The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating section 43527a regarding deer licensing in Michigan. It specifies that only individuals holding a valid base license are eligible to purchase a deer or antlerless deer license, and the fee for these licenses remains at $20. Additionally, individuals with a valid base license can obtain two antlerless deer licenses each year at no cost. The bill also introduces a nonrefundable application fee of up to $5 for those applying for an antlerless deer license.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the department may issue a kill tag with each deer license, which must bear the license number and may include space for additional information. It allows residents to purchase a second deer license at the same fee as the first, though senior discounts do not apply to the second license. Nonresidents can purchase an additional deer or antlerless deer license for $170. The department is also granted the authority to designate the types of deer that may be taken and the geographic areas where licenses are valid, as necessary for effective deer management.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.43527