Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 97B.401 (2026)
Bear License Required; Application
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(a) A person may not take bear without a bear license except as provided in section 97B.415 to protect property.
(b) A person may not place bait for bears on or after the Friday nearest August 14 unless the person has a bear license or is operating under the direction of a person with a valid bear license.
(c) An application for a bear license must be made in the manner prescribed by the commissioner and accompanied by a $4 application fee. A person may not make more than one application for each season. If a person makes more than one application, the person is ineligible for a license for that season after determination by the commissioner, without a hearing.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case (1 in the last 5 years), 2022–2022 · leading case: United States v. Brett James Stimac, 40 F.4th 876 (8th Cir. 2022).
United States v. Brett James Stimac, 40 F.4th 876 (8th Cir. 2022). “3(a)(1)(A), Stimac violated Minnesota state law by taking a bear without a valid bear license, see Minn. Stat. § 97B.401(a). Stimac’s presentence investigation report reveals past state fish and wildlife violations, including convictions for illegal transport of big game and…”
Minn. Stat. § 97B.401(a): 1 case
United States v. Brett James Stimac, 40 F.4th 876 (8th Cir. 2022). “3(a)(1)(A), Stimac violated Minnesota state law by taking a bear without a valid bear license, see Minn. Stat. § 97B.401(a). Stimac’s presentence investigation report reveals past state fish and wildlife violations, including convictions for illegal transport of big game and…”
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