Sandhill cranes and gray wolves could be hunted under a bill senators passed Saturday 62-0.
The bill by Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, would allow wolf hunting only after federal authorities remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.
Other items in the bill, which awaits House action, include:
– Counties and townships would be allowed to establish bounties for taking coyotes.
– Parents or guardians would be responsible for children younger than 18 who violate game and fish laws.
– People whose fences are damaged by elk could receive state compensation.
– Money obtained from selling walleye stamps would be used to stock Minnesota waters with walleyes.
– Twenty percent of elk hunting licenses would be issued to applicants who had not received a license in previous lotteries.