The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating 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 makes several deletions regarding the fees and eligibility for fur harvester's licenses. It removes the specific fee structure for resident and nonresident minors and eliminates the provision for nonresident licenses that were valid until March 1, 2014. The updated language clarifies that only individuals holding a valid base license can purchase a fur harvester's license, and it maintains the fee for the license at $15. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process and clarify hunting regulations for fur-bearing animals in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.43531