MI HB4682

Removes the automatic exemption for farm property and wooded areas connected to farm property from the general recreational trespassing law, making these areas subject to the same posting and fencing requirements as other property types.

Establishes three circumstances under which consent is required to enter property for recreational activities: (a) farm property or wooded areas connected to farm property, (b) fenced or enclosed property maintained to exclude intruders, or (c) property posted with conspicuous signs at least 1 inch letter height, 50 square inches, spaced no more than 250 feet apart along the boundary.

Maintains the exception allowing fishermen to wade or float navigable public streams without consent, including the right to walk near the bank to avoid natural or artificial hazards without damaging farm products.

Preserves the right of persons without firearms to enter property on foot to retrieve hunting dogs without prior consent, unless the property owner has previously prohibited such entry in writing or orally.

Clarifies that consent to enter property may be given orally or in writing, may be amended or revoked orally unless the written consent prohibits this, and requires written consent if the owner mandates it as a condition for entry.