THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORDER
Chapter
I
Title
and Definitions
1.1 Short title.
Sec.
1.1 This order shall be known and may be cited as "the wildlife
conservation order."
History: Eff.
1.2 Meanings of words and phrases.
Sec.
1.2 For the purpose of this order, the words and phrases defined in part 3,
definitions, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being section
324.301 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, part 401, wildlife conservation, Act No.
451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being sections 324.40101 to
324.40119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and part 435, hunting and fishing
licenses, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being sections
324.43501 to 324.43561 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and in sections 1.2a to
1.12c of this order shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 10,
2001, Eff. Jul 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002.
1.2a Immediate family and immediate family
member defined.
Sec.
1.2a "Immediate family" or "immediate family member" means
the grandparents, parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children and
grandchildren of a person and also includes such adopted relationships, such
parent-child and sibling relationships resulting from remarriage, and any minor
children residing in the household of the person.
History: Am. 2, 1993, Eff.
1.2b Migratory game bird defined.
Sec.
1.2b "Migratory game bird" means a bird as defined by 50 C.F.R.
§20.11 (1988).
History: Am. 2, 1993, Eff.
1.2c Raptor defined.
Sec.
1.2c “Raptor” means a live migratory bird of the family Accipitridae
other than a bald eagle, or of the family Falconidae,
or the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
or snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca)
of the family Strigidae.
History: Am. 1, 1997, Eff.
1.3 Zone 1 defined.
Sec.
1.3 "Zone 1" means all of the
History: Eff.
1.4 Zone 2 defined.
Sec.
1.4 "Zone 2" means all of that part of the Lower Peninsula north of a
line beginning at the Michigan-Wisconsin boundary line due west of the lake
Michigan shoreline which is north of Muskegon lake and due west of the western
terminus of Memorial drive at Scenic drive in Muskegon county, then easterly to
said western terminus of Memorial drive at Scenic drive, easterly on Memorial
drive to Ruddiman drive, northeasterly on Ruddiman drive to Lake avenue, northeasterly on Lake avenue
to highway M-120 (also known as Holton road) in North Muskegon, northeasterly
and then northerly on highway M-120 to highway M-20, easterly on highway M-20
to highway business route US-10 in the city of Midland, easterly on combined
highway M-20 and highway business route US‑10 to highway US-10 at the
Midland-Bay county line, easterly on highway US-10 to Garfield road in Bay
county, northerly on Garfield road to Pinconning road, easterly on Pinconning
road to Seven mile road, northerly on Seven mile road to the Bay-Arenac county line
(where Seven mile road changes name to Lincoln school road), northerly on
Lincoln school road (also known as county road 25) in Arenac county to highway
M-61, easterly on highway M-61 to highway US-23, northeasterly then easterly on
highway US-23 to the center line of the Au Gres
river, southerly along the center line of the Au Gres
river to Saginaw bay of lake Huron, easterly 90° east for 7 miles into Saginaw bay, then northerly 78° east (dividing Arenac county islands from Huron
county islands) to the international boundary line between the United States
and the dominion of Canada.
History: Eff.
1.5 Zone 3 defined.
Sec.
1.5 "Zone 3" means all that part of the
History: Eff.
1.6 Shotgun, handgun, black-powder firearms only area defined.
Sec.
1.6 "Shotgun, handgun, black-powder firearms only area" means that
area south of a line beginning at a point on the Wisconsin-Michigan boundary
line directly west of the west end of highway M-46; then east to M-46 and east
along M-46 to its junction with freeway US-131; then south along freeway US-131
to M-57; then east along M-57 to its intersection with Montcalm road on the
Kent-Montcalm county line; then south along that county line and the Ionia-Kent
county line to its intersection with M-44; then east along M-44 to its
intersection with M-66; then north along M-66 to its intersection with M-57;
then east along M-57 to its intersection with M-52; then north along M-52 to
its intersection with M-46; then east along M-46 to its intersection with M-47;
then north along M-47 to its junction with US-10; then east along US-10 to its
junction with I-75; then north along I-75 and US-23 to its junction with Beaver
road, Kawkawlin township, Bay county; then east along
Beaver road to Saginaw bay; then north 50o east to the international boundary
with Canada.
History: Am. 1, 2002, Eff.
1.6a "Advanced illness" defined.
Sec.
1.6a "Advanced illness" means a medical or surgical condition with
significant functional impairment that is not reversible by curative therapies
and that is anticipated to progress toward death despite attempts at curative
therapies or modulation, the time course of which may or may not be
determinable through medical prognostication.
History: Am. 1, 2002, Eff.
1.7 Waterfowl hunting north zone defined.
Sec.
1.7 "Waterfowl hunting north zone" or "north zone" means
all of the
History: Eff.
1.8 Waterfowl hunting middle zone defined.
Sec.
1.8 "Waterfowl hunting middle zone" or "middle zone" means
that area of the Lower Peninsula north of a line beginning at the
Michigan-Wisconsin boundary line in Lake Michigan, due west of the mouth of Stoney creek in section 31, T14N R18W, Oceana county, then
easterly and southerly along the south shore of Stoney
creek to Scenic drive, easterly and southerly on Scenic drive to Stoney lake road in section 5, T13N R18W, Oceana county,
easterly on Stoney lake and Garfield roads to highway
M-20 (Hayes road) in section 33, T14N R17W, Oceana county, easterly on highway
M-20 through Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, and Midland counties to
highway US-10 business route in the city of Midland, easterly on highway US-10
business route to highway US-10 at the Bay county line, easterly on highway
US-10 to highway I-75/US-23, northerly on highway I-75/US-23 to the highway
US-23 exit at Standish, easterly on highway US-23 to the center line of the Au Gres river, southerly along the center line of the Au Gres river to Saginaw bay of lake Huron, and from that
point on a line directly east 10 miles into Saginaw bay, and from that point on
a line directly northeast to the international boundary with Canada in Lake
Huron.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 14, 1996, Eff. Sep 1, 1996; Am. 6,
1997, Eff. Sep 1, 1997; Am. 13, 2001, Eff. Sep 1, 2001.
1.9 Waterfowl hunting south zone defined.
Sec.
1.9 "Waterfowl hunting south zone" or "south zone" means
all of that area of the
History: Eff.
1.10 Antlered deer defined.
Sec.
1.10 “Antlered deer” means a deer having at least 1 antler that extends 3
inches or more above the skull. For the purposes of determining if an antler
extends 3 or more inches above the skull, the measurement shall be taken on the
longest antler beginning at the line where the antler and pedicel join, along
the back of the antler, following the curve, if any, to the tip of the longest
antler point. For the purposes of this section, "pedicel" means the
bone of the skull to which the antler is attached.
History: Am. 15, 1998, Eff.
1.11 Antlerless deer defined.
Sec.
1.11 “Antlerless deer” means a deer without antlers or a deer with antlers
where the longest antler extends less than 3 inches above the skull.
History: Am. 15, 1998, Eff.
1.12a Crossbow defined.
Sec.
1.12a "Crossbow" means a weapon consisting of a bow mounted
transversely on a stock or frame and designed to fire an arrow, bolt, or
quarrel by the release of a bow string which is controlled by a mechanical or
electric trigger and has a working safety and a draw weight of 100 pounds or
greater.
History: Am. 10, 2001, Eff.
1.12b Physical therapist defined.
Sec.
1.12b "Physical therapist" means a person licensed to engage in the
practice of physical therapy under article 15 of the public health code, Act
No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.16101 to 333.18838 of
the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: Am. 10, 2001, Eff.
1.12c Physician defined.
Sec.
1.12c "Physician" means a person licensed by the state to engage in
the practice of medicine or the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery under
article 15 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978.
History: Am. 10, 2001, Eff.
Chapter
II
General
Hunting and Trapping Regulations
**Section 2.1 takes effect on March 6, 2009, and will remain
in effect until March 6, 2012**
2.1 Taking of animals; prohibited methods, devices, and weapons;
exceptions.
Sec. 2.1 Unless otherwise
specified in this order, a person shall not do any of the following:
(1) Make use of a pit, pitfall, deadfall, scaffold,
raised platform, tree, cage, snare, trap, net, baited hook, or similar device,
or a drug, poison, anti-coagulant, smoke, gas, explosive, weasel, ferret, fitchew, arbalest, spear, or mechanical device, for the
purpose of taking an animal or driving an animal out of their hole or home. For
the purpose of this order, a mechanical device shall not be construed to mean a
firearm, crossbow, slingshot, or bow and arrow. When used in this order,
"raised platform" means a horizontal surface constructed or
manufactured by a person that increases the field of vision of a person using
the horizontal surface beyond the field of vision that would normally be
attained by that person standing on the ground.
(2) Use in taking an animal, or have in the person's
possession in an area frequented by animals, a semiautomatic shotgun or rifle
other than .22 caliber rimfire, capable of holding
more than six shells at one time in the magazine and barrel combined, or use a
cartridge containing a tracer bullet, or a cartridge containing an explosive bullet,
or a firearm capable of firing more than one shot with a single pull or
activation of the trigger.
(3) During the five days immediately preceding
November 15, transport or possess in an area frequented by deer a rifle or
shotgun with buckshot, slug load, ball load, or cut shell. A person may
transport a rifle or shotgun to or from a hunting camp if the rifle or shotgun
is unloaded and securely encased or carried in the trunk of a vehicle. This
section shall not prohibit a resident who holds a fur harvester's license from
carrying a rimfire firearm .22 caliber or smaller
while hunting or checking a trap line during the open season for hunting or
trapping fur‑bearing animals.
(4) Use in hunting, or, subject to section 43510,
subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing,
(a) A shotgun with a smooth or rifled barrel.
(b) A .35 caliber or larger
pistol capable of holding no more than nine shells at one time in the barrel
and magazine combined and loaded with straight-walled cartridges.
(c) A muzzle-loading rifle or black-powder pistol
loaded with black-powder or a commercially manufactured black-powder
substitute.
(5) Injure, destroy, or rob the eggs of birds protected
by the laws of this state or this order, or molest, harass, or annoy those
birds upon their nests.
(6) Possess or use an apparatus known as a silencer on
a gun while hunting in this state.
(7) Make use of a sink box or battery as these devices
are defined by the
(8) Set afire or assist in setting afire a marshland
or other lands for the purpose of driving out wild birds or wild animals, or
take or attempt to take a wild bird or wild animal so driven out of a marshland
or other land.
(9) Take any animal at any time other than during the
hunting hours and open seasons established in this order, except as may
otherwise be provided in chapter VI.
(10) Take in 1 day more than the daily limit, or
possess at one time more than the possession limit, or possess on the first day
of the open season more than the daily limit, or possess more than the season
limit of any animal.
(11) Destroy, disturb, or molest at any time any bear,
beaver, muskrat, raccoon, squirrel, mink, badger, or rabbit house, hole,
burrow, nest, dam, or den which may be used by such animals.
(12) Make use of a dog in hunting deer except that a
dog may be used to locate a down and mortally wounded deer if the dog is kept
on a leash and, subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435,
as amended, hunting and fishing licensing,
(13) Affix any device to a bow, which aids in the
cocking or holding of a bow string in a drawn position. This subsection shall
not prohibit the use of a hand-held device to release the bow string. This
subsection shall not apply to a permanently disabled person who holds a special
permit provided for in part 401, wildlife conservation, of the natural
resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of
1994, being sections 324.40101 to 324.40119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or
this order.
(14) Use aircraft to aid in the taking of a wild bird
or wild animal.
(15) Take deer with a crossbow during the open bow and
arrow only seasons, except deer in zone 3, or if the hunter is age 50 and older
during the October 1 to November 14 bow and arrow deer season, unless they have
been issued a crossbow permit pursuant to section 5.95.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this order,
a hunter age 11 and younger may not use a crossbow to take game during any open
hunting season.
(b) A person licensed to take game as required by part
435, hunting and fishing licensing, of the natural resources and environmental
protection act, act no. 451 of the public acts of 1994, who intends to hunt
with a crossbow shall request and be issued a crossbow stamp. The crossbow stamp shall be part of the
license to hunt with a crossbow.
(c ) Arrows, bolts, and quarrels used for taking deer,
bear, elk, and turkey with a crossbow are required to have a broadhead hunting type of point not less than 7/8 of an
inch wide and must be a minimum of 14 inches in length.
(d)
Crossbows used for taking game shall not have a capacity to exceed 350 feet per
second bolt velocity.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 20, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 2,
1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 13, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep
10, 1993; Am. 6, 1995, Eff. Sep 1, 1995; Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am.
11, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 2, 2001, Eff. Mar 1, 2001; Am. 10, 2001, Eff.
Jul 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 2, 2003, Eff. Apr 12, 2003; Am.
2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am. 16, 2006, Eff. Aug 11, 2006; Am. 2, 2009, Eff.
Mar 6, 2009, with a sunset provision regarding the use of the crossbow
effective Mar 6, 2012.
**Section
2.1 is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
2.1 Taking of animals;
prohibited methods, devices, and weapons; exceptions.
Sec. 2.1 Unless otherwise
specified in this order, a person shall not do any of the following:
(1) Make use of a pit, pitfall, deadfall, scaffold,
raised platform, tree, cage, snare, trap, net, baited hook, or similar device,
or a drug, poison, anti-coagulant, smoke, gas, explosive, weasel, ferret, fitchew, crossbow, arbalest, spear, or mechanical device,
for the purpose of taking an animal or driving an animal out of their hole or
home. For the purpose of this order, a mechanical device shall not be construed
to mean a firearm, slingshot, or bow and arrow. When used in this order,
"raised platform" means a horizontal surface constructed or
manufactured by a person that increases the field of vision of a person using
the horizontal surface beyond the field of vision that would normally be attained
by that person standing on the ground.
(2) Use in taking an animal, or have in the person's
possession in an area frequented by animals, a semiautomatic shotgun or rifle
other than .22 caliber rimfire, capable of holding
more than six shells at one time in the magazine and barrel combined, or use a
cartridge containing a tracer bullet, or a cartridge containing an explosive
bullet, or a firearm capable of firing more than one shot with a single pull or
activation of the trigger.
(3) During the five days immediately preceding
November 15, transport or possess in an area frequented by deer a rifle or
shotgun with buckshot, slug load, ball load, or cut shell. A person may
transport a rifle or shotgun to or from a hunting camp if the rifle or shotgun is
unloaded and securely encased or carried in the trunk of a vehicle. This
section shall not prohibit a resident who holds a fur harvester's license from
carrying a rimfire firearm .22 caliber or smaller
while hunting or checking a trap line during the open season for hunting or
trapping fur-bearing animals.
(4) Use in hunting, or, subject to section 43510,
subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing, MCL 324.43510, possess afield in an area inhabited by wild birds and
animals within the "shotgun, handgun, black-powder firearms only
area" from November 15 to November 30, or use to take a deer during any
firearm deer season in the "shotgun, handgun, black-powder firearms only
area," a firearm other than:
(a) A shotgun with a smooth or rifled barrel.
(b) A .35 caliber or larger
pistol capable of holding no more than nine shells at one time in the barrel
and magazine combined and loaded with straight-walled cartridges.
(c) A muzzle-loading rifle or black-powder pistol
loaded with black-powder or a commercially manufactured black-powder
substitute.
(5) Injure, destroy, or rob the eggs of birds
protected by the laws of this state or this order, or molest, harass, or annoy
those birds upon their nests.
(6) Possess or use an apparatus known as a silencer on
a gun while hunting in this state.
(7) Make use of a sink box or battery as these devices
are defined by the
(8) Set afire or assist in setting afire a marshland
or other lands for the purpose of driving out wild birds or wild animals, or
take or attempt to take a wild bird or wild animal so driven out of a marshland
or other land.
(9) Take any animal at any time other than during the
hunting hours and open seasons established in this order except as may
otherwise be provided in chapter VI.
(10) Take in 1 day more than the daily limit, or
possess at one time more than the possession limit, or possess on the first day
of the open season more than the daily limit, or possess more than the season
limit of any animal.
(11) Destroy, disturb, or molest at any time any bear,
beaver, muskrat, raccoon, squirrel, mink, badger, or rabbit house, hole,
burrow, nest, dam, or den which may be used by such animals.
(12) Make use of a dog in hunting deer except that a
dog may be used to locate a down and mortally wounded deer if the dog is kept
on a leash and, subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435,
as amended, hunting and fishing licensing, MCL 324.43510, none of the persons in
attendance possess a firearm or bow and arrow. If the tracking is done at
night, artificial lights ordinarily carried in the hand may be used. A dog that
barks while tracking the deer shall not be used on public lands.
(13) Affix any device to a bow, which aids in the
cocking or holding of a bow string in a drawn position. This subsection shall
not prohibit the use of a hand-held device to release the bow string. This
subsection shall not apply to a permanently disabled person who holds a special
permit provided for in part 401, wildlife conservation, of the natural
resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of
1994, being sections 324.40101 to 324.40119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or
this order.
(14) Use aircraft to aid in the taking of a wild bird
or wild animal.
(15)
Take game with a crossbow, except deer during the
November 15 to November 30 firearm deer season by hunters age 12 or older,
unless they have been issued a crossbow permit pursuant to section 5.95.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 20, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 2,
1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 13, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep
10, 1993; Am. 6, 1995, Eff. Sep 1, 1995; Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am.
11, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 2, 2001, Eff. Mar 1, 2001; Am. 10, 2001, Eff.
Jul 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 2, 2003, Eff. Apr 12, 2003; Am.
2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am. 16, 2006, Eff. Aug 11, 2006.
2.2 Open seasons and closed seasons, inclusive dates.
Sec.
2.2 The open season dates and closed season dates stipulated in this order are
inclusive.
History: Eff.
2.3 Permitted acts; trapping; use of rimfire
firearm .22 caliber or smaller; American Indians on reservations.
Sec. 2.3 This order shall not be construed to prohibit
any of the following:
(1) The trapping of fur-bearing animals as provided in
this order.
(2) The carrying and using of a rimfire
firearm .22 caliber or smaller to kill raccoon while hunting with dogs between
the hours of
(3)
The enjoyment by American Indians living on a reservation of the privileges
bestowed upon them by federal law or treaties.
History: Eff.
**Section
2.4 takes effect on March 6, 2009, and will remain in effect until March 6,
2012**
2.4 Permissible use of artificial lights.
Sec. 2.4 (1) Artificial lights, similar to the type
ordinarily held in the hand or on the person, may be used from September
15 to March 31 by a person traveling afoot with a bow and arrow , crossbow, a rimfire firearm .22 caliber or smaller or shotgun with
loads other than buckshot, slug or cut
shell, however, subject to section
43510, subsections (2) and (3), of part
435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing,
(a) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for
taking a treed raccoon during the open season for taking raccoon by hunting.
(b) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking opossum during the open season for taking opossum by
hunting.
(c) The person is taking coyote or fox with the aid of
a game or predator call during the open season for taking fox by hunting.
(2)
Persons not possessing a bow, crossbow, or firearm while traveling afoot may
use lights as defined in subsection (1) during dog training or field dog trials
to follow dogs chasing raccoon opossum,
or fox.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 20, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 2,
1990, Eff. Feb 19, 1990; Am. 12, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 2, 2003, Eff. Apr
12, 2003; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am. 2, 2009, Eff. Mar 6, 2009, with a
sunset provision regarding the use of the crossbow effective Mar 6, 2012.
**Section
2.4 is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
2.4 Permissible use of
artificial lights.
Sec. 2.4. (1) Artificial lights, similar to the type ordinarily
held in the hand or on the person, may be used from September 15 to March 31 by
a person traveling afoot with a bow and arrow, a rimfire
firearm .22 caliber or smaller or shotgun with loads other than buckshot, slug
or cut shell, however, subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3), of
Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing, MCL 324.43510, the person
shall not possess a loaded firearm, or bow with a nocked
arrow except when one or more of the following conditions apply:
(a) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking a treed raccoon during the open season for taking raccoon by
hunting.
(b) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking opossum during the open season for taking opossum by
hunting.
(c) The person is taking coyote or fox with the aid of
a game or predator call during the open season for taking fox by hunting.
(2) Persons not possessing a bow, or firearm while
traveling afoot may use lights as defined in subsection (1) during dog training
or field dog trials to follow dogs chasing raccoon, opossum, or fox.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 20, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 2,
1990, Eff. Feb 19, 1990; Am. 12, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 2, 2003, Eff. Apr
12, 2003; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005.
2.4a Permissible use of a crossbow and laser sighting device by blind
person during lawful hunting hours, conditions for use.
Sec. 2.4a A blind person, as defined by section 1 of
Act No. 260 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 393.351 of the Michigan
Compiled Laws, may use a laser sighting device in conjunction with a crossbow
or a firearm to take an animal during the lawful hunting hours for that animal
if all of the following conditions are met while the person is taking an
animal:
(1) The person is accompanied and assisted by a
sighted person. The sighted person must be at least 18 years of age and be in
possession of a hunting license other than an apprentice license issued by this
state, another state, a province of Canada, or another country or a certificate
of completion of training in hunter safety issued by this state, another state,
a province of Canada, or another country, and shall furnish such proof upon the
request of a peace officer.
(2) The person possesses proof of blindness in the
form of an identification card issued under the authority of section 1 of Act
No. 222 of the Public Acts of 1972, being section 28.292 of the Michigan
Compiled Laws, and furnishes the proof of blindness upon the request of a peace
officer.
(3)
The department may issue a permit to a person who is permanently disabled to
use a laser sighting device in conjunction with a crossbow or a firearm to take
an animal during lawful hunting hours for that animal if the permittee is accompanied by another person at least 18
years of age who is licensed to hunt that game under a license other than an
apprentice license.
History: Am. 3, 1997, Eff.
**Section 2.5 takes effect on March 6, 2009, and will remain
in effect until March 6, 2012**
2.5 Hunting hours, exceptions; prohibited activities.
Sec. 2.5 (1) Except for the trapping of animals and as
otherwise specified in this section, the hunting hours shall substantially
conform to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset and shall
be those starting times and ending times published in the Michigan hunting and trapping guide or in the respective
state hunting guide for that animal.
(2) In addition to the daylight hunting hours
specified in subsection (1) and during those dates specified for the use of
artificial lights in sections 2.4 and 3.605, a person traveling afoot at night
and in possession of only a bow and arrow, a crossbow, a rimfire
firearm .22 caliber or smaller or shotgun with loads other than buckshot, slug
or cut shell may take within their specified open seasons raccoon, opossum, and
fox with the aid of dogs; and fox and coyote, during the season open to the
taking of fox, with the aid of a game or predator call. Subject to section
43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing,
(a) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking a treed raccoon during the open season for taking raccoon by
hunting.
(b) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking opossum during the open season for taking opossum by
hunting.
(c) The person is taking coyote or fox with the aid of
a game or predator call during the open season for taking fox by hunting.
(3) Except for woodcock and crow, the hunting and
hawking hours for all waterfowl and migratory birds shall be as listed in the
state waterfowl hunting guide. The hunting hours for woodcock shall
substantially conform to sunrise to sunset and shall be as published in the
(4) The hunting hours for wild turkey during the
spring season shall substantially conform to one-half hour before sunrise to
one-half hour before sunset, and shall be those starting times and ending times
published in the state hunting guide for wild turkey.
(5)
Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended,
hunting and fishing licensing,
History: Am. 13, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 9, 1995, Eff. Jan 1, 1996;
Am. 1, 1998, Eff May 15, 1998; Am. 10, 1998, Eff. Jun
15, 1998; Am. 19, 2004, Eff. Dec 10, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am.
4, 2008, Eff. Apr 11, 2008; Am. 2, 2009, Eff. Mar 6, 2009, with a sunset
provision regarding the use of the crossbow effective Mar 6, 2012.
**Section
2.5 is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
2.5 Hunting hours, exceptions;
prohibited activities.
Sec. 2.5 (1) Except for the trapping of animals and as
otherwise specified in this section, the hunting hours shall substantially
conform to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset and shall
be those starting times and ending times published in the Michigan hunting and
trapping guide or in the respective state hunting guide for that animal.
(2) In addition to the daylight hunting hours
specified in subsection (1) and during those dates specified for the use of
artificial lights in sections 2.4 and 3.605, a person traveling afoot at night
and in possession of only a bow and arrow, a rimfire
firearm .22 caliber or smaller or shotgun with loads other than buckshot, slug
or cut shell may take within their specified open seasons raccoon, opossum, and
fox with the aid of dogs; and fox and coyote, during the season open to the
taking of fox, with the aid of a game or predator call. Subject to section
43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing, MCL 324.43510, a person hunting these species during the nighttime
hunting hours shall not possess a loaded firearm, or bow with a nocked arrow except when one or more of the following
conditions apply:
(a) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking a treed raccoon during the open season for taking raccoon by
hunting.
(b) The person is following dogs and is at the point
of kill for taking opossum during the open season for taking opossum by
hunting.
(c) The person is taking coyote or fox with the aid of
a game or predator call during the open season for taking fox by hunting.
(3) Except for woodcock, crow and mourning doves, the
hunting and hawking hours for all waterfowl and migratory birds shall be as listed
in the state waterfowl hunting guide. The hunting hours for woodcock shall
substantially conform to sunrise to sunset and shall be as published in the
(4) The hunting hours for wild turkey during the
spring season shall substantially conform to one-half hour before sunrise to
one-half hour before sunset, and shall be those starting times and ending times
published in the state hunting guide for wild turkey.
(5)
Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended,
hunting and fishing licensing, MCL 324.43510, except during the hunting hours
specified in this section and as otherwise provided by subsection (2), a person
shall not possess afield a firearm unless it is unloaded in the barrel, a bow
and arrow unless all arrows are placed in a quiver. A person may, to comply
with section 4.1(2), kill a down and mortally wounded deer, bear, or elk using
an otherwise legal means and may possess a loaded firearm, or bow with nocked arrow only at the time and at the point of kill.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a person hunting under
the authority of a wild turkey license during the spring wild turkey season may
load and carry a loaded firearm afield while going to their hunting stand up to
one hour prior to the spring wild turkey hunting hours.
History: Am. 13, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 9, 1995, Eff. Jan 1, 1996;
Am. 1, 1998, Eff May 15, 1998; Am. 10, 1998, Eff. Jun
15, 1998; Am. 19, 2004, Eff. Dec 10, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am.
4, 2008, Eff. Apr 11, 2008.
2.6 Repealed. Am. 11, 1996, Eff.
Publisher’s Note: The repealed
section pertained to Hunter access leases on private lands; fees, special
situations; additional fees for certain lands, exceptions.
2.7 Permissible use of dogs.
Sec.
2.7 A person may hunt with dogs, or break, train, or practice a dog upon, or
permit a dog to chase or take an animal only as provided in chapter VI, chapter
XIV, chapter XV, or as otherwise permitted by law.
History Note: Am. 2, 1990, Eff.
**Section 2.8 takes effect on March 6, 2009, and will remain
in effect until March 6, 2012**
2.8 Hunt with bow and arrow from scaffold, raised platform, or tree
allowed; taking deer or bear with firearm from scaffold, raised platform or
tree allowed; use of scaffold, platform, ladder, steps or certain other devices
in taking an animal on publicly owned lands, exception.
Sec. 2.8 A person may hunt
with a crossbow or a bow and arrow from a scaffold, raised platform, or tree. A
person taking deer or bear with a firearm may use a scaffold, raised platform,
or tree. A person taking fox or coyote with a firearm one-half hour before
sunrise to one-half hour after sunset may use a scaffold, raised platform, or
tree, pursuant to all other hunting regulations. In taking an animal, a person shall not do
any of the following on publicly owned lands:
(1) Permanently construct or affix to a tree or other
natural feature a scaffold, platform, ladder, steps or any other device to
assist in climbing a tree, or use any item that penetrates the cambium of a
tree in the construction or affixing of any device to assist in climbing a
tree.
(2) Use or occupy a scaffold, raised platform, ladder,
or step that has been permanently affixed or attached to any tree or other
natural feature.
(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a scaffold
or platform temporarily affixed to a tree by use of a T-bolt or similar device
supplied by the manufacturer at the time the scaffold or platform was
purchased.
(4) Use or occupy a scaffold or raised platform
without having first etched, engraved, implanted, burned, printed, or painted
on the scaffold or raised platform, the name and address of the user in legible
English easily read from the ground.
(5)
Use, occupy, or place a scaffold, raised platform, ladder, steps, or any other
device to assist in climbing a tree if the scaffold, raised platform, ladder,
steps, or other device is on public lands earlier than September 1 of each year
or is not removed by March 1.
History Note: Am. 13, 1993, Eff.
Sep 1, 1993; Am. 9, 1995, Eff. Jan 1, 1996; Am. 1, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am.
10, 1998, Eff. Jun 15, 1998; Am. 11, 2007, Eff. Jun 8, 2007; Am. 2, 2009, Eff.
Mar 6, 2009, with a sunset provision regarding the use of the crossbow
effective Mar 6, 2012.
**Section 2.8 is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
2.8 Hunt with bow and arrow
from scaffold, raised platform, or tree allowed; taking deer or bear with
firearm from scaffold, raised platform or tree allowed; use of scaffold,
platform, ladder, steps or certain other devices in taking an animal on
publicly owned lands, exception.
Sec. 2.8 A person may hunt
with a bow and arrow from a scaffold, raised platform, or tree. A person taking
deer or bear with a firearm may use a scaffold, raised platform, or tree. A
person taking fox or coyote with a firearm one-half hour before sunrise to
one-half hour after sunset may use a scaffold, raised platform, or tree,
pursuant to all other hunting regulations. In taking an animal, a person shall
not do any of the following on publicly owned lands:
(1) Permanently construct or affix to a tree or other
natural feature a scaffold, platform, ladder, steps or any other device to
assist in climbing a tree, or use any item that penetrates the cambium of a
tree in the construction or affixing of any device to assist in climbing a
tree.
(2) Use or occupy a scaffold, raised platform, ladder,
or step that has been permanently affixed or attached to any tree or other
natural feature.
(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a scaffold
or platform temporarily affixed to a tree by use of a T-bolt or similar device
supplied by the manufacturer at the time the scaffold or platform was
purchased.
(4) Use or occupy a scaffold or raised platform
without having first etched, engraved, implanted, burned, printed, or painted
on the scaffold or raised platform, the name and address of the user in legible
English easily read from the ground.
(5)
Use, occupy, or place a scaffold, raised platform, ladder, steps, or any other
device to assist in climbing a tree if the scaffold, raised platform, ladder,
steps, or other device is on public lands earlier than September 1 of each year
or is not removed by March 1.
History Note: Am. 13, 1993, Eff.
Sep 1, 1993; Am. 9, 1995, Eff. Jan 1, 1996; Am. 1, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am.
10, 1998, Eff. Jun 15, 1998; Am. 11, 2007, Eff. Jun 8, 2007.
2.9 “Ground blind” defined; requirements to use, occupy, place, build,
construct, or maintain a ground blind on publicly owned lands; use or placement
of blind does not convey exclusive hunting right.
Sec. 2.9 (1) For the purposes of this section, “ground
blind” means a structure, enclosure, or any material, natural or manufactured,
placed on the ground to elevate or otherwise assist in concealing or disguising
the user or occupant for the purpose of taking an animal except for
commercially manufactured ladder stands which lean up against and require the
support of a tree to maintain their upright position.
(2) A person may use, occupy, place, build, construct,
or maintain a ground blind on publicly owned lands only if one of the following
applies:
(a) The ground blind is constructed exclusively of
dead and natural materials found on the ground in the area where the blind is
constructed, except that cloth, netting, plastic or other materials may be used
by the occupant of a ground blind if the cloth, netting, plastic or other
materials are not fastened to the blind and are carried out by the user at the
end of each day’s hunt. For the purposes of this section, “fastened” means
stapled, nailed, glued, or other means of permanent attachment other than
tying.
(b) The ground blind is clearly a portable blind and is
removed at the end of each day's hunt. Fasteners, if
used to attach or anchor a portable blind, shall be removed at the end of each
day’s hunt and shall not consist of any item that penetrates the cambium of a
tree.
(c) The ground blind is a temporary ground blind
constructed of materials other than dead and down materials found on the ground
in the area where the blind is constructed and which meets all of the following
conditions:
(i) The blind for deer
hunting purposes is not located upon publicly owned lands from the day
following the last day of the open deer season to November 5 unless allowed by
the public agency administering the land on which the blind is located. A
ground blind located on publicly owned lands anytime during the period defined in
this subsection shall be considered an abandoned ground blind.
(ii) The blind for bear hunting purposes is not
located upon publicly owned lands from five days after bear season closes to August 10 in the Amasa, Baraga, Bergland, Carney,
Gwinn, and Newberry Bear Management Units; to August 17 in the Red Oak,
Baldwin, and Gladwin Bear Management Units; except successful bear hunters must
remove their ground blind within 5 days of harvesting a bear. A ground blind located on publicly owned
lands anytime during the period defined in this subsection shall be considered
an abandoned ground blind.
(iii) The name and address of the licensed bear hunter
in the Bear Management Unit where licensed, or, outside of the bear season, the
person placing the ground blind, is permanently attached, etched, engraved, or
painted on the ground blind.
(iv) Fasteners, if used to attach or anchor a temporary ground
blind, shall be removed with the blind and shall not consist of any item that
penetrates the cambium of a tree.
(3) This section shall not apply to blinds constructed
and used for taking waterfowl as described in section 3.401 or structures
constructed by a public agency upon lands administered by that public agency.
(4) The placement or use of a ground blind on publicly
owned lands shall in no way convey exclusive hunting rights to the area
surrounding that blind.
(5) A ground blind that does not meet the requirements
of subsection (2) shall be an illegal ground blind. A person shall not use an
illegal ground blind.
(6)
Only ground blinds which meet the requirements of subsections (2)(a) or (2)(b) may be used in state game areas, state
recreation areas and state parks that are located in zone 3.
History: Am. 9, 1995, Eff. Jan
1, 1996; Am. 4, 1996, Eff. Jun 6, 1996; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 1,
1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am. 10, 1998, Eff. Jun 15, 1998; Am. 11, 2005, Eff.
Jun 3, 2005.
2.10 Handicapped person defined; handicapped persons use of temporary
blinds on publicly owned lands, conditions for use; exception for a person
assisting a handicapped person.
Sec. 2.10 For the purposes of this section, a
handicapped person shall mean a person issued a permit to hunt from a standing
vehicle under the authority of section 40114 of part 401, wildlife conservation,
of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the
Public Acts of 1994, being section 324.40114 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, a
person issued a handicapped permit by the department of state which entitles
that person to the privileges bestowed by section 675 of Act No. 300 of the
Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.675 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or a
handicapped person as defined by section 81101 of part 811, off-road
recreational vehicles, of the natural resources and environmental protection
act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being section 324.81101 of the
Michigan Compiled Laws.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.9, a
handicapped person may place, use, and occupy a temporary blind constructed of
manufactured materials which is left overnight on publicly owned lands if all
of the following conditions are met:
(a) The person has first etched, engraved, implanted,
burned, printed, or painted on the blind the name and address of the person
placing the blind on publicly owned lands in legible English. It shall be
unlawful for a person to affix a fictitious name or address to a blind, or
remove a name or address from a blind until after the blind is removed from
publicly owned lands.
(b) The blind is a temporary blind which is
manufactured for that purpose and is placed no earlier than 10 days prior to
the open hunting season for which it is used and removed at the end of the
season for which it is used.
(c) The blind is not affixed or attached to any tree
or other natural feature using nails, screws, bolts, lag screws, wire, rope, or
any other device or fastener made by a person.
(2)
A person who is not a handicapped person may assist a handicapped person in
placing or removing a lawful blind on publicly owned land.
History: Am. 9, 1995, Eff.
2.11 "Fence" and "passages" defined; certain fence
construction shall constitute a taking or maintaining in captivity of deer,
elk, bear and moose; temporary permits, permit and issuance requirements, fees;
exceptions.
Sec. 2.11 (1) As used in this
order, "fence" means a structure or combination of a structure and
natural barrier which is sufficient to prohibit the natural movement of an
animal. For the purposes of this order, except as provided by subsections (6)
and (7), construction of a fence shall constitute a taking or the maintaining
in captivity of wild, free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose if the structure
is constructed in an area frequented by wild, free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or
moose and if 1 or more of the following conditions apply:
(a) The constructed structure is greater than 52
inches in height above the adjacent grade anywhere along its length and the
total length of the constructed structure is more than ¼ mile and does not
contain passages constructed in such a manner as to ensure the passage of wild,
free ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose.
(b) The constructed structure is greater than 52
inches in height above the adjacent grade anywhere along its length and the
combination of the constructed structure length and natural barrier length is
more than ¼ mile in length and does not contain within the length of the
constructed structure passages constructed in such a manner as to ensure the
passage of wild, free ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose.
(c) The proposed fence would enclose deer, elk, bear,
or moose and the person constructing or causing the construction of the fence
did not obtain a permit prior to construction of the fence from the department
for the temporary enclosing of animals or did not comply with the conditions of
the temporary enclosing permit including the removal or flushing of deer, elk,
bear, or moose or the payment of fees as directed by the permit. An application
for a permit to temporarily enclose deer, elk, bear, or moose shall not be
considered unless the applicant includes a proposed method and timetable for
the removing or flushing the deer, elk, bear, or moose and the proposed method
and timetable of removing or flushing the deer, elk, bear, or moose is approved
by the department. If approved by the department, a permit shall be issued by
the wildlife permit specialist.
(2) As used in this order, "passage" means a
space, opening, or fence 52 inches or less in height constructed in a manner to
ensure the passage of wild, free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose. For a
passage to be constructed in a manner to ensure the movement of wild, free
ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose, all of the following shall apply:
(a) Passages shall be at least 40 feet wide and shall
be spaced no more than 660 feet from the next passage.
(b) Fence corners shall have passages extending at
least 20 feet in each direction.
(3) A person shall not construct, obstruct, or place
passages in a manner to inhibit the movement of wild, free-ranging deer, elk,
bear, or moose.
(a) A person violates this section when the person
does any of the following:
(i) Constructs passages in a
place where the terrain or other natural features would inhibit passage use by wild,
free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose.
(ii) Physically constructs passages in a manner that
inhibits passage use by wild, free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose.
(iii) Blocks passages with physical barriers or
otherwise constructs or uses physical barriers to impede the movement of wild,
free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose through passages.
(iv) Uses a natural or artificial visual, aural, olfactory,
gustatory, or physical stimulus to affect animal behavior in order to hinder,
impede, or prevent the movement of wild, free-ranging deer, elk, bear, or moose
through passages.
(v) Erects barriers or uses a natural or artificial
visual, aural, olfactory, gustatory, or physical stimulus to affect animal
behavior in order to hinder, impede, or deny wild, free-ranging deer, elk,
bear, or moose ingress or egress to areas where passages are located.
(vi) Engages in any other act or behavior for the purpose of
violating this subsection.
(4) The department may provide a written variance from
these requirements for passages if the variance is deemed beneficial to
wildlife and consistent with the intent of this order. Passages shall be placed
along known travel lanes used by deer, elk, bear, or moose whenever
practicable. It is recommended that either a minimum space of 4 inches be
provided between the bottom of the fence and the adjacent grade, or that the
fencing material contains 6-inch by 6-inch openings at ground level, in order
to provide for the movement of other wildlife.
(5) In issuing a permit for the temporary enclosing of
animals, the department shall do all of the following:
(a) If a permit is issued for a fence which would
enclose wild, free-ranging elk, bear, or moose, the permit shall require the
flushing or removal of all elk, bear, and moose.
(b) If a permit is issued for a fence which would
enclose deer, the approved flushing plan shall require the flushing or removal
of as many deer as practical. Deer not flushed or otherwise removed from an
enclosure shall be killed in a manner approved by the department.
(c) Include a statement to advise the applicant that
additional local or state regulations may apply to the construction and
placement of fences.
(d) Charge a fee of $45.00 for each permit issued.
However, if any deer is killed pursuant to subdivision (b), the permit fee
shall be $45.00 plus $250.00 for each deer killed.
(6) This section shall not apply to premises licensed
under the provisions of part 427, breeders and dealers, of the natural
resources and environmental protection act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994,
being sections 324.42701 to 324.42714 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or
premises registered as a cervidae livestock facility
under the provisions of the privately owned cervidae
producers marketing act, Act 190 of the Public Acts of 2000, being sections
287.951 to 287.969 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or to an exclusion structure
which does not kill, harm, capture, trap, or collect animals and which is
constructed to:
(a) Deter or prevent damage by wild animals to private
property, including but not limited to fences to protect livestock; poultry and
other birds, including captive-reared game birds; farm crops; orchards; and
gardens.
(b) Protect public safety, including but not limited
to airport fencing, military fencing, and fencing to restrict access to
dangerous or potentially dangerous areas.
(c) Provide any function and be constructed within the
curtilage or within the incorporated limits of a city
or village.
(d) Provide any type of industrial or commercial
security function and be constructed within a recognized industrial or
commercially zoned area.
(7)
As provided by law for the taking of animals to prevent or control damage and
when deemed advisable for public health or safety reasons, the wildlife
division chief may issue a permit to allow the taking of deer, elk, bear, or
moose by fence.
History: Am. 4, 2000, Eff.
2.12 Pure
Sec. 2.12 (1) A pure
(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
order, and subject to the requirements of applicable statutes, a pure
(a) One any-elk license (
(b) One bear license (not valid for Drummond island bmu).
(c) One spring turkey license.
(d) One fall turkey license.
(e) One antlerless deer license.
(3) Successful applicants shall be determined by a
drawing. Pure
(4) Three pure
(5) The nonrefundable application fee for a pure
(6) Pure
(7) Licenses purchased by a successful pure
(a) Pure
(b) During any open season for that species, with the
appropriate weapons authorized by this order.
(c) On any lands open to hunting for those licenses in
section 2.12(2) with permission of the private landowner, if applicable.
(d) The party hunt leader with the first selection at
any managed waterfowl area during the reserved hunt period.
(8) A pure
(9) Successful pure
(a) Applying for a limited draw license authorized by
any other provision of this order.
(b) Purchasing a license authorized by other provisions
of this order.
(c) Utilizing a kill tag authorized by other
provisions of this order.
(d) Retention of any preference points or chances
accumulated by other provisions of this order.
(10) Nonresidents are not eligible to purchase a
(11)
Pure
History: Am. 12, 2009, Eff.
Chapter
Species
Regulations
3.1 Elk open season, hunt periods; season limit.
Sec. 3.1 (1) The open season
for taking elk shall be those days as specified below for the following hunt
periods:
|
Hunt Period |
Open
Season |
|
1 |
September
1 September 4 and September 11 to September 15, in elk management unit “L.” |
|
2 |
October
13 to October 21, in elk management unit L.” |
|
3 |
December
8 to December 15, in elk management units “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E,” and “X.” |
|
4 |
A total
of five days beginning on the Wednesday closest to January 15 for four days
thereafter, only in elk management
unit(s) where additional harvest is deemed necessary to meet elk management
objectives. |
(2)
The season limit shall be one elk per license.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 5, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 7, 1990,
Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 4, 1991, Eff. Sep 1, 1991; Am. 5, 1992, Eff. Jul 1, 1992;
Am. 7, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 1, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 2, 1995, Eff.
Sep 1, 1995.; Am. 7, 1996, Eff. Sep 1, 1996; Am. 4, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am.
5, 1998, Eff. Jun 1, 1998; Am. 14, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 5, 1999, Eff.
Sep 1, 1999: Am. 17, 1999, Eff. Dec 9, 1999; Am. 6, 2000, Eff. Aug 1, 2000; Am.
7, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001; Am. 6, 2002, Eff. Jun 1, 2002; Am. 3, 2003, Eff. May
10, 2003; Am. 6, 2004, Eff. May 8, 2004; Am. 4, 2005, Eff. May 6, 2005; Am. 6,
2006, Eff. May 5, 2006; Am. 4, 2007, Eff. Apr 13, 2007; Am. 4, 2008, Eff. Apr 11,
2008; Am. 4,2009, Eff. Apr 3, 2009.
**Section
3.2 takes effect on March 6, 2009, and will remain in effect until March 6,
2012**
3.2 Elk hunting firearms and bows, exceptions.
Sec.
3.2 Those firearms, crossbows, and bows legal for the taking of deer in
History: Eff.
**Section
3.2 is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
3.2 Elk hunting firearms and
bows, exceptions.
Sec.
3.2 Those firearms, and bows legal for the taking of deer in
History: Eff.
3.3 Repealed. Am. 5, 1989, Eff.
Publisher's note: The repealed section pertained to the October elk
hunt, application, and selection procedures.
3.4 Elk hunt, application and selection
procedures; requirements; unlawful acts; ineligible persons.
Sec. 3.4 (1) Only Michigan residents who will be at
least 12 years of age before or during the hunt period may apply. A person who
is not a resident of
(2) A person issued an elk license valid for taking a
bull elk for the 1994 license year through the 2003 license year shall be
ineligible to apply for, obtain, or purchase an elk hunting license for 10
license years subsequent to receiving the license. A person issued an
antlerless-only elk license valid for taking an antlerless elk subsequent to
the 2003 license year shall be ineligible to apply for, obtain, or purchase an
elk license for 10 license years subsequent to receiving the license. A person
issued an elk license valid for taking a bull elk on or after
(3) Eligible residents wishing to participate in the
hunting of elk must apply for a license through the retail sales system in
accordance with instructions provided by the department. If more applications
are received than the number of licenses to be issued, a random weighted
lottery will be held for the selection of successful applicants. The director
shall establish provisions for the transfer of application success to a youth
applicant or an applicant with an advanced illness. Notwithstanding the
successful applicant selection provisions of this subsection, licensees shall
be drawn by region of residence in the same proportion as applications were
received.
(4) Applicants shall indicate when making application
whether they are willing to harvest only a bull elk or whether they are willing
to harvest any elk. The drawing will first select the applicants who will be
licensed to take a bull elk. Then the antlerless-only elk licenses will be
drawn; any applicant drawn who has specified "bull only" on their
application will be rejected, and another applicant will be drawn.
(5)
All successful applicants must participate in a half-day training session the
day before the hunt at a location to be determined in the vicinity of the hunt
units. Upon completion of this training, each successful applicant will be
issued their elk license along with other pertinent information and materials.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 5, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 5, 1992,
Eff. Jul 1, 1992; Am. 1, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 2, 1995, Eff. Sep 1, 1995;
Am. 4, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 5, 1998, Eff. Jun 1, 1998; Am. 10, 2003,
Eff. Feb 1, 2004; Am. 2, Eff. Mar 8, 2004; Am. 16, 2006, Eff. Aug 11, 2006; Am.
4, 2007, Apr 13, 2007.
3.5 Elk hunting licenses, procedures; voiding of selection; transfer of
drawing success; unlawful acts.
Sec. 3.5 (1) Within 2 weeks upon notification by mail
of selection in the drawing, the successful applicant shall purchase an elk
hunting license at any license agent within the state or shall transfer their
success in the drawing to a qualified minor hunter or a hunter of any age with
an advanced illness. Failure to comply with the purchase or transfer
requirements of this subsection shall result in the voiding of the applicant's selection
and selection of another person to receive an elk hunting license.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person who transfers
their success in the elk lottery to a minor hunter or a hunter with an advanced
illness to assist the minor hunter or hunter with an advanced illness in any
manner in taking elk for a fee or other consideration or service of value,
either directly or indirectly.
(3)
It shall be unlawful for a person to buy or sell success in the elk license
lottery, or an adult to acquire a license after being unsuccessful in the
lottery, unless the person has received from a physician a written statement of
advanced illness which shall be produced upon the request of a peace officer.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 1, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 2, 1995,
Eff. Sep 1, 1995; Am. 4, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 10, 2003, Eff. Feb 1,
2004.
3.6 Elk hunting, requirements; unlawful acts.
Sec. 3.6 (1) The director
shall issue a kill tag as part of the elk hunting license. It shall be unlawful
for any person to hunt under the authority of an elk hunting license unless the
licensee carries on their person the unused kill tag issued with their elk
license.
(2) (a)A person who kills an elk shall immediately
validate the kill tag by notching out the appropriate areas of the kill tag and
shall immediately attach the kill tag to the antler, lower jaw, or gambrel of
the elk in a secure and permanent manner.
(b) A person who kills an elk shall clearly mark the
kill site and other locations as instructed at the half-day training session.
(3) Within 24 hours of killing an elk and before
removing any elk from the area open to elk hunting, a licensee shall take the
animal to the official checking station where a confirming seal or seals shall
be attached by the department and an examination will be made for such
biological or other information as may be desired. The carcass need not be
entire, but all parts must be readily identifiable and presented for sealing.
(4) Within 2 weeks of killing an elk, a licensee shall
take the head of the animal to a department management unit or field office for
submission to the department.
(5) It shall be unlawful to possess or transport an
elk or parts of an elk without a kill tag and confirming seal attached. A
confirming seal shall remain attached to the elk until the conditions in
section 3.103(2) are met. A person, corporation, or common carrier shall not
receive for transportation or have in possession at the initial billing station
the carcass or dead body of an elk more than 48 hours after the closing time
when the taking of elk is authorized by law.
(6) It shall be unlawful to take an elk over bait. For
the purposes of this section, "bait" means a substance composed of
grain, fruit, vegetables, or other food placed to lure or entice elk. This does
not apply to standing farm crops under normal agricultural practices or other
natural growing grains, fruits, or vegetables.
(7)
It shall be unlawful for a hunter with an antlerless-only license to take or
possess an elk with antlers. It shall be unlawful for a person to take more
than 1 elk in an elk hunting season.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 17, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 7,
1990, Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep 10, 1993; Am. 1, 1994, Eff. Sep
1, 1994; Am. 4, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 14, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am.
17, 1999, Eff. Dec 9, 1999; Am. 6, 2000, Eff. Aug 1, 2000; Am. 4, 2007, Eff.
Apr 13, 2007.
3.7 Repealed. Am. 4, 1991, Eff.
Publisher's note: The repealed section pertained to October elk license
quotas.
3.8 Elk license quota, hunters restricted to assigned management unit,
exception.
Sec. 3.8 (1) The license
quotas for elk hunt period 1, as specified in Section 3.1(1), shall be:
(a) Elk management unit L, 35 any elk licenses and 75
antlerless elk licenses.
(2) The license quotas for elk hunt period 2, as
specified in section 3.1(1), shall be:
(a) Elk management unit L, 35 any-elk licenses and 75
antlerless elk licenses.
(3) The license quotas for elk hunt period 3, as
specified in Section, 3.1(1) shall be:
(a) Elk management unit A, 14 any elk licenses and 27
antlerless elk licenses.
(b) Elk management unit B, 14 any elk licenses and 27
antlerless elk licenses.
(c) Elk management unit C, 4 any elk licenses and 8
antlerless elk licenses.
(d) Elk management unit D, 20 any elk licenses and 34
antlerless elk licenses.
(e) Elk management unit E, 4 any elk licenses and 8
antlerless elk licenses.
(4) The license quota for elk hunt period 4, as
specified in Section 3.1(1), shall be no more than 50. The director, in
consultation with and concurrence of the chair or vice chair of the natural
resources commission, may determine the number and type of license available
and the elk management units, as described in chapter XII, open during this
season.
(5)
An elk hunter shall hunt in their assigned season and elk management unit
except elk hunters assigned to hunt in elk management units A, B, C, D, or E
may hunt in elk management unit X.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 17, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 7, 1990,
Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 4, 1991, Eff. Sep 1, 1991; Am. 5, 1992, Eff. Jul 1, 1992;
Am. 7, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 1, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 2, 1995, Eff.
Sep 1, 1995; Am. 7, 1996, Eff. Sep 1, 1996; Am. 4, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am.
5, 1998, Eff. Jun 1, 1998; Am. 14, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 17, 1999, Eff.
Dec 9, 1999; Am. 6, 2000, Eff. Aug 1, 2000; Am. 15, 2005, Eff. Jul 8, 2005; Am.
11, 2006, Eff. Jul 7, 2006; Am. 14, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am.. 4, 2008, Eff. Apr 11, 2008; Am. 4, 2009,
Eff.
3.9 Taking of elk marked with visible ear tag identification.
(1) A department or federal employee may kill an elk
that bears visible ear tag identification, if the animal is confirmed by a
department or federal employee to have been outside of the perimeter of a
registered cervidae livestock operation for more than
48 hours.
(2) Elk of either sex that bear visible ear tag
identification may be taken by hunting statewide by a person with a valid
hunting license, with the exception of an apprentice license, except for elk
with radio collars, in compliance with all other laws and rules for the taking
of game.
(3)
Any animal taken under this section must be submitted for registration and
disease testing in a manner specified by the department.
History: Am. 9,
3.100 Taking of deer; prohibited firearms, “bait” and “baiting”
defined, conditions for baiting established in certain area; unlawful acts.
Sec. 3.100 (1) A person shall not use a rimfire firearm .22 caliber or smaller for the taking of
deer.
(2) A person shall not pursue, capture, shoot, kill,
chase, follow, harass, or harm a deer while the deer is swimming in a pond,
lake, stream, or other body of water.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "bait"
means a substance composed of grains, minerals, salt, fruits, vegetables, hay,
or any other food materials, whether natural or manufactured, which may lure,
entice or attract deer. "Bait" does not include the establishment and
maintenance of plantings for wildlife, foods found scattered solely as the
result of normal agricultural planting or harvesting practices, foods available
to deer through normal agricultural practices of livestock feeding if the area
is occupied by livestock actively consuming the feed on a daily basis, or
standing farm crops under normal agricultural practices. For the purposes of
this section, "baiting" means to place, deposit, tend, distribute, or
scatter bait to aid in the taking of a deer.
(4) It shall be unlawful for a person to make use of
bait to aid in the taking of a deer within the
(5) In the
(a) The baiting occurs only from October 1 to January
1.
(b) The bait material may be of any food type.
(c) The bait is scattered directly on the ground by
any means, including mechanical spin-cast feeders, provided that the spin-cast
feeder does not distribute on the ground more than the maximum volume allowed
as described in subdivision (d) of this subsection. "Scattered" means
that the bait is dispersed or thrown over a minimum of a 10‑foot by
10-foot or equivalent area so that individual pieces of bait are separated and
not placed in piles. The purpose of scattering is to mimic natural feeding
conditions.
(d) The volume of bait used at any 1 point in time
shall not exceed 2 gallons at any 1 hunting site.
(6)
It shall be unlawful for a person to make use of bait to aid in the taking of a
deer if the bait and baiting does not meet all of the conditions specified in
subsection (5) unless specifically authorized in the minimum quantity and for
the minimum time required under the conditions of a permit issued pursuant to
chapter V for a scientific research project or for the control of deer by a
governmental agency.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 23, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 4,
1990, Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 2, 1993, Eff. Sep 1, 1993; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep
10, 1993; Am. 3, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 2, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am.
15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 1, 1999, Eff. Apr 1, 1999; Am. 3, 1999, Eff.
May 1, 1999; Am. 11, 1999, Eff. Jul 8, 1999; Am. 9, 2000, Eff. Jun 9, 2000;
Interim Order 3, 2001, Eff. Oct 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 2,
2003, Eff. Apr 12, 2003; Am. 8, 2008, Eff. Jun 6, 2008; Am. .Interim Order 1,
2008, Eff.
3.100a Deer and elk feeding; prohibitions and
conditions; words and phrases.
Sec. 3.100a (1) A person shall not
engage in deer and elk feeding within the
Deer and elk
feeding prohibited except for recreational viewing and supplemental feeding,
conditions for baiting and feeding in certain areas.
(2) In the
Recreational
viewing in areas not closed to feeding, conditions.
(3) In the
(a) The feed is placed not more than 100 yards from a
residence of the person and upon land owned or possessed by that person.
(b) The feed is placed, scattered, or dispersed at
least 100 yards from any area accessible to cattle, goats, sheep, new world camelids, bison, swine, horses, or captive cervidae and no more than 100 yards from a residence.
(c) The feed is scattered directly on the ground by
any means, including mechanical spin-cast feeders, provided that the spin-cast
feeder does not distribute on the ground more than the maximum volume allowed
as described in subdivision (d) of this subsection.
(d) The volume of feed placed, scattered, or
distributed does not exceed 2 gallons per residence at any 1 point in time.
(e) The feed placed, scattered, or distributed may be
of any food type.
Deer or elk
feeding on property under a person’s ownership or lease, prohibited conduct,
"person" defined.
(4) A person shall not allow deer or elk feeding on
property under their ownership or control in violation of this section. For the
purposes of this subsection, "person" means an individual,
partnership, corporation, association, or other non-governmental legal entity
except if the property is leased it shall mean the individual, partnership,
corporation, association, or other non-governmental legal entity with control
or authority over the property except it shall not include the owner of lands
enrolled under the provisions of Part 511, Commercial Forests, of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994,
being sections 51101 to 51120 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Meaning
of words and phrases.
(5) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Deer and elk feeding" shall have the
same meaning as defined by section 40102 of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being
section 40102 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(b) "Feed" shall have the same meaning as
defined by section 40102 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being section 40102 of the
Michigan Compiled Laws.
(c) "New world camelids" means animals belonging to the genus llama
and vicuna of the family camelidae of the order artiodactyla including, but not limited to, the llama,
alpaca, vicuna, and guanaco.
(d) "Residence" shall have the same meaning
as defined by section 40103 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being section 40103 of the
Michigan Compiled Laws.
Supplemental
feeding of deer, counties listed, conditions.
(6) A person may engage in the supplemental feeding of
deer in Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, Alger, Luce, and those portions
of Marquette and Chippewa counties north of the T43N-T44N boundary line if all
of the following conditions are met:
(a) Prior to placing any feed, the person first
acquires permission of the respective public land administrator and private
property owner and a supplemental deer feeding permit issued by a department
wildlife biologist. A person engaged in supplemental deer feeding shall possess
a copy of the supplemental deer feeding permit and shall produce the permit
upon the request of a conservation officer.
(b) The supplemental deer feeding is conducted in
compliance with all of the following criteria:
(i) The placement of feed
shall not begin prior to the Monday following January 1 and shall not extend
beyond May 15 unless otherwise specified in the supplemental deer feeding
permit.
(ii) All feed shall be placed ¼ mile or more from the
nearest paved public highway unless otherwise specified in the supplemental
deer feeding permit.
(iii) All feed shall be placed at least 1 mile from
cattle, goats, sheep, new world camelids, bison,
swine, horses, or captive cervidae unless otherwise
specified in the supplemental deer feeding permit.
(iv) All feed shall be placed at least 1 mile from wheat
fields, potato fields, commercial fruit orchards, commercial plantings of
nursery stock or Christmas trees, unless otherwise specified in the
supplemental deer feeding permit.
(v) The feed shall consist solely of grains and
pelletized food materials containing no animal protein which is scattered or
dispersed directly upon the ground to a depth which shall not exceed 3 inches.
(c) A person issued a supplemental deer feeding permit
shall agree to assist the department in the collection of deer tissue samples
for disease surveillance.
(d) A person issued a supplemental deer feeding permit
shall report by May 30 the quantity and type of feed used, dates and duration
of feeding, and other information as may be specified in the supplemental
feeding permit. The department shall report to the commission the number of
permits issued, quantity of feed used, and other relevant supplemental deer
feeding information.
(e)
Failure to comply with all provisions of a supplemental deer feeding permit
shall make the permittee ineligible for any future
supplemental deer feeding permits.
History: Eff. Oct 1, 1999; Am. 14, 1999; Am. 9, 2000, Eff. Jun 9, 2000;
Am. 12, 2001, Eff. Sep 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 3, 2006,
Eff. Jul 7, 2006; Am. Interim Order 1, 2008, Eff. Aug 26, 2008; Am. 15, 2008,
Eff. Oct 10, 2008.
Compilers Note:
3.100b Prohibition on
possession of free-ranging deer carcasses or parts thereof; reporting
requirements; movement of deer carcasses or parts thereof.
Sec. 3.100b (1) A person shall not remove the carcass
or parts of the carcass of a free-ranging deer from the CWD surveillance zone
defined in section 12.900 of this order, other than deboned meat, antlers,
antlers attached to a skull cap cleaned of all brain and muscle tissue, and
hides, until a negative test for CWD is documented by the department for that
carcass.
(2)
The carcass or parts thereof of a hunter-harvested deer, other than deboned
meat, antlers, antlers attached to a skull cap cleaned of brain and muscle
tissue, and hides, shall not be possessed outside the CWD surveillance zone
defined in section 12.900 of this order if originating from a free-ranging deer
from the CWD surveillance zone, until a negative test for CWD is documented by
the department for that carcass.
History: Am. 12, 2003, Eff. Jul 12, 2003; Am. Interim Order 2, 2008,
Eff. Aug 29, 2008; Am. Interim Order 5 of 2008, Eff. Sep 15, 2008; Am. 16,
2008, Eff. Oct 10, 2008.
3.100c Repealed. Am. 3,
2006, Eff.
Compiler’s Note: This repealed section has been incorporated into 3.100a and pertained to supplemental deer feeding in
the
**Section 3.101 takes effect on March 6,
2009, and will remain in effect until March 6, 2012**
3.101 Deer hunting open seasons; type of deer that may be taken;
carrying of firearms; season limit.
Sec. 3.101 (1) The open firearm
deer season shall be from November 15 to November 30.
(2) The open muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms
deer season in zone 1 shall be a total of 10 days from the first Friday in
December to nine days thereafter. The open muzzle-loading and black-powder
firearms deer season in zone 2 shall be a total of 10 days from the second
Friday in December to nine days thereafter. The open muzzle-loading and
black-powder firearms deer season in zone 3 shall be a total of 17 days from
the first Friday in December to 16 days thereafter.
(3) Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3),
of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing,
(4) The open bow and season shall be from October 1
through November 14 and from December 1 through January 1.
(5) Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3),
of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing,
(6) The late antlerless firearm
deer season shall be from the first Monday following the third Saturday in
December through January 1 upon privately owned lands within Alcona, Allegan,
Alpena, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot,
Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Mecosta,
Midland, Montcalm, Montmorency,
Muskegon, Oakland, Oceana, Oscoda, Ottawa, Presque Isle,
St. Joseph, Saginaw, Sanilac,
Shiawassee, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw counties, and that portion of Newaygo
county south of m-20. Only a person possessing a valid antlerless deer license
issued for the deer management unit in which they are hunting may take a deer
during this season.
(7) The deer management assistance firearm hunt period
shall be from the first Monday following the third Saturday in December through
January 1 upon lands owned by federal, state, county, or local units of
government, non-profit organizations, and other urban or suburban properties in
zone 3. Only those areas with a wildlife division approved deer population
management plan will be considered for issuance of these special deer
management assistance permits. Only a person possessing a valid deer management
assistance permit issued for this hunt period may take a deer with a firearm or
a crossbow during this season.
(8) The season limit shall be 1 deer per firearm deer
license, 1 deer per bow and arrow deer license, 1 deer per tag issued with a
combination deer license, plus 1 deer per antlerless deer license.
(9) Except as provided by sections 3.101a, 3.101c and
3.101d, the kind of deer which may be taken during the respective open seasons
for each combination of season and deer license type shall be as follows:
Type of
license |
Season in
which used |
Kind of deer that may be taken |
|
Bow
and arrow deer license |
Bow
and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless or antlered
deer, except if a person takes 2 antlered deer all seasons combined, one of
the antlered deer must have at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1
or more inches in length |
|
Firearm
deer license |
Firearm
deer season, muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
Antlered deer, except if a
person takes 2 antlered deer all seasons combined, one of the antlered deer
must have at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in
length |
|
Youth
and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
|
Combination
deer license – Regular |
Bow
and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
Firearm
deer season or muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
Antlered deer |
|
|
Youth
and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
|
Combination
deer license – Restricted |
Bow
and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless deer or a deer
which has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in
length |
|
Firearm
deer season or muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
A deer which has at least 1
antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in length |
|
|
Youth
and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless deer or a deer
which has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in
length |
(10) The early antlerless firearm deer season shall be
a 5 day hunt starting on the third Thursday in September upon privately owned
lands within Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle
counties and upon privately owned lands within zone 3. Only a person possessing
a valid private land antlerless deer license issued for the deer management
unit in which they are hunting may take a deer during this season.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 2, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 18,
1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 24, 1989, Eff. Dec 15, 1989; Am. 4, 1990, Eff. Sep
1, 1990; Am. 6, 1991, Eff. Sep 1, 1991; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep 10, 1993; Am. 3,
1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May
15, 1998.; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998;
Am. 8, 1999, Eff. Sep 1, 1999; Am. 2, 2000, Eff. Jan 14, 2000; Am. 7, 2000,
Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 6, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002;
Am. 8, 2003, Eff. Jun 7, 2003; Am. 7, 2004, Eff. Jun 5, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff.
Mar 11, 2005; Am. 5, 2005, Eff. May 6, 2005; Am. 17, 2006, Eff. Oct 6, 2006;
Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 1, 2008, Eff. Jan 11, 2008; Am. 7, 2008,
Eff. May 9, 2008; Am. 10, 2008, Eff. Jun 6, 2008; Am. 2, 2009, Eff. Mar 6,
2009, with a sunset provision regarding the use of the crossbow effective Mar
6, 2012; Am. 7, 2009, Eff. May 7, 2009.
**Section 3.101 is superseded by Am. 2 of
2009 from
3.101 Deer hunting open
seasons; type of deer that may be taken; carrying of firearms; season limit.
Sec. 3.101 (1) The open
firearm deer season shall be from November 15 to November 30.
(2) The open muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms
deer season in zone 1 shall be a total of 10 days from the first Friday in
December to nine days thereafter. The open muzzle-loading and black-powder
firearms deer season in zone 2 shall be a total of 10 days from the second
Friday in December to nine days thereafter. The open muzzle-loading and
black-powder firearms deer season in zone 3 shall be a total of 17 days from the
first Friday in December to 16 days thereafter.
(3) Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3),
of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing, MCL 324.43510, a person
hunting deer with a muzzleloading firearm during the
muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms season shall only possess or carry
afield, or take a deer with a muzzle-loading rifle, muzzle-loading shotgun, or
black-powder pistol, loaded with black-powder or a commercially manufactured
black-powder substitute.
(4) The open bow and arrow only season shall be from
October 1 through November 14 and from December 1 through January 1.
(5) Subject to section 43510, subsections (2) and (3),
of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing, MCL 324.43510, during
the open bow and arrow only season, a person hunting deer with a bow and arrow
shall not possess or carry afield a pistol, revolver, or any other firearm
unless the person is properly licensed to hunt deer with a firearm and is
hunting in an area open to firearm deer hunting.
(6) The late antlerless firearm deer season shall be
from the first Monday following the third Saturday in December through January
1 upon privately owned lands within Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Barry, Branch,
Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron,
Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Montcalm,
Montmorency, Oakland, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, St. Joseph,
Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties. Only a person
possessing a valid antlerless deer license issued for the deer management unit
in which they are hunting may take a deer during these seasons.
(7) The deer management assistance firearm hunt period
shall be from the first Monday following the third Saturday in December through
January 1 upon lands owned by federal, state, county, or local units of
government, non-profit organizations, and other urban or suburban properties in
zone 3. Only those areas with a wildlife division approved deer population
management plan will be considered for issuance of these special deer
management assistance permits. Only a person possessing a valid deer management
assistance permit issued for this hunt period may take a deer with a firearm
during this season.
(8) The season limit shall be 1 deer per firearm deer
license, 1 deer per bow and arrow deer license, 1 deer per tag issued with a
combination deer license, plus 1 deer per antlerless deer license.
(9) Except as provided by sections 3.101a, 3.101c and
3.101d, the kind of deer which may be taken during the respective open seasons
for each combination of season and deer license type shall be as follows:
|
Type of
license |
Season in
which used |
Kind of deer that may be
taken |
|
Bow
and arrow deer license |
Bow
and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless
or antlered deer, except if a person takes 2 antlered deer all seasons
combined, one of the antlered deer must have at least 1 antler with 4 or more
antler points 1 or more inches in length |
|
Firearm
deer license |
Firearm
deer season, muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
Antlered deer, except if a person takes 2 antlered deer
all seasons combined, one of the antlered deer must have at least 1 antler
with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in length |
|
Youth and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
|
Combination deer license – Regular |
Bow and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
|
Firearm deer season or muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
Antlered deer |
|
|
Youth and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless or antlered deer |
|
Combination deer license – Restricted |
Bow and arrow only seasons |
Antlerless deer or a deer which has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in length |
|
|
Firearm deer season or muzzle-loading and black-powder firearms only season |
A deer which has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or
more inches in length |
|
|
Youth and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days |
Antlerless deer or a deer which has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler points 1 or more inches in
length |
(10) The early antlerless firearm
deer season shall be a 5 day hunt starting on the third Thursday in September
upon privately owned lands within Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda,
and Presque Isle counties and upon privately owned lands within zone 3. Only a
person possessing a valid private land antlerless deer license issued for the
deer management unit in which they are hunting may take a deer during this
season.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 2, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 18,
1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 24, 1989, Eff. Dec 15, 1989; Am. 4, 1990, Eff. Sep
1, 1990; Am. 6, 1991, Eff. Sep 1, 1991; Am. 19, 1993, Eff. Sep 10, 1993; Am. 3,
1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May
15, 1998.; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998;
Am. 8, 1999, Eff. Sep 1, 1999; Am. 2, 2000, Eff. Jan 14, 2000; Am. 7, 2000,
Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 6, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002;
Am. 8, 2003, Eff. Jun 7, 2003; Am. 7, 2004, Eff. Jun 5, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff.
Mar 11, 2005; Am. 5, 2005, Eff. May 6, 2005; Am. 17, 2006, Eff. Oct 6, 2006;
Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 1, 2008, Eff. Jan 11, 2008; Am. 7, 2008,
Eff. May 9, 2008; Am. 10, 2008, Eff. Jun 6, 2008.
3.101a Deer hunting in zone 1 season limit and
antler restriction.
Sec. 3.101a (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this order a person purchasing a firearm deer license and a bow and arrow
deer license shall not take more than one antlered deer in zone 1.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this order
a person possessing a regular combination deer license shall not take an
antlered deer unless the deer has at least 1 antler with 3 or more antler
points each 1 or more inches in length in zone 1.
(3)
A person possessing a restricted combination deer license shall not take an
antlered deer unless the deer has at least 1 antler with 4 or more antler
points each 1 or more inches in length.
History: Am. 10, 2008, Eff.
3.101b Repealed. Am. 6, 2001, Eff.
Publisher's Note: The repealed section pertained to deer management
units 77, 83, 89, and 94, taking restricted to deer with 3 inch or longer
antlers.
3.101c Deer hunting in deer management units 117 and 135, antler
restriction.
Sec.
3.101c Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
order, in deer management units 117 and 135, a person shall not take an
antlered deer unless the deer has at least 1 antler with 2 or more antler
points each 1 or more inches in length.
History: Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun
1, 1997; Am. 7, 1997, Eff. Sep 1, 1997; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 6,
2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001.
3.101d Deer hunting in deer management units 045 and
122 antler restriction.
Sec.
3.101d Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
order, in deer management units 045 and 122, a person shall not take an
antlered deer unless the deer has at least 1 antler with 3 or more antler
points each 1 or more inches in length.
History: Am. 9, 1999, Eff. Sep
1, 1999; Am. 6, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001; Am. 4, 2002, Eff. Jun 1, 2003; Am. 5,
2004, Eff. May 8, 2004; Am. 7, 2006, Eff. May 5, 2006.
**Section 3.101e takes effect on March 6,
2009, and will remain in effect until March 6, 2012**
3.101e Youth and 100 percent disabled veteran
firearm deer hunting days, season established, limits defined, adult
requirements, hunting hours.
Sec. 3.101e (1)The youth and 100 percent disabled
veteran firearm deer hunting days shall be a 2-day hunt starting the fourth
Saturday in September.
(2) Individuals wishing to participate in the youth
and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days shall be eligible if
one of the following applies:
(a) A youth 10 through 16 years of age.
(b) A veteran with 100 percent disability as defined
by the
(c) A resident rated by the
(3) The following rules shall apply to a person taking
deer on the youth firearm deer hunting days:
(a) A person participating in youth and 100 percent
disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days may take one deer provided they
possess a firearm or combination deer hunting license or an antlerless deer
hunting license valid for the unit in which they are hunting. Notwithstanding
any other provisions of this order, during the youth firearm deer hunting days a
firearm or combination deer hunting license is valid for either an antlered or
an antlerless deer.
(b) A parent or legal guardian shall not allow a youth
hunter to go afield to hunt deer unless the youth hunter is accompanied by an
adult at least 18 years of age or older. Subject to section 43510, subsections
(2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing licensing,
(c) The hunting hours shall be one-half hour before
sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, local time.
(d)
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, all regulations of
state law and this order regarding the taking, possession, transportation, and
storage of deer during a firearm deer season shall apply to persons
participating in youth and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting
days.
History: Am. 8, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 6, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001;
Am. 7, 2004, Eff. Jun 5, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am. 16, 2006,
Eff. Aug 11, 2006; Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 7, 2008, Eff. May 9,
2008; Am. 2, 2009, Eff. Mar 6, 2009, with a sunset provision regarding the use
of the crossbow effective Mar 6, 2012.
**Section
3.101e is superseded by Am. 2 of 2009 from
3.101e
Youth and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days, season
established, limits defined, adult requirements, hunting hours.
Sec. 3.101e (1)The youth and 100
percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days shall be a 2-day hunt
starting the fourth Saturday in September.
(2) Individuals wishing to
participate in the youth and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting
days shall be eligible if one of the following applies:
(a) A youth 10 through 16 years of
age.
(b) A veteran with 100 percent disability
as defined by the
(c) A resident rated by the
(3) The following rules shall apply
to a person taking deer on the youth firearm deer hunting days:
(a) A person participating in youth
and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days may take one deer
provided they possess a firearm or combination deer hunting license or an
antlerless deer hunting license valid for the unit in which they are hunting.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this order, during the youth firearm
deer hunting days a firearm or combination deer hunting license is valid for
either an antlered or an antlerless deer.
(b) A parent or legal guardian shall
not allow a youth hunter to go afield to hunt deer unless the youth hunter is
accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. Subject to section
43510, subsections (2) and (3), of Part 435, as amended, hunting and fishing
licensing, MCL 324.43510, an adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter
shall not possess or carry a firearm, or bow and arrow, except a veteran with
100 percent disability may possess a firearm, or bow and arrow if hunting under
the authority of section 3.101e(2)(b).
(c) The hunting hours shall be
one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, local time.
(d) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this
section, all regulations of state law and this order regarding the taking,
possession, transportation, and storage of deer during a firearm deer season
shall apply to persons participating in youth and 100 percent disabled veteran
firearm deer hunting days.
History: Am. 8, 2000, Eff. Sep 1, 2000; Am. 6, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001;
Am. 7, 2004, Eff. Jun 5, 2004; Am. 2, 2005, Eff. Mar 11, 2005; Am. 16, 2006,
Eff. Aug 11, 2006; Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 7, 2008, Eff. May 9,
2008.
3.101f Permitted tagging of male antlerless deer.
Sec.
3.101f Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 3.101(9) regarding the kind
of deer that may be taken, a person with unused kill tags valid for both an
antlered and antlerless deer for the deer management unit in which they are
hunting, and killing a male antlerless deer, may tag the male antlerless deer
with a kill tag designated in subsection 3.101(9) for the taking of an antlered
deer.
History: Am. 6, 2001, Eff.
3.101g Special firearm
disabled hunter deer hunting days, season established, participation
requirements, limits defined.
(1) The special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters
shall be a total of 4 days starting the Thursday prior to the third Saturday in
October and for 3 days thereafter upon privately owned lands, or public lands
requiring an access permit and open to the special firearm deer hunt for
disabled hunters by lottery.
(2) Individuals wishing to participate in the special
firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters shall be eligible if one of the
following applies:
(a) A person is in possession of a permit issued by
the department to hunt from a standing vehicle.
(b) A veteran with 100 percent disability as defined
by the
(c) A resident rated by the
(d) A blind person, as defined by section 1 of Act No.
260 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 393.351 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws.
(3) Eligible individuals wishing to participate in the
special firearm deer hunt for disabled hunters on public land must apply for a
permit through a lottery system in accordance with instructions provided by the
land manager.
(4)
Except as already provided in section 40114, part 401, wildlife conservation,
Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being section 324.40114 of the Michigan
Compiled Laws, authorizing the taking of a deer of either sex by persons with a
permit to hunt from a standing vehicle, all regulations of state law and this
order regarding the taking, possession, transportation, and storage of deer
during a firearm deer season shall apply to a person participating in this
hunt.
History: Eff.
3.101h Deer check; requirements.
Sec.
3.101h A person killing a deer within the CWD
surveillance zone defined in section 12.900, shall present the entire deer, or
head with at least 3 vertebra attached, at a department designated check
station within the CWD surveillance zone within the business hours of the next
72 hours after killing the deer. The field validation kill tag must be attached
to the deer. The head, with vertebra, will be surrendered to the department for
CWD testing. The hunter may retain the
antlers attached to a skull cap cleaned of all brain and muscle tissue.
History: Interim Order 2, 2008, Eff. Aug 29, 2008; Am. Interim Order 5,
2008, Eff. Sep 15, 2008; Am. 16, 2008, Eff. Oct 10, 2008
3.102 Antlerless deer license; validity; authority; types; restrictions; units.
Sec. 3.102 (1) Antlerless deer licenses are only valid in their
specified deer management unit when the unit has a season open to the taking of
deer. Antlerless deer licenses do not grant permission to hunt on private
property without the permission of the owner. A person purchasing an antlerless
deer license over the counter shall do so in person.
(2) Antlerless deer licenses shall only be valid for taking an antlerless deer.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the holder of a valid public land antlerless deer license shall only take a deer from publicly owned lands within the deer management unit specified on the antlerless deer license. Public land antlerless deer licenses shall not be valid on any privately owned lands except lands open to hunting by the general public under the provisions of Part 511, Commercial Forests, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.51101 to 324.51120 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(4) The holder of a valid private land antlerless deer license shall only take a deer from privately owned lands within the deer management unit specified on the private land antlerless deer license. The private land antlerless deer license shall not be valid on publicly owned lands and lands open to hunting by the general public under the provisions of Part 511, Commercial Forests, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.51101 to 324.51120 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(5) The deer management units, as defined in chapter XII, listed in section 3.105a are open to the taking of antlerless deer by public land antlerless deer license or private land antlerless deer license, or any combination.
(6) The director, in consultation with and concurrence of the chair or vice chair of the natural resources commission, may require an application to obtain an antlerless deer license or may issue antlerless deer licenses through the retail sales system on a first-come, first-served basis for use in designated deer management units.
(7) The director in
consultation with and concurrence of the chair or vice chair of the natural
resources commission may issue antlerless deer licenses through the retail
sales system on a first-come, first-served basis for use in designated deer
management units when the director determines that antlerless deer
licenses remain unsold after the drawing, provided for in section 3.104, has
been held or where such issuance is in the best interest of deer management. An
application for the current year is not required to purchase an antlerless deer
license that remains after the drawing, provided for in section 3.104, has been
held.
(8) Young hunters 10 to 16 years of age on or before the 4th Saturday in September may purchase 1 private or public land antlerless deer license, over the counter, on a first-come, first-served basis, during the application period for antlerless licenses for any deer management unit with antlerless licenses available.
(9) A person shall not purchase more than 2 antlerless deer hunting license per calendar day.
(10) The season limit for private land antlerless licenses shall be 5 per person except for the following:
(a) No person shall purchase more than 2 private land antlerless licenses combined for deer management units in zone 1 and for deer management units which are entirely within zone 2.
(b) Deer management units in Alpena, Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Kent, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties shall not be included in the season limit as defined in section 3.102(10) of this order.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 3, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 4, 1990,
Eff. Sep 1, 1990; Am. 6, 1991, Eff. Sep 1, 1991; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997;
Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998; Am. 15, 1998, Eff. Sep 10, 1998; Am. 8, 1999,
Eff. Sep 1, 1999; Am. 14, 2000, Eff. Jul 14, 2000; Am. 4, 2001, Eff. Jun1,
2001; Am. 8, 2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 12, 2004, Eff. Jun 5, 2004; Am. 2,
2006, Eff. May 5, 2006; Am. 8, 2006, Eff. Jun 2, 2006; Am. 16, 2006, Eff. Aug
11, 2006; Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 7, 2008, Eff. May 9, 2008; Am.
7, 2009, Eff. May 7, 2009; Am. 13, 2009, Eff. Jul 9, 2009.
3.103 Issuance of deer kill tags; validation of deer kill tag; unlawful acts.
Sec. 3.103 (1) The director
shall issue a kill tag as part of each deer hunting license. A person who kills
a deer shall immediately validate the kill tag by notching out the appropriate
information on the tag and attach the kill tag to the antler, lower jaw, or
gambrel of the deer in a secure and permanent manner.
(2) Except as provided in this subsection for the
removal of a kill tag, it shall be unlawful to possess or transport a deer
without a validated deer kill tag attached. The kill tag shall remain attached
to the deer until any 1 of the following conditions are met:
(a) The carcass is processed or butchered for
consumption by an individual for their personal use.
(b) The carcass is accepted for processing and
recorded by a commercial processor. If the antlers or head is returned to the
person submitting the animal to the commercial processor, the kill tag shall
accompany the head or antlers.
(c)
The carcass is accepted for processing and recorded by a taxidermist.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 3, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 19,
1993, Eff. Sep 10, 1993; Am. 3, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun
1, 1997; Am. 6, 1998, Eff. May 15, 1998.
3.104 Antlerless deer
hunting license application procedures; qualifications; unlawful acts.
Sec. 3.104 (1) A person desiring to acquire an
antlerless deer hunting license that is available by application must make
application for a license through the retail sales system in accordance with
instructions provided by the department. The fee for each antlerless deer
license shall be established by the director. If the number of applications for
a license in any unit exceeds the quota of licenses to be issued, a random drawing
will determine the successful applicants.
(2) A person shall not make more than 1 application
for an antlerless deer hunting license per license year.
(3) Applications must be
submitted in accordance with instructions no later than August 15 of the year
in which application was made to be eligible for the drawing.
(4)
A person desiring to acquire a private land antlerless license shall provide
the contact telephone number for the owner of the land within that deer
management unit granting permission to deer hunt.
History: Eff. Mar 31, 1989; Am. 3, 1989, Eff. Sep 1, 1989; Am. 3, 1992,
Eff. Sep 1, 1992; Am. 3, 1994, Eff. Sep 1, 1994; Am. 6, 1995, Eff. Sep 1, 1995;
Am. 3, 1997, Eff. Jun 1, 1997; Am. 5, 1997, Eff. Aug 1, 1997; Am. 6, 1998, Eff.
May 15, 19981998; Am. 8, 1999, Eff. Sep 1, 1999; Am. 14, 2000, Eff. Jul 14,
2000; Am. 4, 2001, Eff. Jun 1, 2001; Am. 14, 2001, Eff. Sep 15, 2001; Am. 8,
2002, Eff. Jun 8, 2002; Am. 2, 2006, Eff. May 5, 2006; Am. 8, 2006, Eff. Jun 2,
2006; Am. 13, 2007, Eff. Jul 13, 2007; Am. 7, 2008, Eff. May 9, 2008.
3.105 Antlerless-only license quotas.
Sec. 3.105 (1) The director, in consultation with and
concurrence of the chair or vice chair of the natural resources commission, may
make appropriate minor changes to antlerless deer quotas established in
3.105(2) to meet disease control, population goal, or other management
objectives.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
section, the antlerless deer license quotas are as follows:
|
DMU |
DMU Name |
Public licenses |
Private licenses |
Total Licenses |
|
01 |
|
4,000 |
7,000 |
11,000 |
|
03 |
|
3,000 |
12,000 |
15,000 |
|
04 |
|
2,000 |
5,000 |
7,000 |
|
05 |
|
0 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
06 |
|
700 |
7,600 |
8,300 |
|
07 |
Big Bay Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
08 |
|
1,800 |
17,000 |
18,800 |
|
09 |
|
100 |
3,000 |
3,100 |
|
10 |
|
0 |
300 |
300 |
|
11 |
|
200 |
8,000 |
8,200 |
|
12 |
|
100 |
12,000 |
12,100 |
|
13 |
|
100 |
16,000 |
16,100 |
|
14 |
|
500 |
8,000 |
8,500 |
|
15 |
|
0 |
3,400 |
3,400 |
|
16 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
17 |
Sault Ste. Marie Unit |
0 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
|
18 |
|
900 |
8,700 |
9,600 |
|
19 |
|
1,200 |
14,000 |
15,200 |
|
20 |
|
1,200 |
1,500 |
2,700 |
|
21 |
Manistique Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
22 |
|
1,500 |
5,000 |
6,500 |
|
23 |
|
100 |
13,000 |
13,100 |
|
24 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
25 |
|
0 |
8,500 |
8,500 |
|
26 |
|
1,500 |
8,300 |
9,800 |
|
27 |
Watersmeet Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
28 |
|
0 |
600 |
600 |
|
29 |
|
1,600 |
11,000 |
12,600 |
|
30 |
|
400 |
16,000 |
16,400 |
|
31 |
Nisula Unit |
0 |
500 |
500 |
|
32 |
|
1,000 |
12,000 |
13,000 |
|
33 |
|
600 |
11,000 |
11,600 |
|
34 |
|
1,200 |
15,000 |
16,200 |
|
35 |
|
1,000 |
7,500 |
8,500 |
|
36 |
Amasa/Michigamme Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
37 |
|
100 |
11,000 |
11,100 |
|
38 |
|
1,600 |
20,000 |
21,600 |
|
39 |
|
900 |
9,000 |
9,900 |
|
40 |
|
0 |
100 |
100 |
|
41 |
|
1,100 |
18,100 |
19,200 |
|
42 |
Keweenaw Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
43 |
|
0 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
|
44 |
|
2,000 |
15,000 |
17,000 |
|
45 |
|
0 |
300 |
300 |
|
46 |
|
400 |
10,000 |
10,400 |
|
47 |
|
1,400 |
15,000 |
16,400 |
|
48 |
Newberry Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
50 |
|
200 |
3,200 |
3,400 |
|
51 |
|
0 |
3,400 |
3,400 |
|
53 |
|
0 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
54 |
|
200 |
13,800 |
14,000 |
|
55 |
Menominee Unit |
3,000 |
10,000 |
13,000 |
|
56 |
|
1,500 |
7,500 |
9,000 |
|
57 |
|
0 |
3,200 |
3,200 |
|
58 |
|
200 |
1,800 |
2,000 |
|
59 |
|
1,500 |
19,000 |
20,500 |
|
60 |
|
3,700 |
7,800 |
11,500 |
|
61 |
|
800 |
7,000 |
7,800 |
|
63 |
|
2,500 |
7,000 |
9,500 |
|
64 |
|
500 |
4,500 |
5,000 |
|
65 |
|
1,000 |
6,000 |
7,000 |
|
66 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
67 |
|
0 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
68 |
|
3,000 |
4,500 |
7,500 |
|
69 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
70 |
|
400 |
9,000 |
9,400 |
|
71 |
|
3,000 |
6,500 |
9,500 |
|
72 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
73 |
|
200 |
7,000 |
7,200 |
|
74 |
St. Clair County |
700 |
9,000 |
9,700 |
|
75 |
|
300 |
8,000 |
8,300 |
|
76 |
|
1,500 |
16,000 |
17,500 |
|
78 |
|
200 |
14,000 |
14,200 |
|
79 |
|
2,700 |
14,000 |
16,700 |
|
80 |
Van Buren County |
200 |
10,000 |
10,200 |
|
81 |
|
1,500 |
14,000 |
15,500 |
|
82 |
|
100 |
1,200 |
1,300 |
|
83 |
|
0 |
3,400 |
3,400 |
|
115 |
|
200 |
300 |
500 |
|
117 |
|
200 |
100 |
300 |
|
121 |
Bay De Noc |
500 |
1,000 |
1,500 |
|
122 |
|
200 |
2,500 |
2,700 |
|
127 |
Ironwood Unit |
0 |
300 |
300 |
|
131 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
135 |
Tawas Unit |
200 |
600 |
800 |
|
145 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
149 |
Round/Bois Blanc |
0 |
0 |
|
|
152 |
Gwinn Unit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
155 |
|
800 |
3,600 |
4,400 |
|
162 |
|
500 |
5,500 |
6,000 |
|
173 |
Shiawassee Flats |
1,400 |
400 |
1,800 |
|
17 |