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MI SR0180
Resolution
AI Summary
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Encourages the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to eliminate the lottery-based wild turkey hunting license application and drawing system
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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
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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
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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
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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