2023 Senate Bill 612

Natural resources: hunting; deer baiting license; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265.

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Aims to update definitions related to wildlife management, including "animals," "bag limit," "bow," "crossbow," and introduces detailed definitions for "feed" and "firearm." It further specifies the conditions under which deer or elk baiting and feeding are considered lawful, including the introduction of a deer baiting license, and outlines exceptions to these practices.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 24, 2023

Introduced by Sens. Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture