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Commissioner asks about shotgun-only ordinance after state law change; county attorney advises against hearing
Summary
Commissioner Thyne raised whether Big Stone County should hold a public hearing on a shotgun-only hunting ordinance after a 2025 Minnesota law eliminated statewide shotgun-only zones; County Attorney Rebecca Trapp recommended not holding a hearing and suggested residents contact legislators if concerned.
Commissioner Thyne asked the board if there was interest in holding a public hearing on a shotgun-only ordinance, citing a 2025 Minnesota law change that removes statewide shotgun-only zones and allows rifles for deer hunting beginning with the 2026 firearms season. The question framed whether the county should adopt a local ordinance to remain shotgun-only.
County Attorney Rebecca Trapp recommended the board not hold a public hearing on the matter because the state law change has taken effect. Trapp advised that residents concerned about the change should contact their state legislators if they want the law altered; the minutes record counsel's recommendation and do not show a formal motion to pursue a county ordinance.
