Bill > HB4029

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify rules related to hunting and fishing regulations. The bill primarily focuses on two key provisions: first, it requires the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to issue hunting and trapping season orders before June 1, or else those orders will not be valid until the next calendar year's hunting or trapping seasons. Second, the bill mandates that the Department of Natural Resources publish annual hunting, fishing, and trapping guides and make printed copies available to the public no later than August 15. The bill reaffirms the state legislature's commitment to scientific wildlife management and recognizes hunting and fishing as important cultural and economic activities in Michigan. The changes aim to provide more clarity and predictability for hunters, anglers, and wildlife managers by establishing clear timelines for publishing regulations and setting guidelines for how and when new hunting and fishing rules can be implemented. These modifications are intended to support the sustainable management of fish and wildlife populations while ensuring that citizens have timely access to current hunting and fishing information.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4029