MI SB0839

Adds definitions to trails law including "equine access locations" (open access roads, forestry access roads, 2-track and single-track trails, staging areas, and wilderness campsites) and "pack and saddle trails" for use by pack and saddle animals.

Allows pack and saddle animals on state forest system lands unless restricted by statute, deed, land use order, or other legal mechanism in effect as of April 2, 2010, with restrictions only permitted for public safety, maintenance, or department mission reasons supported by written science-based rationale and public meetings.

Requires the department to complete a comprehensive inventory of forest roads by December 31, 2018, identifying location, condition, and types of motorized and nonmotorized uses currently restricted, and mandates forest roads remain open to motorized public use unless designated otherwise by the department.

Allows individuals to use pack and saddle animals in hunting areas to retrieve legally harvested large game using the most direct route without entering streams, rivers, or wetlands except over bridges or culverts.

Modifies ORV operation restrictions during November firearm deer season to allow emergency use, law enforcement, access to residences or hunting camps, and removal of legally harvested large game at speeds not exceeding 5 miles per hour using the most direct route; repeals section 81126.