Legislation to remove shotgun-only zone for deer hunting in Minnesota introduced again after gaining some steam in 2020
Legislation authored by Minnesota State Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, and Sen. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville, would allow the use of rifles throughout the entire state during the regular firearms season if passed. Efforts have the approval of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. 12:02 pm, Jan. 14, 2021 ×
A doe stands at attention over a turkey decoy in an open field on a spring morning in 2020. This area of predominantly open agriculture in southwestern Minnesota is in the shotgun-only zone for firearms deer season. Legislation has been introduced for a second straight year to eliminate the shotgun-only zone in Minnesota and allow the use of rifles statewide to take deer during the regular firearms season. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)