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HB4206 • 2026

Natural resources: hunting; free antlerless deer permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43527a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43527a).

Natural resources: hunting; free antlerless deer permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43527a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43527a).

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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Reggie Miller (District 31), Tim Kelly (District 93), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (District 34), James DeSana (District 29), Timothy Beson (District 96), Joseph Pavlov (District 64), Jimmie Wilson (District 32), Jaime Greene (District 65), Brian BeGole (District 71), Pat Outman (District 91), Gina Johnsen (District 78)
Last action
2025-03-12
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the permit process will be changed or if it affects a particular section of law beyond the title. The bill summary text is too brief to confirm additional specifics.

Free Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit

This law makes it free for hunters to get a permit to hunt antlerless deer.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes hunting permits for antlerless deer free of charge.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Hunters who want to hunt antlerless deer.
  • The state agency that issues these permits.

Terms To Know

Antlerless Deer
Deer without horns, usually female.
Permit
A special permission slip to hunt deer.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much money will be saved or spent.
  • It is unclear if this change will affect the number of hunters who get permits.
  • This law only changes one part of a larger set of rules about hunting.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 231

    bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025

  2. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    introduced by Representative Rep. Jennifer Wortz

  3. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    read a first time

  4. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Official Summary Text

Natural resources: hunting; free antlerless deer permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43527a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43527a).