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MI HB4554
MI HB4554Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).
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Introduced
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 43531 (MCL 324.43531), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify regulations related to fur harvester's licenses and coyote hunting. Specifically, the bill removes previous provisions about license fees for residents and nonresidents, and simplifies the language around fur harvester's licenses. The key change is that individuals holding a fur harvester's license can now hunt coyotes year-round, which was not previously allowed. The bill maintains that to purchase a fur harvester's license, an individual must hold a valid base license, and sets the fee at $15.00. For nonresident license holders, the bill clarifies that the fur harvester's license is not valid for fur-bearing species with established bag limits. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for hunters, particularly those interested in controlling coyote populations throughout the year.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (29)
Parker Fairbairn (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Bill Schuette (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/05/2025 (on 06/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4554 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4554.htm |
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