The House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee last week passed HF1531, which would remove the so-called “sunset” expiration date for allowing the use of crossbows during the Minnesota archery hunting season.
It is authored by Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa. Rep. Sydney Jordan, DFL-Minneapolis, worked with Heintzeman to pass the bill ahead of the 2026 bowhunting season so people can continue using crossbows as they have the past three years.
Expiration near for crossbow ‘sunset’ in Minnesota?
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