The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to address the management of wolf populations in Michigan. It emphasizes the importance of wildlife populations and their habitats, stating that sound management practices, including hunting, are necessary to stabilize game species populations, minimize negative encounters between humans and wolves, and prevent threats to humans, livestock, and pets.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the establishment of an open season for wolf hunting and mandates that the commission shall issue orders to establish annual wolf hunting and trapping seasons within 90 days of certain sections of a related law becoming operational. This legislative action reflects a commitment to managing wolf populations effectively while ensuring public safety and the protection of livestock.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.40110