Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill changes the rules for hunting and trapping in Michigan by allowing year-round coyote hunting for individuals with a valid fur harvester’s license. It modifies existing regulations regarding fur harvester licenses, including fees and eligibility requirements. The bill also establishes a specific rule regarding bag limits for nonresidents holding a fur harvester’s license.
Key provisions
- Allows year-round coyote hunting for individuals with a fur harvester’s license.
- Maintains existing license fees for residents and nonresidents.
- Establishes a requirement for a valid base license to obtain a fur harvester’s license starting March 1, 2014.
- Specifies that a nonresident fur harvester’s license is not valid for species with established bag limits.
- Provides an exception for bobcat hunting with a licensed hunter where the individual does not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not use dogs.
Who is affected
- Hunters
- Trappers
- Residents of Michigan
- Nonresidents hunting in Michigan
- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Notable changes
- Extends coyote hunting season to year-round.
- Introduces a requirement for a base license to obtain a fur harvester’s license.
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