Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan Senate Bill SB0366

Introduced
6/5/25  

Caption

Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).

Impact

The bill's implications on state laws revolve around wildlife management and conservation practices. Supporters of the bill argue that allowing year-round hunting could help manage the coyote population effectively, mitigating the risks of overpopulation and its associated issues, such as livestock predation and threats to small pets. By easing restrictions, proponents believe that it encourages responsible wildlife management techniques among licensed hunters.

Summary

Senate Bill 366 is aimed at amending the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, specifically regarding regulations on hunting fur-bearing animals. The bill seeks to provide for the year-round hunting of coyotes, which currently have specific seasonal restrictions. Under the proposed amendments to section 43531, individuals holding a fur harvester's license would be granted permissions to hunt coyotes throughout the year, expanding their hunting opportunities and potentially addressing issues related to coyote populations in Michigan.

Contention

Opposition to SB 366 may stem from concerns over wildlife conservation and the ecological balance. Critics of the bill might argue that year-round hunting could disrupt the natural behavior of coyotes, leading to unforeseen consequences that might affect other species and ecosystems. Additionally, there may be apprehensions regarding the regulation of hunting practices and the potential for abuse if laws become too permissive. The discourse surrounding the bill reflects broader debates on how best to manage wildlife resources while balancing the interests of hunters and conservationists.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB4554

Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).

MI SB0276

Natural resources: fishing; structuring of fishing licenses and hunting licenses; revise. Amends secs. 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43528a, 43528b, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43540a, 43540c, 43546 & 43553 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.) & adds sec. 503d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0277'25

MI HB5093

Natural resources: fishing; licensing fees; modify. Amends secs. 43520, 43523b, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43536, 43537 & 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.).

MI HB5067

Natural resources: hunting; hunting of sandhill cranes; provide for. Amends sec. 40103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103) & adds sec. 40110c.

MI HB5068

Natural resources: hunting; hunting of mourning doves; provide for. Amends sec. 40103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103) & adds sec. 40110d.

MI HB4937

Natural resources: hunting; backup shooter bear hunting license; provide for. Amends sec. 43528 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43528).

MI SB0821

Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL324.44101 et seq.) & adds sec. 44102a.

MI HB5687

Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44101 et seq.). & adds sec. 44102a.

MI HB4029

Natural resources: hunting; posting of rules and regulations by a certain date; require. Amends secs. 40113a & 41103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113a & 324.41103).

MI SB0067

Natural resources: hunting; posting of rules and regulations by a certain date; require. Amends secs. 40113a & 41103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113a & 324.41103).

Similar Bills

MI HB4554

Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).

MI SB0276

Natural resources: fishing; structuring of fishing licenses and hunting licenses; revise. Amends secs. 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43528a, 43528b, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43540a, 43540c, 43546 & 43553 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.) & adds sec. 503d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0277'25

MI SB0277

Sales tax: distribution; disposition of money into the game and fish protection account; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0276'25

MI HB4136

Elections: registration; department of natural resources and those designated by the department of natural resources to issue a resident hunting, fishing, or fur harvester's license to provide voter registration applications to resident hunting, fishing, or fur harvester's licens Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 43540g.

MI HB5093

Natural resources: fishing; licensing fees; modify. Amends secs. 43520, 43523b, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43536, 43537 & 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.).

MI HB5687

Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44101 et seq.). & adds sec. 44102a.

MI SB0821

Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL324.44101 et seq.) & adds sec. 44102a.

CA AB2794

Postsecondary education: nonresident tuition: exemption: federal GI Bill.