Minnesota HF1298 allows taking feral swine causing damage, with certain restrictions and reporting requirements.

Minnesota HF1298 amends state statutes to allow individuals to take feral swine causing damage on their property without a license. Owners and occupants can take feral swine, among other animals, if they are causing damage. However, individuals may not hunt or trap feral swine except under specific circumstances. If a person kills a feral swine and reports it to the commissioner within 24 hours, it is not a violation. Individuals must notify a conservation officer within 48 hours if they kill a feral swine but do not need to surrender it to the commissioner.

Minnesota HF1298 allows taking feral swine causing damage, with certain restrictions and reporting requirements.

Minnesota HF1298 amends state statutes to allow individuals to take feral swine causing damage on their property without a license. Owners and occupants can take feral swine, among other animals, if they are causing damage. However, individuals may not hunt or trap feral swine except under specific circumstances. If a person kills a feral swine and reports it to the commissioner within 24 hours, it is not a violation. Individuals must notify a conservation officer within 48 hours if they kill a feral swine but do not need to surrender it to the commissioner.