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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 1, 2024

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 for auction is available on the Hiller Auction Service website (hillerauction.com).
• The bidding catalog, which includes a written description and photos of each item, will be available at the Hiller Auction Service website on Oct. 3.
• Online bidding for the auction begins Oct. 4. Onsite inspection is available at Hiller Auction Service in Zimmerman 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 purchased, items cannot be returned. Anyone who successfully bids for a firearm must undergo background checks.

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/enforcement/auctions).