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   Crossbows are now allowed for all Minnesota deer and spring turkey hunters with the correct license, following a law change passed in the 2023 legislative session. Deer licenses go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 1

   The new law expands the use of crossbows, which previously were allowed for some hunters with a permit, who were 60 or older during archery deer or turkey seasons, or during previous firearms seasons for deer or turkeys. Crossbows were already allowed for all hunters during the fall wild turkey and bear seasons. Rough fish may be taken with a crossbow during the bowfishing season.

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