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97A.126.2

Statute ID: 18744

Statute Function ID: 38170

Game and Fish - Walk-in Access Program - Use of Enrolled Lands

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Statute Number:

97A.126.2

Enactment Date:

May 24, 2023

Effective Date:

Jul 1, 2023

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Game and Fish - Walk-in Access Program - Use of Enrolled Lands

Statute ID:

18744

Created:

Jun 7, 2023 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jun 7, 2023 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2023 C60 Art4 Sect42; Effective 07/01/2023

Summary Text:

Game and Fish - Walk-in Access Program - Use of Enrolled Lands

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/97A/126.html

Legislative Session:

2023 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jun 7, 2023

(a) From September 1 to May 31, a person must have a walk-in access validation in possession to hunt, photograph, and watch wildlife on private lands, including agricultural lands, that are posted as being enrolled in the walk-in access program.

(b) Hunting, bird-watching, nature photography, and similar compatible uses on private lands that are posted as enrolled in the walk-in access program is allowed from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

(c) Access on private lands that are posted as enrolled in the walk-in access program is restricted to nonmotorized use, except by persons with disabilities operating motor vehicles on established trails or field roads who possess a valid permit to shoot from a stationary vehicle under section 97B.055, subdivision 3.

(d) The general provisions for use of wildlife management areas adopted under sections 86A.06 and 97A.137, relating to overnight use, alcoholic beverages, use of motorboats, firearms and target shooting, hunting stands, abandonment of trash and property, destruction or removal of property, introduction of plants or animals, and animal trespass, apply to use of lands enrolled in the walk-in access program.

(e) Any use of enrolled lands other than use authorized under this section is prohibited, including:

(1) harvesting bait, including minnows, leeches, and other live bait;

(2) training dogs or using dogs for activities other than hunting; and

(3) constructing or maintaining any building, dock, fence, billboard, sign, hunting blind, or other structure, unless constructed or maintained by the landowner.