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MI HB5067
MI HB5067Natural resources: hunting; hunting of sandhill cranes; provide for. Amends sec. 40103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103) & adds sec. 40110c.
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Introduced
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
In Committee
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
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 40103 (MCL 324.40103), as amended by 2016 PA 382, and by adding section 40110c.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to add sandhill cranes to the list of game animals in Michigan and specifically authorize the establishment of a hunting season for sandhill cranes. The bill requires the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to issue orders by April 1, 2026, establishing an open season for hunting sandhill cranes. The modification updates the existing legal definition of "game" by inserting "sandhill crane" into the comprehensive list of huntable wildlife, which currently includes various animals like deer, turkey, and waterfowl. By mandating the commission to create specific hunting regulations for sandhill cranes by a set date, the bill provides a clear timeline for implementing a new hunting opportunity while leaving the specific details of hunting limits, methods, and geographic restrictions to be determined by the commission through their standard regulatory process.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/26/2025 (on 09/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5067 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5067.htm |
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