Good Planning Helps Minnesota Hunters Avoid Trespassing

By Vanessa Torres

Minnesota -(Ammoland.com)- The August Canada goose hunt is underway in Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources reminds minnesota hunters to respect landowners and not trespass.

“The trespass law applies to all outdoor recreation, including hunting, boating, fishing, trapping, hiking and camping,” said Col. Ken Soring, DNR Enforcement director. “When taking part in any outdoor recreation, you may not enter legally posted land or agricultural land without permission.” It is also a violation to enter land that has been legally posted during the calendar year, even if the signs are not currently in place.

Trespass is the biggest problem landowners have with hunters.

“It is critical for hunters to have good relationships with landowners, especially when you consider that in some parts of the state about 95 percent of the land is privately owned,” said Soring. “By outdoor recreationists making it a standard practice to always seek permission and respect ‘no trespassing’ signs, those relationships will improve.”

Landowners, lessees or authorized managers need only post their land once a year. The signs must be placed at intervals of 1,000 feet (500 feet …read more

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