HF 611 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Age-related exemptions modified for licenses.

HF 611 modifies age-related exemptions for hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota. It raises the fishing exemption age from under 16 to under 18 for taking fish without a license, and adjusts small game hunting rules: youth ages 12-17 now require safety certificates or supervision for certain activities, while children under 13 may hunt turkey or deer without fees when accompanied by an adult. The bill also updates fee structures, including making turkey hunting free for ages 12 and under and eliminating fees for children under 13 taking deer by any method. These changes directly affect Minnesotans under 18 who hunt or fish, altering license requirements and costs based on age.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Chris Swedzinski
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