We strive to protect, promote, and continue incentivizing archery and bowhunting through extended archery seasons!
While some of our leaders and membership here at Minnesota Bowhunters™ do not exclusively hunt or target shoot with a bow, we collectively recognize the inherent value and opportunity that our designated archery seasons provide. We actively track bills that have the potential to negatively impact bowhunters, and we show up to testify in House and Senate committees when it matters most. A strong defense is important, but we are also actively going on offense by communicating directly with representatives and the MNDNR to make sure the voice of our members is effectively heard and represented on a variety of topics.
Hunting access and opportunities are continuously under attack. With your help, we can hold ground and even lead meaningful change!
Current Legislative Objectives
Crossbow Inclusion Compromise
We are very actively working talking with our elected representatives and the MNDNR to establish a separate and shorter crossbow season. Learn more HERE
Wolf Management
We are working with other organizations and seeking meaningful wolf management. The quality of hunting opportunities across much of northern half of our state are immensely diminished. Hunters have to show up and demand change before the deer populations across the entire state are negatively impacted.
Moose Season
HF 1333 - Moose license lottery and auction required, moose research account established, fees established, and money appropriated.
The above bill did not make it into committee in the 2025 legislative session. We are going to push hard to see this passed next session. There is ongoing tribal moose hunting, but there is currently no opportunity for non-tribal Minnesota residents. Managed hunting is by far the best tool for wildlife management, and the allocation of only four tags would help pump interest and resources into rebounding our declining moose population.
Stone Broadhead Allowance
Minnesota restricts broadhead material to metal. We are working on removing that restriction which would allow traditional archers to hunt with stone points. Sign Petition