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This resolution calls on the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to extend the 2025 open firearm hunting season, specifically requesting that the hunting dates be set from November 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025. The resolution is motivated by the anticipated pause of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on November 1, 2025, which would affect approximately 1.4 million Michiganders, including 492,225 children and 38,513 veterans. The extended hunting season is intended to support the "Hunters Feeding Michigan" program, which allows deer hunters to donate venison to food banks, with one donated deer potentially providing around 160 meals. By opening the firearm hunting season two weeks early, the resolution aims to give processors more time to process and store venison products, which could help mitigate the impact of potential federal nutrition assistance disruptions. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the members of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0202