WILD ANIMALS

See also CONSERVATION OFFICERS; FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (U.S.); NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Amphibians, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.015, 97A.401

Aquatic organisms, permits to harvest or destroy, violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 103G.615

Birds, see BIRDS

Breeding, permits to breed snakes, lizards, and salamanders, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Cervidae

Carcasses, importing prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.505

Farmed cervidae, wild animals found with, Minn. Statutes 2024 35.155

Importation or possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.505

Chasing or harassing

Dogs, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.321, 97B.011

Personal watercraft, Minn. Statutes 2024 86B.313

Cheetahs, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Chemical contraceptives, administration, permit required, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.501

Chimpanzees, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Confiscation, conservation officers, powers, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.221

Contraceptive chemicals, permits for use, Minn. Rules 6212.1750

Control, violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Cultured aquatic life, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.4981

Cutting trees occupied by wild animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.099

Damage by

Crops, damage management agreements, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.028

Doing damage, taking, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.045, 97B.655

Game birds, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.668

Losses caused by, state not liable, Minn. Statutes 2024 3.736

Nuisance liability, acts of wild animals excepted, Minn. Statutes 2024 561.051

Taking wild animals for public safety, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.657

Dealers, records and reporting, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.425

Defenses, violations generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 35.95

Definitions

Agriculture law, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.03

Fertilizer, Soil Amendment, and Plant Amendment Law, Minn. Statutes 2024 18C.005

Game and fish law, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.015

Invasive species, Minn. Statutes 2024 84D.01

Pesticide control, Minn. Statutes 2024 18B.01

Regulated animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Dens, nests, eggs, houses, or dams, removal, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.045, 97A.401

Destruction of

Agricultural chemicals, liability for costs, Minn. Statutes 2024 18D.111

Compensation paid to state, Minn. Statutes 2024 35.95

Pesticides, use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 18B.07

Wanton waste, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.031

Diseases, see Wild animals under ANIMAL DISEASES

Endangered species, see ENDANGERED SPECIES

Endangered, threatened, or of special concern species, specific location data, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.0872

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.201, 97A.205

Evidence, legal possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.255

Exhibits, Minn. Rules 6244.2100 to 6244.3300

Farmed cervidae, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.452

Feral swine, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.56

Ferrets, taking wild animals with, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.101

Fertilizers, endangerment, prevention, Minn. Statutes 2024 18C.201

Fire and smoke use in taking wild animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.099

Fish, see FISH AND FISHING

Fur-bearing animals, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.354

Game animals, see GAME ANIMALS

Genetically engineered wild animals, agriculturally related organisms, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 18F.02

Gifts

Evidence of legal possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.255

Transfers by gift, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.505

Gifts, transfers by gift, Minn. Rules 6230.1500

Gorillas, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Habitat, see Natural habitat under this topic

Habitat enhancement landscape program, Minn. Statutes 2024 103B.106

Highways for habitat program, protecting animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 160.2325

Hunting, see HUNTING

Identification, course, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.015

Income taxes, checkoff, Minn. Rules 8043.0200

Indian reservation, pelts taken on, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.515

Invasive species, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2024 18G.03

Lake improvement districts, Minn. Rules 6115.0900 to 6115.0980

Lemurs, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Leopards, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Lions, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Llamas, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.456

Lorises, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Management

Aquatic management areas, Minn. Statutes 2024 86A.05, 97C.02

Conservation projects, see under STATE LANDS

Fish and wildlife management plan, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.941, 84.942

Forest wildlife, reinvest in Minnesota resources fund, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.95

Wildlife management areas, see WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Marmosets, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Minnesota Zoo, exemption from law, Minn. Statutes 2024 85A.02

Monkeys, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Native species, defined, Minn. Statutes 2024 84D.01

Natural habitat

Acquisition by Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.943, 84.944

Activities to improve, wetland replacement exemptions, Minn. Rules 8420.0420

Alteration prohibited, conservation easements, Minn. Statutes 2024 103F.515

Aquatic management areas, Minn. Statutes 2024 86A.05, 97C.02

Burrows or dens, disturbing, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.095

Cooperative farming agreements, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.9736, 97A.135

Critical natural habitat, acquisition and improvement, priorities, Minn. Rules 6136.0700

Fish, protection, fishing restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2024 97C.325

Management, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.943, 89A.01 to 89A.11, 168.1296

National wildlife refuges, see NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

Nests, see NESTS

Pollinator habitat program, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.973

Private lands, agreements with owners, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.944, 97A.125

Reinvest in Minnesota clean energy program, Minn. Statutes 2024 103F.518

Reinvest in Minnesota resources fund, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.95

Wildlife management areas, see WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Natural Resources Department, rulemaking authority, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.027

Nongame wildlife, tax checkoffs, Minn. Statutes 2024 290.431, 290.432

Nonnative species, see NONNATIVE SPECIES

Nuisance animals, Minn. Rules 6232.3300, 6232.3400

Ocelots, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Oil spills, wildlife affected by, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Orangutans, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Ownership

Animals on farms, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.105, 97A.106

Private aquatic life, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.4983

Regulated animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

State, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.025

Parts of animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.021

Parts, transfers by gift, Minn. Rules 6230.1500

Pets, permits, nonissuance, Minn. Rules 6212.1400

Pets, special permit to take, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.941

Possession

Evidence of legal possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.255

General restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.501, 97A.505

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Regulated animals, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Possession, transfers by gift, Minn. Rules 6230.1500

Private aquatic life, status, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.4981, 17.4983

Protected wild animals, see PROTECTED WILD ANIMALS

Protection, consolidated conservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2024 84A.21, 84A.32, 84A.55

Rare natural communities, wetland replacement plans, Minn. Rules 8420.0515

Ratitae, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 17.454

Red Lake Game Preserve, Minn. Statutes 2024 84A.02, 84A.55

Regulated animals, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Rehabilitation

Advisor, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Contested cases, permit decisions, Minn. Rules 6244.1500

Continuing education and training, Minn. Rules 6244.0700

Costs of rehabilitation, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Definitions, Minn. Rules 6244.0300

Endangered species, Minn. Rules 6244.0300, 6244.0800

Facilities

Adequate facilities, required for permit, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Defined, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Generally, Minn. Rules 6244.0900

Inspection by commissioner, Minn. Rules 6244.0440

Feeding animals, Minn. Rules 6244.1000

General class permits

Privileges, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Renewal requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Restriction on initial testing, Minn. Rules 6244.1110

Veterinarians, obtaining, Minn. Rules 6244.0500

Handling animals, restrictions, Minn. Rules 6244.1000

Hearings, revocation of permits, Minn. Rules 6244.1700

Inspections, facilities, inspections by commissioner, Minn. Rules 6244.0440

Liability, disclaimer, Minn. Rules 6244.1800

Master class permits

Advisor, requirements for permit holders, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Privileges, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Provisional permits, Minn. Rules 6244.1200

Renewal requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Restriction on initial testing, Minn. Rules 6244.1110

Nonreleasable animals, Minn. Rules 6244.0300, 6244.0800

Notice, receipt of threatened or endangered species, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Novice class permits

Privileges, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Renewal requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Restrictions on initial testing, Minn. Rules 6244.1110

Permits

Advisor, master class wildlife permit holder, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Amendments to permits, Minn. Rules 6244.1700

Application, information required, Minn. Rules 6244.0430

Decisions about granting, review, Minn. Rules 6244.1500

Defined, Minn. Rules 6244.0300

Duration, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Examinations, Minn. Rules 6244.0420, 6244.0700

Expired permits, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Facilities requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Federal permits, Minn. Rules 6244.1400

Game farm license, permit restrictions, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

General class, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

General requirement, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Local laws, application, Minn. Rules 6244.1400

Master class, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Novice class, Minn. Rules 6244.0410

Number issued, limitations, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Persons relocating to Minnesota, holding foreign state license, Minn. Rules 6244.1300

Qualifications, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Renewal, Minn. Rules 6244.1600

Revocation, Minn. Rules 6244.1700

Species limitations on, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Transferability, Minn. Rules 6244.0450

Transition from previous rules, Minn. Rules 6244.1100, 6244.1110

Veterinarian consultant, required for permit, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Permittees

Defined, Minn. Rules 6244.0300

Delegation of authority, restrictions, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Fees, prohibited, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Generally, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Liability, Minn. Rules 6244.1800

Migratory bird rehabilitation, federal requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.1400

Residency requirement, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Public exhibition, restrictions, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 6244.0100

Receipt of animals, limitations, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Record keeping requirements, Minn. Rules 6244.0600

Release of animals, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Retention of records, Minn. Rules 6244.0600

Sanitation, Minn. Rules 6244.1000

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 6244.0200

Species of animals, limitations, Minn. Rules 6244.0400

Standards of rehabilitation care, Minn. Rules 6244.0800

Threatened species, Minn. Rules 6244.0300, 6244.0800

Transport, Minn. Rules 6244.0300, 6244.0800

Variances, Minn. Rules 6244.1900

Veterinarians

Advisor exemption, Minn. Rules 6244.0420

Care of animals, Minn. Rules 6244.1000

Generally, Minn. Rules 6244.0500

Licensing requirements for practice, Minn. Rules 6244.1400

Permits, consulting or advising, not required, Minn. Rules 6244.0500

Violations and penalties, Minn. Rules 6244.2000

Volunteers, Minn. Rules 6244.0300, 6244.0700

Watering animals, Minn. Rules 6244.1000

Reptiles

Permits to breed, propagate, or sell, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Pets, definition, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.36

Turtles, see TURTLES

Restitution value, Minn. Rules 6133.0010 to 6133.0090

Sales

Consolidated conservation area lands, Minn. Statutes 2024 84A.22, 84A.32

Permits to sell snakes, lizards, and salamanders, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Red Lake Game Preserve, Minn. Statutes 2024 84A.03

Unlawful buying or selling, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.325

Sales and use taxes, nurseries, Minn. Rules 8130.8900

Scientific and natural areas, environmental protection, Minn. Rules 6136.0400

Servals, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Shipping, wild animals taken in Canada, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.531

Species of special concern, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.0895

State ownership, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.025

State parks, feeding, agricultural leases, Minn. Statutes 2024 85.23

Storage, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.215, 97A.505

Taking

Animals damaging property, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Canada, animals taken in, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.531

Disease prevention and control, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.441

Equipment inspections, refusal to submit, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.251

Fish, see FISH AND FISHING

Game animals, see HUNTING

Interference with taking, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.037

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.405

Methods prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.099

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Pets, special permits, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Taking with ferrets, Minn. Statutes 2024 97B.101

Taking, permits, Minn. Rules 6212.1400

Tamarins, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Threatened species, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.0895, 97A.341

Tigers, possession, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Transfers, transfers by gift, Minn. Rules 6230.1500

Transportation

Common carriers, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.521, 97A.525, 97A.545

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.401

Unprotected wild animals, see UNPROTECTED WILD ANIMALS

Utility crossings

Construction methods, Minn. Rules 6135.1300

Public lands and waters, right-of-way maintenance, Minn. Rules 6135.1500

Violations and penalties

Confinement and control, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155

Dogs killing, wounding, or pursuing big game, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.321

Game and fish laws, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.021

Gross overlimit violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.338

Prosecution, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.255

Recovery of penalties, costs and disbursements, Minn. Statutes 2024 35.95

Restitution, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.341

Taking wild animals during license suspension, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.421

Wanton waste, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.031

Water appropriation and impoundments

Field investigations, Minn. Rules 6115.0790

Permits, review of data in applications, Minn. Rules 6115.0670

Waters (geographical features)

Crossing public waters, detriments, Minn. Rules 6115.0230 to 6115.0232

Excavation, Minn. Rules 6115.0200 to 6115.0202

Fill, permits, Minn. Rules 6115.0190 to 6115.0192

Standards of quality and purity, Minn. Rules 7050.0224

Structures, Minn. Rules 6115.0210 to 6115.0212

Water level controls, Minn. Rules 6115.0220 to 6115.0222

Wildlife areas, see WILDLIFE AREAS

Wildlife diseases, prevention and control, Minn. Statutes 2024 97A.045, 97A.441

Wildlife exhibits, see WILDLIFE EXHIBITS

Wildlife food plots

Reinvest in Minnesota reserve program, Minn. Statutes 2024 103F.526

Retirement, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.9736

Wildlife management areas, see WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Wildlife sanctuary, defined, Minn. Statutes 2024 346.155