HB5307

Natural resources: hunting; certain penalties for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number; modify. Amends sec. 40118 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40118).

Introduced·12/2/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5307 modifies penalties for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number.

Michigan HB5307 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify penalties for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number. The bill specifies that individuals who violate these requirements face misdemeanor charges, fines, and potential loss of hunting licenses. For a first offense, the individual may lose their hunting license for the remainder of the year and the next 15 succeeding calendar years. A second offense results in a lifetime ban on obtaining a hunting license.

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Calendar

Jun 17

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

Jun 3

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

History

Jun 17

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Jun 17

House

Referred To Second Reading

Dec 9, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/02/2025