Minnesota Statutes § 97B.111 - SPECIAL FIREARM HUNTING SEASONS FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED
AI-assisted research summary: The commissioner may set special hunting rules for physically disabled hunters, and certain disabled hunters must meet disability-proof and program-participation requirements.
§ Subdivision 1.Establishment; requirements. (a) The commissioner may establish criteria, special seasons, and limits for persons who have a physical disability to take big game and small game with firearms and by archery in designated areas. A person hunting under this section who has a physical disability must: (1) have: (i) a verified statement of the disability by a licensed physician; or (ii) a driver's license or Minnesota identification card bearing the applicable designation under section 171.07, subdivision 17; and (2) be participating in a program for physically disabled hunters sponsored by a nonprofit organization that is permitted under subdivision 2. (b) Notwithstanding section 97B.055, subdivision 3, the commissioner may authorize hunt participants to shoot from a stationary motor vehicle. A license is not required for a person to assist a person with a physical disability who is hunting during a special season under this section. § Subd. 2.Permit for organization; laser sights. (a) The commissioner may issue a special permit without a fee to a nonprofit organization to provide an assisted hunting opportunity to physically disabled hunters. The assisted hunting opportunity may take place: (1) in areas designated by the commissioner under subdivision 1; or (2) on private property or a licensed shooting preserve. (b) The sponsoring organization shall provide a physically capable person to assist each disabled hunter with safety-related aspects of hunting and, notwithstanding section 97B.081, a person with a physical disability who is totally blind may use laser sights. (c) The commissioner may impose reasonable permit conditions.