Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6237, pt. 6237.0400

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024
Part 6237.0400 - [Effective until 12/31/2024] TAKING PRAIRIE CHICKENS
Subpart 1.Open season and methods.

Prairie chickens may be taken during the nine-day period beginning on the last Saturday in September.

Subp. 2.Arms restrictions.

Prairie chickens may be taken by shotgun or bow and arrow. A person may not take prairie chickens with a rifle or handgun.

Subp. 3.Bag limit.

A person may not take more than two prairie chickens per season or possess more than two prairie chickens.

Subp. 4.Open areas.

Prairie chicken permit areas are open for the prairie chicken season as prescribed by the commissioner. Prairie chicken licenses are valid only in the prairie chicken permit area specified on the license. The following prairie chicken permit areas described in part 6237.0550 are open: 803A, 804A, 805A, 806A, 807A, 808A, 809A, 810A, 811A, 812A, and 813A. A total of 125 licenses will be distributed.

Subp. 5.Game refuges open to taking prairie chickens.

The Clay County Game Refuge in Clay County is open for the taking of prairie chickens during open prairie chicken seasons in the zone in which it is located.

Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6237, pt. 6237.0400

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