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Natural resources: hunting; right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife; recognize in constitution. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.

Introduced·2/12/25
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Recognizes the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife in Michigan's constitution.

Amends the Michigan state constitution to add a section recognizing the right of all citizens to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife. This right is subject to regulations promoting wildlife conservation and management. The amendment specifies that public hunting, fishing, and trapping is a preferred method for managing nonthreatened species and allows citizens to use traditional methods for harvesting wildlife.

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Feb 13, 2025

House

Joint Resolution Electronically Reproduced 02/12/2025

Feb 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. James Desana

Feb 12, 2025

House

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