Subd. 1. Radio use in taking game prohibited.

A person may not use radio equipment to take big game or small game.

Subd. 2. Taking unprotected wild animals; permit required.

A person may not use radio equipment to take unprotected wild animals without a permit. The commissioner may issue a permit to take unprotected animals with radio equipment. The commissioner shall cancel the permit upon receiving a valid complaint of misconduct regarding the permittee's hunting activities.

Subd. 3. Communication excepted.

This section does not prohibit the use of one-way radio communication between a handler and a dog.