This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by modifying the regulations surrounding fur harvester's licenses in Michigan. It specifies that individuals are not required to possess a fur harvester's license when participating in a bobcat hunt with a licensed hunter, provided they do not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow, and do not own dogs used for hunting. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing individuals with a fur harvester's license to hunt coyotes year-round.

The bill also removes several existing provisions related to the fees for resident and nonresident fur harvester's licenses, including the previous fee structure and eligibility criteria for minors. It clarifies that only individuals holding a valid base license can purchase a fur harvester's license and maintains the fee for the license at $15. Furthermore, it establishes that for nonresidents, the fur harvester's license is not valid for species with established bag limits.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.43531