Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6232 - BIG GAME
BEARS
Part 6232.3300 - NUISANCE BEARS
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
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.
Statutory Authority: MS s 97B.411