Sec. 43510.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), except as provided in section 43513, and except for an individual hunting on a game bird hunting preserve licensed under part 417, an individual shall not carry or transport a firearm, slingshot, bow and arrow, crossbow, or a trap while in any area frequented by wild animals unless that individual has in his or her possession a license as required under this part.
(2) This act or a rule promulgated or order issued by the department or the commission under this act shall not be construed to prohibit an individual from transporting a pistol or carrying a loaded pistol, whether concealed or not, if either of the following applies:
(a) The individual has in his or her possession a license to carry a concealed pistol under 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.421 to 28.435.
(b) The individual is authorized under the circumstances to carry a concealed pistol without obtaining a license to carry a concealed pistol under 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.421 to 28.435, as provided for under any of the following:
(i) Section 12a of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.432a.
(ii) Section 227, 227a, 231, or 231a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.227, 750.227a, 750.231, and 750.231a.
(3) Subsection (2) does not authorize an individual to take or attempt to take a wild animal except as provided by law.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 585, Eff. Mar. 1, 1997 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 129, Imd. Eff. June 3, 2004 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 433, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 2006 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 108, Imd. Eff. Sept. 17, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106)
451-1994-III-2-2-435 - Part 435 Hunting and Fishing Licensing (324.43501...324.43561)
Section 324.43501 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.43502 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 324.43503 - Definitions; F.
Section 324.43504 - Definitions.
Section 324.43505 - Definitions; H to N.
Section 324.43506 - Definitions; O to R.
Section 324.43507 - Definitions; S.
Section 324.43508 - Definitions; T to W.
Section 324.43509 - Taking Aquatic Species; Taking or Possessing Wild Animal; License.
Section 324.43512 - Repealed. 1998, Act 104, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999.
Section 324.43514 - Hunting Small Game and Fishing Without License Permitted; Conditions; Exception.
Section 324.43517 - Hunting by Minor Child; Order Establishing Mentored Youth Hunting Program.
Section 324.43518 - “Department” Defined; Signature Requirement for Valid License.
Section 324.43519 - License Requirements; Effect of Court Order.
Section 324.43521 - Discounting Price of License.
Section 324.43522a - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Imd. Eff. Sept. 17, 2013.
Section 324.43523 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43523b - Combination Hunt and Fish License; Resident; Nonresident; Fees.
Section 324.43525 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43525a - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43526 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43526a - Repealed. 2012, Act 241, Eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
Section 324.43526b - Electronic Copy of Kill Tag; Display Using Electronic Device.
Section 324.43527 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43527b - Deer Management Assistance Permits.
Section 324.43528a - Moose Hunting License; Fees; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43528b - Wolf Hunting License; Eligibility Beginning March 1, 2014; Fee; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43529 - Elk Hunting License; Eligibility Beginning March 1, 2014; Fees; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43530 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43531b - Issuance of Free Tags.
Section 324.43532 - All-Species Fishing License; Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43532a - Additional Charges; Deposit.
Section 324.43533 - 24-Hour or 72-Hour Fishing License; Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43534 - Free Fishing Days.
Section 324.43535 - Senior License; Discounted Fees.
Section 324.43536 - Senior All-Species Fishing License; Discounted Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43538 - Fishing; Reciprocity.
Section 324.43539 - Report by Licensee.
Section 324.43540d - Repealed. 2010, Act 366, Eff. Dec. 22, 2011.
Section 324.43540e - Wolf Management Advisory Council.
Section 324.43542 - Licenses; Validity; Fee; Report.
Section 324.43545 - Repealed. 2016, Act 461, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017.
Section 324.43549 - Violation of MCL 324.43548; Penalties.
Section 324.43550 - Format of License.
Section 324.43551 - Issuance of Certain Licenses; Restriction.