Bill Description:
Establishes a moratorium on wolf hunting for a five-year period. After that time, the Department of Natural Resources Commissioner may prescribe open seasons and restrictions for taking wolves, but only if population management is deemed necessary and other means for controlling the wolf population are explored.[teaserbreak]
Background:
Read more about the plight of gray wolves here.
This bill was previously introduced in 2013 as S.F. 666/H.F. 1163.
Take Action:
Minnesota residents, contact your state senator and urge him or her to support this legislation!
Read the full text and follow its progress here.