Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6232, BEARS, pt. 6232.3300

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 12, September 16, 2024
Part 6232.3300 - [Effective 12/31/2024] NUISANCE BEARS

Nuisance bears may be taken by licensed bear hunters from July 1 to August 31 under the conditions in this part.

A. Wildlife managers or conservation officers may authorize licensed hunters to take nuisance bears after the manager or officer has verified that a nuisance problem exists.
B. Only hunters licensed for the area where damage is occurring will be authorized to take bears. Only one hunter may hunt under a license. Authorized hunters are restricted to the location specified on the license.
C. A licensee taking a nuisance bear prior to the season must register it with the authorizing wildlife manager or conservation officer within 48 hours after taking.
D. A licensee who takes a nuisance bear may not take another bear in that year.
E. A licensee taking a nuisance bear is subject to all provisions of parts 6232.2600 to 6232.3500 not inconsistent with this subpart and all laws relating to the taking of wild animals.

Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6232, BEARS, pt. 6232.3300

18 SR 83; 24 SR 644
47 SR 83 eff. 8/2/2022
48 SR 1089 exp. 12/31/2024 (Emergency)

Statutory Authority: MS s 97B.411