The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, specifically section 43531, to update regulations regarding fur harvester's licenses in Michigan. It stipulates 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 amounts for resident and nonresident licenses, as well as the provisions for discounted licenses for minors. Furthermore, it clarifies that only individuals holding a valid base license are eligible to purchase a fur harvester's license, and it specifies that the fur harvester's license is not valid for fur-bearing species with established bag limits for nonresidents.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.43531