Subdivision 1. Hunting with bows released by mechanical devices. (a) A person may not hunt with a bow drawn, held, or released by a mechanical device, except with a disabled hunter permit issued under section 97B.106 or as provided in paragraph (b).
(b) A person may use a mechanical device attached to the bowstring if the person's own strength draws, holds, and releases the bowstring.
Subd. 1a. Minimum draw weight. A bow used to take big game, turkey, or wolves must have a pull that meets or exceeds 30 pounds at or before full draw.
Subd. 2. Possession of crossbows. A person may not possess a crossbow in a motor vehicle during the open season for any game, unless the crossbow is not armed with a bolt or arrow.
Subd. 3. Poisoned and explosive arrows. A person may not hunt with an arrow that is poisoned or has an explosive tip.
Subd. 4. Authority of commissioner. The commissioner may not impose restrictions on the possession, transportation, or use of archery equipment except as specifically authorized by law.
History: 1986 c 386 art 2 s 8; 1987 c 170 s 1; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 1; 1994 c 623 art 1 s 28; 2007 c 131 art 1 s 37; 2008 c 368 art 2 s 40; 2009 c 176 art 2 s 38; 2012 c 277 art 1 s 52
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