This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating the definition of "game" to include mourning doves while excluding privately owned cervidae species located on registered cervidae livestock facilities. The bill also makes several adjustments to the list of animals classified as game, specifically replacing the previous designations for certain species with new ones, such as adding mourning doves and removing muskrats, opossums, otters, and others from the list.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 40110d, which authorizes the establishment of an open season for mourning doves. The commission is required to issue orders by April 1, 2026, to establish this open season, thereby formalizing the hunting regulations for this species. Overall, the bill aims to enhance wildlife management and hunting regulations in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.40103