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H 4139

Open season for antlered deer

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Long

Overview: H 4139 - Open season for antlered deerPurpose and Intent: The bill seeks to establish an open season for the hunting of antlered deer in Minnesota. This would provide add

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Bill Summary · H 4139

Overview: H 4139 - Open season for antlered deer
Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to establish an open season for the hunting of antlered deer in Minnesota. This would provide additional opportunities for deer hunters and help manage the state's deer population.
Key Provisions:
- Creates an open season for the hunting of antlered deer
- Specifies the dates and duration of the open season
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Natural Resources to set bag limits and other regulations for the antlered deer hunt
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Deer hunters in Minnesota, who will have expanded opportunities to hunt antlered deer
- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which will be responsible for managing the open season and regulating the hunt
- The state's deer population, which may be impacted by the increased hunting opportunities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs for further consideration
- If passed, the open season for antlered deer would be implemented by the Department of Natural Resources for the upcoming hunting season

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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