Trapping Conservation and Self-Reliance News

Auction of confiscated hunting, fishing, and trapping equipment
Oct 3, 2024 16:07 ET

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a second public auction of confiscated fishing, hunting, and trapping equipment on Oct. 7. The auction, which will be held online, includes equipment that was confiscated following serious game and fish violations.

Following are additional key dates:

A list of equipment to be auctioned is available at the Hiller Auction Service website (Hillerauction.com).

The bidding catalog will be available at the Hiller Auction Service website on Oct. 3. The catalog will include a written description and photos of each item.

Online bidding for the auction begins Oct. 4. Onsite inspection is available at Hiller Auction Service in Zimmerman on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The auction will begin closing at 5 p.m. on Oct. 7.

All equipment will be sold as-is, including all defects or faults, known or unknown. Once they’ve been purchased, items cannot be returned. Background checks are required of anyone who successfully bids for a firearm.

Revenue from confiscated equipment auctions will go into the Game and Fish Fund, which is the DNR’s primary fund for delivering fish and wildlife management and law enforcement.

For more information, see DNR Enforcement’s auction page (Mndnr.gov).