The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97A.421, subdivision 3, regarding the issuance of big-game licenses following a conviction. It introduces a provision that prohibits individuals from using a big-game license purchased before their conviction. Specifically, individuals convicted of certain violations related to big game, including gross misdemeanors and hunting without a required license, will face a three-year ban on using a big-game license. Additionally, those convicted of hunting deer with bait will be barred from obtaining any deer license or taking deer under a lifetime license for one year.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the revocation period for both big-game and deer licenses will double if the conviction involves a trophy deer scoring higher than 170 points. This amendment aims to strengthen regulations surrounding big-game hunting and ensure compliance with game and fish laws in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97A.421