This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.318, subdivision 1, to allow the use of straight-wall cartridge ammunition for deer hunting statewide during the regular firearms season. Previously, the law permitted only legal shotguns loaded with single-slug shotgun shells and legal muzzle-loading long guns in the shotgun use area. The amendment expands the types of legal firearms that can be used in this area, enhancing hunting opportunities for deer.

The specific legal language deleted from the current law is the phrase "and" before the insertion of "other legal firearms loaded with straight-wall cartridge ammunition." This change signifies a shift in the regulations governing deer hunting, reflecting a broader acceptance of different types of ammunition and firearms in designated areas, which may benefit hunters by providing more options for taking deer.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.318