Legislation Passed in Response to Deer Hunting Mandate

Liz Gullett

Sep 23, 2022

This week, the House of Representatives passed legislation eliminating a mandate the Natural Resources Commission put into place, which takes effect this year. The mandate requires all hunters to report detailed information to the Department of Natural Resources within 72 hours of harvesting a deer in Michigan. Anyone who does not complete the online report can be charged with a misdemeanor. The legislation passed this week would prohibit the commission from requiring hunters to report harvested deer. The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration.

The Natural Resources Commission is a seven-member public body, comprised of members appointed by the governor. It has authority to regulate the taking of game and sportfish and is authorized to designate game species and authorize the establishment of the first open season for animals.

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