Open season for wolves requirement
This bill requires Minnesota's wildlife commissioner to establish an annual open season for wolf hunting only after wolves are delisted under the federal Endangered Species Act. Before federal delisting, no open season would be permitted. After delisting, the commissioner must set seasons based on public input and align them with the state's wolf management plan. The commissioner must also annually consult with agriculture officials and the USDA about wolf conflicts with livestock and pets.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Eichorn
RRepublican
Co
Grant Hauschild
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
Co
Rob Farnsworth
RRepublican
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