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MI SR0180

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Pavlov

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to eliminate the lottery-based wild turkey hunting license application and drawing system

  • Recommends allowing wild turkey licenses to be sold over-the-counter on a first-come, first-served basis instead of through the current drawing system

  • Notes Michigan's wild turkey population has recovered to historic highs of approximately 200,000 birds, with more than 30,000 harvested annually across all Lower Peninsula counties and many Upper Peninsula areas

  • Cites that the MDNR regularly has leftover licenses after the drawing is completed, which are currently available over-the-counter, supporting the feasibility of eliminating the application process

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Wildlife Division chief, the MDNR Director, and the Natural Resources Commission members

Legislative Description

A resolution to encourage the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to eliminate the wild turkey hunting license application and drawing system and allow for wild turkey licenses to be sold over-the-counter, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Natural resources

Last Action

Adopted

12/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism9/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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