Minnesota SF277 modifies trapping regulations, restricting trap placement near water and altering snare tending requirements.

Minnesota SF277 modifies trapping provisions by restricting the placement of traps within 50 feet of water, except for foot-encapsulating traps, within 30 days before the open season for mink and muskrat. It also mandates that snares not capable of drowning the captured animal must be tended at least once each calendar day and any animal captured must be removed from the snare. The bill repeals certain Minnesota Rules related to trapping.

Minnesota SF277 modifies trapping regulations, restricting trap placement near water and altering snare tending requirements.

Minnesota SF277 modifies trapping provisions by restricting the placement of traps within 50 feet of water, except for foot-encapsulating traps, within 30 days before the open season for mink and muskrat. It also mandates that snares not capable of drowning the captured animal must be tended at least once each calendar day and any animal captured must be removed from the snare. The bill repeals certain Minnesota Rules related to trapping.