Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6234 - SMALL GAME
PREDATOR CONTROL
Part 6234.3100 - DESIGNATED CONTROL AREAS AND DATES OF OPERATION

Universal Citation: MN Rules 6234.3100

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024

Subpart 1. Reporting of damage.

Predator damage must be reported to a conservation officer on forms provided by the commissioner.

Subp. 2. Designation of corrective action.

If it is determined that corrective action in an area is necessary, a directive will be issued designating:

A. the predator control area. The open area may not exceed a one-mile radius surrounding the damage site for coyotes and a one-half mile radius for fox;

B. the species of predators to be taken;

C. the allowable methods of control; and

D. the effective dates. Between October 1 and the last day of February no areas may be open for predator control for more than 30 days. All control activities must cease at the expiration of the date specified in the directive. If an earlier date is not specified, all open areas close on October 1.

Subp. 3. Notification of eligible predator controllers.

When a predator control area has been opened, all certified predator controllers within 20 road miles of the control site will be notified. Additional predator controllers, more than 20 road miles from the control site, may be notified if necessary to abate the damage.

Statutory Authority: MS s 97B.671; and others at 19 SR 6

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