission to cross private land to reach the surface of the water. 2.<br><br> What is recreational use? Recreational use includes boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, trapping, and similar activities. It includes walking in the water in connection with such activities regardless of who owns the land beneath the surface of the water.<br><br> 3. What waters are open to recreational use? A stream or lake is open to recreational use over its entire surface if it is capable of recreational use and if it is lawfully accessible.<br><br> Any water that will float a canoe is capable of recreational use, but other waters may also qualify depending upon the circumstances. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 10 Public Hunting Land Maps Find the exact boundaries of WMAs, WPAs, state forests, national forests, and national wildlife refuges on DNR Public Recreation Information Maps (PRIM). -he maps are available at major sports retailers and the DNR Gift Shop in St.<br><br> Paul. FOR yOUR INFORmATION Landowner Lia1ilitH (minn. Stat.<br><br> 604A.20-604.27) An owner who gives written or oral permission for the use of the land for recreational purposes without charge does not, by that action: " extend any assurance that the land is safe for any purpose, " confer upon the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed, or " assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to the person or property caused by an act or omission of the person. Off-Highway Vehicles Off-highway vehicle information is listed on page 25. 11 tResPass laW DRIVE 8em Wild 6AA000 6AA000 5AA000 3AA000 Show your support for Minnesota 9s natural resources When you purchase any o\xf the \xfour new license plates 4or the popular loon plate 4your $30 annual contribution is matched dollar-\xfor-dollar with private donations and dnr nongame wildli\xfe checko\xf\xf \xfunds.<br><br> Together, these \xfunds help purchase critical lands that improve habitat \xfor fsh, wildli\xfe, and plants. So drive away with an attractive plate today& and know we appreciate your support Plant some trees & shrubs. Get 500 trees for as little as $90, that 9s only 18¢ each.<br><br> Trees & shrubs for wildlife habitat can be ordered from Minnesota State Forest Nurseries www.mndnr.gov/nurseries 1-800-657-3767 Want to improve your hunting grounds? cA successfully restored oak savanna. d Photo by Eli Sagor lIcense ReQUIRemenTs RESIDENT LIcENSES D55r 3 F9r51rmC (175 18 ?r ?v5r) $26.00 D55r 3 Y?EDh F9r51rmC (175C 12-17) (6r55 <9c5>C5 r5qE9r5d 6?r 175 10-11) 13.00 D55r 3 arch5ry (175 18 ?r ?v5r) 26.00 D55r 3 Y?EDh arch5ry (175C 12-17) (6r55 <9c5>C5 r5qE9r5d 6?r 175 10-11) 13.00 D55r 3 MEzz<5<?1d5r (175 18 ?r ?v5r) 26.00 D55r 3 Y?EDh MEzz<5<?1d5r (175C 12-17) (6r55 <9c5>C5 r5qE9r5d 6?r 175 10-11) 13.00 D55r 3 B?>EC P5rm9D 14.00 D55r 3 D9C51C5 M1>175m5>D P5rm9D 1.50 D55r 3 e1r<y s51C?> a>D<5r<5CC P5rm9D 7.50 M??C5 (p5r p1rDy ?6 Dw?, Dhr55, ?r 6?Er) 310.00* e<k (p5r p1rDy ?6 ?>5 ?r Dw?) 250.00* B51r 38.00* sm1<< g1m5 (175C 18-64) 19.00** Y?EDh sm1<< g1m5 (175C 16-17) 12.50** s5>9?r C9D9z5> sm1<< g1m5 (175 65 ?r ?v5r) 12.50** W9<d tErk5y (C55 p175 22) 23.00* Pr19r95 Ch9ck5> 20.00* appr5>D9c5 V1<9d1D9?> 3.50 sD1D5 M97r1D?ry W1D5r6?w< sD1mp v1<9d1D9?> 7.50 sD1D5 Ph51C1>D sD1mp v1<9d1D9?> 7.50 sp5c91< C1>1d1 7??C5 C51C?>C p5rm9D 4.00 tr1pp9>7 (175 18 1>d ?v5r, Cm1<< 71m5 <9c5>C5 r5qE9r5d) 20.00 JE>9?r tr1pp9>7 (175 13 D? 18, Cm1<< 71m5 <9c5>C5 r5qE9r5d 6?r 16-17) 6.00 s5>9?r tr1pp9>7 (65 1>d ?v5r) 9.00 i>d9v9dE1< sp?rDC (Cm1<< 71m5 hE>D9>7 1>d 9>d9v9dE1< 1>7<9>7) 29.50** C?mb9>1D9?> sp?rDC (Cm1<< 71m5 hE>D9>7 & hECb1>d 3w965 1>7<9>7) 38.50** W9<d R9c5 H1rv5CD (s51C?>) (175 18 1>d ?<d5r) 25.00 W9<d R9c5 H1rv5CD (o>5 D1y) (175 18 1>d ?<d5r) 15.00 LIFETImE LIcENSES Fishing S<all Ga<e S?orts Deer (firear<s or ar2herH) 175 3 1>d E>d5r $227 $217 $357 $337 4 D?<br><br> 175 15 $300 $290 $480 $450 16 D? 175 50 $383 $363 $612 $573 51 1>d ?v5r $203 $213 $413 $383 Note: Lifeti<e tra??ing li2enses are availa1le for free when renewing lifeti<e s?orts or s<all ga<e li2enses. NONRESIDENT LIcENSES D55r 3 F9r51rmC (18 & ?v5r) $140.00*** D55r 3 F9r51rmC (youth ages 12-17) 13.00 D55r 3 arch5ry (18 & ?v5r) 140.00*** D55r 3 arch5ry (youth ages 12-17) 13.00 D55r 3 MEzz<5<?1d5r (18 & ?v5r) 140.00 D55r 3 MEzz<5<?1d5r (youth ages 12-17) 13.00 D55r 3 B?>EC P5rm9D 68.50 D55r 3 e1r<y s51C?> a>D<5r<5CC P5rm9D 33.75 D55r 3 D9C51C5 M1>175m5>D P5rm9D 1.50 B51r 200.00*** sm1<< g1m5 (175 18 ?r ?v5r) 84.50*** sm1<< g1m5 (y?EDh) 12.50 W9<d tErk5y (C55 p175 22) 78.00*** FErb51r5r HE>D9>7 (r1cc??> 1>d b?bc1D) 160.00*** tr1pp9>7 (<1>d?w>5r ?><y) 73.00 W9<d R9c5 H1rv5CD (o>5 D1y) 30.00 LIFETImE LIcENSES Fishing S<all Ga<e 175 3 1>d E>d5r $447 $947 4 D?<br><br> 175 15 $600 $1,280 16 D? 175 50 $773 $1,633 51 1>d ?v5r $513 $1,083 * av19<1b<5 Dhr?E7h <?DD5ry dr1w9>7C ?><y, 5xc5pD Dh5 n?-QE?D1 B51r l9c5>C5 (C55 p175 95). ** i>c<Ed5C 1 $6.50 CErch1r75.<br><br> th9C $6.50 CErch1r75 9C b59>7 p19d by hE>D5rC 6?r Dh5 1cqE9C9D9?> 1>d d5v5<?pm5>D ?6 w9<d<965 <1>dC. *** i>c<Ed5C 1 $5 CErch1r75 D? ?66C5D Dh5 c?CD ?6 Dh5 v5>9C?> d?>1D9?> pr?7r1m.<br><br> lIcense ReQUIRemenTs Note: First ti<e ?ur2hase of Lifeti<e Li2enses availa1le onlH at DNR Li2ense center in St. paul. Note: First ti<e ?ur2hase of Lifeti<e Li2enses availa1le onlH at DNR Li2ense center in St.<br><br> paul. 2009 Hunting and Tra??ing Li2ense Fees (Pr9c5 d?5C >?D 9>c<Ed5 1>y 1dd9D9?>1< 655C ch1r75d 6?r 9CCE9>7 <9c5>C5) 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 14 pURcHASE AND pOSSESSION Li2ense Re@uire<ents " A person may not take , buy, sell, trans port, or pos sess pro tect ed wild animals without a license, except as pro vid ed in this book let. " All persons must have a license (including stamp validations) in their possession while hunting or trapping and while traveling from an area where they hunted or trapped.<br><br> " Any person ticketed for failure to possess a license will not be con - victed if they provide to the court or arresting officer a license that was valid at the time of arrest. changing Regular Firear<s Deer Li2enses A person who has purchased a regular firearm deer license and wishes to change their season option must submit their original license and all tags issued with the original license (must be unused) to obtain a replacement license. There is a fee of $5 (plus a $1 issu - ing fee) for the replacement license. Replacement licenses are available from any ELS license agent.<br><br> Any replacement license must be issued before the season for the original license opens. " Hunters may also change from a regular firearms deer license to a youth deer license. " Archery licenses cannot be changed to firearm or muzzleloader licenses.<br><br> " Muzzleloader licenses cannot be changed to a regular firearm or archery license. Ele2troni2 Li2ensing -he Department 9s Electronic Licensing System (ELS) issues licenses through 1,800 license agent locations throughout Minnesota or via the DNR Web site at mndnr.gov or via a toll free telephone number (1-888-665-4236). An additional $3.50 convenience fee is added for sales via the internet or telephone. -o purchase a non-commercial game or fish license, nonresidents and residents must have their social secu- rity number on file with DNR or must provide it.<br><br> " Residents must meet legal residency requirements and if 21 or over must provide their MN Driver 9s License or MN Public Safety ID to obtain a license. " Nonresidents must provide their nonresident driver 9s license number or Minnesota DNR number from a prior ELS license. " To obtain a resident license, residents 21 years of age or older may present evidence showing proof of residency in cases when the requirement to possess a driver 9s license or identification card would violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, Public Law 103-141.<br><br> 15 liCense ReQuiReMents " Stamp validations for waterfowl and pheasant are valid for hunting without a pictorial stamp (purchasers can request the optional pictorial stamp for an additional $2, but it is not needed for hunting). " HIP Certification for legally taking migratory game birds, including mourning doves, must be printed on your license (see page 37). " Buy early: Customers are advised to avoid delays by buying early and far ahead of license or application deadlines.<br><br> Li2ense year Hunting licenses are valid during legal seasons between March 1 and the end of February. Resident fishing, the angling portion of a sporting license, nonresident fishing, resident fish and dark house and nonresident fish house licenses are valid from March 1 through April 30 of the following year. pur2hase Minnesota Small Game and Deer Hunting licenses, Special Canada goose permits, state Mi gra tory Wa ter fowl, and Pheasant Stamp validations can be purchased from ELS license agents and the DNR License Center in St.<br><br> Paul. Prairie chicken, moose, ant ler less deer, and most wild turkey and bear licenses are award ed through a state wide lottery. Ap pli ca tions are made through ELS license agents or the DNR License Center in St.<br><br> Paul. border Waters On all border waters with adjacent states or provinces, persons acting under a Minnesota hunting or trapping license may only take wild animals on the Minnesota side of the border. Revo2ation of Hunting privileges " A person convicted of two or more violations under a small game or trapping license within a three-year period may have their small game hunting or trapping privileges revoked for one year.<br><br> " Big game hunting privileges may be revoked for three years for any of the following violations: 1. -wo or more convictions of any violation relating to big game animals within a three-year period. 2.<br><br> One conviction of any of the following: shining while in possession of a firearm or bow; knowingly transporting an illegally taken big game animal; hunting, taking, transporting or possessing big game without the required license; over limit of big game; hunting, taking or possessing big game in closed season; buying or selling big game animals (revocation of all privileges if sale is over $300). " Under gross overlimits penalty provisions, license privileges can be revoked for three or five years, depending on the violation. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 16 " Big game and small game hunting privileges may be revoked for five years for hunting while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.<br><br> " Certain trespass convictions (see page 12). " Violations of hunting laws in other states may affect your hunting privileges in Minnesota. " Violators of wildlife feeding bans may not obtain any hunting license for two years after the date of conviction.<br><br> Lost Li2ense You may obtain a duplicate license at any ELS license agent or from the DNR License Center in St. Paul. The fee is $5.75 for a duplicate Big Game License and $2.50 for all others. A??renti2e Hunter Validation A resident born after December 31, 1979, who is age 12 or older and has not completed hunter education firearms safety training can purchase for a fee of $3.50 an Apprentice Hunter Validation. -his validation allows the individual to hunt small game, wild turkey, and big game without having completed hunter education firearms safety training.<br><br> The validation is good for only one license year, and can be used once in a lifetime. An individual utilizing an Apprentice Hunter Validation must be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter and hunt within unaided verbal and visual contact of the licensed adult hunter. Depending on their age and requirements, apprentice hunters must purchase all applicable licenses and stamps.<br><br> -he Apprentice Hunter Validation serves as a short-term, one-time-only, exclusion to the regulations related to the hunter education firearms safety training requirements. As such it gives a person that qualify an opportunity to sample hunting for one season before they are required to successfully complete a hunter education firearms safety training course. Firearms safety training course information can be found on page 18 and on the DNR Web site at mndnr.gov Refunds A person who mistakenly purchases two licenses for the same season is eligible for a refund.<br><br> moved or Driver 9s Li2ense Nu<1er changed? i6 y?E h1v5 r5c5>D<y m?v5d, p<51C5 r5qE5CD Dh5 <9c5>C5 175>D D? Epd1D5 y?Er 1ddr5CC wh5> y?E pErch1C5 y?Er <9c5>C5.<br><br> i6 y?E h1v5 ch1>75d dr9v5r 9C <9c5>C5 >Emb5rC dE5 D? 1 >1m5 ch1>75, p<51C5 c?>D1cD Dh5 DnR i>6?rm1D9?> C5>D5r (C55 p175 127). 17 liCense ReQuiReMents Instant Hunting Li2enses F?r 1 c?>v5>95>c5 655 ?6 $3.50 p<EC Dh5 r57E<1r <9c5>C5 655, y?E c1> 9mm5d91D5<y pErch1C5 1 hE>D9>7 <9c5>C5 ?><9>5 ?r by D5<5ph?>5.<br><br> i>CD1>D <9c5>C5C 1r5 1v19<1b<5 by D5<5ph?>5 1D 1-888-Mnl9c5>C5 (888-665-4236) ?r ?><9>5 1D m>d>r.7?v. F?r <9c5>C5C w9Dh?ED 1 D17, D5<5ph?>5 EC5rC w9<< r5c59v5 1> 1EDh?r9z1D9?> >Emb5r 6?r 9>CD1>D EC5 ?6 Dh5 <9c5>C5. l9c5>C5C w9Dh?ED 1 D17 Dh1D 1r5 pErch1C5d ?><9>5 m1y b5 pr9>D5d 1>d EC5d 9mm5d91D5<y (1 <9c5>C5 w9<< >?D b5 m19<5d).<br><br> l9c5>C5C w9Dh 1 D17 (CEch 1C d55r ?r w9<d DErk5y) w9<< b5 m19<5d 1>d 1r5 >?D v1<9d E>D9< r5c59v5d 1>d 9> p?CC5CC9?>. t5<5ph?>5 1>d i>D5r>5D <9c5>C5 C5rv9c5C 1r5 1v19<1b<5 1D 1>y D9m5. FIREARmS SAFETy cERTIFIcATES " A certificate may be issued at age 11, and is valid if the person reaches age 12 during the calendar year.<br><br> " Anyone under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to possess a firearm. cGuardian d means a legal guardian or someone age 18 or older selected by the parent or legal guardian to supervise the youth. " Youth age 12 and under may hunt small game without a firearms safety certificate, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. " Youth age 11 and under may hunt wild turkeys without a firearms safety certificate if accompanied by a parent or guardian who has a certificate.<br><br> " A resident age 10 or 11 may take big game without a firearms safety certificate if they are under direct supervision and within immediate reach of a parent or guardian. Resident youth age 10 or 11 must obtain a free license in order to take big game. " A person on active duty who has successfully completed basic train- ing in the U.S.<br><br> Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard may purchase a license or obtain approval that authorizes hunting without pos sess ing a Firearms Safety Certificate. " A replacement for a lost or destroyed Minnesota Firearms, Snow- mobile, or A-V Safety Certificate can be obtained at any ELS license agent. A replacement certificate is $3.50. RESIDENTS A Min ne so ta res i dent is de fined as fol lows: " A United States citizen or resident alien who has maintained a legal res i dence in the state for at least 60 con sec u tive days before pur chas ing a license, or " A person in the U.S. Armed Forces who is stationed in the state, or " A nonresident under age 21 whose parent is a Min ne so ta resident.<br><br> 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 18 militarH personnel " Residents who have maintained legal residency in Minnesota and who are serving in the U.S. Military and sta tioned outside the state may hunt small game without a license while on leave. -hey do not need a Minnesota Waterfowl Stamp or Pheasant Stamp but must have a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl.<br><br> -hey may hunt deer, bear, and wild turkeys without charge after ob tain ing the ap pro pri ate licenses and tags from an ELS license agent by presenting official leave papers, except they may not obtain moose and elk licenses. Deer bonus permits may be purchased. Such service per son nel must car ry proof of residency and official leave papers on their person while hunting.<br><br> " Nonresident spouses of residents on active military duty may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses. Nonresidents must provide proof of spouse 9s residency and active military duty. " A resident who has served at any time during the preceding 24 months in federal active service outside the United States and has been discharged from active service may take small game and fish without a license.<br><br> Dis charged residents must carry proof of residency and official military discharge papers. All tags required of a licensee must be obtained at no fee. " A free deer license, valid for a deer of either sex, will be issued to residents who have served at any time during the preceding 24 months in federal active service outside the United States and has been discharged from active military service.<br><br> Eligibility is limited to one deer license per person. Discharged residents must provide proof of residency and a copy of their official military discharge papers. " Resident veterans with proof of a 100 percent service-related dis - ability may obtain a free Small Game License and one free Firearms, Muzzleloader, or Archery Deer License from an ELS license agent (state stamps not required).<br><br> NONRESIDENTS General " All nonresidents, regardless of age, must have an appropriate hunting license to hunt in Minnesota. A nonresident under age 18 may obtain a small game license at the resident fee if the nonresident possesses a firearms safety certificate or, if age 13 or under, is accompanied by a parent or guardian when pur chasing the license. A nonresident age 13 or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to take small game.<br><br> " Youth firearm, archery, and muzzleloader deer licenses ($13) are available to nonresidents. Half-price youth turkey licenses for resi- dents and nonresidents are available. 19 liCense ReQuiReMents " Applications allowing nonresidents to purchase licenses by mail are available from the DNR License Center or online (addresses on page 127).<br><br> " Purchase hunting licenses by telephone or internet: Call 1-888- MNLicense (1-888-665-4236) or go to mndnr.gov. See box on page 18 for additional infor mation. " Nonresidents may trap in Minnesota only on their own land and with a nonresident trapping license.<br><br> " Nonresidents may not take raccoon or bobcat without a non res i dent Furbearer Hunting License and a non res i dent Small Game License. " Note to deer hunters: A Deer License issued after the opening day of the respective season (archery, regular firearms, or muzzleloader) is not valid until the second day after it is issued. Students " Nonresident, full-time students at a Minnesota ed u ca tion al in sti - tu tion who live in the state during the school year may purchase a resident Small Game, Deer, or Bear License with proof of student status.<br><br> " A full-time foreign exchange student who resides with Min ne so ta res i dents may buy a resident license to take deer or bear. STAmpS Wild Tur:eH Sta<? -he wild turkey stamp is no longer a part of licensing require- ments.<br><br> State pheasant and migratorH Waterfowl Sta<?s Residents age 18-64, and all non-resident hunters, must have a Minnesota Pheasant Stamp validation or Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp validation (State Duck Stamp) in possession while hunting or taking pheasants or migratory waterfowl respectively, except: a) residents hunting on their own land, b) persons hunting on a licensed commercial shooting preserve, c) persons taking only marked waterfowl released on a commercial shooting preserve, or d) residents on military leave. Federal migratorH Waterfowl Sta<? Waterfowl hunters age 16 and over must have a valid Federal Duck Stamp in possession while hunting or taking mi gra to ry wa ter- fowl.<br><br> Federal Duck Stamps can be purchased at post offices or license agents. Electronically issued Federal Duck Stamps are available at all of Minnesota 9s 1,800 electronic license vendors. GeneRal HUnTInG InfoRmaTIon 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 20 -he following are general hunting regulations.<br><br> Specific reg u lations for various game species are in the Big Game, Small Game, -rapping, Wa ter- fowl, and Wild -urkey sections of this booklet. ARmS RESTRIcTIONS Firear<s Trans?ortation A person may not transport a firearm, including a handgun, in or on a motor vehicle unless the fire arm is: " unloaded* and cased; " unloaded* and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle; or " carried under a valid permit to carry a pistol or handgun. Under the following circumstances, a person may transport unloaded, uncased firearms (excluding pistols) in a motor vehicle, including A-Vs: " while at a shooting range with permission " while lawfully hunting on private or public land or while travelling to or from a site the person intends to hunt or has lawfully hunted that day.<br><br> Firearms must be transported unloaded and cased: " within Anoka, Hennepin, or Ramsey counties. " within an area where firearms discharge has been prohibited. " within the boundaries of a home rule, charter, or statutory city with a population of 2,500 or more.<br><br> " on school grounds " as otherwise restricted in game refuges, shining or night vision laws. Trans?ortation of bows No person may transport an archery bow or crossbow in a motor vehicle unless the bow is not armed with a bolt or arrow. Handguns Persons age 18 or older may carry a handgun in the woods and fields or upon waters to hunt or target shoot.<br><br> Persons under age 18 may carry handguns for hunting if in the actual presence or under the direct supervision of the person 9s parent or guardian, and if they meet GeneRal HUnTInG InfoRmaTIon * An cunloaded d firearm is defined as a firearm without am mu ni tion in the barrels and magazine, if the magazine is in the firearm. A muzzle-loading firearm with a flintlock ignition is unloaded if it does not have priming pow der in a pan. A muzzle-loading firearm with percussion ignition is unload ed if it does not have a percussion cap on a nipple.<br><br> 21 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation firearms safety requirements (see page 18). A person may not possess a firearm while bowhunting for deer. A person may take bear, elk and moose by archery while in possession of a firearm.<br><br> Questions re gard- ing hand guns should be di rect ed to local law en force ment au thor i ties. The cConcealed carry or permit to carry d provisions apply to cer - tain hunting activities. Persons with a permit under this law generally may carry their handguns uncased and loaded while hunting, and while traveling to or from hunting locations by motor vehicle under the hunting firearms transportation laws.<br><br> However, possession of the handgun while 'shining' or while hunting deer by archery would still subject the possessor to the provisions of these laws (see page 30, artificial lights, for more information). cross1ows A person may hunt with a crossbow during the regular firearms deer and bear seasons and with a firearms turkey license. At other times, a person may not hunt with a crossbow or possess a crossbow in a motor vehicle unless the crossbow is not armed with a bolt or arrow.<br><br> Disabled persons with a valid permit may also hunt with cross- bows or use a bow with a mechanical device that draws, releases, or holds the bow at full draw (pages 56, 58 and 74). possession of Firear<s before, During, and After the Firear<s Deer Season (Note: -his section does not apply to the Muzzleloader Season, see page 90, except that muzzleloaders legal for deer may be possessed only by persons with a muzzleloader or firearms deer license during that season.) No person may possess a firearm or ammunition outdoors during the period beginning the fifth day before the open firearms season and end ing the second day after the close of the season within an area where deer may be legally taken by firearms (see page 29), except: " A person who has a valid firearms big game license in possession may hunt big game during the open season with a firearm and am mu ni tion au tho rized for big game. " Possession is also legal under these conditions: a) An unloaded firearm that is cased or in a closed trunk of a motor vehicle.<br><br> b) A shotgun and shells containing No. 4 buckshot or smaller di am e ter lead shot or nontoxic shot. c) A .22 caliber rimfire handgun or rifle with .22 caliber short, long, or long rifle car tridg es, .22 magnum or .17 caliber.<br><br> d) Handguns possessed by a person with a carry permit. e) On an authorized target range. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 22 cTAkING d DEFINED cTaking d means pursuing, shooting, killing, capturing, trapping, snar ing, an gling, spearing, or netting wild animals; or placing, setting, draw ing, or using a net, trap, or other device to take wild animals.<br><br> -ak ing also includes at tempt ing to take wild animals or assisting another person in taking wild animals. cpOSSESSION d DEFINED Game animals are in a person 9s possession whether on hand, in cold storage, in transport, or elsewhere. pROTEcTED ANImALS -he following birds and mammals are protected in Minnesota by state or federal laws: prote2ted birds " All birds for which seasons are established in these regulations are pro tect ed birds but may be taken as authorized.<br><br> " There is no open season on bobwhite quail, cranes, swans, hawks, owls, eagles, herons, bitterns, cor mo rants, loons, grebes, or any other species of birds except unprotected birds. crows " Crows may be taken without a license in season or at any time when they are doing or are about to do damage. " Electronic calls or sounds may be used for crow hunting. " Crows may be taken with a legal firearm (shotgun not larger than 10 gauge, rifle, or handgun), bow and arrow, or by falconry.<br><br> ma<<als " All mammals for which seasons are established in these reg ula tions are protected mammals, but may be taken as authorized. " There is no open season on caribou, antelope, lynx, gray wolf, wolverine, cougar, or spotted skunk ( ccivet cat d). " A person may not export or import a live coyote into the state unless authorized by the Commissioner.<br><br> Ta:ing prote2ted S?e2ies " No protected species may be taken in any manner in any area of the state except in accordance with these regulations. " All protected species must be killed before being removed from the site where taken. UNpROTEcTED ANImALS Residents and nonresidents are not required to have a license to hunt unprotected spe cies including coyote.<br><br> Nonresidents do not need a furbear- er hunting license in addition to their small game license to hunt fox. 23 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation motor Vehi2les " No person may take a wild animal with a firearm or by archery from a motor vehicle except a disabled person with an appropriate permit. A disabled person with a permit to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle may take a deer of either sex without an antlerless permit except in those areas designated as youth only antlerless areas.<br><br> Other members of the hunting party may not shoot antlerless deer for the disabled person. " Permits to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle may be issued by DNR Enforcement to a person who obtains the required licenses and who has a permanent physical disability that is more substantial than discomfort from walking. -he permit recipient must: be unable to step from a vehicle without aid of a wheelchair, crutches, braces, or other mechanical support or prosthetic device; or be unable to walk any distance because of a permanent lung, heart, or other inter- nal disease that requires the person to use supplemental oxygen to assist breathing.<br><br> -he permanent disability must be verified in writing by a licensed physician or chiropractor. In addition to providing the medical evidence of permanent disability, the applicant must possess a valid disability parking certificate or license plates issued by the Department of Public Safety. Permit ap pli ca tions are avail able from any DNR re gion al office or by calling the in for ma tion num bers on page 127.<br><br> " No person may use a motor vehicle to intentionally drive, chase, run over, or kill any wild animal. Road-killed animals may not be legally possessed, except by special permit from a DNR con ser va tion officer, state patrol, county sheriff or other law enforcement officer. " Shooting from a motorized vehicle is unlawful.<br><br> mOTORIZED VEHIcLES Un?rote2ted ma<<als Weasels, coyotes, go phers, por cu pines, striped skunks, and all other mam mals for which there are no closed seasons or other pro tec tion are un pro tect ed animals. -hey may be taken in any manner, except with the aid of artificial lights or by using a motor vehicle to drive, chase, run over, or kill the animal. Poisons may not be used except in accor- dance with all label regula tions of the state Dept.<br><br> of Agriculture and federal En vi ron men tal Pro tec tion Agency. Un?rote2ted birds House sparrows, starlings, common pigeons, chukar partridge, quail other than northern bobwhite, and monk par a keets are un pro tect ed and may be taken at any time. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 24 Off-HighwaH Vehi2les (OHVs), in2luding All-Terrain Vehi2les (ATVs) A person may not intentionally operate an off-highway vehicle: " in most wildlife management areas, a state park, or a scientific and natural area, except as specifically authorized by law or rule; " in unfrozen public waters (lakes, rivers, streams and certain wet - lands), or in calcareous fens as identified by the commissioner; " on a trail on public land that is designated or signed for non-motorized use only; " on restricted areas within public lands that are posted or where gates or other clearly visible structures are placed to prevent un authorized motorized vehicle access; or " shoot at a wild animal from an OHV.<br><br> Using motor Vehi2les During Deer Season -o reduce disturbance during the prime hunting times, a person possess ing any valid deer license is restricted to the following hours of oper a tion for snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs*) during the firearms deer season, and the muzzleloader season. Such vehicles may only be op er at ed: a) before legal shooting time (one-half hour before sunrise), b) from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and c) after legal shooting hours (one-half hour after sunset).<br><br> " These regulations apply to all public and private lands except pri - vate landowners or persons authorized by private landowners may operate snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles on their property at any time. " On public land, a permit to operate snowmobiles or ATVs during the closed time periods may be issued by a conservation officer in an emergency or other unusual situation. " ATVs and snowmobiles are not allowed in State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges (see page 119), Scientific and Natural Areas, or most Wildlife Man age ment Areas.<br><br> A-V use is regulated in state and national forests. (See rules on using public lands, pages 102- 126.) OHVs and Wetland Distur1an2e A person may not operate an OHV in a manner to: " indicate a willful, wanton, or reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property; * ATVs are defined for the purposes of these regulations as all vehicles not re quir ing Min ne so ta De part ment of Public Safety licensing, in clud ing trail bikes, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, 6-wheelers, tracked vehicles, and other similarly man u fac tured or home made vehicles. 25 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation " carelessly upset the natural and ecological balance of a wetland or public waters wetland; or " impact a wetland or public waters wetland in excess of minimum amounts established under law (these vary by area of the state and other criteria, check the DNR Web site for more information mndnr.gov).<br><br> See the Following Additional Regulations " OHV operation on WMAs, pages 105-106 " OHV operation on state forests, pages 113-114 " Motor vehicles on federal lands, page 119-126 Dog Training A person may not train hunting dogs afield on DNR administered lands from April 16 to July 14. A person may train hunting dogs afield on other lands. A person training a dog afield and carrying a firearm may only have blank cartridges and shells in possession when the season is not open for any game bird, except by permit.<br><br> An organization or individual may obtain permits to use firearms and live ammunition on domesticated birds or banded game birds from game farms for holding field trials and training hunting dogs. Dogs pursuing big Ga<e No persons may allow their dog to chase or kill big game. Between January 1 and July 14, a dog that is observed wounding, killing, or pursuing in a way that endangers big game may be killed by any person.<br><br> A peace officer or conservation officer may kill a dog that endangers big game at any time of the year. -he officer or person is not liable for damages for killing the dog. Important: Other hunting seasons are open before, dur- ing, and after the deer season.<br><br> Many hunters use dogs to hunt upland game, wa ter fowl, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes. Dogs may not be shot during fall hunting seasons, even if seen pursuing big game, except by a conservation or peace officer. Hunting While Under the Influen2e A person may not take protected wild animals with a firearm or by ar chery or be afield with a loaded or uncased firearm or an uncased bow while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.<br><br> 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 26 Wanton Waste A person may not wantonly waste or destroy a usable part of a pro tect ed wild animal unless authorized. Radios and Other Wireless Devi2es " Using walkie talkies, cell phones, remote control or other radio equipment to take big game or small game is un law ful. " A DNR permit is required to take unprotected animals with the aid of radio equipment, see page 24.<br><br> Dates and Ti<es In2lusive All dates and times specified in these regulations are inclusive unless specified otherwise. GAmE FOR cONSUmpTION AT FUND RAISING EVENTS Nonprofit organizations may charge a fee for admission to fundraising events when lawfully taken and possessed big game and small game (excluding migratory game birds that cannot be sold under federal law), is donated to the organization and is served for consumption on the premises where the fundraising event is held. Records of donations must be kept for two years.<br><br> GIFTS Lawfully taken wild animals may be transferred as a gift if ac com pa nied by a receipt containing: name and address of the owner; name and address of the re cip i ent, date of transfer, description of the gift (for example: cThree 1-pound venison steaks d) and the license num ber under which the animal was taken. -he receipt must remain with the gift. HUNTER HARASSmENT pROHIbITED A person may not prevent or disrupt another person from taking or preparing to take a wild animal.<br><br> A person may not disturb wild animals with the intent to prevent or disrupt another person from hunting. Placing bait for the purpose of preventing or disrupting another person from lawfully hunting deer would be considered unlawful under the hunter harassment laws. SALE OF ANImAL pARTS Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, a person may possess, transport, buy, or sell the following inedible portions of lawfully taken or acquired big game, furbearers, and game birds (other than migra to ry birds): bones (including skulls), sinews, hides, hooves, teeth, claws, and antlers.<br><br> A person may not sell meat or organs, including bear gall bladders, and may not sell bear paws unless attached to the hide. -he flesh of legally-taken beaver, muskrat, raccoon, rabbits, and hares may be bought, sold, and transported at any time. 27 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation bLAZE ORANGE REqUIREmENTS Small Game Seasons: You may not take small game unless a visible portion of at least one article of clothing above the waist is blaze orange, except when hunting wild turkeys, migratory birds, raccoons, predators, when hunting by falconry, or while trapping.<br><br> Deer Season: Also, you may not hunt or trap during any open season where deer may be taken by firearms (including special hunts, early antlerless, youth seasons, and muzzleloader) under applicable laws and ordinances unless the visible por tion of your cap and outer clothing above the waist, ex clud ing sleeves and gloves, is blaze orange. Red is not a legal color, except for those who qualify under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Blaze or ange in cludes a cam ou flage pat tern of at least 50 percent blaze orange within each square foot.<br><br> -his re stric tion does not apply to migratory wa ter fowl hunters on waters or in a stationary shooting lo ca tion or to trappers on waters. -imes and zones for firearms are shown in the map on next page. Muzzleloader season is open statewide, except for closed areas (see page 90).<br><br> Lead in Ammunition Because of its toxicity the use of lead shot for waterfowl hunting has been illegal in Minnesota since 1987 and nationally since 1991. Additionally, all types of hunting with lead fine shot on Federal Waterfowl Production Areas has been illegal in Minnesota since 1999. State Wildlife Management Areas contain abundant wet- lands, and lead shot continues to be deposited in theses wetland as a result of upland game bird hunting.<br><br> Lead is toxic, can affect wild- life health and reproduction, and at higher levels is fatal. Effective nontoxic loads are now widely available and cost about as much as a box of premium lead. Hunters are encouraged to consider using non-toxic alternatives for all of their hunting.<br><br> Using non-toxic shot also eliminates the potential risk of ingesting lead in game con- sumed by hunters and their families. For more information on this issue, please visit our Web site at mndnr.gov/lead A hunter or trapper may sell the pelts of lawfully taken furbearers only to a licensed fur buyer. A person may not buy raw furs without a fur buyer 9s license, except a fur manufacturer or licensed taxidermist may buy raw furs from a licensed fur buyer.<br><br> 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 28 200 100 300 band Seasons: i>d91> b1>dC m1y b5 hE>D9>7 b97 71m5 by 69r5 1rmC b56?r5 1>d 16D5r CD1D5 69r51rmC C51C?>C. th5 F?>d dE l1c b1>d m1y b5 hE>D9>7 b97 71m5 6r?m <1D5 s5pD5mb5r E>D9< m9d-D5c5mb5r 9> Dh5 1854 c5d5d D5rr9D?ry (C??k, l1k5, 51CD 5r> 1>d C?EDh5r> sD. l?E9C, m?CD ?6 C1r<D?>, 1>d 5xDr5m5 >?rDh5r> P9>5 c?E> D95C).<br><br> B1>dC C97>1D?ry D? Dh5 1837 tr51Dy (51CD-c5>Dr1< M9>>5C?D1 6r?m P9>5 1>d Ch9C17? c?E>D95C w5CD D?<br><br> Dh5 M9CC9CC9pp9 R9v5r) m1y b5 hE>D9>7 d55r 6r?m Dh5 d1y 16D5r l1b?r D1y Dhr?E7h Dh5 5>d ?6 D5c5mb5r. blaze Orange Re@uire<ents Zones and Dates Note: C?>CE<D Dh5 d55r r57E<1D9?>C C5cD9?> 6?r r5CDr9cD9?>C w9Dh9> Dh5 d1D5C 9> Dh5 b?x ?r C55 Dh5 <1r75 6?<d-?ED D55r Z?>5/ar51 M1p (1v19<1b<5 1>ywh5r5 hE>D9>7 <9c5>C5C 1r5 C?<d) 6?r 1dd9D9?>1< d5D19<C. Season Date F9r51rm opD9?> sD1D5w9d5 (a) 100 s5r95C n?v.<br><br> 7-22 200 s5r95C n?v. 7-15 300 s5r95C n?v. 7-15 F9r51rm opD9?> l1D5 s?EDh51CD (B) n?v.<br><br> 21-29 MEzz<5<?1d5r n?v. 28-D5c. 13 e1r<y a>D<5r<5CC s51C?> ocD.<br><br> 10-11 M5Dr? D55r M1>175m5>D ar51 (601) n?v. 7-29 (a>y 2009 fr51rmC ?r mEzz<5<?1d5r.) 29 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation DUTy TO RENDER AID A person who shoots and injures another person with a firearm, or has reason to believe that an oth er person might have been in jured, and any wit ness es to such a shooting, must im me di ate ly in ves ti gate the extent of the person 9s injuries and give reasonable assistance, including calling law en force ment or med i cal personnel to the scene.<br><br> Failure to do so can result in im pris on ment and a fine for the shooter and witnesses. ARTIFIcIAL LIGHTS With a firearm or bow A person may not cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight or other arti- ficial light onto a highway or into a field, woodland, or forest to spot, locate or take a wild animal while possessing either individually or as one of a group, a firearm, bow or other implement that could be used to take big game, small game or unprotected species. Shining lights generally Without implements to take wild animals, from two hours after sun- set until sunrise, no person may cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight or other artificial light on a highway or into a field, woodland or forest to spot or locate a wild animal.<br><br> A person may not cast rays of a spotlight, headlight or other artificial light on land that is marked with signs prohibiting the shining of lights. -he signs must: 1) display letters that are at least 2 inches in height and state cno shining d or similar terms; and 2) be placed at intervals of 500 feet or less along the boundary of an area. A person may not cast an artificial light onto fenced, agricultural land or a residential property or building sites from a motor vehicle.<br><br> The exceptions to this regulation are: Without a firearm or a bow, a person who is on foot may use a hand- held artificial light to retrieve wounded or dead big game animals. A person taking raccoons or tending traps in accordance with all other regulations in this booklet. A person hunting for coyote of fox from Jan.<br><br> 1 to March 15 may use an artificial handheld light under the following conditions: " While on foot and not within a public right of way " Using a shotgun " Using a calling device " Not within 200 feet of a vehicle It is not a violation of this law to shine lights without a firearm while doing any agricultural, safety, emergency response, normal vehicle opera- tion or occupational-related activities or recreational activity, including snowmobiling, not related to spotting, locating or taking a wild animal. 2009 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 30 NIGHT VISION EqUIpmENT A person may not possess any kind of night vision equipment while taking wild animals or while possessing a firearm, bow, or other imple- ment that could be used to take wild animals. -his regulation does not apply to (1) a firearm that is unloaded, cased, and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle; or (2) a bow that is cased or unstrung, and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle.<br><br> If the motor vehicle does not have a trunk, the firearm or bow must be placed in the rearmost location of the vehicle. ENFORcEmENT " DNR conservation officers and other peace officers may arrest, with- out a warrant, any person detected in the actual violation of wildlife, fish, or water laws and may enter any lands to carry out these duties. " No person may hinder, resist, or obstruct an en force ment officer or authorized DNR agent in the per for mance of official duties.<br><br> " A person must allow inspection in the field of firearms, licenses, wild animals, motor vehicles, boats, or other con vey ances used while tak- ing or transporting wild animals. Mentoring Young Hunters When hunting with a novice hunter, the focus of your hunt must always be on the novice hunter. Safe hunting practices are learned behaviors.<br><br> -hese practices, as well as safe hunting principles, need to be constantly promoted with new and inexperienced hunters. It 9s the responsibility of a young hunter 9s parent or mentor to ensure that the practices taught in youth firearms safety hunter education classes are continually reinforced with young hunters. In addition a key role for a parent or mentor of a young hunter is to ensure that the young hunter has a firearm that functions prop- erly, fits the shooter and is a model that can be safely operated by the inexperienced shooter.<br><br> FOR yOUR INFORmATION 31 geneRal Hunting inFoRMation yOUTH SmALL GAmE HUNTS Take a Kid Hunting Weekend 4September 26-27 During -ake-A- Kid-Hunting Weekend adult residents accompanied by a youth under age 16 may hunt small game without a license, but must comply with open seasons, limits and other regulations. Youth Waterfowl Day 4September 19 -o provide a quality oppor- tunity to introduce young people to waterfowl hunting, youth age 15 or younger may hunt waterfowl for this one day. A non-hunting adult men- tor 18 years or older who is authorized by the youth's parent or guardian must accompany the youth hunter at all times.<br><br> -he DNR encourages you to introduce a young person that might not otherwise get a chance to hunt, and teach them how to hunt safely and ethically. Youth Future Pheasant Hunters Day 4October 24 Partnering with Pheasants Forever, the DNR is offering mentored pheasant hunts designed to introduce youth to pheasant hunting. All hunting regulations apply.<br><br> Other Special Youth Hunts 2010 youth turkey hunts are tentatively scheduled for April 17-18. Applications will be taken in February. Visit mndnr.gov/youthhunts for information.<br><br> SpEcIAL yOUTH DEER HUNTS Youth Deer Hunt regulations All participating youth must attend a mandatory orientation prior to the hunt (details will be included in notices to successful applicants). An adult mentor, who may not hunt, must accompany participants during the orientation and the hunt. Each person must apply at an ELS agent or the DNR License Center at 500 Lafayette Road in St.<br><br> Paul. Group applications and party hunting are not allowed. A drawing will be held if applications exceed available permits for each hunt.<br><br> Unsuccessful applicants will receive preference for future youth hunt lotteries of the same type. Applicants may only apply for one youth archery hunt and one youth firearms hunt. Participation in a youth hunt does not affect one 9s eligibility to participate in the regular deer seasons, but harvested deer count against a youth's annual bag limit.<br><br> -he application deadline is August 14. Youth firearms deer hunts Applicants for youth firearms special deer hunts must be 12-15 years old at the time of the hunt. Participants must have a firearms safety certi<br><br>

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