Hunting, Fishing Licenses Reform Complete

Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bill 4668 into law Tuesday (now Public Act 108 of 2013), providing for a simplified and slightly more expensive fishing and hunting license structure for the State of Michigan. The measure was sponsored by Representative Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo).

In the case of small game and non-waterfowl migratory birds, the new law sets a base hunting license at $10 for Michigan residents, $5 for junior residents, $4 for seniors, and $150 for non-residents. Hunters would then purchase an additional license for specific game such as waterfowl, turkey, elk, or deer.

The all-species fishing license will be the only one available, at a cost of $25 for residents (down from $28), and $75 for non-residents (up from $42). The previously available restricted fishing license will no longer be available; however, a 24-hour fishing license is available $10.

A new combined fishing/hunting license will also now be available for $75 for residents and $265 for non-residents. The license includes an all-species fishing license, a base hunting license, and two deer licenses.

The new fee structure will go into effect on March 1, 2014, and the increased revenue to the state will go toward wildlife and habitat management through the Game and Fish Protection Fund.

posted by PAA Online , Thursday, September 19, 2013 4:16 PM
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