GAME OR FISH VIOLATION IN MINNESOTA CAN PREVENT YOU FROM HUNTING OR FISHING IN 34 OTHER STATES
35 states are members of the Compact
In 1989, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon jointly enacted an agreement for extending game and fish violation sanctions in each host states to the other guest states. In other words, if a sportsman’s hunting or fishing privileges were revoked in their home state, the sportsman would be would be barred from hunting or fishing in the other states during the period of revocation.
The agreement between the states became known as the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Since 1989, a total of 35 states have become participants in the Compact. Six more states are now in the process of becoming members.
Here is a map that shows the member states of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
Loss of hunting or fishing privileges in other states is called a “collateral consequence” for a Minnesota game or fish violation. But if a sportsman gets such a ticket here in Minnesota, he may not be able to enjoy these activities in other Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact states, such as hunting elk in Colorado or salmon fishing in Alaska.
If you’ve been charged with a game or fish violation that could result in a suspension of your hunting or fishing rights, you should talk to our office before you suffer penalties you may not have planned on.
