HF186

This legislative bill proposes to change the regulations regarding the types of firearms that can be used for deer hunting in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to eliminate the existing "shotgun zone," where currently only shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, and certain handguns are allowed for deer hunting. The bill would amend the current law to allow all legal firearms to be used statewide during the regular firearms deer season. This change would make hunting regulations uniform across the entire state, rather than having different rules for different zones. Additionally, the section of the Minnesota Statutes that specifies the boundaries and rules of the shotgun use area would be repealed if this bill passes.