Michigan Passes Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act

by
posted on September 11, 2014
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
ahwire_ah2015_fs.jpg (13)

Earlier this month, a bipartisan majority in the Michigan House of Representatives passed the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. By a 65-43 vote, the act automatically becomes law in the Wolverine State.

Originally initiated by concerned citizens, the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act will help ensure decisions affecting the taking of fish and game are made using principles of sound scientific fish and wildlife management and nothing else—most notably, out-of-state anti-hunting groups. In essence, the act puts the control of Michigan's wildlife solely in the hands of the state legislature or the Natural Resources Commission and keeps out-of-state organizations (like HSUS) from overruling local decisions through tactics like referendum drives.

The new law also provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for active members of the military and provides appropriations for fisheries management activities within Michigan necessary for rapid response, prevention, control and/or elimination of aquatic invasive species.

In Michigan, a citizen-initiated law requires more than 258,000 valid signatures to present the law to the state legislature.

The Act had been strongly supported by NRA's Institute for Legislative Action.

“This is a significant victory for common sense and Michigan hunters over radical anti-hunting groups who have tried to undermine the state’s wildlife biologists on game management decisions,” said Chris W. Cox, Executive Director of NRA-ILA. “This citizen-initiated legislation is critical to ensure that the state Natural Resources Commission retains their authority and that Michigan is not subject to endless referendums run by out of state anti-hunting extremists.”

For more information, go to CitizensWildlife.com.

Latest

002 BMRX L Gun 01
002 BMRX L Gun 01

Range Review: Bergara BMR-X Carbon Fiber .17 HMR

This lightweight precision hunting rifle from Bergara is idea for harvesting small game and varmints, particularly when chambered in hard-hitting .17 HMR.

Benelli Invitational Surpasses $1 Million in Funds Raised

The Point at Pintail in Queenstown, Md., came alive on Sept 26 when shooters from across the country gathered for a day of competition, camaraderie and purpose at the 11th Annual Benelli USA Invitational.

Tips & Tricks Learned in An Ongoing Study of Elk

The only thing I can confidently say about elk hunting is that education is ongoing. After decades of autumns spent in elk country, I have learned a few hard and fast guidelines to heighten my odds of success, even without standing over an elk at the end of the hunt. Elk hunting is changing from season to season. Every lesson you learn from a previous season of hunting has merit in overcoming the low odds already stacked against you.  

First Look: ScentLok BE:1 Grinder and BE:1 Grinder Lite

Check out the BE:1 and BE:1 Grinder Lite Packs from ScentLok, great options for both treestand and saddle hunters.

#SundayGunday: Taurus TH10

On this week's #SundayGunday, we’re checking out the TH10 from Taurus, a 10mm semi-automatic perfect for backcountry bear protection.

Richard Childress Receives the Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award

During the 36th Annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Banquet & Auction, which was held Sept. 10, legendary NASCAR Hall-of-Famer, sportsman, lifelong conservationist, and immediate past Chairman of the CSF Board of Directors Richard Childress was honored with the Dingell-Young Sportsmen’s Legacy Award—CSF’s highest Award.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.