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1.
Currently, crossbows are allowed in the Minnesota archery
deer season by special permit for disabled archers and
during the firearms deer, bear and turkey seasons. How
do you feel about how Minnesota regulates crossbows? |
| %
is based upon the number who answered the indicated
question
|
| 73 |
a)
Keep the regulations as they currently are |
| 15 |
b)
Allow anyone 65 years and older to hunt with a crossbow |
| 3 |
c)
Allow anyone to hunt with a crossbow during the current
archery season but only if they have completed appropriate
hunter education (crossbows are not specifically addressed
in current NBEF, MBEP courses) |
| 1 |
d)
Allow anyone to hunt with a crossbow during the current
archery season (deer season only or deer/turkey?) |
| 7 |
e)
Do not allow any crossbow hunting in Minnesota |
| 1 |
f)
No opinion |
2. Quality Deer Management (QDM) is currently being
implemented in other states. The theory (although
controversial) is that it produces a larger supply
of mature bucks and assures better overall health
of the herd. How do you feel about QDM in Minnesota
if some form of it was made mandatory?
Note:
In reviewing the answers to this question it is
clear that members were confused by the multiple
options offered. Analysis of survey answers to this
question indicated that:
A.
Approximately 62% of the members reported they favor
some form of QDM. At the March 27, 2009, DNR Roundtable
meeting in Rochester it was reported that the survey
results at that time indicated 56%. More surveys have
been received and the updated number as of April 3,
2009, is 62%.
B.
Of those who favored some form of QDM the selected
option percentages were:
|
50 |
d)
Implement antler-point restrictions |
29 |
e)
Implement Earn a Buck (must shoot a doe before a buck) |
21 |
f)
Both d and e |
3. How do you feel about the use of bait barrels for
bear? |
| 46 |
a)
I support the use of barrels for baiting bear |
| 31 |
b)
I oppose using barrels for baiting bear |
| 21 |
c)
No opinion |
4. How do you feel about bear hunters being able to
leave tree stands overnight on WMAs? |
| 56 |
a) Allow portable stands for bear hunting to be left
overnight |
| 30 |
b)
Do not allow portable stands to be left overnight |
| 13 |
c)
No opinion |
5. There is a bill proposing changing/eliminating the
current requirement of casing guns, bows and crossbows,
in vehicles.
I feel- |
| 58 |
a)
Current case laws should remain as they are |
| 15 |
b)
Weapons do not need to be cased for transport |
| 26 |
c)
Only bows only should be eliminated from the current
law requiring cases |
| 1 |
d)
No opinion |
6. There is currently proposed legislation further limiting
recreational shining for deer. I feel - |
| 41 |
a)
The shining regulations should remain as they are |
| 14 |
b)
Recreational shining should be further limited |
| 37 |
c)
Ban all recreational shining |
| 8 |
d)
No opinion |
7. My thoughts on baiting/feeding deer. |
| 55 |
55%
continue with current allowances |
| 32 |
35%
prohibit completely year round |
| 8 |
7% allow some during hunting season |
| 5 |
d)
No opinion |
8. ATV use on public and private lands - |
| 52 |
a)
is regulated adequately |
| 37 |
b)
needs more restrictions |
| 1 |
c)
needs less restriction |
| 10 |
d)
No opinion |
9. Wisconsin has a 2 buck limit, one via archery and
another with a firearm. What buck regulation do you
prefer for Minnesota? |
| 59 |
a)
One buck, any weapon is sufficient |
| 27 |
b)
I support a 2 buck limit, one archery, one firearm |
| 11 |
c)
There should be a buck lottery to minimize buck harvest
|
| 2 |
d)
No change |
| 1 |
e)
No opinion |
10. Do you think a specific season should be created
for crossbows outside of the archery or firearms seasons? |
| 5 |
a)
No opinion |
| 2 |
b)
Yes, crossbow equipment needs to have it’s own
season |
| 19 |
c)
No, crossbows should be defined as archery equipment
and used in that season |
| 74 |
d)
No, crossbows should be used in the firearms season
only |
