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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting, and trapping equipment. The auctions, which will be held online Aug. 26 and Oct. 7, include equipment that was confiscated following serious game and fish violations.
Following are additional key dates:
• A list of equipment to be auctioned will be available about a month before each auction at the Hiller Auction Service website (hillerauction.com).
• The bidding catalog for each auction will be available at the Hiller Auction Service website on Aug. 22 and Oct. 3. The catalog will include a written description and photos of each item.
• Online bidding for the auctions begins Aug. 23 (first auction) and Oct. 4 (second auction). Onsite inspection is available at Hiller Auction Service in Zimmerman on Aug. 23 and Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The auctions will begin closing at 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 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.
Revenuefromconfiscatedequipment auctions will go into the Game and Fish Fund,whichistheDNR’sprimaryfund fordeliveringfishandwildlifemanagement and law enforcement.
According to the Hiller Auction Service website, the items include shotguns, rifles, handguns, bows, tree stands and miscellaneous items .
A complete catalog will be posted by Thursday, Aug. 22. The state is paying 100% of the commission. There is no buyer’s fee for this auction. Minnesota sales tax does apply at 7.375%. Inspection will be Friday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All items must be picked up at the Auction Barn in Zimmerman. No shipping. Load out times are Tuesday Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All firearm buyers must pass a NICS background check before receiving any firearm. The registered bidder must be the person passing the background check.
For more information, see DNR Enforcement’s auction page (mndnr.gov/ enforcement/auctions).
