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Jimmy Dean
February 16, 2024
St. Paul, MN – February 15, 2024 – In an effort to streamline outdoor licensing processes and make hunting and fishing activities more accessible, Minnesota lawmakers have proposed a new bill that could significantly change how sportsmen and sportswomen carry their licenses. Spearheaded by Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL-Minneapolis), the legislation aims to allow digital images of game and fish licenses as a legal form of proof, marking a significant shift from the traditional paper-based system.
The move comes in response to feedback from constituents and the experiences of lawmakers, highlighting inconsistencies in the enforcement of paper license requirements by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officers. The proposed law seeks to address these issues by offering a temporary solution that would allow individuals to use a digital image of their license as valid proof of possession until a permanent, paperless licensing system is implemented by the DNR.